For the benefit of other Expat Americans still in Thailand and need to have an Extension from Thai Immigration. You may want to write the Embassy too.
The U.S. Embassy Bkk issued a long Health Advisory on March 20. In that advisory it says... "U.S. citizens normally resident overseas should avoid international travel."
Monday, I am going to send an email letter to the U.S. Embassy Bkk asking that this phrase be used in a letter on Embassy Letterhead sent to me as a PDF attachment in reply. Or to please use a stronger more definitive statement.
I will explain that I am a resident here in Thailand. Furthermore, that leaving causes a great deal of problems for me as I have serious responsibilities here.
I will also point out that I remain a citizen of the United States. Plus attach a copy of the main page of my passport. I don't want them to overlook that fact.😉
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses a strategy for expatriate Americans in Thailand needing an extension from Thai Immigration. The author plans to request a letter from the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, referencing a recent health advisory that suggests avoiding international travel, to support their visa extension application. They intend to highlight their resident status in Thailand and the complications of international travel due to personal responsibilities.
