Real Question: Has the U. S. Embassy Bkk issued any "new" phrases in their letter for Thai Immigration purposes? ... That is have they inserted any language that would help an American Expat who has a Non Immigrant Visa O or B get a covid-19 Extension?
Note: This phrase below was in the March 21 US Embassy Bkk Health Alert...
"U.S. citizens normally resident overseas should avoid international travel".
Key words "normally resident". But AFAIK The US Embassy has not even inserted this phrase above into their "Letter".
The US Embassy also inserted the following set of phrases in the referenced Health Alert that covers Tourists...
"U.S. citizens normally resident in the U.S. but currently outside the U.S., i.e. tourists and other short-term travelers, should return while there are still transportation options available."
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion revolves around the current wording in letters issued by the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok concerning COVID-19 extensions for American expats with Non-Immigrant Visas O and B. There's concern that the language provided in the letters does not adequately support these visa holders, contrasting it with how other embassies have addressed similar situations. Some participants mention they are drafting letters to the embassy to request clearer language that would benefit Non-Immigrant Visa holders, as the current generic language primarily assists tourists.