Greenwich Boy

Personally have not had much luck asking Thai I.O's to use a specific page even with a post it note saying 'please stamp here' in Thai. Have found Singapore to be the most helpful when it comes to 'filling in the gaps'

Got a new Revolut card in the post last week. Withdrew 5,000B. Got charged 5,220 as expected. Revolut charged 1% or £1.20 as they regard THB as a 'rare currency' The actual conversion rate was 44.6 so reasonable. No other charges. Will add that I was making sure the card worked before leaving Thailand and access to my Bangkok Bank account. Not a big fan of this 220B malarkey.

If you arrive visa exempt you should be asked for proof on onward travel at check in. This often does not happen but why risk the stress. As recommended above a cheap flight from anywhere in Thailand to anywhere outside Thailand will do. Alternatively look up onwardtravel for 'rent a ticket' Peace of mind in my book for $12 or so

I tried to show my Thai booster cert (to get in to a flower festival in Chiang Rai of all things) It was not accepted but I found the printed pdf of my 2 Pfizers from the UK which was fine. Apart from that in the last 6 months have been to Nan, Phayao, Pai, MHS by car and Bangkok by train. Stayed in hotels in all these places and been asked for nothing other than a passport and that only occasionally.

Only good experiences with Scoot. As long as you realise that as a budget airline any 'extras' need to be paid for. Used them many times since they took over the CNX to SIN route from Silk. Would certainly give them a go longer haul and heading to Oz it is a good excuse to have a couple of nights in Singapore.

Strange how priorities differ. I quite like a couple of hours break to stretch my legs. Qatar is my preferred option from London currently but pre covid Emirates were flying from Stansted which was handy for me. Different strokes for different folks and all that.

Jack, The OP has stated here and on another thread that he was on a volunteer visa. Would he still get another covid ext? Dont want to muddy the waters as not sure of the status of volunteer visas. Thanks

If you are on Covid extensions and entered on a tourist visa or visa exempt just go and apply for another one before expiry of your current extension

I got my insurance with AXA Thailand. Spoke to the agent direct, told him I was applying for a STV and I got a policy schedule stating the cover that met embassy requirements. Not a recommendation as such but it got what was needed. PM me if you would like his contact details

Yep. I did my O levels in the mid 80's. Definitely did English Language and English Literature.

When covid extensions stop I will leave, no complaints from me. As far as a correct visa goes immigration have checked my paperwork, accepted my fee and stamped my passport. My extension of stay is just as 'correct' as yours or anyone else

So you would kick out those on covid ext who inject much needed cash in to a struggling economy even if they in no way affect you?

Quick report. Got my first covid extension on a STV. I used an agent because I hate the bureaucracy and inconsitency at immigration (just a personal view) In CM you can not get around the 60 days from application rule but I did avoid the under consideration stamp and a second visit. Only forms required were the tm7 and 'covid form' along with the usual copies. No onward flight, financials, embassy letter or any of that nonsense. To clarify, I got this yesterday so last day under the 'old rules'

That 11k figure is the one quoted on the CNA website. Wondered where it came from. Thank you.

Always happy to accept when I am wrong. Would not be the first time

I have a British passport, family moved to Oz years ago. I am not 100% but think only citizens, residents and a few others can get in at this time. Happy to be proven wrong

If the covid extensions are not continued I will just move on, no drama. Looking at a 6 month indonesian visa if I qualify. It is expensive and 7 days quarantine but no biggie. Hopefully by then the Communist party of Australia will let people with family there in not just Chinese students with rich parents

I will be going to immigration myself tomorrow. They will either make an announcement before I get there or they wont. I gave up worrying about things over which I have no control a long time ago.

In some provinces the 60 days starts at date of application for the first Covid extension. Understandable why people leave it late.

I have an STV. In the event of covid extensions not being continued I have an appointment booked for the 25th. If they are continued I will cancel the appointment and go closer to my expiry date. To facilitate this I am using an agent (I hate immigration anyway) At no point has there been any mention of covid extensions not being available to STV holders

The unhelpful answer is it depends on where you are extending. I did mine in Chiang Mai. Was not asked for insurance first time, second time I was. You will need the usual copies so passport photo page, visa page, page with entry stamp, application form, TM30 and 1,900B. Don't leave it till the last day just in case they decide to ask for additional info which is always a possibility.

The 60 days from application is frustrating as I am stamped in till 20 Feb. My cunning plan is I have an appointment booked at immigration on 25 Jan and if extensions are not continued I will turn up and see what I can get. If they are continued, I will cancel the appointment and go closer to 20 Feb. I am using an agent and would consider this approach a bit risky without one. Fingers crossed for the 24th!

My sister in law once used my snake balm talc for a little dusting after what I presume was a 'trim' The noises coming from the bathroom had me giggling for days.

Just a personal comment. I have a British passport but my family live in Queensland. I have had two jabs and a booster but have been unable to visit them for over two years without very expensive and almost impossible to obtain hotel quarantine. I do not want to make a pro vaccine statement but if there are entry rules then they should be applied to all.

I mix baking soda with milk but same same. Had quite a few days when it has been corn flakes only but does not last long????