Hi all, 

 

Wife has persuaded me to return to Thailand for six months this coming January to fix up our "retirement house". It's been a while since I have wanted stay more than a few weeks to be honest and the current visa rules seem convoluted. What would be easiest single entry solution to staying with wife's family for that amount of time? The only option I could find entailed having £5k in the bank for six months which is already too late to do

 

cheers

A single entry non-O based on marriage give you 90 days which can be extended by 60 days at immigration in country.  That's likely your best visa option.  However, there's this virus thing going on which probably means you can't go in January in any case without all the hoop jumping that entails. 

36 minutes ago, Upnotover said:

A single entry non-O based on marriage give you 90 days which can be extended by 60 days at immigration in country.  That's likely your best visa option.  However, there's this virus thing going on which probably means you can't go in January in any case without all the hoop jumping that entails. 

Thanks and yes, everything comes down to next year being more foreigner friendly in Thailand. I doubt very much I would willing to do any kind of quarantine just to visit

38 minutes ago, ourmanflint said:

Thanks and yes, everything comes down to next year being more foreigner friendly in Thailand. I doubt very much I would willing to do any kind of quarantine just to visit

Then there is a big chance you stay put where you are.

Edited August 20, 20205 yr by FritsSikkink

I think that if you return or don't the situation is really beyond your choice unfortunately.

 

I certainly would not be buying any airline tickets until more is known and when that will be is anybody's guess

1 hour ago, ourmanflint said:

Hi all, 

 

Wife has persuaded me to return to Thailand for six months this coming January to fix up our "retirement house"

Hi

imo you should use the covid excuse to stay far from this more longer.

Explain her that after seeing the financial conditions for the return, if you pay for it

you should be ending totally broke and unable to put even one satang in her house

i am sure she can understand the money explanation

good luck

The situation in Thailand seems gloomier from the inside than from the outside I must say. And anyone married to a Thai woman should know better than thinking I could ever explain anything better than her reasoning.

It's a done deal as long as the borders are open and flights resuming

2 hours ago, ourmanflint said:

...........anyone married to a Thai woman should know better than thinking I could ever explain anything better than her reasoning...........

 

Truer words have never been uttered...

Thai Consulate in your country can give you the minimum requirements that will enable your entry. I would start there.

8 hours ago, ourmanflint said:

The situation in Thailand seems gloomier from the inside than from the outside I must say. And anyone married to a Thai woman should know better than thinking I could ever explain anything better than her reasoning.

It's a done deal as long as the borders are open and flights resuming

Quarantine is almost a given, if trying to enter in January. Further, you will need to arrange a Covid-19 test just before departure for Thailand.

 

It would be a little more feasible if your wife wished to go alone, especially if she is willing to submit to State Quarantine which is unpleasant but free.

13 hours ago, ourmanflint said:

What would be easiest single entry solution to staying with wife's family for that amount of time?

Divorce. 

14 hours ago, ourmanflint said:

The situation in Thailand seems gloomier from the inside than from the outside I must say. And anyone married to a Thai woman should know better than thinking I could ever explain anything better than her reasoning.

It's a done deal as long as the borders are open and flights resuming

Not gloomier, just more realistic.

I would plan nothing.

If there is a break out here, even minor I bet they shut everything down.

19 hours ago, ourmanflint said:

Thanks and yes, everything comes down to next year being more foreigner friendly in Thailand. I doubt very much I would willing to do any kind of quarantine just to visit

Here a story about someone from the Netherlands who came in the country during COVID, it ain't a walk in the park:

 

https://www.chiangraitimes.com/learning/expat-story-traveling-from-the-netherlands-to-thailand-during-covid-19/?fbclid=IwAR2H6r4B-FkTpBDtVtPPmYyGCHBrrHj8TXLGQ3GX4bUGWWsk0XjaiwyJWYo

 

 

 

20 hours ago, ourmanflint said:

The situation in Thailand seems gloomier from the inside than from the outside I must say. And anyone married to a Thai woman should know better than thinking I could ever explain anything better than her reasoning.

It's a done deal as long as the borders are open and flights resuming

 

But they aren't and there is no reason to assume they will be in January.

Must admit to still struggling with the idea that Thailand will try to remain closed over the high season. I've already had a positive covid test a few weeks back, so the thought of having to quarantine seems a bit overkill

10 minutes ago, ourmanflint said:

I've already had a positive covid test a few weeks back, so the thought of having to quarantine seems a bit overkill

I can understand your frustration, but there is still no certainty that a prior infection with Covid-19 confers immunity against reinfection, or for how long.

On 8/20/2020 at 2:37 PM, ourmanflint said:

Thanks and yes, everything comes down to next year being more foreigner friendly in Thailand. I doubt very much I would willing to do any kind of quarantine just to visit

The 14 days quarantine is for everyone, not only for foreigners. 

3 hours ago, ourmanflint said:

Must admit to still struggling with the idea that Thailand will try to remain closed over the high season. I've already had a positive covid test a few weeks back, so the thought of having to quarantine seems a bit overkill

 

 

You have failed to grasp the fact that Thailand will willingly sacrifice 'high season' to retain it's boast of no domestic CV19 cases.

 

 

The focus is on ramping up domestic tourism.

Sounds like you're not that keen. Might be best just to contact the local Thai Watsadu, arrange for a few bags of cement, sand and gravel to be delivered, together with a couple of spades, and tell her brothers to get on with it. Then spend the money you've saved on yourself.

On 8/20/2020 at 4:04 PM, ourmanflint said:

The situation in Thailand seems gloomier from the inside than from the outside I must say. And anyone married to a Thai woman should know better than thinking I could ever explain anything better than her reasoning.

It's a done deal as long as the borders are open and flights resuming

Do a search on Thaivisa for some of the recollections from people who have been through the quarantine process.

 

If I remember correctly one westerner mentioned a cost of 300,000 baht to get him to Thailand and through the process.

 

If you are prepared to spend 2 weeks in confinement, served by people in hazmat suits and pay a fortune for the privilege you could probably enter Thailand although most 'tourist' activities are closed when you get here.

 

Thailand wont be realistically accessible to visitors until a vaccine is available. I would postpone your plans until mid 2021 at minimum.

3 hours ago, BritTim said:

I can understand your frustration, but there is still no certainty that a prior infection with Covid-19 confers immunity against reinfection, or for how long.

 

Actually, despite all the nonsense posted online about covid-19 the latest research from the middle of August 2020 suggests that the antibody providing immunity to covid-19 will last for years and a vaccine will be able to provide this.

 

This wont help the OP though since the vaccine is yet to be finalized and released.

6 minutes ago, NightSky said:

Actually, despite all the nonsense posted online about covid-19 the latest research from the middle of August 2020 suggests that the antibody providing immunity to covid-19 will last for years and a vaccine will be able to provide this.

Can you provide a link to a peer reviewed study that justifies this? Is the proposed vaccine a one-shot vaccine, or does it require multiple shots? In the latter case, how much time is required between shots?

I doubt you'll be travelling in January but for future reference. Talk to your embassy or consulate - whenever I've applied for a 6 month tourist visa I've only sent 3 months bank statements. Plus, again dependent on where you apply - my local consulate will accept proof of funds in a private pension - provided they are accessible  There's often flexibility allowed.

Edited August 21, 20205 yr by KhaoYai

12 hours ago, NightSky said:

 

Actually, despite all the nonsense posted online about covid-19 the latest research from the middle of August 2020 suggests that the antibody providing immunity to covid-19 will last for years and a vaccine will be able to provide this.

 

This wont help the OP though since the vaccine is yet to be finalized and released.

That's good news if true, as I said I have already had Covid once. Might be very useful

On 8/20/2020 at 6:25 PM, 86Tiger said:

On 8/20/2020 at 4:04 PM, ourmanflint said:

...........anyone married to a Thai woman should know better than thinking I could ever explain anything better than her reasoning...........

 

Truer words have never been uttered...

Yes, but can leave out the word "Thai" - seems to be universal world-wide, from my experience.

19 hours ago, ourmanflint said:

I've already had a positive covid test a few weeks back, so the thought of having to quarantine seems a bit overkill

That's immaterial.

The current requirement for a foreigner (married to a Thai) to enter Thailand and must be presented to the airline before boarding.

1. A Certificate of Entry.

2. Health certificate showing negative Covid-19 with a RT-PCR laboratory test, issued no more than 72 hours before travelling.

3 Health Insurance Policy showing a minim cover for Covid-19 of not less than 100,000 USD.

On arrival you'll have to serve 14 days quarantine in a Government hotel facility which must be booked and paid for in advance.