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AliJames *****
I learnt everything I know from a text book, a note book and locals in a village in isaan 15 years ago. Took me 3 months to be conversational but bear in mind I was really immersed, no internet, no foreigners. I used to bring my text book and sit with locals in the evening after my shift at the local school. They were more than happy to help me read and understand common phrases of which I'd write down. Reading I took upon myself, it came naturally after probably 3 months, again from a book. . I still say I'm primary school level at reading and middle school level at speaking but it's enough. I don't read the news. Just enough to understand it conversationally and get by.
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@Andrew ******
I finally got a message through today from the mother of my daughter saying her school will be closed on both days. I was confused as had heard different things from different parents.
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@Umer *************
I got a spousal visa, will be coming with my kid. I suppose I best print it off to be safe.
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@Umer *************
Quick question, I am also leaving from London in a couple of days, did you need to print off your e-visa or can you just show it on your phone?
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Flight EY412 Abu Dhabi to Phuket leaving 8.55am local time.
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@Kool ******
What terminology did I use wrong? I never once mentioned the word extension. I said exemption.
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@Kool ******
That is rubbish. You can obtain a Non O in Thailand from visa exempt or tourist visa entry.

That's why they have TM86 and TM87 forms for. To obtain Non O from tourist visa (TM86) or from Visa Exempt entry (TM87)
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@Kool ******
this is not for an extension it's to convert an exemption stamp to a non-0 single entry visa