@Jake ******

I have a TMB debit card that is backed by Visa. Have been able to use it everywhere I have wanted. It definitely works with Lazada and Grab.

Here's one a bit left field. I agree with

@T**

about taking the current 90 day report slip out of passport to check in for the flight. How about then going to the desk that issues the re-entry permits and reporting there. It may just save a 2,000 Baht fine.

I understand your issue as I had exactly the same issue. The crux is the visa you entered Thailand on.

I entered on a non immigrant O-A based on being over 50. I extended that visa a couple of times (this is important). Then I decided I wanted to change the reason of my extension to marriage.

I took advice from this group and my immigration office. What I needed to do was cancel my current extension and apply for a 60 day spouse visit extension. This is very simple to do and only requires proof of marriage and address. During that 60 day extension I put together the mountain of paperwork required for the marriage extension.

On the last of the 60 days I applied for an extension of stay based on marriage. I was successful in that application and that will be my method of extension going forward.

Hope this helps.

@Steve *********

555 that was my thought too.

@Ken ******

that is correct.

The final decision on 7 or 10 days quarentine is not made until you arrive in Thailand. My advice would be plan on 10 days and if your quarentine documents are sufficient then 7 days is a bonus.

Very good company.

@Tim ********

good idea, you are preparing the paperwork for the Certificate of Entry you may as well get a Tourist Visa. You can also extend the Tourist Visa for 30 days.

@Simon *********

I am afraid I am with

@Darren ******

and strongly suggest you get a second opinion on your tax affairs. Then sack your current accountant.

@Peter **********

I think CM needs to do work on two fronts.

Firstly cut down the pollution.

Secondly and as important. Go on a charm offensive to show that pollution is improving. Also highlight when the air quality is good.

I am not alone in my reluctantance to travel north.