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I hope that's just a typo and they mean by the end of 2021.

They've done quite well so far, but if it really takes that long to get 70% of the population vaccinated, there's a real danger that Thailand will ultimately fall behind despite the great start.

Who can file the TM30 depends on the IO. I've been allowed to file it myself twice, at two different IOs, with just a booking confirmation from the hotel. If they later fined the hotel for failing to take care of this, I have no idea...

It's a small and crowded office. That plus the financial incentives ensures that they much prefer "agent business" over serving individual applicants.

Personally, I don't have any complaints. Whenever I've dealt with them, I got what I came for.

I think any father who only comes to see his son for his birthday (and then ends up making excuses to avoid even that) is a total disgrace and a failure as a parent.

While an honorable man might see it fit to divorce his wife (there are legitimate reasons and I don't know if any apply here), there's no such thing with children.

With that said, I won't even comment on the way he cut him off.

It's not possible to go to another office to get your final stamp. Either move to Phuket a few days earlier and apply there, or apply in Chiang Mai and return to that office for the final stamp.

What they really need to introduce - in line of what's being offered pretty much all over the world - is a REAL monthly flat rate pass for ALL public transport in the Bangkok Metropolitan area.

Who cares about the price of a single trip journey (within reason)?

On 1/21/2021 at 9:10 PM, DefaultName said:

This highlights why I don't use cards at an ATM, but the cardless withdrawal instead.  If I don't use a card at all, it can't be copied.  Right?

I do the same whenever possible. However, the OP wrote "while abroad", so that option doesn't exist.

Since I don't dine out that often anymore and get deliveries instead, I usually drink water instead of sugary sodas with my meals. Simply because I usually drink water at home out of habit. I think this change alone has made a big difference.

It will take many years of inquiries to get to the bottom of this. Political meddling, incompetence, underfunding, so much to look into. The victims deserve a thorough investigation.

4 hours ago, vandeventer said:

President Trump will remember your kindness and when he returns in 4 years I am sure your kindness  will be rewarded.

Keeping in mind that The Donald is a Big Mac munching 74 y.o. fatso, chances are that he will already be dead in 4 years. Otherwise still in prison, would be my guess.

Bangkok (Muang Thong Thani) does require applicants to return for the final stamp.

On 1/18/2021 at 10:55 PM, pantsonfire said:

i heard agents can help out on this?

Siam Legal advertise that they are able to help with this. I've bookmarked their page at some point, but haven't used their services myself, so please take this as a pointer, not as endorsement.

https://www.siam-legal.com/other-services/opening-a-bank-account-in-thailand.php

Another useless Trump appointee gone. Good riddance.

1.5 million are NEAR poverty (headline) and 8.8% are AT poverty (article).

Trying hard not to mention the total number of Thais at or near poverty, from the looks of it!

I would have thought Boris the Clown has his hands full with more important matters.

1 hour ago, Mormolin said:

So does that mean that they will continue to give covid extension for tourist visa after January 29?

That hasn't been announced yet either way.

Nothing wrong with mongering, and those who have the good sense not to have unprotected sex with sex workers don't need to worry about one day meeting their "chiropractor daughter" in a Soi either!

Unlikely at best, but hey, they have to say something like that.

A parting gift from the disgraced soon-to-be ex president?

Any way you look at this (and no matter which side you're on), it really is a ridiculous and disgraceful state of affairs.

Even if true, 70% is still pretty sh...oddy compared with other vaccines.