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28 minutes ago, Walter Travolta said:

Im in Central Patts and my postcode is 20150 or at least that is what it says on all my documentation

All of Pattaya is now considered as 20150, which denotes Banglamung Post Office, 20260 was used before and was for the post office in soi post office (13/??)

The post code has nothing to do with the city limits.

59 minutes ago, WhereIsMyRyeBread said:

you never lose the lady you only use your turn

and you don't miss a slice of a cut loaf........

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-52126735 

It is debatable whether wearing a mask if you are healthy will stop you from catching the virus.

One of the main reasons a lot of people wear them is because they think it will, personally I have no problem with this if it makes them feel better, but it does give a false sense of security and most available masks do not seal the nose and mouth and are handled incorrectly.

However, it does show the way hype affects somebody's thinking and attitude, whereby the people wearing the mask think that this will protect THEM from catching the virus, it is fact that most masks are not worn to protect other people.

A mask can be considered as PPE and yet inexplicably a big percentage of the Thai people that wear a mask will not think twice about jumping on to a motorbike without putting a crash helmet on, where statistically they have far more chance of being killed or badly injured.

Another interesting article, which sets some perspective, something sadly missing right now:

https://www.bbc.com/news/health-51979654

Posted by mistake in the wrong thread ???? 

2 minutes ago, FarFlungFalang said:

No.You say I say that.That's a bit different isn't it.Is that the best you can do to try and make stuff up to try and make a point?Just make your point and stop trying so hard to make a fool of yourself and you might want to calm down a little as hyperventilating affects brain function as you so clearly demonstrate.Apart from that I agree with the rest of your post,well said.

Wow! Strange reply, perfectly calm this end.

The point of my post regarding the morbidity rate was to state fact, nothing is made up whatsoever.

I might have misinterpreted your post, for which I apologise.

I will also concede that the rate will be affected by the ability of the healthcare of a country to cope, which will vary widely country to country.

43 minutes ago, Rick1812 said:

I check BKK arrivals website the other day - plenty of planes arriving from China.  

Since 26th March there will be very few Chinese in them ???? 

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11 hours ago, christophe75 said:

The same governor who decided to close all 7/11 shops... from 10 PM to 5 AM ?

No idea if it was him, whoever it was ain't that smart in my opinion, whilst there is no curfew, then keep them open 24/7, the new hours will mean the same number of customers have to go in a shorter space of time, which is counter productive to social distancing, plus of course a whole night shift has just been laid off and are probably heading home!

7 hours ago, Nemises said:

Plenty of (1 stop) flights available BKK to MEL. 

 

You are not “stuck here” as you claim in Post #8.

Yes he is, Thailand are NOT allowing any foreigners in to the country unless they have PR, a work permit or are on a diplomatic passport, even with these, the conditions apply for the covid insurance and health certificate, this has been the case for a few days, so not sure why you think he is not stuck, as he doesn't qualify under the latest rules.

OP, this makes no sense, did you present the KR.6 that details all of the divorce agreements, custody rights etc. to immigration?

This is understandable regarding the visas, as there is virtually no travel allowed anyway.

However, it does raise the question about passport renewal, especially if this situation drags on as expected and the Thai government end up placing a lock down on most peoples movements.

How would people renew their passport, especially if they have left it to the last minute to do so, there could come a situation where their passport is about to expire and there isn't a way of renewing it, meaning they are here in Thailand with an expired passport and therefore permission to stay.

One option in that case would be for the UK to allow an extension of validity to the passport.

OP, as some one else has asked, was your original visa an OA visa, if so, then this now requires the approved health insurance to renew the extension of stay, loads of topics on that one.

As far as the 65k versus 800k in the bank part, again, as others have stated, why not renew on the 800k in the bank, instead of using income, if the minimum 800k is in the bank year round, which is what you suggest, then no problem to do this and a lot easier than income.

Good luck getting your 18k back, if you are on an OA extension, then this is cheaper than buying the insurance!

2 hours ago, geisha said:

logosone , It also states that all confirmed cases of the virus should be sent to the treatment centers and hospitals. So what do you, or they, suggest one does when these centers and hospitals are full to overflowing with very sick patients ? 

Actually the official advise in the UK states that you should not go to a hospital or GP surgery unless you are experiencing respiratory problems or under a high risk category, i.e. older people.

if you have coronavirus symptoms:

• do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital
• you do not need to contact 111 to tell them you’re staying at home
• testing for coronavirus is not needed if you’re staying at home

Strangely, the link to The Nation is not working for me, the server doesn't exist according to the DNS, also the same if try to go directly to the site in a new tab on the browser?

14 minutes ago, Zikomat said:

Not 100% fatal? Wow, those are the good news. FYI - this is a deadly virus. The percentage of those who dies - varies, but it is still incomparably more dangerous perspective than being caught by Thai immigration. 

Debatable, get locked up in IDC and you would not only have a very high risk of catching Covid-19, you would also stand a very good chance of catching something that has a way higher morbidity rate, disease is rife in there, with ZERO social distancing or chance of it.

39 minutes ago, vermin on arrival said:

Wow. I was going to go in tomorrow for my emergency extension. I hope there is someway we can get still get this or that they will make a reasonable allowance for all if us who will still be here no matter our visa or status in the country.

You may still be able to, what I wrote is not confirmed by any means and is not to be taken as gospel, best check yourself.

2 minutes ago, sanemax said:

Huge news if true 

Agreed and I stress this was NOT confirmed.

2 minutes ago, r72a said:

No, I only arrived on the 16th

Then you can extend a further 30 days by paying the 1,900 Baht fee.

Just now, r72a said:

I got a 30 day stamp at the airport, I'm a UK citizen. Will I need to get the embassy letter before I can extend? 

Have you extended since you entered? If not, you can get 30 days without the letter.