I read that 

1) The visa-exempt entry will revert to 30-days from October 1st.

2)Visa on Arrival (VoA) will be available again from October 1st.

 

True?

 

1. I have seen nothing yet confirming that. 

2. I doubt very much they will restart the 15 day visas on arrival that is only available for those from 21 countries.

So presumably we do have to apply for the e-visa? asq.in.th website still state we can get 45 day VOA. I'm due to leave Singapore soon, but I haven't been able to get vaccinated here (yacht captain - not eligible) nor can I go to the embassy, as I haven't been allowed to leave the marina (can sail in SG waters but not land) for 9 months, so the e-visa is a bit of a lifeline. I'm concerned that I have to apply via the UK embassy though, as I do not have a Singapore visa either, being on a Not-To-Land regime. Hopefully I can enter Bangkok to quarantine then do the Phuket Sandbox.

6 minutes ago, katatonic said:

Hopefully I can enter Bangkok to quarantine then do the Phuket Sandbox.

You can't transfer to Phuket; ASQ in Bkk or direct flight to Phuket for sandbox.

7 minutes ago, Salerno said:

You can't transfer to Phuket; ASQ in Bkk or direct flight to Phuket for sandbox.

Yes, I know I have to quarantine in Bkk first then fly to Phuket to Sandbox.

Just now, katatonic said:

Yes, I know I have to quarantine in Bkk first then fly to Phuket to Sandbox.

If you're set on going to ... ah, sorry, I forgot your vaccination status. Mentioning "sandbox" threw me.

1 minute ago, Salerno said:

If you're set on going to ... ah, sorry, I forgot your vaccination status. Mentioning "sandbox" threw me.

Yes, understandable. The authorities here are unbelievable, it's caused so many problems for yacht crew here. Can't travel, can't get crew in, can't get other jobs, not to mention the restrictions. I'm being investigated by immigration, with no timescale stated, for talking to a friend (he's also in trouble but he hasn't been paid for 7 months and can't leave) on a marina pontoon. We're allowed to walk around and go to the shops but not allowed to talk to anyone, which they seemed to make up as they went along. Could be months before I'm allowed to leave although my job finishes next week. The British Embassy are being very helpful but the authorities here are totally ignoring them.

Damn, sounds like your stuck in a real mess. Surprising for Singapore, good luck in getting it sorted.

Just now, Salerno said:

Damn, sounds like your stuck in a real mess. Surprising for Singapore, good luck in getting it sorted.

Thanks! Yes, a lot of expats here are noticing the xenophobia now. The PM even made a speech warning people to stop it. Not much different from Hong Kong in '97, where I also was.

 Can Visa on Arrival be extended?

17 minutes ago, Tayida said:

 Can Visa on Arrival be extended?

Yes, 30 days (although 60 day covid extensions are still available too).

8 hours ago, Salerno said:

8 hours ago, Tayida said:

 Can Visa on Arrival be extended?

Yes, 30 days (although 60 day covid extensions are still available too).

That is incorrect information, though unlikely to cause problems while the visa on arrival is suspended.

 

A visa exempt entry can be extended by 30 days towards the end of the 30/45 days granted on arrival.

 

No standard extensions were ever allowed for the 15-day visa on arrival.

17 minutes ago, BritTim said:

That is incorrect information, though unlikely to cause problems while the visa on arrival is suspended.

My bad, I read visa exempt.

 

I thought VOA could extend 7 days?

1 hour ago, Salerno said:

I thought VOA could extend 7 days?

Not exactly. As with any other application for an extension that is refused, you are given seven days to leave the country.

1 hour ago, Salerno said:

 

I thought VOA could extend 7 days?

There is no 7 day extension.

A extension can be applied for and the 1900 baht paid and then 7 days to leave the country is granted after the extension is denied.

14 minutes ago, BritTim said:

Not exactly.

 

13 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

There is no 7 day extension.

Thanks for the education gents. Guessing the Indian guy I met went the "denied" route (conversation is a little hazy as it was around 4 am ... I think!).