"I apply for new tourist visa while out of country." turn-around for me, in US -LA, a couple of days

ThaiPass, couple of weeks. When was looking into this a couple of months ago, the recommended wait time is 3 weeks (10 - 13 business days or something).

Good luck. let us know how it goes

I had a volunteer visa that expired, I went to covid visa, left for the US for 5 weeks, came back no issues.

I did not try to leave on a volunteer visa with re-entry permit, I would be nervous. Going to get a new passport maybe extreme.

This happened to me. I registered twice. First time I check status and said the same thing. Resubmitted, immediately check the status, said it was in process (or similar), a few days later I checked status again, said 'no record' (or similar). Eventually, I got an e.mail telling me it was rejected because they could not confirm the hotel. I had a friend call locally to raise hell with both the immigration and hotel. Eventually I got an e.mail telling me I was approved.

You will need to contact someone by phone. Sending e.mails was pointless.

Someone recommended skype, I haven't tried that, maybe its an option. Have a friend call on your behalf. Thai people seem very laid-back about everything which is really great 90% of the time. In situations like this it freaking nerve-wracking.

@Danny *******

First doctor I talked to turned me away. Off to the next hospital

@Angel **********

Yeah, there are many things to take to help you sleep.. I avoid them because of the side effects. When I was younger I would take them because of the side effects.

I read in the fine print of my AXA insurance they'll cover the cost of flight if visa is denied. I dont know if they actually will but it does say they will.

I bought onward travel. Some airlines allow you to upgrade and give you free fligh-changes. Also you can buy pretty cheap onward travel to Singapore or Cambodia

They check my vaccine card when I fly domestically. Maybe you can walk everywhere

When I booked my travel they only required confirmed reservation for my week in sandbox (Phuket). In the past people will book a day or a week or whatever, just for the paperwork. Book a reservation that allows cancellation if you need to book anything further than a week.

@Myron *********

I am shopping around for new country, sadly.

I have always applied for extensions in the same location that I have my TM30 (that may not be a requirement). I think you can get several if you felt the need. I mean, go to Phuket and get a new TM30. The hotels are suppose to do that for you so you may want to check with them. Different Immigration offices have different policies about when you can apply for extension so you can plan based on that. Last extension I got was in December from Phuket, day process.