zugzug123

It was mentioned (by me and another member) in another thread a couple weeks back.

All agents that could do CEs before the change can do them now again, at least the ones I've spoken to. So yes, that includes the one big agent everybody knows about.

Think you're thinking agent assisted extensions, because now agents can do them for all visa types again.

So are volunteer visas back again? Would be sweet!

then you would still qualify for covid extension

why is it a surprise, dude needs urgent help, signs up here to post. The agent is a real piece of work... threatening not to go to the police... OP don't listen to the agent and go to the police ASAP and get yourself a new passport. You will have to pay overstay fee of 500THB/day but it is how it is.

It's not illegal if you pay ????

I was able to obtain such a letter but I have a Russian passport. They just collected passport in batches from all requesting extension if stay and handed them out ???? It might not be so easy for other countries, a Canadian friend was rejected to receive the letter for example.

Agents can do an "embassy extension" right now for all passports, only requiring an embassy letter.

You might if you can obtain a letter from your embassy requesting extension of stay.

can Non-Imm holders now do the extension again, or is it only for tourists again?

That is because it's not possible to convert a volunteer to an ED, real or dodgy. So congrats on achieving that.

elite visa is good if you can spare the cash I think. Also re the volunteer visa, just recently my gf was scolded over the phone as she wanted to ask if I could get another extension (tried saving in agent fees) by a very caffeinated female immigration worker that it's not a real visa, you just pay money, etc, which I found funny. Also various immigration officers saw this visa in my passport, and they all knew that you just payed an agent, but that's the extent of it. this is just personal speculation on my part after dealing with multiple immigration officials with this visa: they know you payed an agent to get an easy visa, but I don't think it's illegal so they can't really do anything. So, personally I think if you enter with a new passport, and do the elite visa thing, they won't give you any more issues than if you'd stayed the whole time on covid extensions, which is probably just as dodgy. And I'm only saying new passport because you said that's what you gonna do, but even with a new passport, all your visas, extensions and exits/entries are in their computer system, so they'll probably know all about it either way.

oh, you're being witty, and referencing a cult classic to cushion your racism. Great, welcome to my ignore list.

Cambodia and the Philippines are open... no quarantine afaik. Vietnam was supposed to open tomorrow?

cheapest insurance is from worldtrips btw.

Please never ever use Bangkok Buddy, this agent is horrible and someone I know is on 6 week overstay because of this agent... very bad. She will tell you "no problem" she can do all but then she will always tell you later and tomorrow and actually never get anything done. Read the 1 star reviews on Google for this agent for real experience.. I believe 5 star reviews are fake. I don't know why Doc Jack keeps recommending this agent.....

You can find more details on the current issue here:

Interesting, but that's assuming Russians can pay for the flight now with sanctions against their banks.

I'm shocked by the reaction of people towards Russians and think it's just tribal thinking to band together against a common enemy. I think most people who say bad things about Russian citizens understand that they have nothing to do with the actions of one man, but they want to get in on the action, tribal, primitive thinking. I am especially shocked by Americans. Aren't you always disagreeing with your presidents and complaining about them? why do you think it's any different in Russia? If Biden would start genocide against a small country tomorrow, how many Americans do you think would support that? Especially on a forum for expats!! I have not even been to Russia for 20 years. Just shows how dumb people are, but because of that same tribal thinking many Russians actually follow Putin in this and support his actions, again I think it's the same in America... some people love and follow their president, others hate his guts. It's like me saying every American is a republican, or every American is a democrat. Guess what, there are people who disagree or even hate their governments. But please continue your tribal actions and feel like you are part of something greater than yourself by offending other human beings!! Disgusting!

Can we please share in information of what we know about what the Thai immigration is currently doing to help Russians stranded in Thailand? There do not seem any flights available to Russia at the moment. Are they giving out extensions like they did for covid?

Just contacted CINA travel and this was their response: "Currently, we are offering service to apply for a 60-day Thai tourist visa. Please kindly check the requirements as below. -Original Passport -01 photo with white background (Size 4x6Cm) -Bank statement for the last 03 months with the last balance of at least USD1,000/person -Flight Itinerary -Fill in the form -USD60/person -Submit before 9AM on the working day and takes 3 working days Remark: The visa approval is subject to embassy decision. Visa fee is non-refundable regardless of the visa result Additional documents may be required in some cases"

Marriage visa requires marriage certificate? What is a "proper long term tourist visa"?

And what visa would that be? And who said anything about lying? I suggest you read this thread first before commenting further, you might gain a few insights ????

Yes, that's how I got here before the pandemic started. Made use of the visa too and learned to speak and read thai ????