Thailand Travel Restrictions and Info
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Re: Thailand Travel Restrictions and Info
FYI:
Foreign visitors may be able to enjoy visa-free trips to Thailand for up to 45 days until the end of the year.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has proposed keeping the initiative in place for the whole of 2023.
The original plan was to return to the previous maximum of 30 days after March 31.
https://www.handyvisas.com/news/thailan ... d-of-2023/
Foreign visitors may be able to enjoy visa-free trips to Thailand for up to 45 days until the end of the year.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has proposed keeping the initiative in place for the whole of 2023.
The original plan was to return to the previous maximum of 30 days after March 31.
https://www.handyvisas.com/news/thailan ... d-of-2023/
In a nation run by swine, all pigs are upward-mobile and the rest of us are fucked until we can put our acts together: not necessarily to win, but mainly to keep from losing completely. HST
Re: Thailand Travel Restrictions and Info
If you enter on a standard tourist visa, can that be converted into a long-stay visa or do you need to enter on a different visa, like Cambodia's Ordinary / Tourist visa distinction?phuketrichard wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 8:03 am FYI:
Foreign visitors may be able to enjoy visa-free trips to Thailand for up to 45 days until the end of the year.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has proposed keeping the initiative in place for the whole of 2023.
The original plan was to return to the previous maximum of 30 days after March 31.
https://www.handyvisas.com/news/thailan ... d-of-2023/
Re: Thailand Travel Restrictions and Info
You can apply for a non-immigrant visa at your local immigration office, no matter if you entered visa exempt or with an actual tourist visa.Doc67 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 8:57 amIf you enter on a standard tourist visa, can that be converted into a long-stay visa or do you need to enter on a different visa, like Cambodia's Ordinary / Tourist visa distinction?phuketrichard wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 8:03 am FYI:
Foreign visitors may be able to enjoy visa-free trips to Thailand for up to 45 days until the end of the year.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has proposed keeping the initiative in place for the whole of 2023.
The original plan was to return to the previous maximum of 30 days after March 31.
https://www.handyvisas.com/news/thailan ... d-of-2023/
Re: Thailand Travel Restrictions and Info
The passport will be a UK one (not me).Alex wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 9:08 amYou can apply for a non-immigrant visa at your local immigration office, no matter if you entered visa exempt or with an actual tourist visa.Doc67 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 8:57 amIf you enter on a standard tourist visa, can that be converted into a long-stay visa or do you need to enter on a different visa, like Cambodia's Ordinary / Tourist visa distinction?phuketrichard wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 8:03 am FYI:
Foreign visitors may be able to enjoy visa-free trips to Thailand for up to 45 days until the end of the year.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has proposed keeping the initiative in place for the whole of 2023.
The original plan was to return to the previous maximum of 30 days after March 31.
https://www.handyvisas.com/news/thailan ... d-of-2023/
So, enter on a visa exempt and find an agent in Pattaya. Is that the best route?
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Yes, I entered in nov on a visa exempt, converted that to a 90 day non o and than got my 1 year extensionDoc67 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 8:57 amIf you enter on a standard tourist visa, can that be converted into a long-stay visa or do you need to enter on a different visa, like Cambodia's Ordinary / Tourist visa distinction?phuketrichard wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 8:03 am FYI:
Foreign visitors may be able to enjoy visa-free trips to Thailand for up to 45 days until the end of the year.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has proposed keeping the initiative in place for the whole of 2023.
The original plan was to return to the previous maximum of 30 days after March 31.
https://www.handyvisas.com/news/thailan ... d-of-2023/
you need show 800,000 in the bank or pension of 65,000 baht/month ( do it on ur own, no agent needed)
OR
use an agent and show nothing>
pattaya the non 0 and 1 year extension, no money needed, is 27,000 baht
In a nation run by swine, all pigs are upward-mobile and the rest of us are fucked until we can put our acts together: not necessarily to win, but mainly to keep from losing completely. HST
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Re: Thailand Travel Restrictions and Info
more good news
"Mae Sai-Tachileik checkpoint" is now open. After closing the COVID-19 period for 3 years, tourists or Thai people cross to Tachileik. COVID-19 vaccine test results or ATK test results are required.
"Mae Sai-Tachileik checkpoint" is now open. After closing the COVID-19 period for 3 years, tourists or Thai people cross to Tachileik. COVID-19 vaccine test results or ATK test results are required.
the Thai-Myanmar border crossing of Mae Sai reopened. It appears to be the first "proper" land border reopening that should allow foreigners and Thais to pass, without being restricted to the border town or a border run (for certain foreign nationalities). However, it is noted that Covid restrictions apply on the Myanmar side and will apply for at least one month before they are re-evaluated. Everyone, Thais and foreigners will need either proof of vaccination or a Covid rapid antigen test done within 48 hours and this proof must be printed out. No electronic copies accepted. Another rapid antigen test will be performed on arrival in Tachilek at a cost of 15000 Myanmar Kyat. Only one day pass holders are exempted from the on arrival test. It is not known whether foreigners, who request a one day pass will be exempted or if this only applies to Thais holding border
In a nation run by swine, all pigs are upward-mobile and the rest of us are fucked until we can put our acts together: not necessarily to win, but mainly to keep from losing completely. HST
Re: Thailand Travel Restrictions and Info
Yes, just tell them to visit the agent early on, because they'll need some time left on the permission to stay in order to do the conversion. Usually 2-3 weeks, I don't know about Pattaya specifically.Doc67 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 9:15 amThe passport will be a UK one (not me).Alex wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 9:08 amYou can apply for a non-immigrant visa at your local immigration office, no matter if you entered visa exempt or with an actual tourist visa.Doc67 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 8:57 amIf you enter on a standard tourist visa, can that be converted into a long-stay visa or do you need to enter on a different visa, like Cambodia's Ordinary / Tourist visa distinction?phuketrichard wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 8:03 am FYI:
Foreign visitors may be able to enjoy visa-free trips to Thailand for up to 45 days until the end of the year.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has proposed keeping the initiative in place for the whole of 2023.
The original plan was to return to the previous maximum of 30 days after March 31.
https://www.handyvisas.com/news/thailan ... d-of-2023/
So, enter on a visa exempt and find an agent in Pattaya. Is that the best route?
Re: Thailand Travel Restrictions and Info
Just tried flying from BKK back to PNH. Mile -long lines everywhere. Took over 2 hours to get through security and immigration. Missed my flight. No apologies or refunds from anyone. They couldn't have cared less. Last time I ever go through that airport again for any reason.
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shit happensCooldude wrote: ↑Sun Mar 05, 2023 12:27 pm Just tried flying from BKK back to PNH. Mile -long lines everywhere. Took over 2 hours to get through security and immigration. Missed my flight. No apologies or refunds from anyone. They couldn't have cared less. Last time I ever go through that airport again for any reason.
There have been notices for the past few weeks to be at the airport 3 hours before departure
guess u didn't get the notice?
https://loyaltylobby.com/2023/02/22/ban ... departure/
with tourism heating up, they are just not prepared ( nothing new for Thailand)
If your not going to fly, what, train to Aranyaprathet /taxi to border and than taxi to PP??
In a nation run by swine, all pigs are upward-mobile and the rest of us are fucked until we can put our acts together: not necessarily to win, but mainly to keep from losing completely. HST
Re: Thailand Travel Restrictions and Info
Bus to Trat. Mini bus to Hat Lek.
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