CoViD-19 Unable to Travel Extension Experience (Bangkok, Chaengwatthana Immigration):
* Came at around 13:40 pm.
* Had to fill the form before entering the building, the answers were "no" for each question.
* After checking my form, I was asked regarding when I had my last ATK test, which I answered as never having it at all, then was asked if I agreed to get tested in the ATK testing place adjacent to the building, I agreed. Perhaps the unvaccinated part made them panic.
* Got a negative test result and was asked to take a picture and show it to the person working at the entrance.
* Waited for about 3 hours to get my visa extended (70 people queue). No questions asked. Had an embassy letter, so it was a smooth process. I didn't have a TM30 form, as I was never asked to provide it, I told that my address didn't change since my previous extensions, so the immigration worker checked it online, and didn't make it mandatory among my documents.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The experience shared outlines the process of extending a visa at the Chaengwatthana Immigration office in Bangkok during COVID-19. Key points include the requirement to fill out a health form, the possibility of being asked to take an ATK COVID test, and the smooth extension process if all necessary documentation is provided. It also highlights that the ATK testing requirement primarily applies to unvaccinated individuals and that it is specific to this immigration office.
