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4 hours ago, Grumpy John said:

"Thailand is in talks with China to establish a quarantine-free travel corridor by January to rescue its ailing tourism industry"  

 

This maybe a risky move!  I have been following a Vlogger called serpentza on Youtube for a few years who lived in China for 13 years and has a lot of contacts there and he is saying the Wuhan China virus is still a huge problem in China.  The CCP are not telling the truth about it!

Where in the article does it say that chinese people from Wuhan will be able to come? China is a huge country and there are regions without local cases for months, and we're talking about January or later. Take a chill pill and relax. 

The Minister of Tourism and Sports said this, and it wasn't in the article here: 

"He also stated that this group is part of a “conditional entry” program and were specifically selected and endorsed by the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration, or CCSA."

These 120 chinese so called "tourists" were "specifically selected" and probably didn't have to apply for their visas the normal way. 

Several airlines have flights from London to BKK every week. Thai Airways are just doing repatriation flights, the others fly people from different categories allowed to apply for a CoE. I think there's a list of airlines at the Thai Embassy website. 

On 10/17/2020 at 8:25 AM, playboy said:

I was first going to do that but the process of certify documents, translations and stamping, going to Amphoe,  get 2 withnesses and then kor ror 22 and to immigration with witnesses again.  It's doable but retirement extension is more peaceable.  And when every things reopen normally next year(hopefully) I can get marriage visa at US consulate in US with my regular marriage certificate.

"And when every things reopen normally next year(hopefully) I can get marriage visa at US consulate in US with my regular marriage certificate."

You can only apply for a 90 days Non-immigrant O Visa based on marriage in the US. If you're extending it another year at your local immigration office in Thailand, you still need a translated marriage affidavit from your embassy to get the Kor Ror 22 from your Amphur. 

3 hours ago, MrMuddle said:

Is this a new requirement for Non Imm O visas ? I'm on a retirement "visa" 

If you're on an 1 year extension based on retirement from an initial O-A Visa, then you need a health insurance + a $100,000 covid-19 insurance unless the health insurance covers covid-19, when applying for the CoE. If you're on an extension based on retirement from an initial Non-O Visa, you can't apply for the CoE. If you're already in Thailand, you don't need a covid-19 insurance. 

19 hours ago, ukrules said:

I believe this has been delayed.

 

It's deposit insurance. If they go bankrupt then you get a maximum of 1 million Baht back via the insurance scheme.

 

If you have a balance of 10 million then you get 1 million, it's as simple as that.

 

Why have they been reducing this coverage in stages over the years is the real question here......?

The deposit guarantee is still 5 million baht. They were supposed to decrease it to 1 million in August this year but they extended it 1 more year. 

Some branches asks for a retirement visa or a wp. I know one branch asking for a retirement visa and a ฿10,000 deposit. 

On 10/17/2020 at 1:59 PM, Sheryl said:

The only absolute requirement is passport and proof of residence.  For the last, they might accept a lease or might require you to get a letter from Immigration.

 

In practice, it seems to vary by branch.

Like you said,it depends on the branch,but officially since early last year when they changed the requirements, a foreigner isn't allowed to open an account at K-Bank. Check the website:

https://kasikornbank.com/en/personal/Account/Pages/savings.aspx

8 hours ago, keith101 said:

With the baht getting stronger every day why would anybody want to come here as a tourist and lose money and quarantine for fourteen days at their expense .

The baht doesn't get stronger every day. What papers do you read? Western currencies goes up and down in reference to the USD, not the baht. 

8 minutes ago, baneko said:

Thanks Joe. I have the money available in a Thai account. What info will the immigration department require? Is the multi entry obtainable from the Immigration Department or is it done at the airport?

 

Thanks

You can apply for the re-entry permit at the immigration office when your extension is approved or at the airport. 

1 hour ago, ubonjoe said:

You use a TM47 form for a 90 day report. A TM7 is for a extension of stay application.

You can do the report up to 15 day before to 7 days after the report date including that day in the count.

1. At most office you do not need any copies of your passport for a report in person.

2. At most offices you will only need the TM30 report. Be sure you attach a copy of your wife's house book and ID card signed by her.

Make sure that the TM30 form is dated to show you are doing the report within 24 hours before doing the report.

 

Several offices wants to see the TM6-card or a copy of it when doing the first 90 days report.

49 minutes ago, heist said:

I'm going to piggyback off this thread because it's slightly relevant. 

I'm in Thailand on a Non-O multi visa and am going to switch over to a 12 month extension based on marriage next month.

Do I need a re-entry permit? 

Where are you going? You can't do a short trip back to your country and come back here in the near future unless you're fine with the CoE requirements incl. 14 nights of quarantine, covid-19 insurance etc etc. If you for some reason really need to go somewhere, then you can apply for the re-entry permit at your local immigration office or at the airport. You don't need the re-entry permit now,right?

1 hour ago, Lacessit said:

Maybe off topic, but I will not be applying for a re-entry permit when I do my next extension. Waste of money, and there's no telling when the borders will be unconditionally open again.

And why do you need to apply for a re-entry permit when you apply for the next extension? You can do it anytime you want prior to the departure or at the airport. 

Why not call another hospital in BKK? There are many. 

6 hours ago, Matzzon said:

The biggest difference at present time, is that STV allows you to enter Thailand and regular tourist visa do not.

The tourist visa OP mentions is the new 60 days tourist visa where you need ฿500,000 baht in a bank account for 6 months. Otherwise the requirements to get the visa is same as for the STV incl Covid-19 insurance and quarantine. 

1 hour ago, Pilot3Boz said:

I just had to upload my ASQ confirmation and Airline receipt today... Even though I don’t have the dates confirm by Thai Government as of yet... Both airline and ASQ have assured me they will be flexible once the arrival date is confirmed..... I was expecting them to ask for the bank statement but I am assuming they will wait till closer to my departure date to get that info and is sure the COE at that time...

 

What kind of category do you belong to? They might not ask for a bank statement if you're married or having a Thai kid. It's another story if you're applying for an O-A Visa. The 20k is normally the sum when applying for a single entry tourist visa. 

14 hours ago, robblok said:

(1.2 x 4.7 x 20) / 60 = 1.88 bt

 

That is assuming im correct that a KWH is 4.7 bt. I thought it roughly was.

 

The government price per kwh is just 4 baht + 7% tax = 4,28 baht.  That's what I'm paying to PEA. A lot of people pay 8 baht or even more which is a rip off. 

4 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Don’t believe anyone who uses such hyperbolic language in such circumstances - Embassies do not hold your passport or anything else ‘hostage’ !!!

 

 

The Embassies do not need to see the the Covid-19 Negative certificate or Fit to Fly document before they release the Certificate of Entry.

 

The Embassies need to see your flight bookings, ASQ booking, Insurance, Marriage Certificate (or other reason to travel) and Visa before they issue the CoE.

 

The Covid-19 Negative certificate and Fit to Fly documents must be shown at check-in at the airport counter (and must have been taken less than 72hrs before flight departure).

 

 

 

Some says a negative test result less than 72 hours before departure. Does the certificate actually say when the test was done?

If you're on an O-A Visa you'll need  the mandatory health insurance. No news there. Plus a ฿100,000 covid-19 insurance unless your health insurance includes the Covid-19 insurance. 

27 minutes ago, TomLavin said:

Yeah this is my feeling as well. I have contacted many people and it seems to be the consensus. now I just have to wait approximately 48 hours to find out if it's true...

 

Thanks.

I think a negative test certificate issued not later than 72 hours prior to the departure is ok. 

3 hours ago, playboy said:

Yes. ????????????????????????

And you don't have an O-A Long stay Visa, those can only be obtained in your home country. 

On 10/14/2020 at 9:30 PM, timoti said:

So it's harmless and 0 benefits also? Then not sure why she wants a name there.

You seem very naive, and maybe that girl thinks so,too. You better think twice before you're doing something stupid.