Yesterday March 31st. I went to Krabi Immigration. I was prepared for two approaches.
1. All docs required for a One year Extension of Stay (EoS) B Visa with WP.
2. American Embassy Letter for a 30 day Extension (which clearly stated it was only for tourist seeking an Extension)
Amazingly I got the 30 day Covid Extension. I signed my name 8 times, paid 2000 Baht... Total wait and processing time 1.5 hours. The staff were nice, polite and helpful including the slim trim Boss lady who had a service pistol on her hip (caught my attention) 😮.
To me it seems that Immigration has given up trying to make it logical that everyone should have just magically left Thailand already. It has become way to late in the game for anyone to ignore the obvious. Twelve - Fourteen days ago - I believe Denial would have been the result.
I got 15 + 15 days. Have to go back to be stamped in for the other 15 days. Ridiculous! "Under Consideration" - For What?
TiT.
* my reason for not pursuing a one year EoS in my comments.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The author shares their experience obtaining a 30-day Covid Extension from Krabi Immigration, highlighting the ease of the process compared to pursuing a One Year Extension of Stay (EoS) under a B Visa. They mention being prepared with documentation for both options but ultimately receiving the Covid Extension after paying 2000 Baht and waiting for 1.5 hours. The discussion continues in the comments, where the author explains their reasoning for choosing the short-term extension over the EoS and engages with others about visa expiration and their experiences.
