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Can I apply for a first OA retirement extension in Bangkok if I'm quarantined there and not a resident?

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Jan 3, 2021

5 years ago

Padraig **********

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Hi we are due into BK from HK on 13th January, we live in Chiang mai where we have a long term rental contract. If we are prevented in returning to CM after quarantine in BK can I obtain a first OA retirement extension in BK(we have all necessary docs ‘requirements )., even though I’m not resident in bk (ie short term hotel or such )

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The user is inquiring whether they can apply for a first OA retirement extension in Bangkok after their quarantine, despite not being a resident there but having a long-term rental contract in Chiang Mai. Responses indicate that as long as they have the necessary financial documents, mandatory insurance from approved companies, and proof of residence (such as a TM30 receipt), they may be able to apply in Bangkok if they cannot return to Chiang Mai.

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Tod *********

As you're not even here yet, no one knows what the inter-province travel will be once you do get here and once you do get out of quarantine.

Watch the news, see what's what and play it by ear.

5 years ago

Padraig **********

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Ok Tod, I PM you again ..thanks ......fingers crossed

5 years ago

Tod *********

As long as you can meet the financial requirements AND the mandatory insurance requirements (from one of the 15 thai insurance companies required for O-A insurance) AND prove you "reside" in the area where you're applying (by showing a TM30 receipt) you should be able to apply in Bangkok for the yearly extension IF you can't make it up to Chiang Mai.

5 years ago

Tod *********

@Pad****

posted;

Tod, sorry couldn’t locate in messenger will search again....re our OA I omitted to mention our OA re entry permits expire on 26th February hence my concern , and re chiang mai I’m just trying to cover the problem IF we can’t get back into CM from BK in order to apply for first extension ......maybe nothing to worry about but as we come out of quarantine on 28 jan I would like to be prepared

5 years ago

Tod *********

and this was exactly why I tried to message you before I approved the post :( I wanted to avoid giving you bad info and GET more information on what it is you were really entering on. 　

So lets clear this up.

The original O-A visa is expired now, correct? AND you are on a second year stamp from it (and bought a re-entry permit before you left) right?.

When you enter you'll get stamped in until the expiration date of your old stamp which is the 26th of Feb.

Then you'll be applying for the first yearly extension in country.

5 years ago

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Tod *********

Henry *********

I doubt it. But why wouldn't you be able to go to CM? There are currently no travel restrictions within Thailand.

5 years ago

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Henry *********

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