@Jeremy *******

Or was it Thailand / the Thai tourism-reliant economy that benefitted from them? Lets hope that side is working on a Plan B, too. 😉

I am in! This could be what is long overdue. Let's hope they don't mess it up with some impossible details on the last mile.

@Stuart ********

I do believe you a mentioning ONE major group, yes: Retirees' without the requested amount of funds. But don't underestimate another major group: Younger people, who make (passive or digital / remote) income from outside of Thailand and just prefer sending time here than in (the winter times of) the west. Especially, since COVID appears to be a little less of a problem when being able to spending most of the time outside / at the fresh air as opposed to in closed rooms. Let's hope the Thai government stays true to their word this year and finally comes up with regular long term visa for the latter (beneficial) group.

@Stuart ********

I like you 👍

@Jeremy *******

Always, always have a Plan B. Agreed. But the truth is: For most younger than 50 years old, there is no better alternative. As all the alternatives for younger people come with either a lot of unwanted strings and restrictions attached (ED and B visa), or are just much more expensive (Elite).

@Lyndon ***********

Amen. The old brigade, thinking they own this country, just because they get an easy long term visa based on nothing but being, well, old, they will be even more frustrated now. Good news today.

@Jess ********

Unless you changed to another visa in-country, I would assume.

@Stanley ******

I would assume it us based on the last valid visa one held. So probably no. But wait for more details.

Lost 10 days of my regular visa extension because of the usual last minute communication which made me get one today. But not a bit sad about it. Just means I can now stay about 4 months more. 🙏

@J**

Hm. Lucky you then. Mine was counted from today. Lost 10 days of my current stamp.