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What are the experiences of expats with immigration processes in Thailand during the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Apr 8, 2020

5 years ago

Teirra **************

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Hello guys, I'm a journalist for an English publication in Thailand working on a story about immigration during the outbreak and how effective (or not) the process is.

I'd love to chat with people (more than just reading your posts) about your experience, can be anonymous. Please send me a PM if you'd be open to chat.

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A journalist is seeking to connect with individuals for a story on immigration experiences in Thailand during the COVID-19 pandemic. Community comments reflect a mix of skepticism, offers to share experiences, and specific incidents regarding immigration procedures within the country. Notable topics include smooth processing in Koh Tao and frustrations faced by expats concerning their return to home countries.

Philip **********

Come to Nong Khai. I’ll tell you my experience. Oh. And bring beer.

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Matthew *********

I should think all of us would like to find out 🙈🙄 welcome to Thailand 🇹🇭 🙏

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Charmaine *********

Being rounded up like cattle on koh phangan.1000 plus people.

After weeks of isolation, they the go herd us all.together..

Lived here 7 years..

Was a big big joke..lets see now if we get another case here...

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Nigel ******

Honestly mate..I hardly think it's worth your time.Another inconclusive assumption based story however you consider newsworthy.Would probably not hold much water as governments continue to manipulate the facts so baseless....Better to write about failing systems due to corruption and inability to not acknowledge their own misdirection Just a thought >>

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Harolletta **********

Hi Friday Im a NZ citizen and I was booked to go Home to Australia on Malaysia air via KL and I was told I couldn’t enter Australia I’m a full time Resident and have been for 16 years and after I showed all Id and more was told anybody can get a Medicare card and open a bank account and that’s not proof. beyond frustrating.

Have a Husband over there and two children my car my Business. Not a happy story.

Now I have to wait till May.

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Lilly **********

Koh Tao yesterday was a success story.

Westerners registered their info a few days ago, then Surat Thani Immigration came over for the day.

Everyone was split into different appointment time slots for the day and local volunteers helped keep everything moving.

It still took a while but everyone was processed without any drama and it went very smoothly.

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Kev **********

Done everyone over with ther backwards ways and lack of logic

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Dug *********

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José *************

I'd be happy to help! The virus and I already have a three month story 😉 just pm me if you still need

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Goudoune ************

Since you are working for a paywall publication are you ready to pay your testimonials ?

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Teirra **************

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nope

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Teirra **************

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our publication does not have a paywall

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Roger ********

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Terry **********

Don't give him your name Pike! 🤣🤣

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Yeni *******

I'm interested :) I am a Canadian English teacher who came here in January with my partner and two cats

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Stu *******

Just won the lottery PM me please for a red hot ear

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Mike ********

Come to the CM Immigration office. Plenty of people with stories and they have plenty of time to tell you.

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Garrett ***********

Guys, Teirra legitimately works for a news agency.

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Rob ******

@Garrette ***********

they do a pretty good job too. Don't sleep on Thisrupt or some of the other new media that's sprouted up in the last few years. Some of the better coverage is in places you might not expect.

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Geoffrey ****************************

Lol not convincing

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