i apologize if this has been asked already but im struggling to find a clear answer (and accept the reality possibly) but what im being told is that because i had an EDU last year (ive been on covid tourist since) I can no longer extend. I expire on march 4th and then ill be given one week. Is there nothing to be done ? It's a bummer because friends of mine who never went off tourist covid visas seem to be fine.
Also, if i want to leave the country and come back to reset the tourist visa does this seem to be working for those who have been here a while? i heard a rumor you have to leave for 21 days but i cannot find confirmation on this.
Thank you for all you do here!!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is facing difficulties extending their visa after having previously held an EDU visa, with information that they can no longer receive COVID-related extensions. They are unsure about the process needed to leave and re-enter Thailand to reset their tourist visa. Comments confirm the current regulations regarding visa extensions, emphasizing that after transitioning from an EDU visa, extensions are no longer available. Suggestions for leaving Thailand to a neighboring country, particularly Cambodia, and returning on a visa-exempt entry are provided, with clarification that there is no requirement to stay out for 21 days, countering a prevailing rumor.