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

Actually, I was just planning to get a peak of how bad and overcrowded it is today, so that I could mentally and strategically prepare for the last day. But when I arrived it seemed so smooth, that I decided to just do it today 🙂

@Benjamin ******

Almost all immigration offices ask you to get the one time regular 30 day extension first, before they would even consider a covid 60 day.

@Jeremy *******

Ia am. But one needs a long breath in Thailand.

@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.