Greenwich Boy

3 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

Wow, that now is an explanation why some posters reported this problem and others (like me) do not have a problem.

Have three accounts at exactly these three.

What seems unclear to me: does it effect only services like WISE?

I got the same message from my provider in November. I use CurrencyFair which is similar to Wise. A summary of the mail was anything over 50k may have to do go via SWIFT and could take longer and be more expensive. Multiple transfers of less than 50k would be fine. Don't shoot the messenger here as I am not exactly sure what SWIFT is, just reporting what the mail said.

3 hours ago, Mang Gon said:

50,000 baht = $ 1493.21 USD todays rate

 

Does anyone know how many transfers can be made daily/monthly to a bank?

I got a similar email last year. I use CurrencyFair which is very similar to Wise. The gist of the mail was if you wish to send more than 50k, send it in multiples. It did not state a limit to the number of daily transactions but I have not tested it.

2 hours ago, Sambora said:

Is this confirmed through an official statement or maybe even your personal experience? I am thinking that you are correct in saying that we cannot simply now bring the flight forward by 72 hours. Ideally we get a definite answer on that. I am trying to get through on the Thailand pass hotline, however, still no luck.

I cant find the link, sorry. Member Katatonic has quoted it on page 5 of this thread. I have read it on a number of FB forums. Good luck.

2 hours ago, Bvor said:

is it at all possible for you to change bookings, etc and bring forward your bangkok arrival date to fit in with the A Nut proposed 10 jan cut-off.

maybe can utilise the 72 hour thailand pass date flexibility that apparently exists ?

i understand it would be a pain in the <deleted>............but maybe could work out.

wait and see announcement tomorrow maybe still have time to organise things if need be.   

TP can be used for delays of up to 72 hrs. Bring your flight forward, new TP 

35 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

I'd suggest near the river walk (Riverside Park).

$500 for an apartment looking out on the river, $250 a street away from the river.

Don't know what it's like in COVID times, but it was really nice just before.

I used to walk/jog along the river walk every morning and evening.

Perfect thank you. Just the info I was after. If you can think of any specific places for $500 much appreciated. Not sure I could handle anything too exciting for a bit, I have been in Chiang Mai since April!

Currently in Thailand but preparing for the worst in case Covid extensions are discontinued or the smoky season drives me nuts.

As Cambodia is one of the few places open (it was the last time I looked!) considering Phnom Penh for a couple of months.

Any suggestions with regards areas or even specific properties? Looking maybe Sisowath Quay direction. Don't need much. Clean, decent wifi and walking distance to food and drink. Ideal budget 10k Baht or less a month.

Many thanks

5 hours ago, BangkokReady said:

Don't they announce it around the time of the final date of application for the covid extension? So most people will have just got the two months when they announce the extension?

 

So this month they should make an announcement near the end of January and most people will have extended until some time in March. I think.

Not quite that simple. I am stamped in till mid Feb. If I wait till the announcement and it is a 'no' then I have one day to get to immigration and hope it is not rammed and an extra bit of paperwork has not been sneaked in to the requirements.

As it is I will go a few days before and get it done. At Chiang Mai for your first Covid ext your 60 days starts from application so I will only get till mid March. Had this confirmed by two mates who have had covid extensions and one agent so don't shoot the messenger here.

No big deal. If it is continued I will just go again in March. Hopefully by then I get get back to Oz to see the family.

I am stamped in till mid Feb. I think the extensions will continue but not prepared to risk it and wait for the last day announcement. Will go a couple of days before 25th to get an extension. My view is 1,900B is worth it to avoid a last minute panic and catching an officer in a bad mood.

5 minutes ago, mtls2005 said:

 

Where in Chiang Mai? They asked for a passport? Did they care about your vaccination history? Was the Moderna a 'full' dose, if you know. Did you receive any vaccination proof or documentation?

Ram. I took my passport and a print of my NHS vaccine records. The whole process was not much more than an hour. I had not pre paid, just walked in. I have a certificate with a 6 number followed by 0000 so I am in the system now. I foolishly forgot to ask about dosage but as my date of birth is wrong on the cert I will ask when I go back next week. If interested just go to 4th floor reception.

24 minutes ago, Enzian said:

If your two previous shots were in another country is one still qualified for this booster? I had 2 Pfizer in the US in July and August, 4 1/2 months ago--as I stated above already. In other words, do they recognize the US CDC card as qualification? And any idea for how long this program will carry on? Thanks!

Think the rule on 2 Pfizers is the second one must be six months ago. My second one was nine months ago. Both done in UK. I showed a print of my vaccine cert, paid 1,650B and got a Moderna booster in Chiang Mai last week.

4 minutes ago, rbkk said:

I thought if you had 2 x Pfizer the "Window" was 6 months and your eligible for a booster (Free). As you were paying for your Moderna booster was it a 0.5 ml (50mcg) or 1 ml (100mcg) dose?

Good question. My 2 Pfizers were done in the UK so not being in the Thai system I did the walk in and pay method. I hate needles and nurses so got myself in to a bit of a sweat so did not realise that my date of birth is wrong on the cert (3 blood pressure tests before they let me go!) I will check the dosage when I correct the cert next week.

5 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

But for those that have had two shots of AZ already many of us are at 3 months plus already.  Waiting until spring puts us out 6 to 8 months from the last jab.  Yet MedPark indicated that I needed to wait until they were notified they could start giving boosters at 3 months.

Very much a Chiang Mai specific answer but we seem to be swimming in boosters. Your initial two jabs determines what your booster will be as long as the second jab was over three months ago. The only odd one is 2 Pfizers (me) which leaves you not eligible for a freebie yet. As my second jab was 9 months ago I paid 1,650B for Moderna at a hospital and got jabbed on the spot. Very efficient.

9 hours ago, Sheryl said:

Does not bode well for reinstatement of Test & Go.

Selfish maybe but it bodes well for covid extensions continuing.

Similar experience with Ram yesterday. I had 2 Pfizers in the UK with the second one in March so would rather nor wait for a freebie booster. 1,650B and very efficient but check your cert, mine has the wrong date of birth.

22 hours ago, rbkk said:

How very confusing for you. Yes, it's your first dose of Moderna but as a booster. Clear as mud! Best to ask at your vaccination centre. I don't get my piece of paper till tomorrow, a week after my booster dose.

Had my Moderna booster yesterday and have just looked at cert. Glad I did as date of birth is wrong!

As a previous poster it shows as my first jab as the first two were done in the UK. More paper to carry around. No mention anywhere of dosage. I will ask when I get the cert corrected.

I use a firm called Currency Fair for my transfers. Similar to Wise. A few weeks ago they emailed me to say that transfers above 50k Baht may have to be sent via Swift and may take longer and result in additional fees. This being a change at the Thai end.

To be honest I have no idea what Swift is and my transfers are less than 50k so did not pay much attention, just reporting what they said.

11 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Clearly you deal with CM so you must know.

However having to apply for covid extension on date of expiry is ridiculous. 

I have friends done Covid extensions in CM. There is no need to go on the last day. I would be uncomfortable doing that for any extension.

The issue is that for your first Covid extension here you get 60 days from application date with subsequent extensions tagged on. You also need to do the 15 days under consideration unless you use an agent. My info is only up to date as of last week!

I liked the buses for the convenience. I dislike the faff around getting a songtaew unless you just want a very short trip. I tried to get one from the train station to Maya last week. I got the full list of excuses

Nimman very busy (I asked for Kad Rincome Huay Kaew)

Cant leave yet, not enough customers.

Very long way.

100B but must drop other customers first.

I was not expecting a 30B ride but you do wonder if it worth the effort.

I walked round the corner, got a Grab for 90B

32 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said:

Good question.

I have been a Singapore Airlines fan for over 20 years. When Emirates started flying out of Stansted I used them. I got stuck in Bali when the Covid poo hit the fan in March 2020. The only flight I could get out was with Qatar. I flew back to Thailand with them in May. They really are very good and will have my business if schedules suit (I am paying myself and sit in the back of the bus)

8 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

I would go few days prior to 25th.

Perhaps Frid Jan 21.

Your covid extension (if granted) should commence from 20/2.

As for early announcement re what happens after Jan 25 don't place much hope in that. Most likely announced at last minute.

 

IMO lot depends on land borders which given new variant do not look like opening soon and ending covid extensions would be crazy.

I am with you on most of that.

I will be going on the Friday before.

This will be my first Covid extension. Friends of mine who have done this in CM have got 60 days from application date on first extension but 60 days tagged on to subsequent extensions. Time will tell.

I agree that until land borders open Covid extensions will continue but I am not prepared to wait until announcement.

2 minutes ago, yogi yogi said:

so currently jan 25 is cut off date 60 day covid. extension ,  that is  a tuesday so what day is safe to go last minute for it.   sunday is 23 jan .  so i guess friday jan 21 is last safe day to try for it.    

Using my situation as an example. I am stamped in till 20/2. I am not running the risk of waiting till 24/1 to see if they extend. Going to immigration on the last day can open up a can of worms if you catch an officer in a bad mood. I will go the week before. If they do extend I have spent 1,900B and only got 30 odd days but can get another. If they dont well I still have 30 extra days. Just wish they would not leave it till the last minute to announce extension or not 

17 hours ago, London Lowf said:

Thanks guys - I think I'll go to immigration next week and, if they won't post-date it to start on 1st January, then I'll hope that I can get another extension in mid-February.

 

Joe - I get stressed easily, and with all of those public holidays just as my present extension expires, I would worry that there would be long queues meandering outside in the full sun on the 4th.

 

I'll try to remember to let you know how I get on.

One option is to go to immigration now and get your 60 days. As the covid extensions are currently available till 25th Jan go back a couple of days before this and get another 60 days. A bit of a pain and extra trips but it is only another 1,900B and it removes some of the stress element.

18 hours ago, RubenRemus said:

The Thai Visa forum facebook group says that the first COVID extension is always stamped from the day you apply, but that any later extensions (2nd, 3rd, etc.) are tacked onto the last day you are allowed to stay. 

That is what I have been told by my agent in Chiang Mai