What are the options for expats in Thailand considering borders reopening and visa renewals?

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Having looked at what countries might be opening up close by, I think Nepal will be opening it's borders on the 1st September, now if your like me and have a non b visa and a life here then It couke be an option to head there for me as I also work online, which I had to start due to closing me hostel on Koh phangan for the foreseeable future, 8t doesn't give Amy info on possible quarantines though or anything like that so I don't know if anyone else knows more about it? Or any other country I could fly too close by and wait it out till the government reopens the borders here as I'm not prepared to pay some crazy amount of money to stay in Thailand renewing a non b visa and paying social security for 4 Thai people when I haven't got any business coming in other than enough to get by from working online for now

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An expat discusses their options for traveling to neighboring countries as Thailand's border situation remains uncertain due to ongoing conditions. They express concerns about the costs associated with renewing a NON-B visa and social security payments for employees. Comments from other users suggest possible destinations like Nepal, Turkey, and countries in Eastern Europe that may offer easier visa access. Discussions also touch on the reduced social security rates and the pragmatic challenges of financing potential travel against living expenses.

Kool ******* · Answer

You are willing to spend the money to fly to, and buy a visa, paying hotel costs, yet aren't willing to spend the bt100 a month for each of your four Thai employees, that the Social Security office lowered the monthly rate to, so you can get your extension, and still live here. The airfare alone would cover at least a year of the social security expense. I'd seriously reaccess your priorities, and their actual cost.

Reiner ********* · Answer

Well as a Brit you are free to leave every day...

Li **** · Answer

Portugal is open to tourists.

Michel ************* · Answer

Philippines soon to open

Michel ************* · Answer

Turkey is open and its currency is dirt cheap! Great opportunity!

Bobby ******** · Answer

I think Eastern Europe is the best option for "sitting out". Most nationalities can get a 3-month tourist visa for many countries.

Christina ********* · Answer

Just been quoted 45k

Was told that social security had been reduced to 100tb per person and 400 for farang.

So not too crazy, think will still have to pay for end of year accounting which will hurt, but that’s not till next year.

Jay ******* · Answer

Nepal has already delayed resumption of international flights once and has not issued details of which countries' flights will be permitted or what the quarantine requirements or conditions of entry will be. However, the trekking season runs from Sep to Nov which is worth a lot of money so they will want to make the most of this income.

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