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How oftrn and over what period can I enter Thailand with an exemption visa (UK citizen)?

4th Feb. is my EXIt Date

When I requested a Covid extension yesterday, 6th Jan. I was told to come back on the 21st. That was at Pak Cheung, Surin. Perhaps an announcement is expected on or before that date!

But the requirements are interpreted differently by Immigration Offices around the country. Something I have complained about in the past on this site.

I have just received an extension of 26 days to my original Exemption 30 day Visa. Instead of having to leave by 8 Jan my exit date is now 4 Feb. I have been advised on this site that a COVID Extension Visa can be given! Can anyone clarify?

I set up my transfers by using Nationwide to pay XE whom I have used on a regular basis for the last 18 months. I state "Living Expenses" as the reason and have never had a problem. Their exchange rates are Mid Market, they do not charge a fee unlike NWide.

I have a 30 day visa Exemption (UK) Passport and wish to extend it a further 90 days Is this possible

New! only seems so, because most have been playing hide and seek over the last 18 months n????

Most reputable international airlines do offer cancellation or rebooking due to COVID.

Thanks Almer, What is happening in the North and Issan provinces where many long stay expats reside?

Anyone who has lived in rural areas of Thailand knows that none of these elections are without bribery and corruption. Votes could be bought for as littlle as 200 baht. The winners of these elections are usually from the largest locally extended family or the richest. Vote buying is endemic and a complete culture change is required to alter this situation. Who are the real winners?

No mention of the land border at Chong Chom which is south of Surin city! Is this going to be open?

I am under the impression that the Aus, Canada and UK Embassies no longer provided affirmation of income letters. This facility was withdrawn when the Thai Government changed the requirement from Affirmation to Confirmation. Has this now been reinstated?

Agreed, 30k in a rural settingis enough providing one is happy to purchase local produce and stay clear of all those usual farang hang outs selling imported food or that produced by other farangs locally. When in Rome etc.,

I have done the same and submitted my application earlier today. Hoping it is accepted by them.

Has anyone posted their experience from booking their reservation to checkout of their AQ hotel in Bangkok.?

Meanwhile those business owners and staff are desparately waiting for customers. Many have already closed shop permanently.

They cannot issue clear instructions to their own Ministries or Departments. What makes you think that passing the buck to the airlines solves the problem? I agree why have a pass at all? The only essential is a COVID Pass obtained during the required period prior to and accepted by the airline when boarding. As a young un joining the computer industry in 1965 I recall the popular fear that computers would replace humans leaving millions unemployed. At the time those engaged in the Data Processing Industries, (Information Technology, came into the vocabulary much later) were usually with an above average IQ. Not now. Unfortunately the proliferation of a little knowledge has enabled many individuals to participate and make careers in IT. This has led to current disasters. The UK has spent billions since the start of the pandemic. Test and Trace, Covid Pass etc. Try convincing someone that you have received your booster jab but have no proof. I asked for documentation upon receiving the booster and was told none was being provided. All aboard please for the freight train to LOS. We will arrive someday, smiling and happy/\^.

The entire process is fraught with the errant nature of required data to be supplied in image formats. When one already has Health Insurance Policy, Airline booking confirmation, AQ Hotel booking confirmation received either as pdf documents or physical mail it is insulting to state that the Thai Pass process is now simple and easy. How many people are familiar with the necessary procedures or have the knowledge to carry out the document conversiion to images. I am of the opinion that most if not all the bosses in authority that authorised this system have not tried to get a Pass using the current system. I wonder how many of those who have successfully applied for the Thai Pass were people who already had a familiar knowledge of working with and converting files etc. LOS!£$^?

They certainly know how to make a simple task difficult. Registering for a Thai Pass requires submission of documents such as Hotel Booking Confirmation, Insurance Policy and more. These documents when received are usually in text format and comprise more than one page. But, the Thai pass application only accepts png, jpeg picture format. a three page document ends up with three picture format files. One has to already convert all these documents and hope further questions do not require similar attempts at conversion. I have witnessed the profusion of IT systems over the last few years and wonder whether Systems Analysts obey the Rule of Customer First when defining the solution! fgmr

The list of hotels providing the Test and GO package available on the net was a good start to my day when trying to book a hotel for my arrival at Suvarnabhumi in December. I have tried three hotels on the list. There is no mention of transport being provided to the hotel nor is there any timetable for the PCR Test and the result. The hotel booking terms and conditions omit the provision of this requirement. The confirmed booking form is required before the Thai Pass QR Code is provided. I keep the appropriate expletives to myself.????

I want to know if visiting Cambodia first and entering Thailand overland will require the same documents as needed when entering direct from the UK on an international flight. Being 81 yr young I am having a problem with Health Insurance. Anyone know of an Insurance Company that will provide this. I hope to travel before Xmas.

I would like to also know!

Not surprised. Given the ill thought out procedure required. Book flight, get insured, apply COE, get visa. Coe not processed earlier than 4 weeks. If refused who is likely to be out of pocket? Is all the hassle worth it?

Well stated Richard Coleman, I whole heartedly concur, "Flash my vaccinations at the airport and get on the plan and I'll come November first week". Also if the Thai Minister of the MFA were to conduct an audit of the efficiency of their overseas embassies we might see better responses from some of them. fgmr