@Dimitris ***********

That's very good!

How long were you at the office today to process the extension?

@Deanna *******

It's kind of well-known already. It's been in place for months. With all due respect the group can't keep repeating information which has already been posted numerous times

I think you mean "accept" not "except" - it's kind of the opposite meaning

@Todd ********

Well I've told you before about wearing a dress and heels to Immigration. It might work in Canada but it doesn't cut the ice here mate 😆

I think

@Todd ********

might be the one to ask

@Charles **********

Not being sarcastic at all. Any strategies from MFA are usually announced well in advance.

@Todd ********

Agreed. If it was going to be extended it would have been announced by now in order for people to make forward planning. The TAT made a big noise about it in January and rumours were spreading like wildfire, and it suddenly died a quiet death. The Tourism minister does not have the clout of the Immigration Minister or the Foreign Minister so he was probably told to "STFU". Sixty days would be excellent, but the sales of tourist visas would be affected and the government wouldn't like that. Of course, they could always give 60 days and start charging 4000 baht for extensions? 😆

@Brook *******

Although I should add that it is possible to extend the OA inside Thailand without insurance, provided the applicant has been denied insurance and has 3,000,000 baht in a Thai bank account. However, this is impractical as the whole reason for opting for an OA in the first place is to avoid transferring any money to Thailand. However, your assertion that insurance is required is not correct, as I have outlined

@Brook *******

You do not "renew" the OA visa. You get an extension. But as

@Brandon ***********

has pointed out the OA is not designed for extending. It favours moreso people who will be returning to their home country every 18-24 months. This negates the need for ever visiting immigration. This is why the OA is 12-months Multiple Entry, as it allows a two year stay with no extension required.