What documents are required for visa extensions related to quarantine in Thailand?

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Hey all,
I overheard some stuff while in the immigration office which made me raise an eyebrow, so just thought I'd pass it on.
So first, where I was and what was I doing.  In the immigration Bureau at Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok.  Got my 30 day TR visa extension -- it's my first one, so they didn't let me do 60 day covid but it's same office as 60 days.  
Anyway, the guy next to me was arguing with immigration officer.  Apparently he needed some document to prove his quarantine which he said the hotel didn't give him -- i couldn't see what he had with him, but i could see he had the negative covid test and some other documents from the hotel, but apparently not what the immigrations officer wanted.  
I was actually getting a bit worried cuz I didn't bring the papers confirming I did my quarantine with me.  They didn't ask to see them.
Anyone know what that could be about?

Ask Thailand · Answer

The original poster (OP) shares their experience at the immigration office in Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, where they received a 30-day TR visa extension. They overheard a fellow applicant arguing with an immigration officer over the need for quarantine documentation, which raised concerns for the OP as they did not bring their own documents. The discussion clarified that only the Special Tourist Visa (STV) requires proof of completing the Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ). It was advised that it's better to carry necessary quarantine papers when visiting immigration offices to avoid complications.

Benjamin ****** · Answer

I'm shutting this down:

1. The OP overheard a discussion, taken out of context, about needing proof of quarantine at MTT (Bangkok Immigration). He did not know the person's nationality, visa, extension of stay they are getting, or any other context. He wanted to know WHAT extension of stays require proof of completing the ASQ. The *ONLY* extension of stay that requires this is the STV.

2. Different immigration offices have different requirements. I *WILL NOT* let this post become a "At my immigration office, we..." free for all, especially when people don't give full context about their own situation.

3. Each immigration office may have their own unique rules. If you think they are making their own rules, push back on it and disagree (nicely, of course).

Good luck!

Ovidius ******** · Answer

Thanks for the answers guys.  It seems it's probably the STV.  Personally I'll take those papers with me next time I go for anything at immigration. Better to have them and not need them than to be rejected for not having them.

James ******** · Answer

Sometimes the ASQ hotel proof of ASQ is mailed. Thats why its important to have the next address on record Following ASQ

No worry...Glad you have your 30 day extension.

Return by March 30.and apply for the COVID 60 day extension.

Benjamin ****** · Answer

>I was actually getting a bit worried cuz I didn't bring the papers confirming I did my quarantine with me.  They didn't ask to see them.

Anyone know what that could be about?

Different extensions of stays have different requirements. I believe the person was trying to get a 90 day extension of stay based on STV. That's the only extension I know that requires quarantine documents.

What documents are required for visa extensions related to quarantine in Thailand?

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