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What updates are there on the COVID-19 visa extension in Thailand?
I heard there was yesterday again meeting about covid visa extension not clear anything yet.
Answer summary
The recent discussions regarding the COVID-19 visa extension in Thailand have confirmed that extensions are currently available only for tourist visas and visa-exempt statuses, while non-immigrant visa holders can no longer apply for this extension. The confusion stems from a recent meeting about potential changes, but the official updates suggest no further extensions for non-immigrant visas. Information on the new 60-day extension has been published in the Royal Gazette, which is the official news source. Users are advised to keep an eye on official releases rather than rumors circulating in less reliable media.
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Michael ********
Thought you had all the info when you posted on Sunday
Paolo ************
Could have a good English translation please, thanks
Umer *********
OPNot clear yet anything we are only saying that this when it will officially written in news paper than this rules apply
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There is no law saying anything has to be printed in newspapers for them to be legal. The only requirement is that they must be published in the Royal Gazette. It doesn't matter what any other newspaper prints. None of them are official. Only the Royal Gazette is official. Why is that so hard for you to understand? There is also no requirement that anything published in the Royal Gazette be translated into any other language. It is officially in Thai because this is ThailandUmer *********
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yes I got it was written in news paper tooBenjamin ******
I'm attaching the proof that the new 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19 was released.
You said TWICE in my group that it wasn't announced. I sent you the proof and the website. It's published in the Royal Gazette. I'm attaching the official order. The website of the Royal Gazette is
You said TWICE in my group that it wasn't announced. I sent you the proof and the website. It's published in the Royal Gazette. I'm attaching the official order. The website of the Royal Gazette is
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Umer *********
OPWhatbl about this news than
Umer *********
OPYes sir got it
Umer *********
OPYes that I said
Umer *********
OPBut still we have to wait for any offical news
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which changes dailyBobby ********
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I think you are wasting your time trying to explain anything to that guy 555Benjamin ******
@Umer ********
For the last time, I just gave you the newspaper where it's published. The Royal Gazette is the official news paper of record.
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Immigration news is NOT a big problem to Thais, and not something that is frequently reported on.
Here are some much better news websites:
Richard Barrow is a well respected blogger, and we help him translate the news.
Richard Barrow’s Twitter:
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Thailand's government has a public relations site, which shares relevant news.PR Thai Government:
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The NBT is the English speaking division of the Thai Government, and may release news postings as well.NBT World Thailand:
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Umer *********
OPThey need to publish it on news paper
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Sir everytime this news published in news paper it's big news not small newsBenjamin ******
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>But still we have to wait for any offical newsI already gave you the official news, direct from the source. You can either reject it because it's not published in a online newspaper, or you can believe it.
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OPDid here mention any non b non o non ed
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cannot get Covid extension on any Non o visa. Time to get a proper visa or go home.Benjamin ******
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That is *NOT* The official newspaper of Thailand. That newspaper does not define or publish the laws. The Royal Gazette is the newspaper of record; all laws, rules, and regulations are published there. The Bangkok Post is *USUALLY* a good source for secondary news.
The Thigar is a good news source for very local news, but bad for repeating anything that's been published in the Royal Gazette.
Benjamin ******
That's a tabloid paper, and is not the official "newspaper of record"
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this is old yesterday there was meeting again regarding thisBobby ********
Umer Mushtaq. Big meeting in the pub where I drink last night. A few very upset farangs who now have to get proper visas or leave the country. 🤣
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Source on the meeting? I have the Royal Gazette up on my computer, and there's been no changes to the NEW 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19.
Billy *******
Anxiously awaiting the next varient.
Bobby ********
Billy Billy. Keep waiting!
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I'm pretty sure another is on its way.Bobby ********
Billy Billy. It's already here. Omicron 2 is with us. But what that has to do with "unable to travel" concessions I don't know! 🤣🤣🤣
Umer *********
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yes I heard from immegration that there was meeting regarding covid visa extension yesterday again in bangkokBobby ********
Umer Mushtaq. Yes we met at my local pub. But no changes to the direction, sorry
Paolo ************
Maybe they will change again rules about the new covid extension till 25 March, right?
Paolo ************
Yes for now, but maybe they will change again
Bobby ********
Paolo Vaicaretti. And maybe Donald Trump will fly over the moon! 🤣🤣
Umer *********
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yes sureBobby ********
Paolo Vaicaretti. Wrong
Shaun *********
Read whats already been written and published. A decision on the visa was made on Monday.
Bobby ********
You heard wrong. Covid extension available for another two months, but only for tourist visas and visa exempt. No longer available for non-immigrant visas. These people either have to extend on a substantive visa or leave the country
Peter *********
@Bobby *******
excellent Bobby 👏Umer *********
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yesterday evening again meeting held in Bangkok regarding this matter nothing clear yetUmer *********
OPYes I agree with it but not offical in any news paper yet
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Bobby ********
Umer Mushtaq. Orders already published
Bobby ********
Umer Mushtaq. You'd better tell immigration. They are already giving "Seven days to leave country" stamps
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