My wife and I are on Edu visas that expire July 7. It's my understanding that we will have until July 31, and will then have to face the mass exodus of people trying to do a visa run or get new visa from a consulate outside of Thailand. As Americans, I am afraid to leave as I currently don't think Thailand will allow Americans back in due to COVID restrictions & infection numbers back in USA and "travel bubbles" for incoming international flights.
I have heard I am able to switch to a volunteer visaand stay another year while in country. Has anyone done this or have any other recommendations?
I am trying to avoid leaving Thailand for a visa run. I only want 1 year, so Elite will not work for me. 🙏
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking advice on transitioning from an Edu visa set to expire on July 7 to a volunteer visa, expressing concerns about leaving Thailand due to COVID restrictions and the associated visa runs.
