Cabinet okays 9-month visas for foreigners

[vinny41]

5 minutes ago, pantsonfire said:

has anyone got more info on how to apply for this and any conditions needed ? i.e countries etc.

 

ive emailed thai embassy in london and as expected silence

I don't think the UK is on the list

TAT Governor made it clear in this interview that Thai Longstay Company is just one of many agencies that can help foreigners with the STV visa. He also said only countries in the Top 10 of the global COVID19 Index or ones who haven’t had new cases for say 28 days will be allowed

https://covid19.pemandu.org/

 

[overherebc]

30 minutes ago, JeffGroves said:

and just some lite info to inform some if needed is that we went to Phuthum Thani immigration late last month to apply for extension of Visit Wife/Famaily visa and was informed to come back on 18th Sept.

But we went today and now they say come back on the 26th September because immigration mentioned we can not apply during Covid/Amnesty period.

So how many people are expected to be at the immigration on the 26th ?

I must have skipped a few posts, it seems the post I was thinking about wasn't a troll.

Oh well. my bad.

[NightSky]

it was only a few years back that anyone staying longer than 3 months on a tourist visa was immediately labelled a major criminal only worthy of deportation.

 

They soon changed their tune!

[Jeffro008]

7 minutes ago, overherebc said:

I must have skipped a few posts, it seems the post I was thinking about wasn't a troll.

Oh well. my bad.

flow of information only mate and no other meanings

[IAMHERE]

My retirement extension is going to expire before Covid-19 rules will allow me back into Thailand. That means I'll have to start over at immigration when I am allowed back in. I now have to wonder if some other SEA country has simpler to jump thru hoops and deal with their red tape. 

[pantsonfire]

24 minutes ago, vinny41 said:

I don't think the UK is on the list

TAT Governor made it clear in this interview that Thai Longstay Company is just one of many agencies that can help foreigners with the STV visa. He also said only countries in the Top 10 of the global COVID19 Index or ones who haven’t had new cases for say 28 days will be allowed

https://covid19.pemandu.org/

 

1200 tourists will be 12

[thailen]

Originally, as I recall, the 14-day quarantine was served at a hotel or location determined by Immigration, unless you had proof of residency(rental contract, ownership of house or condo) and in that case, you could serve the 14 days there. Please tell us the proposed quarantine policy if known.

[overherebc]

26 minutes ago, thailen said:

Originally, as I recall, the 14-day quarantine was served at a hotel or location determined by Immigration, unless you had proof of residency(rental contract, ownership of house or condo) and in that case, you could serve the 14 days there. Please tell us the proposed quarantine policy if known.

Looks like gov' quarantine centres or what they call ASQ  hotels only. You pay for both.

ASQ will probably be standard or higher than normal cost as you will pay for tests and room service food etc.

No home isolation or quarantine.

[CANSIAM]

1 hour ago, pantsonfire said:

1200 tourists will be 12

Exactly, nobody will be coming with this top 10 countries idea. At most maybe the people in the top 5 countries with CV19 cases could be excluded, this long stay scheme has to involve all countries : test before departure - test on arrival - 14 day ASQ. this is more than sufficient. 

[CANSIAM]

1 hour ago, IAMHERE said:

My retirement extension is going to expire before Covid-19 rules will allow me back into Thailand. That means I'll have to start over at immigration when I am allowed back in. I now have to wonder if some other SEA country has simpler to jump thru hoops and deal with their red tape. 

I believe right now all SEA countries have huge hoops and red tape or closed completely. We may have a chance soon to return if they are deciding on this long stay tourist scheme unless you are expiring this month or next.  

[CANSIAM]

1 hour ago, thailen said:

Originally, as I recall, the 14-day quarantine was served at a hotel or location determined by Immigration, unless you had proof of residency(rental contract, ownership of house or condo) and in that case, you could serve the 14 days there. Please tell us the proposed quarantine policy if known.

I do believe its ASQ quarantine hotel that you pay. Not going to change. 

[Russel]

And what about for those who holds the visa already? This is my case I'm still stuck in UK I'm hold a non immigrant non-0 with a reentry permit valid until 25 March 2021. 

I also have an apartment where I can carry out my quarantine 

Edited September 16, 2020 by Russel

[SiSePuede419]

2 weeks: Tourists

2 months: Backpackers

2 years: Retirees

 

 

 

[Kalorymetr]

23 minutes ago, SiSePuede419 said:

2 weeks: Tourists

2 months: Backpackers

2 years: Retirees

 

 

 

I don't blame them 

[NightSky]

1 hour ago, Kalorymetr said:

I don't blame them 

I blame you

 

Edited September 16, 2020 by NightSky

[JackThompson]

7 hours ago, Matzzon said:

I was also talking about the same people.

 

My opinion is that you are unlucky, and that will stand.

Nevermind the evidence of all the others.

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However, now I also find replying to you constant babble boring. So, have a nice day! Cheers!

yet, you had more to add ...

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Nothing has to do with better off. It has do do with applying and showing the right papers ask for by your personal IO. Easy peasy to understand. Now please repeat your version of moaning in another set of words.

The "right papers" which are never the same.  Multiple offices - multiple attempts - different "right papers" in each, and modified per-attempt at some of the same ones.

 

Are you going to pretend the "right papers" is something that acutally exists, again? 

How many baht do I have in my pocket?  If you guess wrong, hand me 50K Baht, and you get an extension of stay!!

Edited September 16, 2020 by JackThompson

[VBF]

10 hours ago, stuarty said:

You can't quarantine in your own home.

D'Oh!!!!!!  I know that! My point , which should be obvious, is these idiots are giving people no choice anyway!????

Edited September 16, 2020 by VBF

[VBF]

10 hours ago, Matzzon said:

Yes, I have a question. Why would you see it as I am scared of my own shadow, just because I chose to follow laws?

Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the obedience of fools (Sir Douglas Bader)

[bkk_mike]

14 hours ago, polpott said:

The West still offers children a far better education than Thailand does.

For free maybe.

But my kids didn't realise how good they had it at Regent's school until they were back at regular schools in the UK...

[ericthai]

On 9/15/2020 at 5:45 AM, MadMac said:

Meanwhile, what happens with people on 1 year visas? 

You go to immigration and get an extension of stay! 

[CANSIAM]

6 hours ago, Russel said:

And what about for those who holds the visa already? This is my case I'm still stuck in UK I'm hold a non immigrant non-0 with a reentry permit valid until 25 March 2021. 

I also have an apartment where I can carry out my quarantine 

You've got a 6 month cushion on your visa yet, I've got 4 1/2. Maybe early in the new year quarantine at your rented or owned condo/apartment will be possible who knows but I doubt it.  ASQ hotels !

[Matzzon]

5 hours ago, JackThompson said:

Nevermind the evidence of all the others.

yet, you had more to add ...

The "right papers" which are never the same.  Multiple offices - multiple attempts - different "right papers" in each, and modified per-attempt at some of the same ones.

 

Are you going to pretend the "right papers" is something that acutally exists, again? 

How many baht do I have in my pocket?  If you guess wrong, hand me 50K Baht, and you get an extension of stay!!

That´s really sad reading. I really feel for you. ????????????

[Matzzon]

4 hours ago, VBF said:

Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the obedience of fools (Sir Douglas Bader)

Rules, yes! Laws are totally different. As playing a poker game. There are tens of different rules and ways to play. All are right in their version. However, the game have rules, not laws. That´s what Mr. D. Bader missed, and therefore he is from now sorted in the box of fools.

[vandeventer]

Will people that have been vaccine against the virus be treated any different? Also does it matter where the vaccine was produced ? Let us know if the vaccine [which is coming very soon] cancels out the need for the 14 days quarantine,and also the 100,000 usd health insurance?

[roxnadz]

What is the point of limiting who can come in when they want you to have COVID insurance and stay in a quarantine hotel for 2 weeks anyway, on your dime?

 

Oh, that's right, they don't want anyone to come in.

[thetravelbee]

On 9/15/2020 at 12:03 PM, Ludo55 said:

He is asking for special treatment, which he's had plenty of, and now wants this new law changed to suit him

No,  you are dead wrong, not to mention capricious and unnecesarily polemic ! He is not asking for 'special favors to suit him'.

 

For the record I do not believe the sheer 'visitors' or 'tourists' should be given priority at this stage. Far too dangerous. 

 

Meanwhile there are quite a few of us (dirty ferangs as we are often referred to as)  who have hundred of thousands of dollars investments (something the Thai Government always promote and now is deperately trying to 'WOO THE INVESTORS)  and/or other legitimate family interest in Thailand. Some of us depend on one year visa renewable as the only option to stay legally. At the moment, many of us have or will loose this visa because we cannot renew as we are stuck out.  This renewal comes with a usd 25,000 balance at the bank in addition to everything else.  

 

So please do get a grip and try and think a little before you lash out and make childish comments/statements.

[VBF]

7 hours ago, Matzzon said:

Rules, yes! Laws are totally different. As playing a poker game. There are tens of different rules and ways to play. All are right in their version. However, the game have rules, not laws. That´s what Mr. D. Bader missed, and therefore he is from now sorted in the box of fools.

Anyone who equates SIR Douglas Bader with fools is indeed a fool themselves!

Sort of what I'd expect from a Matzzon response though - at least they're consistent!

[Matzzon]

14 minutes ago, VBF said:

Anyone who equates SIR Douglas Bader with fools is indeed a fool themselves!

Sort of what I'd expect from a Matzzon response though - at least they're consistent!

Yep, dubbed by the queen as so many others. ????

[MadMac]

12 hours ago, ericthai said:

You go to immigration and get an extension of stay! 

You can't get an extension before your visa expires, you also can't get an extension if you don't have the required funds for 2 months minimum.

[VBF]

2 hours ago, Matzzon said:

Yep, dubbed by the queen as so many others. ????

Well there's no other way!  Truly deserved - a GREAT man.

Your point, if you even have one, is?