Why are some expats against more visa amnesty extensions in Thailand?

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Concerning what I just wrote about (Non Imm O & B One Year Multi-Entry Visa holders)... It would seem that IF Thai Immigration wanted to they could just charge for a 90 day Stamp (in substitution for a Border Run) whatever Fee they think they can get away with... 3000 Baht a Month X 3 = 9000 Baht. They act like it is equivalent to cutting off their fingers and toes to do a little sidestepping of a crisis. Geeeeeze what a stone calcified hardened bunch! Good Grief can't they just get over protocols for once? This is an unprecedented situation - never happened before, but Thai Immigration acts like this last 7 months is going to happen every year for the rest of their careers

Greg Bewick and Others - This issue is not just about tourists. There are thousands of people on Non Immigrant O & B Multi-Entry Visas who have a life in Thailand. It is not a matter of going home. Thailand is home. But so far Thai Immigration has made NO provision for Non Imm O & B Multi-Entry Visa Holders to perform a Border Run to get another 90 day Stay. This method of Legal long stay in Thailand is at least a Decade old. But so far - Nothing but potential grief from Thai Immigration.

Maybe not what people wanted. They have to give people time to leave though /10/visa-amnesty-extension-unlikely-immigration-spox-says/

I just wanna known when we in the uk can visit again as my mrs and I come for a month over Xmas and new year for a month like the last Xmas and

New year just gone

Just be kind 🙏

I don’t even live in Thailand but I love reading the comments from this group !!

Truly the f*cking thread that will not die :P :O

There has been reports of an extension to the amnesty for another 2 months, but realistically, I think it would be for 1 month, only if the boarders do not open in August. This will also allow tourists to re-book their return flights for August, as July still has limited flights departing Bangkok (and these flights are liable for cancellation). I personally, would go to the Immigration Office 3 days prior to the amnesty ending, to apply for a TBP (Temporary Boarder Pass), which allows you 7 days to book a flight out of Thailand, therefore preventing overstay fines or paying 1900 baht for another visa for 30 days. Only use this option, if there is no amnesty extension announced. Anyone with Thai Airway tickets - you can re-book your return flights from the 1st of August, as Thai Airways announced that they will start operating in August.

what about those of us whose on ED or other visas that expired during the lockdown? Cannot renew, Cannot leave to get any visa. After being here quite a while, and contributing millions of baht into the economy, I can still be told to :"get out and go home" the problem is this is as close to home as I have. This is such a freaking cluster fark. I bet the old buggers are having a jolly time watching all of us squirm while we wait for some vaguely worded announcement to come from the mountain top.

Richard Barrow "Many people have asked about the “visa amnesty” which is due to expire on 31 July. Most want to know what will happen to them if it expires. Will they have to quickly leave? The short answer is, there has been NO announcement yet. But, I will post my thoughts in this THREAD >>

Last week, Immigration announced that they will re-open the temporary offices in Muang Thong Thani on 13 July. It was last opened to cope with the thousands of foreigners who were descending on Immigration. This makes me think there’s going to be a big announcement very soon. The speculation is that they will allow foreigners to apply for a new visa without having to leave the country. At the moment, there are thousands of people waiting to start work but they cannot leave to get a Non B. I hope they will be able to do this at Immigration next week.

What about tourists? It is possible Immigration may allow them to buy a tourist visa. Possibly 30 days with an option for a 30 day extension. If not, they won’t just say time is up on 31 July as land borders are still closed. At the very least they should give a 30 day extension.

It is important to note that all of this is speculation until the official announcement. But my money is on an option for workers to apply for a Non B without leaving the country and tourists given another 30 days. But, you should have a Plan B in case they say get out in X days.

For those of you who normally extend their stay every year and can do so, I would strongly suggest you do that this week. It is quite possible that Immigration will be very crowded next week. Same goes for 90 day reporting. Do it now if possible. Good luck!"

It’s true. I mean im all sorted but i dont understand the animosity shown by some guys. It’s weird. Arent the tourists the ones helping most of the gfs make a living? Ok so i had to place that jab in there. However, it really affects me about 0.% whether a foreigner is here 10 days or 10 years. Just be nice and helpful to people; otherwise, don’t say anything. Look at the states and see what happens when courtesy and respect are lost.

According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), tourist bubbles may be delayed after the resurgence of Covid-19 in several countries.

CAAT Director General Chula Sukmanop said that although talks on travel bubbles are underway with a number of countries including China, Japan and South Korea, the system is at risk of being suspended due to a resurgence of infections.

I don't think they know what they are going to do with the people on amnesty's, I very much doubt that any extension to the amnesty will be free.

I expect that there will probably be an extension but with conditions that you must leave the country by a certain date.

This is my opinion it maybe right it maybe wrong, I am not affected as my extension of stay gives me until next February.

Once you go on the amnesty all you can do is ride it out, see what they announce that amnesty holders need to do and then do that.

Sincerely, good luck to each and every one of you people who are on amnesty. (y)

Everyone thinks different. I have no problem with anyone staying..recently when all the rules changed with a lot of embassies not doing the income letters. One guy said,,good, it will get rid of the riff raff. Never liked the guy since

Captain Thailand formerly known as captain barfine 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

You must leave Thailand now kingdom of Thailand my country 😂😂🤣 captain thailand my friends wife has a sister who works for immigration 😅

You can rest assured that after amnesty you will be given enough time to leave, maybe 2 weeks, there will also be a visa option to give you even longer, of which you will obviously pay for, and if you entered Thailand by land you will get longer than those that entered by air, some will say this is speculation, but just wait for a week or so, and all will be answered, my money is on the above.

Just so you're clear

@Borja ********

(because you seem confused)

The amnesty wasn't designed to give half wit tourists like you a free to stay 3 months in thailand pass. It was designed so you could take time and find a way to get back to what ever country you came from.

That you didn't do that is on you, and when they announce what amnesty holders do once this amnesty runs out you will follow it and do what they say.

Glad you enjoyed your 4 month free vacation, now get back in the real world, get your shit together and start figuring out what you're gonna do once they tell you that amnesty holders need to leave..

They’re just bored and have nothing better to do than troll an get nasty. They’re obviously of small minds and think they’re entitled to be here. They too will always only be temporary residence, that’s why they have to keep applying for visas every few weeks. They are selfish an have no empathy, some of us cannot go home as the country has closed off to all flights, some countries are breeding grounds for the virus so is safer to be here. We aren’t taking anything from the Thai people by being here. We are supporting the locals by buying their food and renting their

Houses. Just ignore the haters. Most of them live here because they’re tight wads an don’t want to stay in their own country and support that. Some are here looking for a Thai wife because they can’t find one from the millions in their own country. So they’re Tight and ugly. lol

Folks there are Long Stay people affected too. Thousands of people on Non Imm. Multi-Entry B and O Visas who have been cut off from performing legally allowed Border Runs / Border Bounces to gain another 90 days allowed under Immigration law. The Thai Border is still closed. And Thailand does not have control of neighbor country borders nor any control of regional countries' entrance restrictions by air.

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Bang on the money that’s what up with some off them

I have noticed the same so many patronising visa experts on this visa pages. Although I actually like this one. Anyone would think giving an amnesty is costing these long term visa holders out of there own pocket a certain site was calling it a bullshit amnesty and fairy tale for the first couple of months. If Thailand choose to give more amnesty do not take it personal guys

I would not mind more amnesty, it would make sense. I do dislike the enormous entitlement many/some people seem to feel.

"They have to let us stay, there is no way to get home. I have no home in my own country, they can't make me go home. Thailand needs us, we are important for tourism."

For people in trouble and trying to understand the situation on both sides, working on a solution, I hope they get much more time to make arrangements.

You are delusional. Give up the hallucinogenic substances

It's not a case of jealousy by long stay visa holders, it's more a realistic approach. You look at WHY the amnesty was granted in the first place, and for most, those conditions no longer exist. Many people have given advice to have a plan B. It the outcome it's going to make no difference as to what the government decide. However, they've been discussing it for several days so it's unlikely it will just be another blanket amnesty. Perhaps each visa category will be treated differently. We don't know. And we wait with great anticipation!

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Did I hear octopus?

I couldn't make it through your whole post, but I approved it incase anyone else wants to. Sounds like a Captain Thailand though...