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On 5/25/2021 at 4:39 AM, Ralf001 said:

I reckon it is to do with the new train line going in.

Yes it is, thanks for the map

I am reliably informed by my wife that it is for the fast train service that will link the 3 airports. Don Muang, Suvarnabumi and U-Tapau.

I feel sorry for your wife. You need a few lessons in personal hygiene. Disgraceful behaviour.

If you insurance covers medical and accident and emergency and Covid is specifically mentioned as covered for $100k Covid cover then its fine. The other thing is what extension of stay do you have the re entry for. If its marriage no issues but if retirement you may need 40k outpatient and 400k inpatient insurance as well to get the COE. The UK does not require this for existing retirement extensions with a re entry but many embassy's do. Best to check.

23 hours ago, SCOTT FITZGERSLD said:

SEEMS like you are horribly confused between all kinds of visas, and hard to blame

you.

U.K. passport does mot need the STV. you can get into thailand on the visa waiver 45 days. than extend it to another 30 days or even one year on the non-O retirement visa.

Sounds like you are the one horribly confused. He asked about the single entry Tourist Visa

4 hours ago, Sheryl said:

You responded to a question specifically about the US.

No you replied to a question about the UK and stated "it sounds like this has changed" I responded to that. You then asked a second question about the US, which I was not refering too.

2 hours ago, curtklay said:

I call bulls**t.

I have never heard of cash being refused anywhere.

Some bars in the UK are cashless as are some large sport events like Cricket. This will happen more and more.

22 hours ago, Sheryl said:

 

As of when? I have nto seen recent report. Did you enter from US in past month or so?

I am British. With respect what has the US got to do with this topic, its about requirements from the UK

51 minutes ago, Spellforce said:

What does it mean ? Because today we still have may internationals flights with passengers ?

Maybe is it a translation issue ?

 

Flightradar24 in real time:

 

Only Semi Commercial flights on this list are allowed to fly to Thailand. The example you showed made me laugh, because there are no flights carrying passengers from India at this time

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ijBJOTgFJPAuWUfkPIA60iniXB9j9Ba2XHafXzA6JCw/htmlview

11 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

 

It sounds like this changed. Perhaps embassies got clarification from MFA.

 

Does anyone have an update on this for the US?

 

 

Its not changed. As far as I know it is only the UK in Europe that will issue a COE for an EXISTING extension of stay based on retirement with a re entry permit, based on only the $100k Covid insurance. For new Non O Retirement applications they require the 40k/400k as well. Many of the European countries require the 40k/400k insurance as well as the $100k Covid on All Retirement Non O based COE applications.

Beaches are closed, no sunbeds. The Lifeguards move you on on Dongtan beach and the police drive up and down occasionally shouting to get off the beach on their loudspeaker.

Learn your lesson and use an agent for this year and put it down to experience. I have just done mine for 13k baht a simple easy process from meeting up with the agent, popping in the bank next door, getting my photo taken by the immigration lady. I had my passport and extension back next day.

15 hours ago, OJAS said:

 

Your pal will only be able to obtain a non-O visa on the grounds of retirement from the Royal Thai Embassy in London if he is in receipt of the UK State Pension.  @DrJack54 - in practice this means that he will need to be aged 65+.

 

Assuming that he is aged 50+, though, he will be eligible for a non-OA visa. This will be valid for a year from its issue, and he can use it to enter Thailand for up to 12 months each time until its expiry - meaning that, if he were to do a border run just before its expiry (not possible at the present time, though, because of COVID restrictions) he would then get a further 12 months permission to stay, meaning that, in practice, he could get up to 2 years out of the visa before he needed to start applying for annual extensions at his local immigration office here in Thailand.

 

Further info is on the Embassy's website:-

 

https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/84508-non-immigrant-visas

 

There are, however, specific insurance requirements relating to this particular visa type, which might deter him from pursuing this course of action (as well as, of course, current uncertainties relating to the possibility of a border run to obtain a further 12 months out of the visa before it expires).

 

Thats incorrect. They key statement is "or 3 month bank statement if at least £10,000"

• Non-Immigrant Type O (Retirement (pensioner aged 50 or above with a state pension who wants to stay in Thailand for no longer than 90 days) - single entry only)
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• Financial evidence e.g. A copy of pension statement if the applicant is a pensioner, or a copy of 1-month bank statement showing your income from pension, or 3-month bank statement of at least £10,000
• Confirmation of legal residence in the UK or Ireland

On 5/7/2021 at 9:29 PM, TaaSaparot said:

During the last lockdown they actually taped off the beach, which they have not done this time ... yet.

 

Walking the beach is okay, but swimming in the sea i seemingly high risk ... go figure.

No thats not allowed either. Last Monday the tide was out and I was walking along the edge of the water about 25 yards out on Dongtan beach Jomtien. The lifeguard walked over armed with his mobile and politely told us walking on the beach was not allowed. This goes against all the published rules but you cant ignore what they have told you to do.

Lol you are so confused.

First of all you did not get a new Non OA visa, these can only be obtained outside Thailand. You have an extension of stay based on retirement.

Secondly, when you received your extension of stay based on retirement from desk 8, you have to return to desk 8 after 90 days to show you still have 800k baht in your account.

Thirdly this 90 day report of finances at desk 8, is nothing to do with reporting your address at desk 4 every 90 days. In Jomtien you do not need any photocopies or a TM47 form just your passport and the previous 90 day report slip. The problem is yours despite your digs at the immigration officials. You should be aware by now of the correct process as this is not your first 90 day report or extension. Stop blaming others and get a grip man.

6 hours ago, Tanoshi said:

 

Work, business, marriage, no mention of exemption returning based on retirement.

Obviously you cant read. Item 7 on the link refers to Non O visa based on retirement. Then you refer to the statement.

"Required documents for the Certificate if Entry (apart from visa and re entry permit)."

I am 100% sure about this as I have done it myself sorry. When they originally allowed Non O retirement extension with a re entry they did require the 40/400 insurance. This was soon dropped.

2 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

All I will say is that you need to look at the embassy website for the latest info.

This page states the following. https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/requirements-for-foreigners-travelling-to-thailand-during-covid-19-tra?page=5d6636cd15e39c3bd00072dd&menu=5f4b6eb3f6ae4b236972c562

 

All I will say is to refer to the same link and read the section I posted. Which reads

"Required documents for the Certificate if Entry (apart from visa and re entry permit)."

What this means is that the required documents are for a COE unless you have an existing Non O visa and a re entry permit. I have had this confirmed by Kun Wichaya in the London Embassy. The list only applies to new Non O Retirement. I must state this is only the UK as other embassy's are interpreting it as you stated.

37 minutes ago, Tanoshi said:

Those who have recently returned with a re-entry permit on an extension of stay based on retirement may beg to differ with you. The COE will be refused without proof of 400/40K Health Insurance.

Not from the UK I am afraid.

@hotandsticky I am afraid @ubonjoeand @Tanoshiare wrong on this one. See my Reply to UJ

1 minute ago, geordie said:

Where on the London Thai embassy website does it say to apply for a visa exempt? I have looked but I can only see tourist visa non-o.

Thanks in advance

You dont apply for visa exempt you just travel with your COE.

https://coethailand.mfa.go.th/