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6 minutes ago, Berti said:

It seems that we have to wait until 30. June at least.

Koreans also not allowed to enter until then.

 

Most people on this topic agree they would go into 14 days quarantine and pay for it. But no way right now (maybe unofficial ways).

There are rumors that the Thai government will first repatriate all citizens first and then make the next step with foreigners (or even worse, then start to think about the next step).

You're right.. It's all just guessing until then unfortunately.. 

Guys I haven't seen my girlfriend since January. What do you guys think would be the earliest I would be able to travel to Bangkok or have her visit me in the Netherlands? I am more than willing to do 14 day quarantine. This situation really sucks. I've been doing amazing financially, but not I cannot even be with my loved one.

Have been checking the thaiger and the bangkok post 3 times a day for the last 2 months. 

Do you think it is going to be a possibility to travel to a country like South Korea in let's say July and then travel to Bangkok?

I read that they might open up to different asian countries in July.

Situation really sucks, hurts to read you guys with families not being able to visit your kids. Wishing everybody the best.

(EDIT) Also why would the board of tourism expect 16 million tourist this year? Is that purely based on Chinese wanting to visit after let's say July? Or do you guys think that they might open up for more countries that are doing well Corona infection wise.

Thanks guys! Everybody here is really helpfull! Appreciate it a lot! ????

19 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

You cannot do a border crossing there.

The nearest crossing to Bangkok is the Ban Phu Nam Ron crossing in Kanchanaburi.

Map: https://goo.gl/maps/CvF25maSThcgLAhM6

Thanks! Is it recommended to do it by myself, or through one of these services where you get in a bus cross the border, they do the paperwork and then drive you back?

43 minutes ago, BritTim said:

Land crossings are safer for visa exempt entry, although you should avoid the crossing at Poipet/Aranyaprathet. At all crossings to Laos and Myanmar, you can cross and immediately return to Thailand. Crossings with Malaysia and possibly Cambodia may require you to stay overnight. You can use the same crossing for your second land entry if you wish.

So in that case Mawdaung is the closest crossing for whenever I hit the 3 month mark, and a safe way to get myself another 60 days?

7 minutes ago, BritTim said:

Not quite. The suggestion is:

• Single entry tourist visa (60 days, preferred) or visa exempt entry by air (30 days) in either case followed by 30-day extension.
• Visa exempt entry (30 days) via a land crossing, and 30-day extension.
• Visa exempt entry (30 days) via a land crossing, and 30-day extension.

In total this gives you 6-7 months. You will need a non tourist option after this.

So land crossing is more safe than a flight?

Thanks this makes sense. Would your cross a different border the second time, and for how long do you stay in the other country?

8 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Depends how long you wish to stay in Thailand. If ongoing then many folk use ed visas. 

It's clear from your OP that you only wish to spend time in los to be with gf.

Why waste money and attendance to classes. The ed visa is just one option to a cocktail of things that long term stayers use in Thailand. 

If you need under a year better options imho.

21 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

OP, your most likely not in the position at 23 to obtain a METV easily with the financial requirements. However there are possible ways around that. That visa gives you up to 9 month stay. Plus border entries after that equals a year. 

Point is imo ed visa just to stay here is pretty lame if purpose is just to stay in Thailand as post #3 points out ed visa comes with cost and obligations.

If couldn't get an METV then enter on setv + extension gives you 3 months then do border bounce visa exempt entry + extension. Another setv + ....,etc 

Easy.

So what you recommend me to do is to just get in on a visa on arrival visa if I cannot get the METV. Then go to the immigration office and get 30 days extra, 2 times. Now Im at 3 months. Then I go fly to Vietnam for example for 2 days from BKK airport. Then come back to dmk airport. Then do the same thing over again, so now I'm at 6 months. Then go for example from dmk to singapore, then fly back a few days later to DMK. etc. Is this kind of the process? Or am I misunderstanding it?

12 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

OP, your most likely not in the position at 23 to obtain a METV easily with the financial requirements. However there are possible ways around that. That visa gives you up to 9 month stay. Plus border entries after that equals a year. 

Point is imo ed visa just to stay here is pretty lame if purpose is just to stay in Thailand as post #3 points out ed visa comes with cost and obligations.

If couldn't get an METV then enter on setv + extension gives you 3 months then do border bounce visa exempt entry + extension. Another setv + ....,etc 

Easy.

Isn't this not possible anymore? I read a lot about border runs, or flights not working anymore. Is this false?

Hey guys, I am a 23 year old who wants to stay with his Thai girlfriend for the next 9 months while she finishes her study in Bangkok. I've been looking into the ED visa all over but there is a lot of conflicted information online about this, and to me it seems like all the rules are constantly changing. Is the ED visa studying Thai a few hours a week at a school in Bangkok, indeed the best way for me to stay 9 months in Thailand? Is it also okay if my address is my girlfriend's condo? Also how do I know how to trust a school and can I choose a good one that can really help me get a ED visa. Thanks in advance!