Will marriage O visa holders need to use the Thai e-Visa website?

[RamenRaven]

For people with marriage visas (non-immigrant O visas) + multiple re-entry permits, will you have to fill out an online ETA or online arrival card during the coming months? Or can we just waltz into Thailand with just the visa sticker, visa extension stamp, and re-entry permit stamp as always?

 

https://www.thaievisa.go.th/

[DrJack54]

16 minutes ago, RamenRaven said:

For people with marriage visas (non-immigrant O visas) + multiple re-entry permits, will you have to fill out an online ETA or online arrival card during the coming months?

No

[Rob Browder]

29 minutes ago, RamenRaven said:

For people with marriage visas (non-immigrant O visas) + multiple re-entry permits, will you have to fill out an online ETA or online arrival card during the coming months? Or can we just waltz into Thailand with just the visa sticker, visa extension stamp, and re-entry permit stamp as always?

 

https://www.thaievisa.go.th/

For now, the ETA proposal has been delayed.  It was originally proposed only for those coming in "Visa Exempt," but ... 

"... suspended on October 16 by the Cabinet at least until April 2025."

https://www.pattayamail.com/latestnews/news/the-real-deal-about-the-end-of-one-of-thailands-unpopular-address-forms-476283

 

The article goes on to say, however ...

At some stage in 2025 the ETA system will be extended to include all foreigners entering Thailand, including all non-immigrant visa holders such as retirees.

 

They do not say where they obtained that information, and I hope it is unfounded, but this is the way the wind is blowing.   I learned of this article here:

 

[Liquorice]

1 hour ago, RamenRaven said:

For people with marriage visas (non-immigrant O visas) + multiple re-entry permits, will you have to fill out an online ETA or online arrival card during the coming months? Or can we just waltz into Thailand with just the visa sticker, visa extension stamp, and re-entry permit stamp as always?

 

https://www.thaievisa.go.th/

You have a 1-year extension of stay, which is a permit, not a visa + a ME re-entry permit.
TM6 arrival cards were discontinued other than land border crossings.
The ETA is only required if entering without a visa (visa exempt) and not yet applicable.

[BKKKevin]

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Edited October 21 by BKKKevin

[DrJack54]

1 hour ago, Rob Browder said:

They do not say where they obtained that information, and I hope it is unfounded, but this is the way the wind is blowing.   I learned of this article here

Quoting "Integrity Legal" are you serious. 

[Liquorice]

3 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Quoting "Integrity Legal" are you serious. 

I love to watch Ben Hart when I'm feeling down and need a good laugh.

[Rob Browder]

21 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Quoting "Integrity Legal" are you serious. 

Quoting the Pattaya Mail, which he referenced.  I watch several Thai related YT channels, and Mr Hart often quotes some interesting articles. 

[DrJack54]

28 minutes ago, Rob Browder said:

...... and Mr Hart often quotes some interesting articles

Just watched the video. Hilarious