Covid-19: Government to impose state of emergency

[scubascuba3]

3 minutes ago, Ventenio said:

So then, what happens once you're refused an extension?

 

what are your options?

Overstay then pay 20k, they are forcing people to do that

[Angry Dragon]

22 minutes ago, ben2talk said:

Interesting idea - since once I was barred from leaving the country by the court, yet still incurred overstay at immigration.

A court barred you from leaving?  What did you do (or what were you alleged to have done) to get such a punishment?

[cyril sneer]

See you all in the monkey house

[kotsak]

1 minute ago, scubascuba3 said:

Overstay then pay 20k, they are forcing people to do that

New cash cow for them.. Milk it till it dies.. ????

 

[MBTC]

So during the day the virus doesn't spread instead? Useless misures

There is now way to stop the virus here anymore, they are 2 months late and these measures will just help business to go bankrupt, or you close everything or nothing. Stay healthy and be ready to get it.

[justin case]

officially allowed to panic now ?  open the news on your TV

[Zikomat]

3 minutes ago, Ventenio said:

So then, what happens once you're refused an extension?

 

what are your options?

I got 7 day extension for 1900 baht. Now my options:

 

1. to leave the country if possible

2. hope for the change of policy by immigration and reapply for another extension in 7 days. Or be granted an automatic extension with everybody else (the best but unlikely scenario).

3. an overstay for not more than 90 days. Quite risky in the current unpredictable situation.

[ben2talk]

1 minute ago, Angry Dragon said:

A court barred you from leaving? What did you do (or what were you alleged to have done) to get such a punishment?

- no punishment, an old woman ran into me when I was on my bike. Even though I'd already stopped, it happened in a soi, so the vehicle is always wrong. In the end I only got a 4000 baht fine, but once you're waiting for an appearance you cannot cross borders, and immigration wouldn't do anything to help.

[heist]

2 minutes ago, cyril sneer said:

See you all in the monkey house

I'll save you a square of cardboard to sleep on. 

[Zikomat]

7 minutes ago, Dumbastheycome said:

Were you  given an explanation for refusal?

They ask for the embassy letter which my embassy refuses to to supply me with. 

[Parsve]

54 minutes ago, Silurian said:

As I mentioned in another thread, what I heard was there will be a curfew from 7pm to 7am when they want you to stay indoors. No gathering in groups. Certain roads/routes might be closed. Mandatory to wear masks in certain areas. The full details to be released tomorrow (March 25).

Edited 15 minutes ago by Silurian

So the PM is miss informed as he says March 26?

[LennyW]

So announce today, implement Thursday.....that still gives about a day and a half for everybody to travel like a plague of rats all over the country!! ????

[Zikomat]

8 minutes ago, CraigInBangkok said:

This isn't how my wife tells the story of the Airport Link virus line at rush hour ..... I can only hope they enforce this but I am doubtful to say the least 

I wonder what happens when there are more than 3 passengers for every BTS wagon? That distancing game will surely be much more difficult to play then.

[Angry Dragon]

5 minutes ago, ben2talk said:

- no punishment, an old woman ran into me when I was on my bike. Even though I'd already stopped, it happened in a soi, so the vehicle is always wrong. In the end I only got a 4000 baht fine, but once you're waiting for an appearance you cannot cross borders, and immigration wouldn't do anything to help.

makes sense - for here that is.

[ColtenSloan]

33 minutes ago, smedly said:

seems like they are just following the UK's lead

 

what about immigration offices that right now have long lines going out into the street 100's of people ????????????

Not all of them hehe 

I went for a 30 day extension this morning, arrived at immigration at about 10:30am I was out before 11:00am 

 

About 15 people for various things in the immigration office. 

[Metapod]

coronavirus is the least of our worries now. we will end up destroying the world economy long before this virus does any serious harm.

[jojothai]

29 minutes ago, dcsw53 said:

Can I go and get a TM 30 to show I have a home ? ????

The emergency powers will allow them to go around checking people are complying with restrictions.

 

Hazard a guess they will also check your TM30 to ensure you are staying at the registered address,
and that you have not been travelling around which is not allowed.

Easy pickings.

[BobBKK]

If you can get your visa extension and multi entry ASAP as who knows what they might bring in. I got mine done last week, thank God, although it's not due until next month. Stay safe.

[Zikomat]

2 minutes ago, ColtenSloan said:

Not all of them hehe 

I went for a 30 day extension this morning, arrived at immigration at about 10:30am I was out before 11:00am 

 

About 15 people for various things in the immigration office. 

Where was that office? I witnessed not less than 300 people at the immigration in Jomtien yesterday. 

[Cake Monster]

Now its time for the Government to show off their new Toys to the Citizens

[smedly]

27 minutes ago, Orton Rd said:

why not have the details to hand when it's announced to prevent rumor and confusion?

they are waiting to see what Boris does lol

[CraigInBangkok]

2 minutes ago, Zikomat said:

I wonder what happens when there are more than 3 passengers for every BTS wagon? That distancing game will surely be much more difficult to play then.

this has been a problem since all these experts started saying you should make sure you adhere to social distancing ... up until this week the trains were absolutely jammed during rush hours with people going and coming from work. Wife says its not as bad this week but still not ideal

[RJRS1301]

15 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Overstay then pay 20k, they are forcing people to do that

If flights are not an option as the airlines will cease flying, how do you get out?

 

[Lacessit]

6 minutes ago, ColtenSloan said:

Not all of them hehe 

I went for a 30 day extension this morning, arrived at immigration at about 10:30am I was out before 11:00am 

 

About 15 people for various things in the immigration office. 

It would be helpful if you nominated which IO you went to, as your post is fairly useless without that information.

[Tanoshi]

38 minutes ago, Chazar said:

just watch the roads  out of  Bangkok

Closing the stable doors after the horse has bolted as usual.

 

Many hundreds of Thai living in Isaan, working in Bangkok starting travelling back to their home villages days ago when the bars, clubs, and entertainment venues were closed.

Some villages were having parties to welcome home their relatives - chuffing crazy!

[DrTuner]

51 minutes ago, keith101 said:

Is doing a 90 day an essential task in order to leave home ?

How much was the fine for not doing it again?

[lamyai3]

15 minutes ago, MBTC said:

So during the day the virus doesn't spread instead?

The virus originated from a bat - it doesn't like the sunlight. 

[NCC1701A]

34 minutes ago, Silurian said:

As I mentioned in another thread, what I heard was there will be a curfew from 7pm to 7am when they want you to stay indoors. No gathering in groups. Certain roads/routes might be closed. Mandatory to wear masks in certain areas. The full details to be released tomorrow (March 25).

i said this a month ago.

 

Everything Thailand OK. Sure.

[Parsve]

8 minutes ago, Metapod said:

coronavirus is the least of our worries now. we will end up destroying the world economy long before this virus does any serious harm.

And what is the reaon for todays mess in the world economy? Just the same virus that according to you not make any seious harm.

[Matzzon]

21 minutes ago, cornishcarlos said:

So Article 44 is back in play, under a different name ??

No, it´s not. This is something that a government can impose in almost every country in the world. Totally different. You should be happy that they try to do something instead.