chash

I travelled on Friday 13th - the 02.00 flight to Dubai and then on to Manchester. The airport was quieter than normal. I was re-directed to the fast lane. My temperature was checked. Immigration next - here I had to put fingers and thumbs on the fingerprint reader. No antibacterial spray nor anticeptic wipes available. So take your own. 

It was like putting your fingers in a petri - dish with a. virus cocktail. 

Just now, chash said:

 

Not if you're 80+ like me! 

14 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

Finally an age breakdown of mortality rates: 

 

Of a source group of 416 patients:

- under 10yrs: None died

- 10-40yrs 0.2% died

- 40-50yrs: 0.4% died

- 50-60yrs: 1.3% died

- 60-69yrs: 3.6% died

- 70-79yrs: 8% died

- 80+ 14.8% died

 

This is good information.

 

Here is the Office in Nong Khai where Thais can get papers for a border crossing to Laos. 

https://www.google.com/search?q=border+pass+office+nong+khai&oq=border+pass+office+nong+khai&aqs=chrome..69i57.26170j0j0&client=tablet-android-samsung-nf-rev1&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

The Border Pass Office in Nong Khai is in the centre of town on Prajak Sillapakhom Alley. There is quick service, a car park. 

Thai ID required of course. 

If you see god don't forget to ask " Which one are you?" 

Until card readers disappear a point to note. 

A couple of years ago I needed to use my reader card for the first time for ages. A really dim message came up on the screen saying something like " Replace the battery". I tried to unscrew the tiny screw that held the reader together but it was stuck. Tried oil - no good. Eventually someone advised me to go to the watch repair shop. The guy did the job and replaced the battery. Bank transaction completed. 

Worth a check. 

Thanks geisha. The people at the apartments where I stay always complete the Notification details. 

Another requirement of the e-application is to provide a copy of accommodation / family stay details. I always get a basic email confirming my booking. There are usually a few helpful additional details such the presence of a marching band and a 4 gun salute to greet me. Not sure if that information helps the application. 

Thanks for the replies above. 

One question in my mind concerns the need to present a travel booking confirmation ( or copy of a return flight ticket). The initial application is for a 60 day Tourist Visa. But this will be done knowing that applications will be made in Thailand for extensions at Immigration ( including at a border crossing). 

So it would be logical to book a flight on the assumption that these applications for extensions will be granted as they are technically available. So is this likely to be a problem when applying to the London Embassy? 

Thanks for any advice. I

Thanks a lot ubonjoe. Yes I have been on Multi-entry O Visas. 

I think now I will get a Single entry Tourist Visa. Staying in Nong Khai it isn't too much trouble to do a border run. 

Bump - thanks. 

Hi - I would appreciate any help or advice on getting the appropriate Visa for for some months tourist visit to Thailand. 

In the past few years I have got one year Multi Entry Tourist Visas, based on my receipt of the UK State Pension. I've stayed for 3, 4 and 5 months. Twice I've used the border crossing on the Friendship Bridge at Nong Khai to get permitted extensions of a month as permitted. 

I stay in Nong Khai so that's convenient. 

Now the Multi-Entry Visa is not available from the London Embassy. 

I think the Single Entry Tourist Visa is now my best bet for a visit of several months. I will get 60 days when I apply for the visa ; I think I can then apply for a further 30 days at Nong Khai Immigration; then do two border crossings over the Friendship Bridge into Laos from Nong Khai - giving me a further 30 days each. ( I am aware of the 2 border crossings per calendar year ruling.) 

So is this feasable/correct? I would much appreciate any advice on this. 

I am also aware of the need to show a return flight ticket as part of the application. Would it be a problem to show dates on the ticket longer than the 2 months originally applied for for? ie that assumes extension applications subsequently applied for will be granted. 

Once again - thanks for any help and advice given. 

12 hours ago, Baht Simpson said:

Not initially, but I believe that if after a period you can prove that you will be "habitually resident" and you are a British Citizen you can go back into the NHS system. 

To refine that further, below is the original legal definition.

A person who is regarded as ordinarily resident in the UK is eligible for free treatment by the NHS. A person is 'ordinarily resident' for this purpose if lawfully living in the UK for a settled purpose as part of the regular order of his or her life for the time being. 

Like the poster above, the site wouldn't let me register my date of birth before 1969. Not helpful as I was born in 1939. A glitch I assume. 

Also, the page listing downloads is just a series of images of Thailand. You have to guess which image hides which download. 

I have had three cornea transplants - yes 3, the first was rejected. So three kind people in the UK donated them. I am so grateful for this. I am registered, and carry a donar card in the UK. 

In the UK there is no age limit on donars. Organs are evaluated at the time of death to determine their suitability. 

Individuals in their 80's have successfully donated organs, including liver and kidneys. I am nearly 80 but I will check with the Thai Red Cross to check this out. 

I've used the Fast Track lane a couple of times. No problem. But then I'm 79 - and it probably shows. The IO can of course see the date of birth in your passport. 

In October a guy of maybe late fifties tried to go through and he was turned away before he reached the IO.