Miscellaneous COVID-19/Corona Virus Discussion, Questions, etc.

[Doodoo]

English Version Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/thailandprd/vi ... zMzc2MDg4/

[sometimewoodworker]

For "Aliens permitted to take up residency in the Kingdom" - The period for re-entry has been extended beyond 1 years??

And the meaning is?????

Is this for people stuck out side of Thailand on their O-A and O type Visa?

pipoz4444

No. It’s for people with permanent residency who need a reentry permit or they loose that.

Visas that expire and permission to stay where you have a reentry permit that expire are out of luck.

[pipoz4444]

For "Aliens permitted to take up residency in the Kingdom" - The period for re-entry has been extended beyond 1 years??

And the meaning is?????

Is this for people stuck out side of Thailand on their O-A and O type Visa?

pipoz4444

No. It’s for people with permanent residency who need a reentry permit or they loose that.

Visas that expire and permission to stay where you have a reentry permit that expire are out of luck.

Thanks and I will just revert to a 30 day Tourist, when they eventually open up the borders to some of us

pipoz4444

[mickojak]

My concern is going to be if border runs are possible, quarantine, insurance etc,
The the biggest question, I reckon.
Mick

[sometimewoodworker]

For "Aliens permitted to take up residency in the Kingdom" - The period for re-entry has been extended beyond 1 years??

And the meaning is?????

Is this for people stuck out side of Thailand on their O-A and O type Visa?

pipoz4444

No. It’s for people with permanent residency who need a reentry permit or they loose that.

Visas that expire and permission to stay where you have a reentry permit that expire are out of luck.

Thanks and I will just revert to a 30 day Tourist, when they eventually open up the borders to some of us

pipoz4444

I will not be surprised if visa exempt entry is not permitted specially if the statements from the official (Deputy Immigration Bureau Commander) are a good indication of future policies he seemed to suggest that the $100,000 medical insurance policy that includes treatment for COVID, a negative test certificate, a letter from the Thai embassy and a 14 day quarantine in a government facility (paid by the traveler) will be required. It’s not official policy yet but could be.

[pipoz4444]

STWW

The next few months will tell or flush out the future.

But if they impose all of that on every incoming Tourist, then for sure none of the Koreans, Chinese, Africans and many Others, will ever qualify for entry as tourists. That will do a lot to help their economy recover. What Tourist will come to Thailand if he/she has to spend the first 14 days in a Government Quarantine. The mind just boggles

I suppose we will see the writing on the wall in mid July or early August, when they (the T G) might look to restart the tourism industry.

As Doris Day sang in QSS, "Whatever will be, will be"

pipoz4444

[sometimewoodworker]

In Thai but with English subtitles.

[mickojak]

My point exactly.
F#cks border runs

[Drunk Monkey]

yeah right ,,,,

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/po ... ee-stretch

Interesting political twist in Lampang .. normal service is resumed

https://www.nationthailand.com/news/303 ... l_referral

[vincemunday]

Not so good today, plus 9

[Doodoo]

May 27 English Version from Thai Spokesman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvrHbMrbE9I

[Doodoo]

yes Vince +9 BUT all very Thais coming home
How they got on a plane I dont know They are supposed to be inspected prior to getting on a plane

If this is the case then I cant see the borders being opened at all To protect the border then everyone coming in would have to be quarantined which we know cant happen.

[sometimewoodworker]

If this is the case then I cant see the borders being opened at all To protect the border then everyone coming in would have to be quarantined which we know cant happen.

It can’t? That is exactly what is being proposed by the immigration officer above.

[vincemunday]

Some news for those who can't get home

[papafarang]

Any Thais stuck in the UK will probably already know Vince , not much chance they're reading UM for the information . Funny enough I do know a few Thais that are itching to get back to the UK , but they're all British passport holders .

[vincemunday]

Any Thais stuck in the UK will probably already know Vince , not much chance they're reading UM for the information . Funny enough I do know a few Thais that are itching to get back to the UK , but they're all British passport holders .

It was a release today from the home office so I thought I’d share it, you never know someone might still be stuck there waiting to get back. There are many, many Thais in the UK on non permanent visas, it might be useful.

[pal52]

Must be nice to have enough money to isolate in a private hotel.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/news/k ... li=AAJsPCA

[Doodoo]

"The authorities are currently working on repatriating Thai nationals stranded abroad, and after that it will work on allowing back foreigners who have permanent residence permit or a work permit to re-enter the country, Natapanu Nopakun, deputy director general of Foreign Ministry’s Information Department and deputy spokesperson, said in reply to The Nation’s query."
https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/116606 ... paign=news

Definition of the following "Permanent Residence Permit" in Thailand is "The Permanent Residence Permit allows you to stay in Thailand permanently without the need for a Visa. Moreover, it is another step on the road to acquiring citizenship, and a Thai passport. This is an opportunity that the Thai government offers to only 100 people of each nationality every year. The applications usually take place in December."

So taking a guess that will be maybe be 10 to 20 people?

[vincemunday]

Today is plus 11

[Drunk Monkey]

Were the 11 returnees ???

A wise old bird commented to be yesterday .. he thought the numbers over the next few days would rise to justify the emergency decree being continued to counteract the chance of a second wave ..and keep tight control politically stopping gatherings etc.

IMO i dont buy that ..

DM