The COE website has also been updated. Visa exemption is now on the list.

It would also be good to mention that as of now, the COE website does not offer visa exemption/bilateral agreement as an option. The embassy jumped the gun.

Update: now available as of .

Even with all the troubleshooting, it's also possible the online system just won't work for you for some reason. It happened to me (same error message) and I had to go in person to Muang Thong Thani to file my 90 days.

I was there yesterday for a 90-day report, so overcrowded that staff forgot about online appointments.

I did manage eventually to go through with my appointment, waited about 45 minutes. Without one, queue was probably 2+ hours.

@Ketrina *******

better to go to the end of the BTS (Wat Phra Si Mahathat), which is closer.

Really, the only good way to get there is to drive yourself.

@Newt *******

oh, then I get why you're confused. But have no fear.

It's called an Embassy letter because it's issued by an Embassy, not a consulate. Just like in any other country, the US has only one Embassy in Thailand, so it's perfectly normal.

@Benjamin *****

the article mentions the change was passed in the Royal Gazette on June 16.

For what it's worth, a half page would be enough for entry/exit stamps in Vietnam, Malaysia, or Myanmar (e-visa only). But you'll have to hope the immigration officer is not a stickler.

Obviously, getting a new passport would be much better, if you are able to.

I've been on non-O volunteer visas for 3 years. It's a straightforward affair as long as the paperwork is done right.

There is however a peculiar process regarding extensions. Volunteer visas are usually extended for 90 days only, because 1-year extensions require an agreement between your foundation and an official government agency. It's rare and difficult to secure.

Another thing is that immigration officers are careful about people who could misuse this visa. I regularly have to answer a few questions upon entering the country, just to make sure I'm not a freeloader.