metempsychotic

The apocalypse is nigh, the villa 200 metres from my house is out of bisto granules.

Last nights roast chicken required gravy made from scrtatch!

1 hour ago, Carsten007 said:

Or put a "." without quotations after the .com and reload.

https://www.washingtonpost.com./opinions/2020/04/14/state-department-cables-warned-safety-issues-wuhan-lab-studying-bat-coronaviruses/

 

Interesting that

1 hour ago, keith101 said:

I am sure that if indeed they were consuming alcohol there would have been incriminating photos supplied and also the arrest of the proprietor who supplied the alcohol   

Did you read the arricle?

On 4/14/2020 at 6:47 AM, JRG23 said:

Are you serious mate. We're in the midst of a pandemic, with lockdowns across this country, and you're talking about caravaning? LOL!

Why not, do you plan on being quarantined forever?

1 hour ago, pineapple01 said:

Facebook is for Tiktokers when their old then.  Those Friends they have arnt Friends, you just click a name n theres friend. Another load of nonsense is Influencers, im too old for these terms like Trolls, Boggers etc and internet language. Started with Windows, to me their still things a Man on a Ladder cleaned once a Month.

 

Facebook is something most folk under 30 wouldn't touch with a 10 foot pole.

4 hours ago, BeltAndRoad said:

This is why they shouldn't be allowed to vote.

Who are they, the millions of users worldwide?

28 minutes ago, transam said:

Tell that to the many thousands of US guys that died helping clean out Hitler's mob....????

given they are dead, that might be difficult but if you see them soon, give em my regards.

48 minutes ago, stevenl said:

The us is a weak as ...

Damn too late to edit.

6 hours ago, jollyhangmon said:

 

... could it possibly get any dumber?? 

It's either a .22 or an air rifle, either of them not up to the task, unsurprisingly.

Imho said rifle should be stuck up the good Sumporn where no sun don't shine ... 

 

I realize there were many different words, alot of words, good words used in the op, xdid you manage to get through enough of them to read the ones that said "shotgun"?

5 minutes ago, Crazy Alex said:

Ummmm... it's Iran that was doing the posturing. Now... on what facts do you base your assertion that the US is as weak as its ever been?

Hmmm. Could it be the news?

Is seen 

On 4/16/2020 at 7:14 AM, webfact said:

Four Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) vessels, some of several to maneuver in what the U.S. Navy says are "unsafe and unprofessional actions against U.S. Military ships by crossing the ships’ bows and sterns at close range" is seen next to the guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton

Would have hoped for better from Reuters.

Poor grammar aside, the us is a weak as it has ever been right now, perhaps not the best time for posturing.

12 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Yes they will.

Thank you sir. 

2 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

They will not just end the emergency extensions on the 30th or later when it is extended. They will set a date to leave the country by or apply for an extension if you qualify for one.

I have been trying to clarify this but with no real certainty.

I am on a visa exempt which expires april 20, this coming monday. I have not used my 30 day extension.

I have spoken to 2 different immigration representatives on the 1111 government line both today and yesterday who have told me that I will be able to utilize the 30 day extension once the automatic extension is lifted.

I have not been able to reach anyone contacting the chaeng wattana immigration  number, my latest attempt placed me on hold for 20 minutes.

Can anyone confirm that the 30 day extension for visa exempt entry will be honoured after the automatic extensions have lapsed?

2 hours ago, jacko45k said:

It should be as there are often no electrical outlets in bathrooms. 

Often? Hmmm, in no where I have lived over he last 30 years, barring a few wooden beach bungalows, have I not had electricity in the bathroom. 

3 minutes ago, Chelseafan said:

No access to Washington post unless you're a subscriber.

 

Or use incognito mode to bypass the paywall

Well it seems he is moving aside for a more prestigious post in petchaburi. 

One wonders why... 

On 4/14/2020 at 11:20 AM, donnacha said:

They are keeping their heads down because they know that the official figures are complete nonsense. They intend to open up at the same time as the countries that supply most of their tourists. In the meantime, they are hoping the massive hidden outbreak will burn itself out before anyone notices the unusually high number of people dying from "pneumonia" this year.

Just wondering what you think they are doing with the bodies from this massive outbreak, why the hospitals are not slammed, and why healthcare workers dont seem to be as overtaxed as they do in many countries?

It is all well and good to speak of a hidden outbreak, but that would involve hiding many other things as well.

Have people reported crematorium stacks blowing smoke 24 hours a day or large excavations?

Do you know anyone who has tested positive let alone been hospitalized?

I certainly dont. 

Not in thailand anyways.

22 minutes ago, metempsychotic said:

I cant see thai immigration allowing us to bank an extension.

 

2k and a trip to immigration seems like a very small price to pay to be assured I am legit and avoid any uncertainty of overstay or being beholden to the thai government for vague promises of amnesty - assuming I avoid infection but I live in hope things are better there now that there is a separate office for extension.

 

I suppose my best way forward is to attempt a call and if that fails to provide assurance, enquire in person.

 

As I said, I cant see the thai government actually allowing us to bank an extension past the stamped leave by date, though it would be a nice hole card to have should it be possible  

 

 

@DrJack54

Sorry for the multiple responses, but i did just contact the 1111 help line and spoke to an individual who claimed to be an immigration officer.

They informed me I can retain the extension on my current visa exempt and use it at the end of the the automatic extension period.

I posed the question in numerous ways, he stated that I could use the 30 day extension may 1 (though I would go on 30th) if necessary or at a later date if the automatic extension period is extended. 

Sadly, given the state of affairs in thailand, I am leery about taking him at his word, as excellent at english and helpful as he was.

I will seek secondary confirmation on immigrations other line and perhaps take a trip out there for confimation in person.

He was however adamant that I could use the extension in the future once the automatic amnesty period has ended.

Hope this is useful to others..... though it still leaves me rather uncertain as to how to proceed.... 

@DrJack54

1 minute ago, DrJack54 said:

I'm not sure about your "extension option" being not available later. Yes normally you would need do this prior to April 20. 

However we have amnesty situation.

As I mentioned...many thinking it's a given that the amnesty will be extended. If it's all May then you blow 1900 and trip to imm. Your call

I cant see thai immigration allowing us to bank an extension.

2k and a trip to immigration seems like a very small price to pay to be assured I am legit and avoid any uncertainty of overstay or being beholden to the thai government for vague promises of amnesty - assuming I avoid infection but I live in hope things are better there now that there is a separate office for extension.

I suppose my best way forward is to attempt a call and if that fails to provide assurance, enquire in person.

As I said, I cant see the thai government actually allowing us to bank an extension past the stamped leave by date, though it would be a nice hole card to have should it be possible  

Just now, DrJack54 said:

Personally I would wait it out. As it stands you have one extension up your sleeve. Yes you could use that now if you want. 

 

Okay, I will extend now I think and buy myself the peace of mind I think. Hopefully this begins to shake itself out and I can avail myself of an automatic renew or apply for the non o in the next month or so.

If I did ride it out, wouldnt my extension option be invalidated after my april 20 leave by date?

Again sorry for the multitude of questions, but I want to play this game to my best advantage, and it seems I will be unable to pull my 30 day extension option out at the end of all this. 

I reckon its a use it or lose it situation.

4 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

My reading of your thread is that you entered visa exempt. Then must of already obtained ONE 30 day extension. Current permission of stay is to April 20. 

You can't get another extension. Previously could with embassy letter and yes 1900.

That's not being issued now since amnesty was announced. 

Sorry for lack of clarity. I corrected the op, to indicate I entered march 22.

This would be the end of my initial visa exempt. My first 30 days.

I have not extended, and would be extending now.

That would take me to around 19 or 20 may.

1 minute ago, DrJack54 said:

You won't need to. The current amnesty will be extended. One guess would be all of May.

Will be announced soon. Maybe in last week of April.. That's just an opinion.

I understand it may be extended, but can I be certain by extending myself? Would they perform the paid 30 day extension?

Btw thanks for you patience and assistance all.

5 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

You obtained one extension and currently have permission of stay stamp April 20.

Do nothing your ok

But would it not make sense to extend and avoid further nonsense for another 30 days rather than buying myself only 10 by doing nothing??

I suppose the question now is can I even seek the legitimate extension?