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Whatever we may think of this drama, I cannot help but notice that they are very confident that they've resolved the situation to everyone's satisfaction. And they probably have, as it so often plays out here.

2 hours ago, anchadian said:

Let's hope you do have a plan B, otherwise your preference to remaining in Thailand will be at some other accommodation.

Duh, my plan B remains the same, I simply changed my flight booking from July 30th to September 24th. I'm not feeling stressed at all, I'm just keeping an open mind about all the options that exist and might open up...

24 minutes ago, BritTim said:

I think this thread is a useful one, as it may clarify whether regular 30-day extensions (and 60-day extensions to visit family) will be permitted for those on tourist entries who already have stayed over six months longer than they normally would have been allowed to.

True. I guess the reason why we haven't had reports yet (either way) is that people are waiting for reports before heading to immigration themselves. ????

I'm no exception. I'd go myself to give it a shot, but I prefer to wait for a bit longer to see if any positive or negative reports surface.

3 hours ago, mtls2005 said:

Another consitution?

 

Just make a copy of rev. 1997.

 

 

Without going into detail, I think they should go a bit beyond merely going back to the 1997 constitution. But that would make a good interim one that could be enacted quickly.

Not sure if insuring them is such a good idea, they will just drive even more recklessly.

It isn't believable that they had zero deaths before and now they're suddenly having a handful from just a few hundred cases.

They simply didn't test enough people and the coronavirus has been spreading largely undetected, thanks to a very young population.

It could be as low as zero if they don't reopen the borders at some point (to foreign tourists, that is). A bit premature to talk numbers at this point!

I've visited twice within just a few weeks. Definitely a lot more pleasant than before the lockdown!

1 hour ago, ubonjoe said:

Some offices just don't follow the rules.

Sad but true. On the other hand, have you seen any reports of anyone getting that "regular" extension since the "grace period" kicked in on August 1st? If so, from where? I'm tempted to give it a shot at Chaeng Watthana.

1 hour ago, pavierre said:

He didn't get the stamp at immigration, it was stamped for him at another immigration office and then mailed back to him

Which immigration office was that?

10 hours ago, 363885 said:

It won't expire till next March, since I renewed just before going to Laos.  But I'm still anxious to get back, as I'm still paying rent and most of my personal belongings are in Thailand. 

I'm a bit surprised to hear that. I, too, visited Laos from Thailand in March, but the writing was on the wall that the borders were about to close at short notice. I needed a border bounce, so I just kept my trip shorter than I had planned. As you had just renewed for another year in Thailand, I'm surprised that you took the chance to travel to Laos at that time.

Out of curiosity, what's the situation like in Laos now? Is everything open? How about your visa there, do they still offer paid extensions for 30 days a time?

I hope you can return to Thailand soon, but as others I suspect they'll keep the borders closed for some more time. Quite a mess.

It's hard to tell at this point. Will there be horrific reports of adverse effects? Will a vaccination be required to travel? Etc. etc., many aspects to consider.

That said, I'm leaning towards yes, provided it's both safe and effective. So that's what I voted for. I won't be in a hurry until that will be known with a high degree of certainty.

2 hours ago, darrendsd said:

Yes it is possible - I have done that myself but as I live in Hua Hin I can't recommend a a school in BKK 

Can you recommend a school in Hua Hin? I might be interested depending on how things develop.

55 minutes ago, sallecc said:

What happened with her husband Bob Marley?

I'd guess his medical research is still suspended.

I don't think Bangkok immigration does that. Only for regular schools and universities. I've seen that kind of offer in Hua Hin, Chiang Mai and possibly Pattaya though.

Slim to none, would be my guess.

They only mention having a letter from either your embassy or a hospital. I think that will be the only options.

Well one requirement would be that you can actually travel to Savannakhet, and then back to Thailand. I wouldn't bank on it!

Border openings have been planned (or dreamed up by interested parties) a number of times already, and look where we are...

Oh well at least they got a nice photo op and a bit of news coverage out of it.

That's an idiotic decision. Hopefully foreigners will take note and boycott the event in the coming years. Running a marathon in Bangkok's toxic air cannot be too healthy anyway.