jim hayes

Ok thanks Caldera, that's pretty much how I remembered it. Just had a call from immigration telling that my extension has been approved so they've realized their mistake. Thanks for the replies everyone.

I believe the amnesty was announced in April 2020 and it ended in September 2020, can anyone confirm this or provide a link to the official announcement? Thanks.

Hi, it's the Kalasin office which is one of those currently under investigation by Big Joke. I have always done everything "by the book" and to be fair the staff there have always been extremely helpful and polite, including yesterday's visit. I guess the problem arose this year because of the ongoing investigation, for the first time ever they requested a copy of every single passport page.

Ok thanks, I did get a stamp for the 60 day extension and another stamp below it referring to an announcement from the government re the COVID situation. I think immigration have forgotten about the amnesty!

Hi, does anyone recall or have details/dates about the amnesty mentioned in the title? I held a marriage based multi entry non o visa valid until July 1st 2020 I last entered Thailand on March 19th 2020, permission to stay given up until June 16th 2020 During this time the borders (and immigration offices?) were closed so I was unable to do the usual visa run and I believe the Thai government issued an amnesty. On September 23rd 2020 I was granted the 60 day extension for visiting my wife. I then did a couple of COVID extensions which gave me time to season the 400,000 Baht to apply for the marriage based extension, which I did without any problems in 2021 and 2022. Fast forward to Feb 2023 and I applied for the marriage extension once again which I was due to receive today (March 29th). However, it has been delayed because the immigration office was questioning the "gap" in my immigration history, ie there are no stamps in my passport to cover the time between June 16th and September 23rd 2020. Hence my question regarding the amnesty which I'm sure was in place at the time. I explained to the immigration officer about the amnesty but I wanted to check the facts with you guys.

No appointment is needed at Savannakhet, if you go at the weekend I guess you will apply on Monday which is best avoided as this is one of the days the visa run companies show up in force.

Just to be clear, when I say per day I mean 24 hours!

Yes it is, the new parking building is on the left as you approach the terminal , I believe it costs 150 baht per day. There are also private car parks on the approach road to the airport at 100 baht per day. These were the rates in October last year.

A forest park in Kalasin province, to be honest it's not abandoned but these buildings have been neglected or perhaps never finished or used.

Not the best quality pics but an abandoned "grandstand" in a small rural town in Kalasin. No idea why it is here, there are no other buildings nearby.

Thanks for all the info. guys

Hi, visiting Koh Samui for the first time next month, can anyone recommend a taxi service from Koh Samui airport to Lamai Beach. 3 passengers plus luggage. Thanks in advance.

This bike shop is in Khon Kaen which may be more convenient. They respond quickly to messages on Facebook. I recently bought a Trek mountain bike from them was happy with their service. Naichan Bike Shop 119/3 Laonadi Road Tambol Naimuang Amphur Muang, Amphoe Muang Khon Kaen, Khon Kaen, Thailand