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1 minute ago, FriendlyFarang said:

Your extension expires automatically, so you have to leave the country. You only get 7 days to leave if you apply for another extension but are denied.

But immigration also wants to get a letter from your school which says that you finished your studies, and they will then specifically cancel your extension. If you fail to do this step you might have problems to get another extension.

Thanks for info ???? 

Does your visa auto become invalid /get 7 days to leave eg - or is it just a case of you not being able to get your next extension?

They are still doing them “in country” in Bangkok I have an appointment to convert mine on Tuesday- obviously might be different for chiang mai but would double check the school can’t still do them without you having to leave. 

11 minutes ago, edwardandtubs said:

The important thing is to avoid female immigration officers.

100%! - I was tempted to change queue as noticed this as waiting - but then thought that makes me look more dodge and she had seen I was in her queue. All the females were grilling the guys just stamping away minding their biz thinking what’s for dinner. 

3 minutes ago, matteo73 said:

Alright at Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi Airport (international airport)
So she only asked questions and no additional proof documents such as return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds, right? only questions

She did ask to see the onward flight but the rest of the were just questions - didn’t ask for proof. 

Just now, matteo73 said:

At what airport did you arrive here in Thailand exactly?

BKK

I did 12 months in covid extensions, went home for 5 months and came back yesterday with evisa. She did ask a lot more questions than I’ve ever been asked before (to see my onward travel, plans when here, what I do for her work etc) but then did get in no problems. I’d recommend getting an evisa too as added security I think they are more hesitant to refuse these. There seemed to be a lot more grilling of entrants all round not just me. 

I’m a UK resident but I’m spending 2 month in turkey before onward to Bangkok. The e visa site says country of residence / current location. If I put turkey it says not eligible but for uk says eligible. Can I do the e visa if not flying from my country of residence ?

On 6/16/2022 at 12:18 AM, dj230 said:

were they both French?

No think the other was Chinese 

On 6/13/2022 at 10:10 AM, dj230 said:

thats unfortunate as I am also in my mid 20's, I wonder why they got tagged for working, usually those in mid 20's aren't working in thailand from my experience, ill book a flight for September and bring the flight, maybe that will help, if not maybe I can use an agent for once

Think an agent best bet - French guy was offering to show proof of where his income was from and they wasn’t interested - wasn’t even the io explaining just a volunteer girl - presumably because her English was perfect. 

7 hours ago, dj230 said:

how old the people refused look? 

 

thats a bit worrisome, I have been here almost 12 months now but I dont think they'd think I was working

Both looked mid 20s 

17 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

I was a little surprised when i went to my local immigration office to ask for a covid extension. My current permission to stay expires on June 23rd I went on June the 9th. However the extremely helpful officer suggested that I return nearer my current expiry date as according to him the 60 day covid extensions start from the day one applies and I therefore if he had processed the application there and then (which he was quite prepared to do ) I would have forfeited 14 days.  I had assumed, obviously incorrectly that the 60 days would be added on to my current expiry date, so it was nice of them to help, and no problem for me as i live only 5 minutes from the office

That’s strange all of my covid extensions have been added on to the current last date not from when I applied. But think it varies dependent on where you go. Nice of them to be helpful tho it defo wasn’t Bangkok then ????

3 minutes ago, aussiexpat said:

I'm just wondering what the computer says, is it purely a stamp mistake issuing 40 days but computer says correct 30 days?

 

I'd be going for the covid extension before the 13 July to be safe, but that's just me ????

 

After seeing them refusals today gonna switch over to Ed visa and learn Thai - it looked  very painful ha

16 minutes ago, audaciousnomad said:

The ones that were refused were at Lak Si?

Yeah Lak si - heard her say you’ve been here over 12 months now and people are abusing covid extensions to work here and the officer thinks you might be too. One was French the other looked Chinese 

5 minutes ago, aussiexpat said:

I assume you mean 41 days from the date of issue. An extension is granted for 30 days from current visa exempt expiry date no matter when you apply

Think they messed up my current stamp ends 13 June and my extension is until 23 July. 

10 minutes ago, at15 said:

No guarantee, any extension is officer discretion.

 

Why go to singapore? were you denied covid extension?

 

No just wanted to see Singapore never been. 

I got my extension no worries - weirdly given me 41 days instead of 30 but no complaints about that. 
 

Much prefer Lak si - so much more organised and great being able to use mrt / red line to get there no taxi. 

Just seen two guys get refused their extension - they was told it appears they are working in Thailand. I’m still waiting so fingers crossed ???? 

First time I’ve seen a refusal with my own eyes 

I’m doing a visa exempt extension as went to Singapore for a week so keep your fingers crossed for me ???? (I have had 3 covid extensions before ) 

On 6/4/2022 at 6:36 AM, DineshR said:

I can't comment on the feasibility of obtaining Thai citizenship but I can suggest a way to learn Thai.

 

I approached a Kumon center and asked if I could learn Thai there. I was lucky enough to be accepted into that school and have been going there now for 2 1/2 years. I can tell you that it is by far the best way to learn Thai. The Kumon teaching method slowly builds your competence in the Thai language over time. Today, I can say that my Thai is better than average - in reading, speaking and writing. What does it cost ? They charged me THB 1500 per month. Aside from the monetary cost, it will cost you time - you will need to spend at least 1 hour a day doing your Kumon homework EVERYDAY and go to the Kumon center at least once a week. I did that for 30 months straight and am glad that I made that investment - I can now listen to Thai radio and watch Thai TV news and can pretty much understand most of what I hear. Worth the effort if you really want to learn Thai and I think you will pass with flying colors in the citizenship language test. My longer goal is to get Thai citizenship and I started with learning the language.  I am going to get my yellow tabian baan in the next few months and am planning my next steps in terms of contributions to Thai society before I actually begin the process of applying for Thai citizenship. Don't be deterred by those that say it is next to impossible - maybe, but you won't know until you have tried it and crossed the t's and dotted all the i's. Good luck !!

 

Don’t suppose you have a website link to where you went? Tried googling but getting only English and maths classes for school kids ?

29 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Yes

Form the popup message on the Thailand Pass site.

Thanks

Going to Singapore next week and not sure how long I want to stay - as per title is the qr code still valid 7 days either way as it was prior 01 May?