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Re-entry permit: what's the logic behind it?
Thai Immigration and agents alike refer to everything as a visa which many just take to be the case without reading the forms you complete for a 1 year extension. Visas typically allow either a single or multiple entries. A single entry visa is 'USED' on entry, whilst a multiple entry visa becomes invalid on the 'enter before date'. You cannot extend the validity of a visa! A Non O single entry visa typically allows a stay of 90 days, and when you apply for an extension it is to extend this period of stay for a further 12 months. Extensions of stay are permits, not visas. They allow you to stay, not leave and re-enter. If you leave Thailand during a period of stay, then that ends the period of stay already granted. A re-entry permit basically keeps any permission of stay already granted 'alive' if you intend to depart and re-enter. I had an experience just earlier this week when I went to collect my extension stamp based on Thai spouse after being approved. On stamping my passport and handing it back, the IO stated, "Don't forget to get a new visa if you leave and return" That threw me, has there been changes I'm not aware of? "A new visa, or a re-entry permit", I inquired. "New visa" he replied. "Sorry, I don't understand" I said. Eyes rolling as if I was some kind of moron, he grabbed a piece of scrap paper and stamped it, "new visa" he repeated. It was an example of a re-entry permit he stamped. "OK, a re-entry permit, not a visa" I commented. Now he was the one that didn't understand me. Clearly states 'Re-entry permit' on the stamp. I really don't know whether using the term 'visa' rolls of the Thai tongue easier than 'permit', or whether they simply don't know any difference. -
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Thai - Cambodia Conflict Thai Army Denies Responsibility for Artillery Shells That Landed in Laos
Even if from Wat Preah Vihear area, that's still 60 kms away, and due east vs south. I can read a map, thank you. Don't think they are using anything with that range. 107mm tank round is only good for 11k meters, at best. Mortar rounds half that distance. Doubt if using 155 mm HE ERFB RA/BB VLAP, as that would be overkill, and still less the 60 kms range. -
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Traffic Pattaya Introduces Smart Crossings for Enhanced Safety
I can see by your interactions with other members you're just spoiling for a fight. That's why Putin is your hero -
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