If one can leave then via flight (problem solved) but the majority cannot leave because of flights and ongoing border closure etc.

We had a friend leave to the Philippines and to France but in our special case, we can't go to the country we need to go because that country is 100% closed.

So, we applied for the 60 day extension. Worked easily for me. My wife is due to get hers soon.

Best case scenario just go to your local immigration office, they will help you. Easy peasy.

If you hit an issue. Message me and will put you in contact with the agent that has helped me but it's expensive...

@Edward *******

i wouldn't call it a crap shoot for those stuck (which is 99.9% of us Non-Thai Nationals unless repatriation is your goal).

I'd call it a guarantee.

@Edward *******

This is a literal copy and paste from my email from the US embassy in Bangkok.

All the best🙏

"The Royal Thai Government officially approved a grace period until October 31, 2020 for persons in Thailand in temporary visa status (of all visa types) to depart the country. In light of this decision by the Royal Thai Government, visa extension letters from the U.S. Embassy are not required to remain in Thailand. According to verbal communication from the Royal Thai Government’s Immigration Bureau, non-Thai nationals can visit any Thai Immigration office to request a 60-day extension of stay past the October 31 amnesty. We have been told that there will be a charge for this. Thai Immigration will not require a letter from the Embassy as part of the extension request, so the U.S. Embassy and Consulate General Chiang Mai will no longer provide letters of support for Thai visa extensions. For more information about applying for Thai visa extensions, please visit or contact the Thai Immigration Bureau."

@Edward *******

i can forward you the email from the US embassy that I received couple weeks ago.

I contacted my US embassy regarding a "letter" but it is no longer necessary.

Just go to your local immigration office and pay the 1900 baht. Or use an agent which is far more expensive ( I don't reccomend this process).

Covid-19 is a joke.

@Josh **********

will you take the vaccine?

@Wayne ******

TM form?

@Wayne ******

I emailed my US embassy for an extension letter yesterday and they responded that "it is not necessary to request an embassy letter anymore..." It should be 1900 baht fee and then you get the stamp (assuming it's this easy).