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@Alan ********
I am in Thailand and my visa isn't convertible inside the country and have to leave and come back on a tourist visa and that's how my local immigration explained it to me. The only reason I know. You won't need all the insurance requirements that are needed for the OA either. Although I have insurance already anyway. Good luck.
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The OA you can only get in your home country. You can come in on a tourist visa and convert to a non O based on retirement if you meet the requirements.
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And interesting update but not sure if it affects you.

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55-ccsa-approves-extension-of-special-tourist-visa-scheme-until-next-october/
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@Stuart ********
that's the problem. Different offices different rules.
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I am surprised that the Covid extension didn't work. They are available to all visas. Goes to show the STV was a scam.
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@Wei ***
it is insane yes but keep update on the government English Facebook page. Things change constantly
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@Wei ***
oh well that paints a different picture. When you get here it will be all change again no doubt.
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@Wei ***
your local tessiban would know. If you don't report it's a big fine I believe. Can you find any health authority in Bangkok that can advise?