Expats may need to take COVID-19 test in order to renew extensions of stay: Richard Barrow

[Bkk Brian]

14 minutes ago, rabas said:

 

Your summary of the video does not seem to convey quite what he said about work permit applications by Expats. He said tests will not be required. Rather than fall into the same trap of Thai complexity, I'll let you and others listen, it starts at about 4.00 minutes.

 

He clearly says from next month all foreign workers require covid free tests. Quote" However the Labour Ministry has informed that they are currently in the process of including covid 19 in the list of diseases that foreign workers must submit.  The new regulation is expected to be effective next month so please keep yourself updated on the issue."

[Mr Meeseeks]

2 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said:

Who is paying for the fancy hotels, he is invited too, I wonder.

The hotels probably. Some much needed advertising that gets straight to the farang expat community, just as this news has.

 

You should not let the success of others impress upon you the failures of your own life mate.

 

Just a bit of advice.

[FritsSikkink]

Just now, Bkk Brian said:

The hotels who in return ask for a review? Wow how dare he.

Not a problem with that but it is monetary value and taxable, so don't claim that it is done for free.

[FritsSikkink]

1 minute ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

You should not let the success of others impress upon you the failures of your own life mate.

 

Just a bit of advice.

I make a lot more money here than he does. 

[Mr Meeseeks]

Just now, FritsSikkink said:

I make a lot more money here than he does. 

Money isn't always a good measure of success.

[Bkk Brian]

4 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said:

Not a problem with that but it is monetary value and taxable, so don't claim that it is done for free.

Point me in the direction where I claimed that................oh you can't

[hotandsticky]

3 minutes ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

Money isn't always a good measure of success.

 

 

It is a good start point.................. but, I agree, someone measuring themselves against a teachers salary in Thailand probably has some insecurity issues.

[jackdd]

6 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said:

I make a lot more money here than he does. 

If this were true you wouldn't be so envious.

You are probably one of the grumpy retirees who sit in a bar all day long and tell everybody that they are ex special forces and have millions.

[FritsSikkink]

12 minutes ago, jackdd said:

If this were true you wouldn't be so envious.

You are probably one of the grumpy retirees who sit in a bar all day long and tell everybody that they are ex special forces and have millions.

I work here.

[FritsSikkink]

16 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

Point me in the direction where I claimed that................oh you can't

You don't , he does.

[rabas]

31 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

He clearly says from next month all foreign workers require covid free tests. Quote" However the Labour Ministry has informed that they are currently in the process of including covid 19 in the list of diseases that foreign workers must submit.  The new regulation is expected to be effective next month so please keep yourself updated on the issue."

That's why I suggested people listen. I do not understand "including covid-19 in a list of diseases people must submit" to mean requiring a covid-19 test.

 

Since his previous statement carefully clarified tests are not required at least now, surely he would have mentioned 'test' if it will be required next month. I would guess the disease list comes from a doctor interview. But I don't want to be in the position of trying to clarify Thai rules and regulations.

 

Even so, this would not support that covid-19 tests are required for renewal of stay.

Edited January 17, 2021 by rabas

[FritsSikkink]

20 minutes ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

Money isn't always a good measure of success.

Happy marriage, 2 smart and beautiful kids and a lot of friends, better now?

[Hamus Yaigh]

13 hours ago, Catkiwi said:

Who is Richard Barrow btw?

 

A travel blogger and first source of informative news for Thailand News forum it seems. A new low?

[Bkk Brian]

26 minutes ago, rabas said:

That's why I suggested people listen. I do not understand "including covid-19 in a list of diseases people must submit" to mean requiring a covid-19 test.

 

Since his previous statement carefully clarified tests are not required at least now, surely he would have mentioned 'test' if it will be required next month. I would guess the disease list comes from a doctor interview. But I don't want to be in the position of trying to clarify Thai rules and regulations.

 

Even so, this would not support that covid-19 tests are required for renewal of stay.

Valid points and thereby is the problem, nothing is clear even from the authorities hence why the issue is a topic and Richard raised it.

[JAS21]

4 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

Valid points and thereby is the problem, nothing is clear even from the authorities hence why the issue is a topic and Richard raised it.

Did you watch the CCSA briefing in English on Saturday.  Have a look what was said at four minutes and 12 seconds

[Jeffr2]

24 minutes ago, Hamus Yaigh said:

 

A travel blogger and first source of informative news for Thailand News forum it seems. A new low?

Richard Barrow is highly respected and an excellent source for news.  Hardly a low.

[Jeffr2]

19 minutes ago, JAS21 said:

Did you watch the CCSA briefing in English on Saturday.  Have a look what was said at four minutes and 12 seconds

Can you please post a link to that?  Thank you in advance!!

[Saltire]

49 minutes ago, rabas said:

That's why I suggested people listen. I do not understand "including covid-19 in a list of diseases people must submit" to mean requiring a covid-19 test.

 

Since his previous statement carefully clarified tests are not required at least now, surely he would have mentioned 'test' if it will be required next month. I would guess the disease list comes from a doctor interview. But I don't want to be in the position of trying to clarify Thai rules and regulations.

 

Even so, this would not support that covid-19 tests are required for renewal of stay.

My understanding of this is they plan to add covid-19 to the list of diseases on the medical certificate we all get now stating we don't have any from the list of diseases (currently we do not get tests for TB, leprosy etc) so I see nothing that suggests a physical test, it's just to 'certify' that you have no covid symptoms, as asked by the doctor before he issues the certificate.

 

 

[ravip]

Is there anything wrong in ANY country been cautious of it's visitors, especially in todays context?

Don't any other country require visitors to be COVID free or take some precautionary measures?

????

[Jeffr2]

26 minutes ago, JAS21 said:

Did you watch the CCSA briefing in English on Saturday.  Have a look what was said at four minutes and 12 seconds

Got it!

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1969864259828254

[Bkk Brian]

29 minutes ago, JAS21 said:

Did you watch the CCSA briefing in English on Saturday.  Have a look what was said at four minutes and 12 seconds

Yep I posted the youtube link to that a couple of pages ago

[PatOngo]

1 hour ago, FritsSikkink said:

Who is paying for the fancy hotels, he is invited too, I wonder.

Jealous?

[greenmonkey]

So what happens if when you get to extension day, take a test and it comes back positive? What will Immigration do... say "congratulations you caught covid in Thailand - you must leave"... just doesn't make any sense at all.

[JAS21]

15 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

Yep I posted the youtube link to that a couple of pages ago

Yes I saw you posted that, but it seemed to me that later posters had not read yours, so I posted again....since some bright spark removed post numbers, referring to a way back post is not as easy as it was. Especially when using a phone to post.

 

Yep... On my post I should have pointed out  that this fact had previously been mentioned.....tks

 

 

[brucegoniners]

Typical Thailand, lots of statements but no plan.

[jackdd]

1 hour ago, JAS21 said:

Did you watch the CCSA briefing in English on Saturday.  Have a look what was said at four minutes and 12 seconds

From what was said in this briefing it's not clear if an actual test will be required, or if the doctor can do it by visual inspection like all the other diseases on this list.

This is also only related to work permits, it has nothing to do with immigration, and won't affect people who are not working here.

Edited January 17, 2021 by jackdd

[skorp13]

Three words come to mind......money, money, money

[quake]

6 minutes ago, brucegoniners said:

Typical Thailand, lots of statements but no plan.

The big plan is still the same as ever.

Get out Falang and leave wallet on front desk.

Now get back on airplane.

Bye , thank you very big.

 

 

 

Edited January 17, 2021 by quake

[sammieuk1]

Extension extortion of stay ????

[orchis]

Barrow has news quickly.
But his spin adds to the general confusion.