What are the latest updates on visa extensions for tourists in Thailand?

@Ry**

I would hold off and see what is confirmed on Tuesday. If they do confirm it, and I suspect they will, you might want to "save" that 60 day extension until mid September.

It's not clear right now what they are going to do with people on multiple entry non-immigrant visas, this announcement was focused on tourists. But they will surely have to do something for those people as well.

@To**

I doubt from the article it's going to work that way. It would be nice if it did but I think it's unlikely.

"If they are unable to return because there are no flights or due to lockdown measures in their countries, they must submit proof. The granting of a short-stay visa will be made on a case-by-case basis,"

Personally, I agree, I think they should be liberal in allowing people to extend. The tourism industry here is in dire straits and allowing people who are here, Covid free and want to stay would help that.

If they are concerned with people being destitute they could just ask to see a bank statement for the extension, just to show you have funds to support yourself. If I was setting the rules that would make sense to me. But I don't think that's what is actually happening.

@Ter***

obviously not. The point I am trying to make here is to distinguish between my own views on it and what they are actually doing. That I think they are NOT going to allow most tourists who "just want" to stay to stay. But that I think it would be a good thing if they did- that I'm not cheerleading the "kick everyone out" like some bitter expats love to.

@To**

yes it's easy if you are over 50 and have the money. Or if you qualify for Ed (there is a limit) or want to volunteer. As to the last option most embassies including the US have said they won't be issuing letters- but some have said they will, such as Australia. So I do think that will likely be an easy option for Australians. But not for everyone. Point is, you need to show actual proof you can't go home, and Americans and most Europeans won't be able to do that, as flights are available and their embassies won't issue letters.

@Tod ********

we will see. I think that the Council of State specifically directed it to be announced puts it in a different class to previous random immigration announcements.

@Todd ********

it seems they will, but they will have to prove they can't get home. This is likely to be possible for countries like Australia that are really closed and the embassy is willing to certify that but less likely to be possible for most of Europe or America where people can get home easier.