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What are the current visa challenges for long-stay tourists in Thailand during the pandemic?

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The article discusses the challenges faced by long-stay tourists in Phuket regarding their visa situation amid the pandemic. Many are questioning the government's handling of visa extensions and amnesty policies. The community shares personal experiences and concerns about navigating immigration rules, with mentions of trying to secure the necessary visas, the effect of COVID-19 on travel options, and the emotional toll of possibly returning home after many years in Thailand.
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Richard ******
Richard ******
This guy knows how to talk to Thais!
Florian ********
Florian ********
Im going to immigration on friday without a letter from embassy. Wish me luck ๐Ÿ˜…
Todd *********
Todd *********
@Florian *******
best of luck! It may be necessary! But let us know
Florian ********
Florian ********
@Todd ********
i will ๐Ÿคž๐Ÿ˜…
Carsten *********
Carsten *********
@Florian *******
yeah, looks like we are pretty much out of options though I will probably still go give it a try
Florian ********
Florian ********
@Carsten ********
yea good luck bud. Probably gonna fly back to europe too..
Carsten *********
Carsten *********
@Florian *******
I am not sure but will ask when I go there, if all borders are closed I guess it's back home to visit. Not been back 7 years now so I guess I could do that too though I would love if it was because I wanted to and not because I had to, With the spike in covid in Denmark and winter and Christmas and many people indoors in confined spaces approaching it just seems a little silly to go back now.

Well, it was good fun while it lasted
Florian ********
Florian ********
@Carsten ********
i went there and brought an old letter the french embassy sent me months ago before the amnesty even started. But the immigration officer told me it needs to be recently dated.. ๐Ÿ˜” what neighbouring country are you refering to? Isnt every SEA country closed at the moment?
Carsten *********
Carsten *********
@Florian *******
I was afraid it would be so. I'm doing the VISA on Friday and will either fly back to Scandinavia or go hide out in a hotel room in one of the neighboring countries for 4 - 5 months if / when I get denied. After coming here for 30 years, getting kicked out when you have the money to live here really sucks and if it wasn't for me speaking Thai and having many friends here, I would move to another country :(

Anyway, hope you figure something out
Florian ********
Florian ********
@Carsten ********
got denied ๐Ÿ˜ฉ๐Ÿ˜„
Carsten *********
Carsten *********
@Florian *******
how did things work out ?
Todd *********
Todd *********
There is a clear and obvious wide range of issues related to cessation of amnesty while the world is in turmoil. There needs to be a better answer
Joaquina ****************
Joaquina ****************
Bim *******
Bim *******
Michael ***********
Michael ***********
What a bullshit he write ... in Germany they have everything under control! He should get a O Visa and stay without blaming that he would maybe die in Germany ...
Michel *************
Michel *************
It is just a serious flu damn it! Not the plague...
Todd *********
Todd *********
@Mic****
that would be a fair bit of exaggeration to say Germany has everything under control. They clearly do not. And if his choice is to remain in a safer place, pay his own way and live the life he wants while appreciating the host nation.... that should be widely applauded
Michael ***********
Michael ***********
@Todd ********
I am sorry but we do compared to England / US and many other countryโ€™s in Europe !
Todd *********
Todd *********
@Mic****
thank goodness
Michael ***********
Michael ***********
@Todd ********
well senseless to talk with people like you ... I am leaving this group by by ๐Ÿ˜‰
Todd *********
Todd *********
@Michael **********
who cares? You suck compared to all of SE Asia. You can randomly select the countries you wish or compete against or simply face the fact that Germany has much work to do.
Jeremy *********
Jeremy *********
@Michael **********
lol he a smart guy you got to take your hat of to him .good luck to him he still paying his own way .
Bim *******
Bim *******
@Michael **********
Germans love control. I was born there.
Bim *******
Bim *******
I actually emailed them last week.
Todd *********
Todd *********
@B**
I did also.

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