ourdon Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 The Thai consulate tells me that the "Special Tourist Visa" program ends on September 30th. What do you erudite gentlemen think the odds are that they extend the program? It looked like a useful visa. 90 days with one extension to 180. The government claims to be trying to encourage long term Western tourists. Why end a very viable visa that does what they are trying to accomplish? The government also seems to extend a program or law just hours prior to its' expiry. The last year and a half has convinced my to look elsewhere for an expat life but I do like the country and the people and still wish to come visit for four to six months at a time. This visa looked perfect for my needs as it wasn't that complicated. The consulate suggested I apply for an O instead of an OA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Who can predict what are the reasons behind any dissensions of them deleterious and delusional brains of brains of the immigration's people, any guess would be like betting on the lottery to win... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 12 minutes ago, ourdon said: The consulate suggested I apply for an O instead of an OA. so, there you have it... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 1 hour ago, ourdon said: The Thai consulate tells me that the "Special Tourist Visa" program ends on September 30th. What do you erudite gentlemen think the odds are that they extend the program? Buckleys and None. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ourdon Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 13 minutes ago, DrJack54 said: Buckleys and None. That good huh! Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteBuffaloATM Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Waiting for restoration of the regular Six Month Tourist Visa from Thai Embassies of your Resident Countries. Euro 140. Avoided all the conditional longstay visa grubbing from inside thailand…… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 1 hour ago, ourdon said: What do you erudite gentlemen think the odds are that they extend the program? I doubt very much it will be extended. I suspect the total applications for them was very small. Not many people were willing to or able to meet the over the top requirements for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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