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What are the latest entry restrictions for foreigners wanting to join Thai nationals amid COVID-19?

Thai visa regulationsCOVID-19 entry rulesNon-B visaFamily visaThai nationalsPrioritised entryForeigners in ThailandTourism restrictionsMarriage visaChild support visa
Jun 16, 2020
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The conversation revolves around the challenges faced by foreigners, particularly those married to Thai nationals or with Thai children, regarding entry into Thailand during the COVID-19 pandemic. Several comments express concerns over the restrictions on tourism and the prioritization of certain visa holders, such as Non-B and Non-O, over general tourists. The discussion emphasizes the need for clarity on entry requirements, especially concerning familial relationships and support for children with Thai nationality.
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Toll ***************
Someone thinks their divine.
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Nathan ***************
yep the fool who thinks they know best because they are "in" Thailand and have a Thai wife ffs

I don’t have to be in Thailand to get information ffs that’s what the web is for and also sourcing information from a number of actual real people helps too

jeeeezus
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Marcus **********
This is good news as hopefully I can do a border run and get a new stamp without too much hassle.
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I don't see why I should when I have a visa that is valid until February 2021? I have already applied for a job also and waiting for the work permit. However I will not extend based on working as if there is a problem with the job the extension will end too.
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If you can extend based on work that would be a good option. If your extension is cancelled later your visa would still be valid, and things might have opened up more at that stage.
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 you have a visa, but that doesn't necessarily entitle you to do border runs. Honestly I would make your plans around the idea you won't be able to because I think it's unlikely. Look for a way to extend in country, that's your best option.
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@Marc *********
 that has nothing to do with it.

It will still be a hassle.

Border runs wont be happening yet, even if you are married.
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Ivan ************
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You would be better off extending in country if you are already here. Is that not an option?
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@Ivan ***********
 My visa is valid until February 2021. However every 90 days need a new stamp. I dont have the funds to show to extend to one year extension.
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@Marc *********
 I guess you will be looking for a ticket home if you have no funds
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Ivan ************
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 unfortunately I doubt easy border runs are going to be a thing any time soon.

(1) There are going to be a lot of restrictions on this, it's likely at a minimum you will need $100,000 insurance and have to do a mandatory 14 day quarantine (ASQ) which starts at 32,000B.

(2) You need to get into _the other_ country as well. If you wanted to go to Cambodia, for example, you'd need to be from a country they accept, have a negative Covid test before you get on the plane, and then pay a $3,000 deposit and take a Covid test. If you or no other people on the plane test positive for Covid, you should get most of that back, minus $165 or so.

This isn't really about making it easier for people to do border runs, it's for people who are stuck outside and need to get back. The 90 day multiple entry bouncing thing is sort of a loophole working around the requirements for an extension and the priority is not going to be to allow people to continue to exploit loopholes to stay here.

Is there no way you can find 400k to deposit, or 40k/month income? That really is your best bet here.

You should also have the option of a 60 day visit Thai family extension, with no financial requirements, if that helped buy you time to get money together.
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Bobby ********
Another nail in the UK coffin. Can't see Thailand letting any UK citizens in for a long time.

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Nathan ***************
Ha and who was it that said only Thai nationals are prioritised when I said my wife had different information on my entry to Thailand

I mean if you are honestly that jumped up that your information is correct and no one elses information could possibly be right then please don’t give out any advice if that’s you

Remember this is thailand we are talking about and what sources you or my wife is using for up to date entry requirements is likely to be extremely different especially since our aunties and uncles work for the damn government

And there’s bound to be differences in the second hand or even third hand information you so highly regard as the be all and end all of correctness not to be disputed ffs

Well anyway whoever it was have a read of this article

It might help the next time you decide to jump in and make someone feel shit about themselves

when all I (they) want to do is be back with my (their) wife and start work and living life with my family in Thailand
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Nathan ***************
Awww diddums one has to block one eh

Ffs point made

What a Child
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Nathan ***************
Children
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James **************
@Nathan **************
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@James *************
 oh my the joy of a child using memes in an adult discussion

Gotta love it

Dude was wrong and that’s all that matters

I’ll also say the same to you

What a fekkin childish bellend
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@Nathan **************
 its not even set in stone yet you prick.
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Andy *******
Relying too much on Chinese visitors - not good for small businesses and local communities 🤬
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Ian ***********
This is getting crazy 😜. I’m booked for the Philippians
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Trigger *********
Any news on entry for people not married but with Thai children ?
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Sylvain ******
@Trigger ********
 my guess is you need the child support visa lol it up
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Steve *******
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 Non Imm O visa, same as the marriage visa.
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Trigger *********
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 will not give it to me as not married all ready tried at Embassy in UK

Won't give it to me based on my son only
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@Trigger ********
 I believe they issue a single entry Non Imm O at the Thai embassy in Vientiane Laos with just a birth certificate stating you're the father. Im sure they used to.
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@Steve ******
 HCMC also do that, and I believe Penang will issue a multi entry with the right funds in your account.
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@Trigger ********
 exactly you gave 2 choices when officially married in Thaïlande 🇹🇭 the Thai wife visa and the Thai child support such is even better because let’s say you get devorced after a few years you will lose your Thai wife visa but the child support visa u TIL the kids are 20 years old you will not lose your visa
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Sylvain ******
You will keep
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 If you're not married to the mother of your child you need to go through the Thai courts to obtain custody rights to get the Non Imm O visa based on dependent relatives
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Sylvain ******
Look it up
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Matt *******
Non-B/O visa holders who have Work Permit or Married to Thai foreigners will always have priority over Tourists
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 having non B one year M, but not have WP, if can enter?
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Ivan ************
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 not right now, no. Need WP and even then it's on a case-by-case basis for people they consider to be essential to the Thai economy.
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Agreed, hygeine is particularly important at this time. Non-B/O people should be prioritised over smelly backpackers.
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Wilmont ******
What’s that song by the Doors This Is The End well it’s happening. You can thank Thailand’s masters for this the efn Chinese.
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Don ***********
I feel you man. Waiting too
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Werner *******
This is what worries me: "Even for those tourists allowed to enter Thailand, they will face restrictions on where they can travel and other health safety requirements such as social distancing.

The PM suggested that it will be possible to close off the areas tourists are allowed into if there is any indication of a Covid 19 outbreak or threat to the country’s hard-won gains against the disease.

General Prayut emphasised that this will not be tourism as we knew it before or what he termed ‘liberalised tourism’.

‘Tourists will not be able to roam at will but to go only to places that are opened to them and have disease control capabilities. This is the guideline for the reception of foreign tourists, I think it is safe and better than liberalised tourism,’ the prime minister said.

This new conservative type of Thai tourism will involve limits in the number of visits allowed into the country and flight access."

To me, that says "goodbye nightlife!"
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Bruno ***********
Read, Chinese tour groups that are herded from A to B like cattle.
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@Werner ******
 Sounds suspiciously like it will be for tours... bused around to specific destinations only.
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Mark ********
"This new conservative type of Thai tourism will involve limits in the number of visits allowed into the country and flight access."

To me, that says "goodbye border bouncers!"
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Gary *********
What ever it’s takes I need to be with my wife and daughter
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Rick *******
I will believe it when I see it happening.
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