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Yes it’s possible.

9 hours ago, natway09 said:

When did your renters arrive in the country & on what visas.?

Yes, it can make a big difference

You are legally obligated to advise Immigration that they are renting I presume your wifes property or is it in Co name.

The type of visa is irrelevant. And the obligation is to report the foreigner is staying at the given address, not that they are renting; which too is irrelevant.

15 minutes ago, michel7752 said:

My one year retirement visa should be renewed by May 14th. As far as I know, you can do this only yourself being physically in Thailand. I am currently in Europe and do not see a way to travel to Thailand during the Corona period. Does anybody know about an alternative way?

If you don't re-enter before May 14th your current extension will be lost and you'll need to start again. You will need to re-enter with a new Non O or O-A visa, or enter as a tourist and apply for a Non O once in Thailand.

3 hours ago, kralledr said:

I rented out our house today, do we need to report the renters to immigratiob?

Yes if they are foreigners with temporary permission to stay.

Anyone thinking overstay is an option might want to research conditions in the International Detention Centre.

No leniency has been announced, and — as they’ve provided C-19 extensions — it’s highly likely it will be.

3 hours ago, GordyS said:

Not sure it would be wise to go to immigration, they don't have a good track record being sympathetic, even in the current climate.

Probably best laying low til something comes out of immigration re amnesty, or just paying the overstay when they leave

Going to immigration or leaving are the only sensible options. Getting caught on overstay is the worst thing that could happen.

As they qualify for an extension immigration should still issue the full, backdated, 30 days as long as they pay the 500/day overstay fine and provide the correct documents.
 

Worst case; they will be fined 500/day for the overstay and told to leave or be formally given 7 days to leave.

5 hours ago, jackinthai said:

Should I not make it back in time,which doesnt look promising,what do you guys think Immigration will have me do?Thank you for any help,as I am thinking the worst, in that I will have to go through the whole process again.

If you don't make it back you'll have to start again. You'll need to re-enter with a new Non O visa, or enter as a tourist and apply for the Non O once in the country.

2 hours ago, Kalasin Jo said:

Thanks. TM 30 done when I arrived. I will though need to do a 90 day report. The key date for me is 10 April. Wondering if soon all government offices will be closed! Should I, can I, do this in the next day or two? 

It's worth a try. There are no set rules. It's entirely up to the local office how early they process an application. 

13 minutes ago, Siamesepiggster said:

Oh <deleted>!

 

1) What does the letter from the British Embassy need to say?

2) Will I be able to get an appointment at the British Embassy tomorrow or Thursday or is there a waiting list?

3) Will my Thai daughter have to accompany me at Chaeng Wattana as she would do if it was a 60 day extension?

 

Thanks.

1. The link for the embassy letter: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/notarial-and-documentary-services-guide-for-thailand?fbclid=IwAR3MLXIc_VD2JanyqRZxhAkPAar7JAc67C-gJEkx78L5ZQ-xHNv5tEIP_8E#covid-19-visa-extension-applications--support-letter

2. You can apply via email.

3. No.

3 minutes ago, Samui875 said:

EDIT:

Is it possible to avoid border bounces and Visa runs?

Can i apply for Non immigrant "O" Visa single entry at the immigration
in thailand?

No. You already have a Non O visa so they won't issue a new one. Your only options are to extend your stay by 60 days or by 1 year.

8 hours ago, steve2112 said:

but i'm pretty sure i was told when i got my 1 year extension that is was 90 days from my 1 year extension.

The 90 days usually starts from the date you apply for the extension, not the date the extension starts.

6 minutes ago, Siamesepiggster said:

Are there any issues with me doing another 60 day extension tomorrow i.e. is there a limit as to how many 60 day extensions I can do?

Yes there is a limit. You can only extend by 60 days once per entry. They should give you a 30 day extension, but you'll need a letter from the British embassy. 

1. Yes. You can extend by 60 days, once per entry, to visit your child or wife.

2. It’s best to ask at your local office for a list of exactly what they require. Your child/or wife will need to be with you when you apply. This is a general list;

• Original birth or marriage certificate plus signed copy.
• Signed copies of wife's ID and Tabien Baan.
• Signed copy of child’s Tabien Baan.
• Signed copies of your passport pages: ID page, visa, entry stamp, departure card.
• 1 x photo 6 x 4.
• Maybe they will want form TM30. This is the form used by the Owner/House-master to report that you are staying with them.
• 1,900 baht.

2 minutes ago, superatoz said:

problem is my visa expired in feb ....  

It doesn't matter when your entry visa expired. You are extending your permission to stay.

If you are on overstay they might still allow you to extend if you pay the overstay fine, but that would depend on the length of overstay.

24 minutes ago, Jackcwba said:

Also I am reading that I need to get a letter of some kind but I need ‘proof of my flight leaving thailand’

Proof that your flight has been cancelled may be required. This extension is meant for people that can't return to their home country.

25 minutes ago, Jackcwba said:

well I haven’t booked a flight to leave yet because I’ve been watching this corona B.S get worse everyday so it just made no sense to book a flight while every other country is closing it’s borders so what should I do ?

Try applying for another extension and if rejected they should give you 7 days to leave the country; in which case you'll need to fly home or to a neighbouring country.

I assume what you are actually after is to change the reason for your permit to stay ( 1 year extension).

Your local office might let you change using the original Non B visa, but they might (under the rules) send you out to get a Non O visa before you can apply for the 1 year extension based on retirement. It's best to go and ask as you won't get a definitive answer any other way.

You would need confirmation that your job has ended so the current extension can be cancelled, and have had 800k in the bank for at least 2 months (maybe 3).

9 minutes ago, Jackcwba said:

So the government have announced tourists can extend their visa for an extra 30 days due to COVID... It mentions nowhere if this is free or going to cost the usual 1900 baht.. anyone know ? 

It's the usual 1,900 THB.

9 minutes ago, Jackcwba said:

How am I supposed to leave Thailand to process my non b because for some genius reason Thailand changed the law that you have to process your non b outside of Thailand now ..

The law hasn't been changed? It is still possible to apply for a Non B from within the country if you have a Tourist entry. If you have another category of Non-Immigrant visa you need to leave and apply outside the country.

9 minutes ago, Jackcwba said:

my employer is still waiting for the work permit acceptance application to come back from the boi, the plan was to process the non b in Vietnam and fly back to Thailand.. everywhere is in lockdown now and I can’t go to Vietnam or leave thailand as things appear to get worse by the day.

 

it makes absolutely no sense to fly anywhere or even go back to my own home in UK where the corona virus is worse than here. So how on earth am I supposed to get this non b ? Can they just change it here it Bangkok due to the circumstances? My tourist visa runs out on April 2.

Normally you need at least 15 days remaining of your tourist entry when applying for the Non B. You don't so you could apply for a 30 day tourist extension and then apply for the Non B.

Once all the land crossings are closed flying out/in is obviously the only options if you don't qualify for an extension of stay.

5 minutes ago, Chillypom said:

Apologies if already covered but I couldn’t find.  Can anyone please advise, as METV holder with no previous extensions, is Embassy letter currently required for first 30day extension in current circumstances.  Many thanks in advance.  Sorry if I upset anybodies sensibilities, I understand stresses are running particularly high atm 

No it's not required.

28 minutes ago, stephen tracy said:

I'd say right now it's my only option. 

Why?

12 minutes ago, vermin on arrival said:

What I meant by this was will the punitive measures such as potential trip to IDC and travel ban if arrested be voided as the tourism minister proposed. I have no desire to overstay, but will not just jump on a plane to anywhere right now for a variety of reasons. I don't think this measure was only for people stuck in an airport although individual IOs can interpret things how they want. Certainly I am not using this to hang about in a bar and have every intent and reasonable cause to apply for an emergency extension.

Short answer; IMO no.

They have announced extensions for anyone trapped in the country so why would they not prosecute someone that hasn't applied for an extension? They have two choices; blanket amnesty or provide formal permits to stay (emergency extensions), and - at this time - they have gone for the latter. Choosing not to leave and not applying for an extension that results in overstay is not an option.

11 minutes ago, Kalasin Jo said:

My next option then, before this 30 day Covid extension seemed to me to berths 60 day extension on my current permission which I should obtain at my local IO in Kalasin. Is that right?

Yes.

11 minutes ago, Kalasin Jo said:

If so I would be grateful if you are able to point me to link to  the official Thai regulations on this, if you have it. In Thai and English would be great!! Thanks.

You need to go with your wife to the immigration office. Requirements vary between offices, but the most common documents requested are;

• Original marriage certificate plus signed copy.
• Signed copies of wife's ID and Tabien Baan.
• Signed copies of your passport pages: ID page, visa, entry stamp, departure card.
• 1 x photo 6 x 4.
• They will almost certainly want form TM30. This is the form used by the Owner/House-master to report that you are staying with them, which should already be filed with immigration. If it's not you will be able to submit with the application but might get fined 800/1,600 THB for late filing.

The best option is to ask the local office of a list of what they want before applying.

13 minutes ago, Zikomat said:

 

 

what options exactly did they announce? Getting a letter from the embassy which refuses to provide it? 

Option 3 is for those that can’t meet the conditions of options 1 or 2.
 

Again choosing not to leave is not the same as not being able to leave. If you can’t leave you can extend under 1. 2. or 3.

8 minutes ago, vermin on arrival said:

Thanks @artiz BP links will be deleted by mods I think. So when and for how long will this go into effect and does this also mean that criminal penalties will be voided. That article is from January 27, 2020. Is it still valid for all of us?

They are talking of people being stuck in the airport or unable to leave. The bloke caught - on overstay - in a bar has the same risks of overstay prosecution as before if they haven’t applied for an available extension.