Hi Ben, thanks for the response. I did initially enter on exempt but switched to smart visa then that expired and I did the extension. I guess that would be on exempt then?

Hi, just wondering - did they change where we can apply for the covid extension from Chang Wattana to Muang Thani?

Update: no approval yet. I went to the embassy today to follow up. Apparently I need an Approval Letter from the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Thailand coz they can see that I have a Smart Visa (got approval for this after I applied for the CoE - had trouble registering again - long story) Told them my CoE application type is tourist and I'll have my visa stamped when I get to TH instead. Was told to wait even though my flight is 2 days from now. I'm super anxious but don't know what else I can do. Anyone with similar experience?

Yep, I made sure to have a return ticket.

Yeah. I uploaded them and called the Consular. So hopefully over the weekend or Monday. If not, I'll drop by the embassy instead. :)

Very likely. There's only 1 direct flight for PAL on Wednesday. Hopefully CoE comes through over the weekend. 🙏

Hi Chulala - uploaded my ticket and asq in there when I confirmed. Flying from Manila

Hi James, yep. Manila Embassy. I asked them if it's normal since the site says 3working days for approval and it's been more than that. And I was met with it'll be over the weekend. I'm not sure they work on the weekend. Tried calling today and at no one answers the phone around 3pm.