Thread: Thailand quarantine and entry conditions

I suppose that means the fuckers will be keeping Thailand Pass longer than a month then.

Fucking idiocy, as ever.

Originally Posted by Seekingasylum

Fucking idiocy, as ever.

Not really. Many of these punters are buying their mandatory insurance from Thai companies, and it rarely covers them.

Saves the government having to bail the fuckers out.

In this case there may be method in their madness.

If someone enters Thailand at BKK must they obtain an extension to stay at Chaengwattana or can it be done at any office in country?

Originally Posted by Norton

If someone enters Thailand at BKK must they obtain an extension to stay at Chaengwattana or can it be done at any office in country?

I've gotten them elsewhere. Some years ago though, but doubt it's been changed.

Originally Posted by Norton

If someone enters Thailand at BKK must they obtain an extension to stay at Chaengwattana or can it be done at any office in country?

If you're just talking about a visa exemption or TR visa, should be fine anywhere. They expect tourists to travel around.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

If you're just talking about a visa exemption or TR visa, should be fine anywhere. They expect tourists to travel around.

Originally Posted by pickel

I've gotten them elsewhere. Some years ago though, but doubt it's been changed.

Thought same but will check local immigration to make sure. Never know these days.

Applications are determined by the office which has the jurisdiction for the region were you are resident at the time of intended application.

Originally Posted by Norton

If someone enters Thailand at BKK must they obtain an extension to stay at Chaengwattana or can it be done at any office in country?

The extension to three months, based on marriage, can be obtained in the province where you are living. I have got this extension in Sakhon Nakon at Christmas and at the start of Covid back in 2020. I entered on a tourist visa exemption

I asked about the yearly extension of a Type-O for my future retirement and was told:

Yearly extension based on Marriage, they have to send all the paperwork to BKK for processing
Yearly extension based on Retirement, they can process paperwork locally.

Originally Posted by Seekingasylum

Applications are determined by the office which has the jurisdiction for the region were you are resident at the time of intended application.

That's why I asked if it's a Visa exemption or TR visa - you are not considered resident on those, even if you can get a "certificate of residence" for various purposes.

If you are a resident on a long term visa then yes, I'd expect you to have to stick to your nearest office.

Just put your house as address on arrival card. I can pretty well guarantee this as I just got a brand new visa not tied to work. I could not do it at Prathum Thani where I have gone every year for 30 as I live in Bangkok. So had to go to Changwattana.

Originally Posted by aging one

Just put your house as address on arrival card.

Important bit. Yes he will put my address on arrival card. Problem we all have is things change daily so never sure wtf is required day to day.

Originally Posted by Norton

Important bit. Yes he will put my address on arrival card. Problem we all have is things change daily so never sure wtf is required day to day.

When I arrived at Swampy to finalise my permanent residence, I put the BKK ASQ hotel address on the landing card. Everything else (Visa exempt extension based on my current address, 90-day Non-Imm O and 12 month extension of stay) was all done in Chiang Mai.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

When I arrived at Swampy to finalise my permanent residence, I put the BKK ASQ hotel address on the landing card. Everything else (Visa exempt extension based on my current address, 90-day Non-Imm O and 12 month extension of stay) was all done in Chiang Mai.

Thanks bro. That's what I was hoping to hear. From someone who has done it recently.

Tourism operators have reached an agreement with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to propose a visa fee exemption for international arrivals and an eligibility extension for visitors from nations not requiring a visa to enter the country from 30 to 45 days during the second half of this year.

A joint meeting between the TAT and more than 100 representatives from 10 tourism associations yesterday ended with five proposals that are expected to be presented to the subcommittee of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) next week.

"All tourists should have been treated on an equal basis. If possible, we should also provide a fee waiver for multiple entry to allow them to visit neighbouring countries during the same trip," said Bhummikitti Ruktaengam, president of the Phuket Tourist Association.

"This could be a good opportunity for us to lead the reopening of CLMV." The CLMV countries are Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam.

At present, Thailand grants a visa exemption to 56 countries whose citizens don't have to apply for a visa or pay the 1,000-baht fee, but the stay is limited to 30 days.

However, most countries, including potential markets such as India, still require visitors to apply for a visa and pay an application fee for a stay of no more than 60 days.

The visa-on-arrival (VOA) option, which is the leading choice among visitors who do not wish to deal with the inconvenience of visiting a Thai consulate, costs 1,500 baht. However, this option only allows a visitor to stay in Thailand for a maximum of 15 days.

The 30-day limit may be insufficient for the current environment as tourists nowadays wish to take longer trips, as seen by the increase in average spending per visitor from 47,000 baht to 77,000 baht, said Yuthasak Supasorn, governor of the TAT.

He said among high-spending tourists the visa fee amount may be insignificant, but if they can save on this cost, it would leave them more money to spend while travelling around the country, which would directly stimulate the local economy.

As the government previously extended the right to remain in the country from 30 to 45 days during the period when quarantine was required, if tourism operators want to seek another extension, it should not be an obstacle, said Mr Yuthasak.

"We totally agree with the proposal to waive the visa fee for those who must apply for a visa, in addition to extending the length of stay for both visa-free countries and the VOA," said Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi, president of the Thai Hotels Association.

"The longer they stay, the more they can spend more locally."
In addition to visa issues, the private sector also agreed to ask the CCSA to lift restrictions on night entertainment hours by returning to the same practices adopted by each area before the pandemic.

They also support the idea of promoting Thailand as a mask-free destination by revoking the mask mandate in all areas.

Masks can be suggested for congested spaces or indoors. Private operators, such as hotels or restaurants, can make their own decision on whether to require their staff to wear a mask, according to the meeting.

Most representatives also agreed with the Tourism and Sport Ministry's proposal to cancel the Thailand Pass system, meaning the only requirements for visitors to the country would be vaccine certificates and insurance.

Temperature checks at all locations should be halted as experience has shown this measure cannot practically identify those infected with the virus, said the representatives.

Proposal to ease visa rules put forward

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Most representatives also agreed with the Tourism and Sport Ministry's proposal to cancel the Thailand Pass system, meaning the only requirements for visitors to the country would be vaccine certificates and insurance.

All the other stuff is nice but this is by far the most important bit.

Originally Posted by Norton

All the other stuff is nice but this is by far the most important bit.

IMO as it stands now the only thing that will change would be the name. You will still need insurance and Vaccination status and a way to show that you have these things , so they will stop calling it Thai Pass, and call it "Papiere, Bitte"

Originally Posted by Buckaroo Banzai

Papiere, Bitte

Not quite precovid but close enough.

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Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

"This could be a good opportunity for us to lead the reopening of CLMV." The CLMV countries are Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam.

So French Indochina plus Mynamar?

Originally Posted by Buckaroo Banzai

IMO as it stands now the only thing that will change would be the name. You will still need insurance and Vaccination status and a way to show that you have these things , so they will stop calling it Thai Pass, and call it "Papiere, Bitte"

And you base this on what?

Originally Posted by S Landreth

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Note that one of the other things changed on June 1st:

Recently, TP was valid even if you arrived +/- 7 days from the stated date.

On June 1st it changed to:

Applicants can use their approved Thailand Pass QR Code to enter Thailand on different date of arrival if the new date of arrival is within 72 hours (3 days) after the original date of arrival as indicated on the QR Code (no need to re-apply or modify your application).

Originally Posted by Buckaroo Banzai

IMO as it stands now the only thing that will change would be the name. You will still need insurance and Vaccination status and a way to show that you have these things , so they will stop calling it Thai Pass, and call it "Papiere, Bitte"

Yeah, essentially the same without the official properties of calling it Thailand Pass.
Distractions on the masses are easy.

Clever Thai authorities.