You didn't think to check Google Flights or any other flight booking site to see upcoming flights?

Extremely reputable. You might want to check out the various ASQ groups where their plan frequently comes up.

@Steve ******

from the Surat government page

@Steve ******

The graphic says it starts the 18th so they wouldn't have been affected.

@Alga *******

Visa exempt can only be for tourist reasons, not for work or meetings so you must always put it is for tourist reasons. Make sure that you follow the directions on your consulate website for filling out the COE and upload the necessary documents.

If your passport nationality qualified for visa exempt entry, you can apply for a certificate of entry (COE) from the Thai consulate based on visa exempt qualification. Your local consulate website should give you info on how. If your nationality had Visa On Arrival qualification for Thailand instead, then that is currently not possible and you will need to apply for a visa as well as the COE.

The requirements are clearly published on the Thai consulate websites. Did you not think to look there? It's a very straightforward list of steps.

@Tod ********

perfect. Thank you!

@Garrett **********

wow I wonder if my ASQ hotel even reported me.

@Florian ********

I didn't consider that!