Basically, I’m talking about next year when we will all be pretty much living in a completely different universe! I think the rules of the game will completely change when there are multiple different types of vaccinations available.

@Edw***

, Let’s see what happens after there are a few different types of vaccines available. With a simple WHO yellow card, freedom to travel might not be the issue along with the necessity for stacks of documents. The question might just be whether or not you have the money and the ability to travel to Thailand. I am guessing that they are going to roll out the red carpet for anyone who wants to come here once the risk of the virus has been minimized. With most of Thailand inoculated and any traveler coming here inoculated, I’m guessing the standards for entry and the duration of the stay will be quite different. This is all speculation, so we will see what happens!

I have a gut feeling that Covid will change the visa landscape forever. I have no evidence on which to base this claim, just a gut feeling after 18 years of watching mountains of bureaucracy weigh on everyone both sides of the immigration counter. We could be living in a very different world two years from now with global travel reduced across-the-board. When the spread of virus is no longer the primary variable, there could be new incentives to get on an airplane and spend a lot of time here — and possibly with a major reduction in paperwork.

Learning the language helps with everything. Get a good pronunciation coach and learn the basics of reading — it will help with so many things.

Thank you!

Thank you, Robert! Please forgive me if this has already been answered in some other way. If one wishes to gain another 60 days on an METV by doing a “border bounce by air” with a fresh, negative covid test from here in Thailand, plus the required insurance, is that a valid way of doing it? If so, which city, country might be advisable? Thank you in advance 🙏🏼

@Ric****

, seriously?! 🙏🏼 I was about two minutes away from ordering a grab taxi.

Hmmm. I’m going there today 😬😂🤞🏼