Visa amnesty expected to be extended to 31 October

[Advocatus Diaboli]

Has anyone translated the PM midday press conference? Anything related to the extension? I can’t find anything on the main news sites.

[BusyB]

Why don't they just extend for 90 days, same as the new Long Term. That's what they are after all, and they're Covid-sterile already ...

[EricTh]

@Advocatus Diaboli

 

It seems that this is fake news. I've checked the newspapers and there's no such thing.

 

If it's real, it would have been published by now because it is after noon.

[faraday]

1 hour ago, Quietus said:

So many people in this forum show their lack  of gratitude with outrageously rude remarks.

Ignore them my brother, they are just the hoi polloi.

 

Every night, I kneel before a picture of 'our' gracious leader & give thanks. Brings a tear to my eye.

[Seik]

Just now, EricTh said:

It seems that this is fake news. I've checked the newspapers and there's no such thing.

 

If it's real, it would have been published by now because it is after noon.

Yeah agreed. Oh by the way, don't forget to go chop some wood today if you don't want to end up in complete darkness by 9PM! I personally took care of it this morning.

[Buuge]

8 minutes ago, BusyB said:

Why don't they just extend for 90 days, same as the new Long Term. That's what they are after all, and they're Covid-sterile already ...

Why not 180days? why not a whole year?...

[Jack Hna]

Amnesty is a money spinner and a half for agents. It's clear now this amnesty provides agents and all their cronies a real lifeline. 

 

If there were deals like 40k 1 year visa about that could get 10k on board fairly quick. 

 

 

[Seik]

5 minutes ago, Buuge said:

Why not 180days? why not a whole year?...

These 1 month extensions ad nauseam are just senseless. Many SE countries decided to let people stay until the end of the year, it's not that big of a deal, or it shouldn't be, anyway.

[Jack Hna]

Lads steer clear of 711 I've seen 4 this morning all with a copper at front checking farang passports. This was in udon so God knows what they are doing to find overstayers on BKK.

 

 

[Benitostacos]

15 minutes ago, BusyB said:

Why don't they just extend for 90 days, same as the new Long Term. That's what they are after all, and they're Covid-sterile already ...

It could happen, nothing is set yet and the cabinet meets tomorrow. At this point, nothing this government does surprises me anymore. I wasted 6.5 hours getting the 30 day extension this time, and wasted 3 days getting the extension the first time, only to have the amnesty retroactively kick in (likely twice). It is what it is, but I am grateful to be here.

[Mike Teavee]

2 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said:

And it also, I've read, puts you at the bottom of the list if you want to return to Thailand during the pandemic. Several other categories were given permission before those who stupidly thought that parting with half a million would give them special privileges. 'Elite' it isn't.

The only people allowed in so far are Citizens & those with Thai families, Thai Elite members are scheduled to be included in the next Tranche (from Thursday I believe).

 

So it puts you ahead of Non-O retirement visa holders & any other Tourist class visa.

 

[2 is 1]

People continue asking "why not this or that". Somebody make desition and other follow! Don't need ask why! If never been in army , should know: never ask why that is irrelevant!

[2 is 1]

10 minutes ago, Jack Hna said:

Lads steer clear of 711 I've seen 4 this morning all with a copper at front checking farang passports. This was in udon so God knows what they are doing to find overstayers on BKK.

 

 

Nothing reason ask passports today! Nobody yet overstay! Im not going to carry any, i have pictures in my phone like always!

[PETERTHEEATER]

8 hours ago, Somtamnication said:

Why not extend it until Dec 31? Ridiculous.

I agree. It would be ridiculous to extend it to December 31 ????

[DrTuner]

Debacles like this are why nobody trusts Thai immigration. 

 

Grow a set and make a decision that sticks.

[fondue zoo]

I've attempted to call 1178 and CW direct for an hour now, nobody is picking up at either location. 

[Seik]

When I see a farang on the street, whatever his age, I see a guy much like me who's doing his best to strive in a foreign country. I've got no reason to feel superior to him in any way. But this amnesty question reveals how some people here see it all as some type of rat race where they need to come out on top. It's kind of sad.
Interesting how Thai people abroad form a community and look out for each other, I doubt they don't unanimously wish for longer amnesty for the less fortunate of them, in whatever country they are. We've got a thing or two to learn from them.

[Zikomat]

 I think we should understand the logic of the third world countries' governments. In no way they wish to be liked or respected by their citizens. Opposite is true: they want to be feared and hated. So, when you ask next time why they made something the way they did (the most idiotic and uncomfortable way) - remember that they did it on purpose. Their own purpose.

[CorpusChristie]

3 minutes ago, Seik said:

When I see a farang on the street, whatever his age, I see a guy much like me who's doing his best to strive in a foreign country. I've got no reason to feel superior to him in any way. But this amnesty question reveals how some people here see it all as some type of rat race where they need to come out on top. It's kind of sad.
Interesting how Thai people abroad form a community and look out for each other, I doubt they don't unanimously wish for longer amnesty for the less fortunate of them, in whatever country they are. We've got a thing or two to learn from them.

Are you on visa overstay ?

[Zikomat]

1 minute ago, CorpusChristie said:

Are you on visa overstay ?

Go ahead, report him!

[2 is 1]

Just now, Seik said:

When I see a farang on the street, whatever his age, I see a guy much like me who's doing his best to strive in a foreign country. I've got no reason to feel superior to him in any way. But this amnesty question reveals how some people here see it all as some type of rat race where they need to come out on top. It's kind of sad.
Interesting how Thai people abroad form a community and look out for each other, I doubt they don't unanimously wish for longer amnesty for the less fortunate of them, in whatever country they are. We've got a thing or two to learn from them.

There is total 5 farangs in our village! Me include , other 4 never visit even local shops! Village people don't even know what they look like! I don't even know are they now in coundry! They don't care locals and not contact to nobody! So why this kind people nobody should care about!

[lkv]

19 minutes ago, 2 is 1 said:

Nothing reason ask passports today! Nobody yet overstay! Im not going to carry any, i have pictures in my phone like always!

Overstay 2 days today. If they catch you, you are going to IDC. And you get a 5 year ban.

 

I kid you not.

[Bender Rodriguez]

7 minutes ago, Seik said:

Interesting how Thai people abroad form a community and look out for each other, I doubt they don't unanimously wish for longer amnesty for the less fortunate of them, in whatever country they are. We've got a thing or two to learn from them.

the big difference is:  they are all thai and mostly poor & struggeling

 

here:  many different people, nationalities, RACES that don't have anything in common

 

mostly not even a native language, culture, habits, ...

 

[2 is 1]

1 minute ago, lkv said:

Overstay 2 days today. If they catch you, you are going to IDC.

I want see even one news where arrest farang from overstay today! Visa end in weekend so still can go today in IO! But i think nobody go!

[Jackcwba]

59 minutes ago, Promula said:

Why are his posts being followed as gospel? Is this the guy that mentioned almost being kicked out of Thailand by immigration a couple of months ago?

Exactly lol, he’s a muppet, barrow and his sweaty polo shirts will print anything online as long as it gets him attention 555

 

[Jackcwba]

Just let me fly in and out peacefully with no BS so I can process my non B for a boi company, if not I’m staying here chilling ! I got money Lol.

 

in the words of Jordan Belfort “ IM NOT <deleted>IN LEAVIN” 

[FarFlungFalang]

2 hours ago, CorpusChristie said:

It does if you leave at a land border

it also applies when getting an amnesty stamp I found out being 10 hours late in July waiting for the embassy letter.

[Saltire]

https://www.thephuketnews.com/overstay-fines-to-start-tuesday-says-phuket-immigration-77473.php

 

Overstay fines from tomorrow?

 

 

[nausea]

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth, I say, assuming the extension is confirmed, unless you're Trojan and they're Greek. I did my yearly extension just before the covid 19 thing really hit, so I'm an observer. In life, timing is everything, and that's often down to serendipity. I think I understand the two main problems here, but I could be wrong as I'm no expert. One, those guys with families and other sunk costs, who need to do border hops to keep their visas or whatever alive, and second, the mostly Burmese workforce, without which I assume the country will grind to a halt. Now the tourist industry, that's a whole different kettle of fish, but it would seem stupid kicking out the few tourists you have. As an aside, we hear a lot about how miniscule the ex-pat contribution to the economy is, we're about to find out. Personally, I've brought millions of baht here over the years, and I'm guessing that income stream is pretty much dead in this covid 19 era, as regards new mugs. 

[2530Ubon]

So it’s 2:30- half an hour after the announcement ended. Only announced the expected STV visa. Time to call it a day I think. Fake story