Who referred you to this person? Take note of the trail, was it an inside job? Real bummer, chin-up mate ;)

I did it before the covid. Just take carry on if it's possible. When you get to Singapore there is a counter that will issue you a transit pass so you can go directly to you gate. So you don't have to go through immigration. B/C you using 2 different airlines there is a higher % they'll screw up your baggage, hence just carry on.

I thought there was a way to leverage your STV for 9 months? And also research that you can infact get a Covid Extension from a STV. I was in Cheang Wattana BKK yesterday and the person next to me was on their 10th Covid Extension. I heard the Officer say: It's no problem to get another one. Sometimes my Hotel can't get the TM. 30 (not sure why) and they give me a signed letter to say I've paid and staying there- this suffices. All other paperwork should be available at the Office.

@Andy *********

I thought the same thing but got stung for 2000bht b/c I didn't do 90 report. Unfortunately you have to do 90 day report as well :(

@Steve *******

45 days every 2 years that is not much IMHO, very doable! I agree do it while maintaining links to Australia if you can.

@Steve *******

Don't close your Aus bank account. Get your pension deposited there. You'll figure it out mate. You gotta dance around some of the BS.

Hey has anyone been to Chaeng Wattana BKK to get another Covid Extension well before their current one expires? My current one expires on the 29th of August but will have to go in on the 22nd of August- did they add on the 2 months from the end of your current expiration date or give your 2 months from the date you go in? Hope this makes sense- many thanks.

Yes submit your 6 nite booking then make a bogus booking for the remaining 54 nights. You can do this on Agoda as a 'reserve' option without paying and then cancel the booking once you get into the country/get your visa.

Is it a phone setting issue and not the SIM issue? I had these problems too and Googled fixes for my phone (iPhone). Turned out it was phone settings in my case.

@Subasinghe *****

You should qualify for a final Covid ext if you came in on a TR. I'm in the same boat as you, going to immigration tmr infact.