There's a guy on the forums lamenting that he had just dropped off his passport at their office the day before it was raided. Talk about bad timing, and bad choice of agents to work with. :/

@Chester *******

is it another 20k after 3 months???

@Chester *******

what happens after 3 months? How do you extend? And what school do you have to attend?

@Mike *******

Well, that doesn't sound very reassuring. Should we be panicking? :/

@Garrett **********

Anyone? Isn't it only age 50+ ?

Yup. Aside from the covid protocols, the "new normal" will be Thailand will be equally difficult/expensive whether you are coming or going. :/

Always been allowed. Just a limited number of flights due to airlines reducing their schedules. A lot of cancellations. ALSO...if you leave, you don't know when you will be permitted to return or how difficult it will be to re-enter.

Ask your question at Thaivisa.com forums and you'll get more detailed answers. The short answer is yes, it was doable pre-covid. Now, quite unpredictable.

Life is unpredictable. If things go south with your wife, and you are on a marriage visa...the already burdensome processes of living here legally as a foreigner can become even more burdensome. Be certain you don't mind having to go through lots of hassles if you have a wife with vindictive personality.

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