In a post published today by the Prime Minister's public relations department, it's indicated that 5 of the measures announced will take effect later in June or July. We will see what happens with the 60 day visa exempt and if it actually goes into effect at midnight tonight.

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ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS:

possible upcoming visa price increase at thai consulates

I am NOT wanting to start a panic (and I am about as far from a fear monger as you can throw a stick about entry/visa/extension stuff here)

BUT

The thai consulate in Wellington New Zealand just posted a PDF that said effective March 19th they would raise the price of their thai visas.

AND

They really REALLY are raising the prices. A single entry tourist visa right now is 60NZD and it will go to 300NZD (That's about 1300 to OVER 6000 baht) :O

Also when Sydney consulate emailed me back about them going live on the eVisa website they also said they would have a price increase in the visas as well

Just want you people to be in the loop on what might be comin' down the pike ... :O

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This is your weekend reminder that all immigration offices will be closed on Monday, October 24th.

Looks like Phuket immigration is expecting to be busy next couple of days. Here's a heads-up for those planning to use that office

Interesting news report on the STV. Has anyone in the group seen any further news on this?

The PM held a television address to the nation in which he said Thailand MUST fully open by October 14th. He said Thailand needs to take a "calculated risk" to protect people lives and livelihoods.

It's good to see Thailand moving in the right direction. I think if Phuket does open on July 1st, there would be no reason to doubt a full reopening by the end of October. We'll have to wait and see though.

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ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS:

AT THIS TIME <-(meaning as of now).

ALL immigration offices are OPEN like normal <- meaning you need to GO and get your extensions, do your 90 day report, what ever like you're supposed to.

IF the situation changes and they make an announcement about it we'll share it, but it's business as usual right now with them.

Just seen this posted on an expat page so thought I'd share with you guys

Heads up; The immigration offices are CLOSED on Monday the 12th.

PLAN ACCORDINGLY

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