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The worse, the better.  In my book. 

Looks alright.  When they issued the receipt for the Non-ED visa application on March 17th, they put a provisional "under consideration" stamp on the back of that receipt. They did issue the visa on March 24th and an accompanying non immigrant visa entry, which now allows you to stay until June 21st. Before that day, you will need to apply for your first extension.

It's funny that quite some posters get all excited about who is genuinely still stranded, while Thai immigration seems to be a lot less concerned than our busy bodies here, so long as an applicant signs an affidavit and pays the requisite FEE.

Ain't that just great.

I don't buy this.

On 3/29/2021 at 7:40 PM, starky said:

I could say what I thought of Amazon coffee and their grand plans but it potentially could be seen as defamatory 

  Would also be keen to hear what the owners of all those petrol stations would have to say knowing that their petrol stations are not about selling petrol.

   Does he truly believe people gather at petrol stations not for the petrol but for the lovely coffee and fried chicken. 

I don't see your point. I know plenty of Thais who stop at PTT stations just to buy coffee at Amazon. Others stop for both. I think having both on offer is a winner.

At some point, keeping up the CoE and ASQ procedures simply won't make sense anymore. You will either be able to enter based on being vaccinated, or you won't be allowed to enter at all. Just my prediction, of course.

Interesting that a Supreme Court decision can also be appealed, I had assumed that's the end of the line.

I don't like to agree with that slime ball Scaramucci, but I think he's got a valid point there.

I like his spirit. If his body will be able, we shall simply wait and see.

Another sad and boring Songkran.

2 hours ago, AlexfromManchester said:

Hi all 

 

anyone know what the best reason to put on the reason for extension to have the best bet of 60 day extension being granted. I’ve seen some people just write ‘60 day extension’ rather than give a specific reason. Any advice is appreciated. 

Covid-19

19 minutes ago, SAcanman said:

Do you think there would be any leniency due to the online reporting being nonfunctional?

Possibly. They might be okay with just the booking confirmation as proof of address. 

How about Thais sneaking out, those Thais who have come close to sandboxed foreigners, specifically?

This really cannot work. Next.

The biggest crime here is that Thai immigration didn't get their cut, unforgivable indeed. Had they paid a somewhat higher amount to a Thai agent who knows how to keep immigration happy, on the other hand...

I thought being shady was an unwritten prerequisite to get such a job.

Supremely confusing, to say the least. 

You can't help but to appreciate the PM's sense of humor in this case. He gave him the most impossible task of all, police reform in Thailand. 

What, not Bangkok? I'm shocked. 

I don't get the photo ID requirement. When I use the same Bangkok Bank app to make a cardless ATM withdrawal, I can withdraw a much larger amount just like that. I never carry my passport to 7/11 and who knows if they accept any other form of ID from a foreigner, so I'd guess I'm out of luck.

I tend to tip those who don't annoy me (by asking inane questions about my location while dozens of other drivers are able to use their excellent map) and those who have to wait for my order at the restaurant for a longer than usual time more generously than others. I'd guess that their salary isn't bad compared with similar jobs, but I'm sure some tips here and there are appreciated.

Bring it on, I'm ready and eager to play. 

Sell it and I'll buy it. Sounds like a fun party game with those changing colors. And who knows,  it might even be a test that actually works!

How do you swim the Mekong with a bike?

In all seriousness though, land borders remain closed and this income issue is clearly of the OP's own making, so instead of ranting, taking the offer or finding another workaround would be more sensible.