audaciousnomad

1 minute ago, DrJack54 said:

No problem

Even through BKK?

So...I'll throw my hat in the ring... and see if @DrJack54 has any thoughts on it...

I've been out of Thailand nearly 4 months (stayed out here in Philippines).  But I was in Thailand during the whole pandemic and extended with the covid-extension program all the way until Sep-2022.

Haven't been on the forum in a while to see any recent reports of airport hassle.

Anyone care to speculate whether I will have a hard time if I try to come back in now?  Prefer to go through Bangkok, but I may also go through Phuket if it makes things easier.

Was it easy on arrival back to Phuket?  Or was the immigration hassling you?

4D chess game in play. Get ready. If you think inflation is bad right now...it can get much worse.

"They must of wasted their life ."

The error in judgement you are making is that you assume because they are in their 60s living in government housing, you somehow can divine all of their lives and sum it up as having been wasted. There are many, many people who never make it to their golden age and spent most of their life busting their tails to pay for mortgages, cars, fancy things, etc., only to die before being able to enjoy the time they sacrificed.  Some of the people you saw living simpler lives on the surface observation might have some pretty amazing adventures they have been on. You would never know because you are assuming way too much based on your pre-conceived notions about people who are now living quite basic in their golden years. 

Some people use time while they can, and while they are healthy. Some people save it til they end...not knowing exactly when "the end" is.

28 minutes ago, asia123 said:

if you extend covid visa too much, maybe 4 or 5 times, next time when you entry to thailand you will get problem.  I almost got denial. 

It's mostly a problem if re-entering via BKK or DMK.  Other entry points(CNX, HKT, KBV) have not been reported as being so strict and heavy-handed in interrogating the returning tourists.

Please, no flames. I know there are many here who disagree with those of us who leveraged the generous covid program the past two years.
I have to leave to handle some important things back home now. I need real advice, not debates about whether what I did was right or wrong. What's done is done, so please save the flaming posts.

Just want to get everyone's thoughts (especially if you have experienced this) on my potential ONE-day overstay.

I'm stamped through 21-Sept. I have a flight I can book for the morning of 22-Sept. departing just before noon.

1. Will they be harsher on me since I was here on covid extensions so long?

1. Is it 500 baht overstay fee still?

2. Will I get a overstay stamp in my passport, or just pay the fee and that's it?

3. How would this impact prospects for future visits (I am retirement age...would this be at sticking point for a ret visa later on?)

Thanks in advance for the HELPFUL replies. ????

Rains must have brought it down to catch some of the rats that scurried out of the sewers.

4 hours ago, Sticky Rice Balls said:

i could make it to burma..but is closed  laos is too long of a haul and $$$$  

 

i might just call it a day and roll out on sept 10....been here 10 months...funds running low

 

need remaining cash for flights home...found  a cheap flight from bkk

Malaysia.

26 minutes ago, MarcelV said:

No under consideration. I got 60 days again.

And you submitted Covid Extension application, yes?  In addition to TM7.....covid affidavit, acknowledge penalty overstay, STM2, etc.?

1 minute ago, MarcelV said:

Songkhla

So, either Songkhla already knows in advance that the program is quietly extended, or...they forgot it's ending ? ?   I'm confused, but at the same time happy for you mate !!! ????

5 minutes ago, MarcelV said:

I just did my extension today, on the 25th. No problem, guys. It's all been extended once again.

WOW. Please elaborate. I believe what you are saying, but did any of them verbally confirm to you that it's extended and until when?  Was there any signage or anything?

1 hour ago, JoseThailand said:

That was no miracle, but what the situation dictated. The Emergency Decree was in place, land borders were closed, Covid was pandemic. Now everything is different.

Yes, but they really could have ended it sooner. The miracle is how long they continued it. I'm not against it, I have been here since before the pandemic began.

Indeed. If Thailand has taught us anuthing throughout the pandemic, it's the cliche that anything really is possible here!  Even staying 2 years legally on tourist extensions. ????

14 hours ago, anandra said:

But did they tell you from what date they will start counting 60 days? This is most important.

Normally its from date your current permission to stay stamp ends.

A bit off topic...but has anyone heard any buzz about covid program being extended beyond 24-Aug?

45 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Sept 21 is date to return for stamp. Under consideration period.

He cannot apply for another covid extension prior to Aug 25. 

He said two parts. He has just completed the "2nd visit" which stamped him to 21-Sept. At least that's how I interpreted what he wrote.

21 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

No

23 minutes ago, Hellfire said:

Yes, it is 60 days but split into 2 parts. I got under consideration stamp in the middle of July and now I got another stamp which allows me to stay until 21 of September. Will I be able to get another under consideration stamp until 24 of August (before Covid extensions deadline)? 
 

 

You can attempt to do another extension. Go there on 24-Aug, and apply. If they say no, then you must leave by 21-Sept.

18 hours ago, MrJ2U said:

I'm suprised it's gone over so smoothly with the regular Thai folks.

 

I was expecting more negative response.  Other countries revolt when Food or energy prices increase. 

The negative response is delayed until after they receive their next few months of bills and get sticker shock.

11 hours ago, BritTim said:

Doing land border bounces is actually pretty safe, whatever your immigration history. It only gives you the two allowed visa exempt entries by land per calendar year, however, unless you make arrangements to get a visa. [That said, stay away from the Aranyaprathet/Poipet border unless your immigration history is snowy white.]

Yup. Before pandemic, I was visa running to Kanchanaburi. But I don't see that working out in the near future with the whole Myanmar political situation right now.

26 minutes ago, Daithi85 said:

I just applied at jomtien.Very good , friendly and polite service.All done very quickly no problems at all.

Great! When was your previous covid stamp going to expire?

7 hours ago, dj230 said:

going in 2 days, I'll bring a plane ticket just incase they ask for one, figure'd I'd try my luck for another 2 months, worst they can say is no

Thanks. Let us know how it goes!