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8 minutes ago, RandolphGB said:

The Bangkok Post article is incorrect. 

 

It is only for passengers travelling from risk countries. 

 

https://www.caat.or.th/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CAAT-COVID-19-Practical-Guideline-18Mar20.pdf

if I understand USA is a risk country  .

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

When passengers check in, airlines must check whether they had visited Covid-19 epidemic areas in the previous 14 days.

Airlines must require passengers to present health certificates issued no more than 72 hours before the  flight departs. The certificates must guarantee that the passengers are free of Covid-19, regardles where they board.

Airlines must also require that passengers have insurance covering Covid-19 treatment in Thailand, up to at least US$100,000.

Passengers who fail to present the required documents must not be allowed to board their flight to Thailand.

I have already a ticket booked for next month to fly from   STATES.    few q-

1)-Can i get a refund from the airlines  stating that now thailand is asking  insurance and certificate ?

2)-I have a kaiser insurance does that qualify for a covid insurance ?

1 hour ago, cubism001 said:

OMG. Tomorrow it'll be at stage 3 in Th'land... why didn't I just leave the states last month? I'm ticketed, no apt. now... Any ideas?

Hi ,  I have a ticket booked for april from usa .  are we going to get refund if thailand goes to stage 3 and stops all foreigners

3 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

I think you actually got a 30 day visa exempt entry not a 15 day visa on arrival that cannot be extended.

Thanks for correcting me . yes  30 day visa exempt and then i used to extend another 30 day .

1 minute ago, ubonjoe said:

It doesn't matter what you pur on application form. They don't really pay attention to it.

Last year I had visited the kingdom 4 times ( i go with visa on arrival and extend it ) . first time I am going to consulate to get a tourist visa as I was stopped last time in bkk and the IMO pulled me to there office and asked me that i must come with a proper visa next time .  

Hi,

I am filing a 60 day tourist visa application .   I am having a bit of confusion while filing  occupation  .

I have a rental property business

what are the kind of question I might be asked if I mention this .

appreciate any help

1 hour ago, Gjk7777 said:

I am flying to Bangkok on the 9th of April, and then getting a bus to Issan on the 10th April, how I am I going to report my temperature 2 times per day? Will I have to buy a Thermometer?, who do I call and let them know my temperature? Has anyone really thought this through? 

I am fly from SFO to BKK  thru Japan on April 8  . do I need to get a health certificate from kaiser to board to the plane 

1 minute ago, yourauntbob said:

Im amazed at how many comments at how stupid he is.  As an american citizen I dont think its stupid at all.   If given the opportunity to do a clean swap on citizenship from US to Thai, i would thoroughly consider.  The US government is becoming ever more oppressive, the education system is in shambles, and freedoms are quickly disappearing.   I understand that many have been indoctrinated by the schools in the US to believe the country is something that its not.  But at minimum you would think this person knows more about their own situation than the keyboard warriors here on TV.   

the expectation to get everything free is pushing a  lot of americans thinking grass is green on the other side.

3 hours ago, Monomial said:

The vast majority of people who obtain a second citizenship are not wealthy. They get a second citizenship through bonafide residency in foreign countries. The $2400 fee was instituted about 5 years ago because too many expats were renouncing and the government wanted to stop this trend. Before this, the fee to renounce was only around $300, and that was deemed insufficient to penalize citizens wanting to renounce.

 

The only reason I keep my US citizenship is because A) my mother has not died yet and I want to attend her funeral, and B) because the fee is prohibitively expensive. So I put up with the unreasonable burdens that US citizenship forces upon you. Once my mother is dead, I will probably find a way to come up with the money to renounce, although this really is a hefty amount for me in my present situation, and it angers me that I will be forced to give this to the US government rather than direct it to my children's education where it rightfully belongs.

 

I congratulate Udom for finally achieving what most of us wish we could. If anyone knows him, let him know that I would be happy to meet up with him and offer a toast in his honor.

 

these days illegal immigrants are getting  free medicare in california - 

as you are a usa citizen why not keep it at least to get social security/medicare  . 

9 hours ago, Bob12345 said:

Funny to see people say that he is indoctrinated by the Thai educational system into liking Thailand so much, while in the same post saying that the USA is the greatest country in the world.

 

I doubt many Scandinavians would want to have American citizenship, unless they are tremendously wealthy. And i think many Americans would love the "free" healthcare and education of scandinavian countries. Don't get me wrong, the USA must be a great place when you have a roof over your head, a job, an education, and health insurance (and are white), but not everybody has those things...

nobody knows down the line what happens but as of now  without america the whole world will become a big pile of dog poop 

18 hours ago, Somtamnication said:

Kudos to him; I did it after Bush 2 was elected. A letter from the IRS clearing me of taxes and  you are all set! Easy Peasy. The only regret I ever had was no more chocolate frosties at Wendy's!

Good riddance

19 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

I have to agree. I'm on extensions based on retirement. The requirements have changed over the years. I now have a 1 mill FD account to keep things simple. 

Previously I needed stuff all. 800k in Thai bank 3 month prior then I just lived off that. Last about 6-7 month. Easy days.

If I was 50 I would buy the 20 year EV option.

Not a brag just good option is you have the dosh.

what type of Visa you are now  if you are not 50.  

2 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Thai Elite is owned by the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

Immigration does the visa stickers after the application is approved by Thai Elite and the fee is paid.

what is the minimum amount /duration    .  

2 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Embassy and consulates have nothing to do with them. See: https://www.thailandelite.com/?locate=en

then who does it ?  I mean  it could be a scam or it can be  someday suddenly dropped 

 I dont see this  elite visa  in  royal thai embassy consulate website .   which thai government site do this  shows. 

11 hours ago, thecyclist said:

The OP makes the point under 1. that he believes that buying a ticket in Thailand is much cheaper. 

I maybe wrong  but  once when i try searching ticket price while i was in thailand   i got it cheaper 

18 minutes ago, BritTim said:

1. A return flight is not needed, but you may need an onward flight booking out of Thailand. This requirement depends on the individual consulate, but is needed more often than not.

2. The local guarantor is not needed for a tourist visa. Just leave this blank.

3. A hotel booking may or may not be compulsory. Again, this depends on the consulate. If needed, it is pretty easy to make an online booking that allows free cancellation later.

4. Invitation is not needed for a tourist visa.

 

Some consulates may want to see a bank statement.

 

If you state where you plan to apply, we may be able to give firmer advice.

my nearest thai consulate is  Los Angeles ,Ca  so I am planning to apply from LA .

Hi ,

I have been visiting Thailand since few years.  ( last year i went 4 times with american passport)  and on 4th time i was stopped by immigration office asking me to come next time with tourist visa .  

So this time I prepare to travel with a tourist visa  - and while going thru this visa process I run into few question .  appreciate your help on this -

1-I have booked the onward ticket to thailand .  but I dont have a return ticket as normally around end of 2 months I travel to a diferent country and  the tickets are generally much cheaper to buy when in thailand . 

2-on visa application ther is a local guaranteer name/details - Do I need to provide this as I may find any convenient homestay once i am in thiland.

3-hotel ticket - i have not booked it .  Is this mandatory.

4-invitation  -   I do not have any invitation even though I travel many times to thailand .

by the way so far only these are the issues that i come across but please advise me on any other that I need to be aware of .

Thank you all.

11 minutes ago, Dublin14 said:

Thanks roaming for your reply, when u say u entered 5 times last year, how long was each stay?

Cheers

probably i stayed more then 6 months ( maybe 6 month 2 week)  in 4 visit . but before 60 day i used to fly out of the country

after 30 day i used to get a extension from the local immigration

On 2/6/2020 at 3:18 PM, MR1888 said:

After entering 5 times with visa exempt last year the IO told me I needed a visa next time. No warning or anything, just friendly advice with a smile
 

Got a SE 60 day tourist visa for £30 from my local consulate in Glasgow and had no issues when I went back just before Christmas 
 

Hi ,

I have been going multiple time with visa exempt 30 day and then extending another 30 day and leave the country before 60 day .  but last time i was questioned by immegration and they pulled me to there chief and there he asked many question  and told me next time i must come on visa . so I am planning to apply visa this time .   

my question is normally before 60 day i travel to a different country e.g vietnam or malaysia but i dont have any plan as of now .  so do i must need to have  a  return ticket or i can say the officer in embassy about my situation. 

thanks

44 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

OP has a UK passport....   applications at the Thai Embassy in London are on-line now. 

do they really need return ticket and hotel reservation ? 

16 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

You could get a Tourist Visa online or at a consulate. A single entry for 60 days is given and a 30 day extension can be obtained in Thailand. 

'As long as possible' (ie longer) you would need to look at other options.

How to get a  Tourist visa online  ( with USA passport) 

16 hours ago, Langsuan Man said:

You can do it until some Thai dimes you out to Immigration

 

Why not have your "fiancee" do it for you if you think it's such a good idea !

my fiancee made roughly 150000 baht  after paying facebook ad last month.