ArtVandelay

I'm still confused.  They wouldn't let the OP out of Thailand because of what specifically?   

A few years ago I was able to change to my new passport at Aranya Pratet.  Paid the 500 Baht.  Took almost an hour, though.  

3 hours ago, Onerak said:

They are at at it again at DMK just like before Covid. They are warming up. 

I had a previous non-B visa and several covid extensions, which probably didn't help.  She called her supervisor who then grilled me (politely but firmly) on what I was doing in Thailand this long.   I explained I was just a tourist not ready to go back home yet.   It was when I finally mentioned that I was planning on going home for Christmas that she finally stamped me in.   

I've heard of Red Stamps, and know they are to be avoided.   Can anyone explain to me what one is and what the implications are if you get one?   I've gotten two red visa-exempt stamps when entering Thailand by air in the past year.    I was given the full 30 and 45 days, but questioned extensively last night when entering at DMK.   Are these the dreaded "Red Stamps" I always hear about or is it just a stamp that happens to be red?   I entered both times by air.    Thanks.   

5 hours ago, BritTim said:

If your immigration history is even remotely questionable (e.g. more than 90 days in Thailand as a tourist in the last six months, or otherwise a history of long stays) do not risk it. This is the only land crossing where you can end up in a world of hurt. They will stamp your passport with a denied entry stamp, and a written comment. They will then tell you you must return to Thailand by air. If you follow this advice, airport immigration will then likely proceed to deny you entry again. Immigration at Don Muang and Suvarnabhumi airports and the Aran crossing seem to have close connections with each other and gang up on those they think have overstayed their welcome in Thailand.

 

This does not apply, it seems, if you have a multiple entry Non O visa (at least from what I recall). Just do not use this crossing as a long stay tourist.

Thanks.   What way do you recommend crossing into Cambodia?    I'm in Bangkok.  

On 10/11/2022 at 2:56 PM, ubonjoe said:

Bangkok to a crossing to Cambodia would be ok but not at the Aran Poipet crossing. 

There are companies doing runs to to Ban Laem.

This company has a good reputation. https://www.thaivisaservice.com/

Any reason you don't recommend Aran Poipet crossing?

I was thinking about crossing there next week . . . 

"The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) estimates that Thailand has 10 million stray dogs, with 1 in 10 dogs in Bangkok suspected to be infected with rabies."

"Rabies was included in the list of notifiable diseases in Thailand in 1980 with 370 human cases reported in that year. Subsequently, 185, 50, 15, and 2 human rabies cases were reported in 1990, 2000, 2010, and 2020, respectively."

Q: If 1 in 10 dogs have rabies, how could there be only 2 human cases of rabies in 2020?

Once the ITCZ retreats to the south of Bangkok, it will be the dry season.  

When it happens, usually in mid-October, it's fast, like turning a switch.  

Well . .if the climate deniers think the refugee situation is out of control now . . just wait until vast swaths in Northern India and Africa are too hot to even live in.   

They ain't seen nothin'; yet.  

Thanks for the information.  I'm in a similar situation.   Can I ask what the next step is now that you have the "under consideration" stamp?    Did you have to pay the 1900 Baht for example?   

USD is usually seen as a safe haven in times of stress.  Which is odd because Americans are feeling pretty stressful at the moment.  

Putin's war, Trump's imminent indictment, soaring inflation, activist supreme court justices, minority rule, mass shootings almost daily, all in an election year.  

Looks like they're still giving out the covid extension "under consideration" stamp (today for me, June 27) at Lak Si.    Any theories on why?   I can't figure it out.     

4 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

You won't obtain a covid extension.

You will be made to obtain the standard 30 day extension first. 

You can obtain a covid extension after that as they are now available till July 25. 

You entered visa exempt and will apply for extension at IT mall Laski. 

Thanks for the fast reply, Dr Jack.   So that would be for both types of extensions at IT mall Laski? 

I have to extend my visa exempt stamp this week.    Should I go to CW immigration?     What are the chances of getting a Covid 60 days extension?   I read somewhere that it's up to the immigration official.    

Thanks.  

Correct me if I'm wrong . . but "visa runs" will probably involve a lot more than they used to.   To re-enter Thailand, I'm assuming we'll be required to register in the Thai Pass system, purchase covid insurance (again), cross our fingers and then hope the system doesn't break down and we get approved in a timely manner, etc etc . . ?    

I have a similar question.  I entered on a visa exempt stamp. (May 4th this year).   Am I eligible for covid extension?  If so, can I apply before the 24th?   Where at (I'm in Bangkok)?  Thanks in advance.    

22 hours ago, 4MyEgo said:

They are also failing to advise us of the downside of getting too many doses, i.e. that it can do to our immune system as many top Dr's in their fields of immunology and virology have said.

 

You're right that there are scientists warning about possible "T-cell exhaustion" from getting too many boosters, however when I looked into it, I found there's still no proof of this actually happening with any vaccine so far.   For example, plenty of people get the flu vaccine every year, no problem.    T-cell exhaustion does happen with cancer and HIV though.

I went ahead and got a 4th dose (Moderna).  

Q : When will the Test & Go website actually change the requirements?  After these new changes are officially approved?  

One thing living abroad has taught me is that there are psychopaths in every culture.   

Sorry if this has been asked already (I looked but didn't see it).    I know that the Non-O cannot be extended for Covid anymore but have never seen an answer about Non-B.    I've extended recently and am ok until March 27th.  

Thanks

Maybe everyone needs to stop thinking of Covid as a disaster.   Actually, it's been pretty lucrative for some.   

The US - for example - had record bread lines at the same time as record profits on Wall Street.  This isn't a bad time to be in the travel insurance industry either apparently.     

And don't even get me started on price gouging . .  

Just out of curiosity . . . how many other countries are requiring health insurance just to travel there?   

Anyone?  

A Thai once told me that these disputes often go back generations.   The same technical school the father went to the son now goes to . . . etc.