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As immigration have put affected foreigners on notice that they need to either extend their "visa" or prepare to leave by September 26th, I wouldn't bank on any additional time to get out in case the government doesn't extend the blanket extension again.

What to make of this depends on your personal circumstances. Some qualify for extensions that could be applied for at the very end of the automatic extension. Others don't and might need weeks of preparation to extend their stay.

Good to know where she stands. Let her go under with the rest of Thailand's filthy "elites".

Ah, the sweet smell of desperation.

What's wrong with this plan? Other companies might find themselves in a tougher spot, too. Time and/or money might be too tight to go on lavish mid-week outings. Just a thought.

Nice one.

He's probably the only one with a driver's license, so by law, he's the one who needs to be behind the wheel, no matter if he does the steering or not. ????

This percentage drop is meaningless and will continue to approach 100% as long as they don't reopen the borders to tourism. Meh.

1 hour ago, PatrickC said:

Also important in this argument is that these illegal "tourists" will not have proper medical insurance here, so if something happens to them they will burden the hospital system. It is right and proper that they leave Thailand now before they create a problem for the country.

 

Any medical costs would far outweigh the tiny amount of Baht they contribute.

That's a lot of nonsense. Firstly, those on automatic extension granted by the government aren't "illegal tourists" - there is nothing illegal about staying for as long as it's permitted. Secondly, nothing stops that group from purchasing medical insurance and I'm sure many have done so - I know I have.

If I wasn't in Thailand already, speaking from the perspective of a frequent visitor to Thailand, I would accept quarantine if I could then stay for a reasonably long time and move freely (after completing the quarantine). I would never accept wearing a tracking wristband, that's just way over the top.

2 hours ago, Emdog said:

Pain is nature's way of telling your something isn't right. Hangover telling you maybe not such a good idea to poison yourself with too much alcohol.

This cure seems to let you feel everything is fine when it isn't

Along lines of giving a drug so you can keep your hand on a hot stove burner. You may not feel the pain, but damage is being done

You sound as if you're really fun to party with!

5 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Not me, I'm waiting.

You've mentioned that and I would probably do the same, if I were in your situation. You have a non-immigrant visa entry, put the money in the bank for seasoning and can extend on the last working day of the amnesty if need be. I cannot do the same.

Hope springs eternal, my dear Mister Tedros. If you and your cronies had done your job properly, hope wouldn't be all that we have now.

8 hours ago, freesudani said:

grace period means they arent able to accuse you of overstaying till 26th September

That's not correct if you generalize it like that. There are people who have been found on overstay and arrested during the grace period. Simply because they were already on overstay on March 26, when the grace period started.

Quality over quantity? I have yet to see a quality tourist (read: wealthy tourist) who gets excited by the prospect of being quarantined for 14 days, treated like a leper (arm wrist, tracing app, whatever else they may dream up) and/or confined to visit certain areas only. That will be a tough, tough sell!

Two weeks are enough everywhere in the world. Is Thailand "different" again?

3 hours ago, Wiggy said:

Which year?

Exactly. I've been reading this kind of "news" since 10+ years. Precious little has actually materialized. Not holding my breath, but it would be nice if they FINALLY get it done!

That doesn't sound too bad, compared with the hassle other visa holders seem to have.

@geriatrickid I did mention in my later post #19 that I donated to the Soi Dog Foundation in the past and that I'm supportive of their efforts to neuter strays and to educate locals about responsible pet ownership.

But this overseas pet adoption business is nuts! In my opinion (and I respect yours), that discredits the foundation. I'm all for treating animals well, but flying a Thai dog halfway round the world to an adopted home in a Western country is way over the top.

So he got his extension and was just attention whoring once again. I wonder if he wants to make this stunt a regular thing, considering it's already the second time.

His work situation does come across as a little odd though. As per his post, he works for a small company that sends him to a school to look after computers there.

Bubbles, twin countries, I think it will just fail again.

I think their best bet would be to aim for long-stay tourists, those who have time and money to spend and want to visit Thailand. Others simply won't be willing and able to quarantine. Snow birds and the likes, but it might already be too late to open for them as they tend to book well in advance.

Fear not, Boss! These bumbling idiots have made sure that you can safely wait until the statute of limitations for this charge, too, will have expired. It's all window dressing for the fuming public.