SAcanman

On 9/5/2023 at 9:39 AM, steve0101 said:

Hi SAcannon, I submitted a print out of a one-way ticket out of Thailand within the 60-day limit as well as a hotel booking in Udon Thani for 3 nights, which I subsequently cancelled. Couldn't cancel the plane ticket but it wasn't much (1250 baht). As I mentioned, I didn't get questioned about any of my history and the 3-day hotel booking seemed to be enough. 

Hi Steve.  What did you submit to get into Thailand?  I just did the whole process as well and I am in Thailand now, but I had to submit how I was going to get into Thailand.  So I flew from Luang Prabang into CNX.  I emailed the embassy well before my appointment to see if I could submit a bus reservation to Udon from Vientiane,  but they never replied.  So, I'm just curious what you submitted in case I need to do this again sometime.  Thanks.

What did you submit to the embassy to show how you planned to travel into the country (as part of their requirements shown on their website)?  Because you didn't fly into Thailand, did you just show a bus ticket conformation or something like that?

On 8/8/2023 at 3:37 PM, BritTim said:

I do not know their current policy, only that they are still relatively helpful. A written itinerary, stating your plans used to be sufficient, but I make no guarantees that this is still true.

Well, I've emailed them for advice or clarification and it's been a couple work days since and no reply.  I'll wait a couple more to see of they reply. 

11 hours ago, BritTim said:

In the past, Vientiane has been happy with a plausible itinerary in place of booked flights. You could ask them.

Does a plausible itinerary have to have verified flights booked within Thailand, such as Udon to CNX and a hotel reservation for a week or so, vs a this is what I would like to do, please believe me?  I'd hate to make flight reservations as such and then find out they wont accept them.  Do you know if they respond to inquiries if i email the consulate?  I'll try emailing them but just asking in case someone knows the answer.

23 hours ago, BritTim said:

That is an excellent plan. Luang Prabang is well worth a visit if you have never been: more fun than just crossing to Nong Khai and flying from Udon Thani.

I'd rather cross at nong khai to tell you the truth.   But if I have to supply an airplane ticket to get the visa, I might as well use it.  It would be so much easier if you didn't have to supply an airplane ticket in.  There isn't a work-around here is there?  I mean, being right on the border, the consulate should understand people will cross by bridge.  Why make them buy an airline ticket?

58 minutes ago, thinktoomuch said:

If you're stressing about it, get a visa in Laos and enter via land, which was one of the suggestions BrtiTim made.

 

Also, contact the Elite team directly instead of talking to an agent.  FYI, there is a thread on this forum about expected changes to the Elite memberships in the next few weeks, as well as expected price rises. So I'd talk to them directly, ASAP, if I were you.

Thanks.  Based on the research done here and other forums, it seems highly unlikely I will be able to get an Elite based on my ED history, even directly from Thai Elite.  

I may go the ED route once again to buy some time.  I enjoyed learning the language and it make my time there more enjoyable.  I only have a couple years until i reach 50.

3 hours ago, sallecc said:

I'll be in a similar boat like you OP, but I'm planning to be back in December... You got a new clean passport right? I wonder will they ask to see the old passport at the embassy during the application? (on e-Visa website they require "a copy of passport pages with past 12 months travel history", which could be a bit troublesome for us)

Yes, I've got a new passport.  I do have my old one with me as well.  I can't apply using evisa as I'm not in Canada.  I won't have flights tickets from Canada to Thailand to show as proof for the application.  They'll also see I'm overseas due to the current stamp.  That's my understanding anyway.

7 hours ago, BritTim said:

For the tourist visa application, Hanoi is even worse than HCMC. For a stress free experience, make an appointment to apply for the visa in Vientiane.

Entering at Chiang Mai airport with a tourist visa should be very safe. You can also enter via the Friendship Bridge from Vientiane to Nong Khai, and fly to Chiang Mai from Udon Thani airport.

Thanks for the advice.  A couple follow up questions:

-when applying for a visa, it usually asks for flight information.  What do you input if you are crossing by land, using Vientiane as an example.

-Any thoughts about obtaining a visa in Cambodia?  Logistically it may be easier to get there (Cambodia).  

Thanks for the replies.  I went to 3bb at Central Airport and they were able to provide service for only 7 months.  Free router and install.  Only a monthly charge of around 600 baht.  Have 7 items connected and speed is good. Thanks again.

I will be moving into a condo soon and I need to arrange an internet/wifi package.  I will only be at the condo for 7 months.  A quick check online seems most providers want 1 or 2 year commitments.  Sometimes the websites are difficult to understand as translation doesn't work as well as I need it to to understand.

Before I go to the actual storefront,  does anyone here have experience getting a short term setup?  Can you share your thoughts or experiences?

Thanks.

17 hours ago, Dazzler said:

1. Did you download and complete your forms in advance for covid extension, and if so, did you give them single side or double sided STM2 and TM7 forms?

 

2. Did you have to submit an Affadavit for the extension?

 

I stay near the immigration office so I just popped by and picked up the paperwork a couple days prior.  I fill them out prior.

The TM7 is double sided and is the only form with 2 sides.

There is an affidavit form included in the paperwork they supply.  Just check the box(es) which are applicable.  In my case I checked 2.  I checked my embassy will not supply a letter and I also checked the other box and wrote in Covid.

UPDATE: the manager of the hotel filled out a paper copy of the TM30 which I then took to the immigration office and they accepted.  No ID or anything else required to register it.

Side note regarding covid extension:  easy as usual in the past couple extensions.  Only a couple things were different this time.  

1. They gave a small piece of paper with a sentence on it which I then  had to copy word for word onto my application - "I can come back for visa under consideration I  15 days"

2. They required copies of every single page of my passport which had stamps on it.  Didn't matter which country it was from, even if it zero inormation regarding Thailand.  

Thanks for everyone's replies and help.

Thanks everyone.

Do you think there would be any leniency due to the online reporting being nonfunctional?

49 minutes ago, jackdd said:

You can't file a TM30 for yourself when staying at a hotel, only the hotel manager can do it. So you would have to take the hotel manager with you.

So they can fine you for it not being done but you can't do it yourself? 

I thought I had read elsewhere, but couldnt find the thread, that if I took a copy of his ID that would suffice.  Maybe I made this up? I'm not sure, that's why I ask.

The quick question: What is required if I want to file a TM30 in person at the immigration office (Chiang Mai)?

The background info: checked into a hotel today to generate a TM30.  I usually stay in airbnb without registered TM30 (they want an extra 1,000 baht for a TM30).  Hotel cannot do because system is down. I plan to go to immigration office tomorrow for covid extension but I need a registered TM30 to do so.  So what do I need to do this? What forms/receipts do I need to take with me?  (Only tm30 info needed, I got the covid paperwork ready to go with the exception of TM30?

Thanks in advance for your helpful replies.

I was at rimping in maya mall the other day and they didnt have any.  Maybe I'll try another one.

Anyone seen Kraft Dinner, or similar, here at any of the grocery stores recently?

@MZsolt which office did you go to?

CM

@scubascuba3 did the guy you know use the tourist extension for the first time or did he use it prior to 9/26 as well? im in a similar situation and just trying to see what is working.  My io wasn't able to give me clear details. Thanks.