heajy

Here on long-expired 30-day visa exemption since March.

Hoping to get good news about a job here very soon.

In light of today’s rumours, do you think it means I can go straight onto a non-b visa from my current status, but have to do it before Sept 26?

Or have to get some other extension before can get onto non B?

Same as OP, I wanted more certainty than April 30th so went to Muang Thong Thani today trying to extend my original 30 day visa exempt until May 17th.

Very helpful lady there said it can be done but requires some kind of extra consent form, speak to her boss etc 

The vibe they gave me was they were fully expecting the waiver period to go into May so there was no need to do it. Also told me I could come back close to Apr 30 and get my 30 day extension then if there are any surprises and the amnesty is not continued into May. 

Even though personally I am more of a 'get it done now' type and went there trying to get some certainty, I ended up taking her suggestion of not taking the extension now and leaving it up until the next govt communication! 

I left knowing this leaves me open to being part of a big <deleted>show there in a couple of weeks if everyone needs to get some kind of extension sorted quickly. 

In summary:

You can pay for the 30 day extension and get it now if you insist. 

Immigration don't really want anyone in there. They fully expect the amnesty to continue into May. 

People are being told they can use their first 30 day extension after Apr 30 if the situation demands, so not use it or lose it. 

As per all replies on here, my information is just my individual interaction with one officer so not saying it is gospel, just sharing to try assist in confusing times! 

Cheers 

heajy