sambum Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 3 hours ago, KKr said: If tourists need to demonstrate minimum 16.000 USD or so frozen in the Bank, I think the Powers That Be have no clue of the living circumstances and costs in developed countries, and, if there is cash, it is usually moved to investments or back and forward between savings, trading and current accounts. In February we decided to shelf plans organising tours to the Qatar Football World Cup and to focus on Thailand as that promised more continuous business and tourism flows from China and India as-if-and-when borders open.. This great knee jerk policy decision makes us look for the Thinking Caps again. " I think the Powers That Be have no clue of the living circumstances and costs in developed countries" I asked a Thai girl once why she thought that every farang in Thailand had "pots of cash". She said "Well, you must have lots of money or you wouldn't have been able to afford to fly here." I think that now she must have a very important job in the current Administration! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiexpat Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 5 minutes ago, ChipButty said: My wife said if this is true we might as well go live in the Temple now Unfortunately this is true as instead of the usual 'plans' this one is actually already posted as a requirement on every thai consulate website ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 46 minutes ago, geisha said: Of course, but they don’t have the 500 000 baht blocked in their bank accounts do they ? So when travel becomes easier these countries might be a good option . Bali may be an exception because the economy of it has been formed around tourism almost exclusively. But while the pandemic has disrupted that and thousands have departed back to origins elsewhere in Indonesia the Balinese are enjoying a degree of resumption of their culture which is tightly supportive. I find the fixated opinion of western attitudes quite sad in that there is this projected presumption that "Tourism" is the be all and end all of any economy. The truth is that in terms of reality that the worst impact of a cessation in economic "advancement" is on the sector of non productive speculation and the slut fest profit taking from short term investments involved. Perhaps in time the impact of C-19 will instill recognition of some basic realities that have been obscured by the adulation of wealth in extreme excess of necessity. By accident or design and without discrimination C-19 has and will bring about some major re-evaluations in how humanity proceeds. A major component of that involves the consideration of those that have a lot to lose and those that have never had much to lose. Who has the survivable advantage in that situation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Now Factor Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 The more you tighten your grip the more tourists will slip thru your fingers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anto Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 2 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said: Will anybody miss Kev and Tracy from Essex? Before the Covid we got loads of UK Kev,Tracy and Karens over here in Temple Bar the pub district of Dublin every Weekend.Now with the pubs closed here for months they probably have to contend themselves with Southend on Sea and Brighton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart G Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 I pressed on the link for the London embassy,it mentions nothing about this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post In the jungle Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 I think this requirement maybe reflects the fact that Thais have fairly limited options as to what they can actually do with their money. How many times have you read of some bent politician or cop who has pretty much all their money in multiple Thai bank accounts earning about zero interest plus a bunch of 'hi so' cars that depreciate like crazy, perhaps a few watches and some properties that nobody wants to buy with dodgy titles or other issues . Perhaps they assume that in the west people have similar comedy investment options. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 41 minutes ago, thailand49 said: Each day you click on to T.V. I'm thinking can it change? But after the click it just get worse double-triple down of Stupidity. Each day the Virus has shown the job is nearly complete or already done " Land of Stupidity " yes tomorrow it will be even worse! The leadership has no shame or should I say no brains. We're nowhere near done yet either. I'm going to be very surprised if there's any level of normality for at least another year. Maybe March / April 2022 after the winter season - just in case it comes back again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treetops Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, Stuart G said: I pressed on the link for the London embassy,it mentions nothing about this! Try this one. Bottom of the page. https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/119247-requirements-for-certificate-of-entry-during-travel-restriction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Steve Vincent Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 Let’s not beat about the bush here people these stupid government rules will see the end of tourism ! Some of you talk nonsense about well that will be the end of cheap Charlie’s or backpackers ???? embarrassing we’re living in a world full of uncertainty’s with the virus leaving many people in financial ruin,. Businesses closing down daily and by the time we’ve a cure many people will be without a pot too <deleted> in ! I’ve always applied for SETV visit Thailand every year sometimes twice a year ‘ now I’m thinking of not returning because of the ludicrous rules,.will now be looking move my thai family back to the u.k for good ! Certainly save me money long term and the kids will get a proper education regardless me currently paying for their <deleted> poor education in Thailand - looking back in history every time the army has been in charge its left the country in financial ruin R.I.P 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandisse Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 7 hours ago, Eibot said: I know people who have milions in the bank but flip every penny when it comes to spending. Right. They don't have those millions by spending them. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart G Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 My bad,just finished a night shift. And did not read it properly, as I have kids in Thailand,I do not need to show these funds for a 60 day visa. But friends of mine that also visit have no chance of doing so again,this amount is ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vangrop Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 The mental insanity continous, probably worsened by the covid19 situation. How any people having normal income, mortgages, car financing, schhoolkids financing, house expenses, etc could easily show 500k bankaccount? Everyday they imagine new measures to make it tourists more difficult and complicate to visit. Why do they dont just say, you are not welcome, except your money and by international transfert. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmitry2222 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 (edited) yepp... what will happen with financial requirements for retirees and members of a thai family ???? Edited November 11, 2020 by Dmitry2222 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 The only way to describe this additional hurdle would be "self sabotage". Let us do everything in our power to ruin, diminish, slow down, and destroy our economy. What can one say? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart G Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 The Thai elite card does not look so bad after all,no need to show funds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post aussiexpat Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, Stuart G said: The Thai elite card does not look so bad after all,no need to show funds. Well yeah you do, you have to actually pay them the 500k baht rather just show it lol 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Expat Tom Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 Thailand needs a reality check. Thailand will actually have to "compete" for tourists when the world opens back up for travelers. It is just plain silly for the Thai government to be so arrogant to think that they can raise requirements for tourists and compete. That is an oxymoron. If you want to compete you have to have enticements and not barriers. The country needs some adult leadership. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart G Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 But you can stay a lot longer than 60 days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Orient Express Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 6 hours ago, Phoenix Rising said: Never got what some people have against backpackers. Was one myself eons ago and never saw a fellow backpacker hurt anyone else. Is it jealousy of their youth? Can't think of any other explanation. Exactly. Don't p1ss off backpackers. They are the future Bill Gates - Elon Musk - Richard Branson types in this world. "Backpackers" who make their fortunes will often return to or even invest in countries they have fond memories of from their youthful days. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Chance Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 1 minute ago, Stuart G said: But you can stay a lot longer than 60 days. How is that? You can extend it once for 1900 baht. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoon Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, andy said: Drop the quarantine and you would see some takers for this. World turning fast. I'm catching up on some reading. Edited November 11, 2020 by Enoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart G Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Just now, Don Chance said: How is that? You can extend it once for 1900 baht. I was talking to somebody else about the Thai elite visa,but posted here by mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeijoshinCool Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 . Get in line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumballl Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, Orient Express said: Exactly. Don't p1ss off backpackers. They are the future Bill Gates - Elon Musk - Richard Branson types in this world. "Backpackers" who make their fortunes will often return to or even invest in countries they have fond memories of from their youthful days. If I recall, a backpacker was the inventor of the first ever deodorant stick; I believe he won a Nobel Prize for this. In another "fact", which may simply be an urban legend, another backpacker came up with the concept of using deodorant, but also taking a shower at least once daily. We owe so much to backpackers. Actually, not really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboctok Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 7 hours ago, Phoenix Rising said: Never got what some people have against backpackers. Was one myself eons ago and never saw a fellow backpacker hurt anyone else. Is it jealousy of their youth? Can't think of any other explanation. Four legs good, two legs bad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post vangrop Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 Suppose you are a standard family of, will you have to show 4x500k? Why not simply close TAT offices? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post aussiexpat Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 (edited) Sick of all this backpacker <deleted>. I backpacked around Europe for 6 months in 1990. Best time of my life and I contribute that experience to being a huge factor In my overall career success Once a backpacker, always a backpacker ???? Edited November 11, 2020 by aussiexpat 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sansaihashbars Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Why all of these new requirements...why? What is the reason? Who is behind this false flag? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallen52 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 8 hours ago, 4reaL said: That will teach all those Cheap Charlie types from mooching around LOS. And the not so cheap.. Less About 100,000 baht to return. Mainly for ASQ and insurance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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