@Austin ******

Nakhon Phanom

@Greg *******

thankyou for that recommendation. I will check them out. It appears that what they say and allow at one immigration office is not the same as at another.

@Bobby *******

why sympathise with people who have come off long stay Visas but not with those who can not get onto them currently?

@Greg *******

well I have certainly been given the run around hence my frustration.

@David ********

I will give them a go. Thanks.

@Matt ******

I am not saying they have not been fair. The amnesty was a great gesture for which I am very thankful. The problem is that it is still not possible to obtain visas and, or extensions in the way it was pre covid.

@Oliver *******

the issue is that there is currently no way of obtaining a non immigrant o Visa or retirement Visa without leaving the country. Normally this would not be a problem for me as I would return to the UK, sell a house and come back with the right Visa from London embassy. Currently I would not be allowed back so that is the issue. Do you understand now?

@Roger *******

it usb becoming clear that the rules are not the same at all immigration offices.

@Bim ******

so have I. And for a non immigrant o.

I have tried volunteering at a local school but I am told I need a work permit. I cant get a work permit without a bank account and I cant get a bank account without a work permit. The whole thing is ludicrous. Everyone says something different. Things might be easier in Bangkok or CM but I am out in the sticks. The dont know what to do.