DoctorZaius6

47 minutes ago, JacksSmirkingRevenge said:

It is quite clear that nobody knows what they're doing.  And it's been that way for awhile it seems.  Certainly the case since I arrived here a few weeks ago.  

All there ever is are proposals and talk.  So far nothing is official.  And it's been weeks.  

From what I know, the proposal to grant automatic extension to tourists who arrived after March 1 has already passed.  And these new proposals are in addition to that.  But really, none of this matters because nothing is official.  And may never be.  But I hope.  

That was my understanding too, online articles aren't clear though.

Farcical the whole thing. 

I thought a proposal had already been accepted by the moron cabinet already? Why is this going on even longer?

Is this a seperate proposal to the one where tourist visas/visa exemptions who arrived after March 1 were automatically extended?

My visa exemption expired on 3rd and I haven't extended (immigration was a <deleted>show). Not sure what to do here. 

When are they likely to announce this officially? Or are they talking absolute <deleted>?

Have we had official confirmation yet? I've been back and forth to immigration 3 times this week, was told it was 'close' after arriving around lunchtime. Fwiw it's in the parking lot of the CIB building and is a disorganised mess. Sneering immigration officers and a lack of information anywhere. Even this communication has been unclear.

I arrived on a VE on 5th March which runs out on Friday. I'm right in thinking I'll be granted a an automatic extension? 

Fwiw it's not just people who travelled when told not to. There'sca variety of reasons people could still be here. I live in China (who have banned all foreigners from entry) and am staying in Asia so I can work on Chinese time rather than through the night in the UK. It's clear that the Thai authorities attitudes towards foreigners is disgraceful though, from comments in the press to deliberstely obstructive immigration procedures. Crazy considering how the economy is so reliant on tourism. They'll reap what they sew as tourists will continue to visit other SE countries instead. I won't be back, that's for sure.