@Chris ********

I have applied for a COE to get to Pattaya, but same process. your COE is just the permit to be allow to arrive and enter Thailand, it does not specify a length of time, your Visa does this. You can apply for a COE specifying to the embassy you wish to use the visa free 45 day entry. Once you arrive you can start the 30 day extension.

flights... technically you must have a flight in and out of Thailand. some embassies look for both, as mine did in Jakarta, others didn't. some people use non-genuine flights tickets ($5 online) to get the exit flight, but I am not advocating that, i am using a one way in the Bangkok and an exit flight fully flexed with Emirates to Dubai that I can extend for a year at no change.

So.. 1. start the COE, get the first stage approval.

2. get a flight out

3. Get your vaccinations sorted (both for sandbox)

4. Get your SHA+ hotel Sorted

5. Add all of this to your COE record, and get final approval.

the only part I cannot confirm is how you get permission to leave Australia, but as previously stated if your leaving for > 90 days you just tell them that...

Singapore airlines says one flight s day leaving just after midnight from Manila to BKK via Singapore

Clause 22 states retirement ages of 60 and 55. I thought it was 50 to be eligible?

If you can get a direct flight there,then maybe. Rule #1 first airport in Thailand is where you quarantine....Full stop

@Dobey ************

ok, i withdraw

@Dobey ************

explain why I am wrong?

You want to make work permit.. Wong way.. apply for a job,.if they want you, they will get you a permit. Same as every country including India

you download the visa application, fill it in and submit to the COE website! plus most importantly is your insurance coverage

@Shaun ******

coming from Indonesia, but Australian citizen

@Jim *******

this was in the original Phuket model, not in the current STV.