Perfectly legal but can't return: Retiree expat voices frustrations to Thaivisa

[Pattaya Spotter]

3 hours ago, Youlike said:

Well i had to leave thailand in july to go to Europe because my insurance only covers me for 1 year nonstop....after that i have to set foot in my homecountry or my insurance is invalid.

 

And yes now it's hard to go back...

That's your situation...nothing to do with Thailand implementing steps to control a pandemic.

[Pattaya Spotter]

1 hour ago, Blumpie said:

People have fallen through the cracks all over the world.  

I have to agree in March if you were travelling when all this was going down you were asking for it.  I'm not bashing the guy, but it was not a good time to be travelling anywhere on earth in March.  The whole world was shutting down.  

Many people seem to be under the impression that countrys' visa and immigration laws are made for their convenience; when in fact they are made to implement the economic goals and social policies of the countries that make them. 

[steven100]

well it's the law and it's the rules so no good whinging and whining about it.

Look at ways you can be positive and enter Thailand instead of spitting your dummy out from the pram.

[Pattaya Spotter]

11 minutes ago, MRToMRT said:

For those questioning travel in March. I, myself, left Thailand in last week of Feb, there was no thought of a Thailand shutdown at that point. At all.

 

And once you are outside Thailand theres no coverage of Thai news or rumours overseas. I would not spend my holidays signing into here as well.

 

For those who think we are idiots, I hope something similar happens too you someday. Boot other foot.  

There was a lot of news about a fast spreading viral disease in China...that's the signal to get the heck back home. 

[Cali farong]

I say best option is accept that they don’t want any farang.

let them go through High Season with no tourist.

this is just the beginning of big trouble for Chiland 

so much more poverty will come in next six months

 

[Andrew Dwyer]

33 minutes ago, MRToMRT said:

For those questioning travel in March. I, myself, left Thailand in last week of Feb, there was no thought of a Thailand shutdown at that point. At all.

 

And once you are outside Thailand theres no coverage of Thai news or rumours overseas. I would not spend my holidays signing into here as well.

 

For those who think we are idiots, I hope something similar happens too you someday. Boot other foot.  

While I sympathise with your predicament I have to say it was becoming clear that travelling overseas was taking a risk during the back end of February.

I had U.K. flights and a rental car booked for mid March , I cancelled both on 20th February.

 

Am not calling you an idiot but you have to admit that the signs of travel disruption were there and you made the decision to travel knowing it was risky .

[bwpage3]

Mr. P, Thailand has bigger fish to fry and as sad as you are, this is what can happen living in a foreign country.

 

No sense stressing yourself out, Thailand will sort it out when they are good and ready.

 

Until then you should find happy things to do and wait it out life everyone else.

 

No letter or plea is going to expedite anything for you.

 

 

[bwpage3]

1 hour ago, MRToMRT said:

For those questioning travel in March. I, myself, left Thailand in last week of Feb, there was no thought of a Thailand shutdown at that point. At all.

 

And once you are outside Thailand theres no coverage of Thai news or rumours overseas. I would not spend my holidays signing into here as well.

 

For those who think we are idiots, I hope something similar happens too you someday. Boot other foot.  

You can't reach the Bangkok Post or Thai Visa for news when you are overseas?

[Kenchamp]

Got to feel sorry for anybody stuck back there now. Well into autumn now with only a cold, wet winter to look forward to.

 

[DrJack54]

58 minutes ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

There was a lot of news about a fast spreading viral disease in China...that's the signal to get the heck back home. 

Personally I think that rubbish. I was at Saigon airport March 16 on return to BKK.

With few guys that live/work in Singapore.

All the afternoon flights were cancelled. Could not believe it. 

I thought I would be still returning to Vietnam couple weeks later. 

On the 19th NZ Shut all borders. My thinking .."that's bit fast". Next day 20 match Au did the same. Think Thai was one of the last March 26.

Very easy in hindsight. Even then I'm thinking that this will last month or 2.

[Pravda]

Cry me a river. 

 

Next! 

[CorpusChristie]

6 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

They were in complete denial about the stupidity of their own actions on here shortly after the lockdown commenced. Blaming everyone except themselves for their own bad decisions.

 

It was obvious that a lockdown could happen as early as end of Feb so anyone travelling subsequent to that period took a massive risk.

 

Well, it's not really your home is it? Or are you still in denial about your status here? 

 

Some people will never learn I guess.

We were all also told by the British Embassy just before the border closures  , "If you need to go anywhere , go now"

[darrendsd]

7 hours ago, Youlike said:

I think it's right to let the married spouses in first...that's why they were married and you could have done the same if you wanted.

Yes sure because everyone in the world gets married just in case a pandemic breaks out ????

 

 

[madmen]

6 hours ago, Chris.B said:

Why didn't he marry his girlfriend/partner in June when he had the chance? He could have been back now. 

Oh yeah right marry your way out of trouble. That's the dummest thing I heard. He will end up running back to the UK eventually just to get away..????????????

[SmartyMarty]

I'm in the same boat here in NZ. Very keen to get back to Thailand which I consider to be my home.

[agoodpunt]

Live in pattaya for 10 year got out in march need to get back have comitments and property

Now neg comments are infintile smug and jealous

Pattaya is full of lying, stupid, I am ex SAS and unbelievable makeup story tellers, with many ones I know who cant leave including those with prison tats

when you tell them that you are going on a trip to home country u know they cant afford or CANT

those here who saw a longterm lockdown can fit straight in with the above.

love the scene in pattaya married & divorced many nights and mid afternoon live well spend freely

Its mad they can shutdown there biggest employer think there is another agenda.

Hope something will give, glad it wont be any of the "you left ur fault" discision as they really dont matter most probably cheap charlies hanging out in the DD

"Bet there is slim pickings for the ballon chasing brigade"

 

 

[polpott]

13 hours ago, Youlike said:

I think it's right to let the married spouses in first...that's why they were married and you could have done the same if you wanted.

I am in a similar situation to the OP other than I am stuck in Thailand. If I leave, I won't be able to return to my family. I can't marry because of my marital status in the UK which is unresolvable.

 

Was diagnosed with a serious medical condition in February which requires me to return to the UK for treatment. I look at media articles every day and hope I'm still alive when the situation changes.

[Kadilo]

15 minutes ago, polpott said:

I am in a similar situation to the OP other than I am stuck in Thailand. If I leave, I won't be able to return to my family. I can't marry because of my marital status in the UK which is unresolvable.

 

Was diagnosed with a serious medical condition in February which requires me to return to the UK for treatment. I look at media articles every day and hope I'm still alive when the situation changes.

There are many reasons why people may find themselves stranded on either side. 
 

My sympathy goes out to you, the gentleman who is stuck in the UK because he came back for a family bereavement and everyone one else who through no fault of their own is distanced from their loved ones. 

 

[Don Mega]

22 minutes ago, polpott said:

I am in a similar situation to the OP other than I am stuck in Thailand. If I leave, I won't be able to return to my family. I can't marry because of my marital status in the UK which is unresolvable.

 

Was diagnosed with a serious medical condition in February which requires me to return to the UK for treatment. I look at media articles every day and hope I'm still alive when the situation changes.

Treatment not available in Thailand ?

[polpott]

11 minutes ago, Don Mega said:

Treatment not available in Thailand ?

No.

[Don Mega]

10 minutes ago, polpott said:

No.

Sounds like BS to me but without knowing what your medical issue is I'll have to believe you I guess.

 

Good luck with it all and hope you get treatment before you die.

 

 

[Albert Zweistein]

14 hours ago, Youlike said:

I think it's right to let the married spouses in first...that's why they were married and you could have done the same if you wanted.

he's not married.

[steven100]

48 minutes ago, polpott said:

I am in a similar situation to the OP other than I am stuck in Thailand. If I leave, I won't be able to return to my family. I can't marry because of my marital status in the UK which is unresolvable.

 

Was diagnosed with a serious medical condition in February which requires me to return to the UK for treatment. I look at media articles every day and hope I'm still alive when the situation changes.

sorry to hear your plight I feel sad. I hope you go back before ..... well u know. rgs.

[Matzzon]

53 minutes ago, polpott said:

I am in a similar situation to the OP other than I am stuck in Thailand. If I leave, I won't be able to return to my family. I can't marry because of my marital status in the UK which is unresolvable.

 

Was diagnosed with a serious medical condition in February which requires me to return to the UK for treatment. I look at media articles every day and hope I'm still alive when the situation changes.

First you are not stuck in Thailand.

 

Second, how can you marital status in the UK be unresolvable?

What medical conditions do they not have any treatments for in Thailand?

 

After that you have to ask yourself what is the wiser choice?

• Going home with the need to stay away from your family for a while. Get the treatment and be able to come back and live with them at a later stage?
• Not going home, risk to die, just for staying with them until you die?

To me, there is only one of those options that seems to be the responsible one.

[mark131v]

26 minutes ago, Matzzon said:

 

 

 

 

Not going to get involved...

 

Think a deep breath is needed...

 

[polpott]

13 minutes ago, Don Mega said:

Sounds like BS to me but without knowing what your medical issue is I'll have to believe you I guess.

 

Good luck with it all and hope you get treatment before you die.

 

 

It probably sounds like BS to you because you haven't got a clue pal.

 

When I need conformation of my medical condition from TVs top cardiologist, I'll let you know.

[Kadilo]

4 minutes ago, Matzzon said:

 

To me, there is only one of those options that seems to be the responsible one.

So basically you’re calling him irresponsible when you know <deleted> all about his personal circumstances. 
 

 

[Don Mega]

6 minutes ago, polpott said:

It probably sounds like BS to you because you haven't got a clue pal.

 

When I need conformation of my medical condition from TVs top cardiologist, I'll let you know.

Your condition is obviously not life threatening otherwise you would be back home getting it sorted.

 

The BS part of my post was that you cannot be treated in Thailand, more likely you do not have the insurance to cover it and don't have the cash to pay out of pocket.

 

Anywho, good luck with it all.

 

 

[Albert Zweistein]

8 hours ago, bwpage3 said:

For those questioning travel in March. I, myself, left Thailand in last week of Feb, there was no thought of a Thailand shutdown at that point. At all.

I left Thailand the 10th of March. The first sign of the virus was that at Swampy my temperature was checked.

[Matzzon]

22 minutes ago, Kadilo said:

So basically you’re calling him irresponsible when you know <deleted> all about his personal circumstances. 
 

 

No I called one of the choices the responsible one. What choice he is making willo define if the person is responsible or irresponsible.