OK. So look. I'll try and put some sort of sence to this. The US Consulate is now issuing this generic letter (addressed to the wrong office but never mind that) to its citizens, coupled with an e~mail addressed to the applicant and who cannot extend by the normal means i/e border bounce for visa exemption, non o multiple entry border bounce (90 days} non b multiple entry (90 days) or come to the end of the aforementioned visas. There are over 70 imigratation offices in Thailand. No one knows if this will work in Phuket, phang nga, Chang mai or whatever. Regardless, this is a step in the right direction.
. I've read all the comments. Congrats on your extention. This is a very big development (us assisting its citizens after days of effectively stating 'you're on you're own) and other countries may follow suite. My question is what visa does this pertain to. Non o? Non b? I'm guessing it's no TV related. Also, did you visit immigration requesting an emergency extention with this (generic) letter from your Consulate coupled with the email you received from said consulate. Thanks in advance for this information that many people are eager to learn at this difficult time.
So, as Phang Nga mainly issues 6 month wp to most foreign employees, does anyone know if Phang Nga immigration can issue a 3 month extention of stay as it appears another local consulate may not issue back to back non b? Thanks