mankindmatt5

So, it's good news to kick things off - I got engaged over the NY period This is great, as it will allow me to get my partner a dependent visa, alongside my own (I'm on a Work Permit/Non-B) There's a slight complication, in that I'm a dual national. My current Thai visa is in my Irish passport I'm planning to get married in Japan (to Japanese national) and due to a range of bureaucratic headaches, this marriage will see me use my UK passport This means that the marriage certificate will have - My Name + Nationality = British But I'll be making my further extensions with my Irish Passport, and planning to use this to make the Non-O (Spouse/Dependent) visa for my fiancee Is this likely to cause issues/problems or confusion at Thai Immigration? Can I get around this by declaring both passports? Would it be better to let my current extension run it's course, and then begin afresh with my UK passport? Thanks - appreciate any input into a tricky/unique situation

Last TM30 was in Hua Hin, due to a hotel stay (which is what prevented my online TM47 going through). Before that I've had 2 90 day reports done in CM and I had my CM TM30 slip in my passport too.

Usually do my 90 Day online, but a system issue meant a visit to immigration today. Officer was perfectly friendly, although I felt he was questioning me a lot on my address, travel plans and residency in general. My work permit and extension are connected with Bangkok. But as I work remotely, I move around a bit and have spent the last 6 months in CM. I got the impression that the IO thought I should be reporting 90 days in BKK, because my extension stamp is from CW. He seemed overly questioning about why I was in CM and when I would be returning to BKK. Also wanted to check I wasn't working in CM. Is there any actual restriction on working online in different parts of the country, if visa extension itself is based in a particular province? Maybe officer was just making conversation. Couldn't help feeling he was probing for a rule breakage or applying pressure though. Might have the wrong end of the stick either way. No big issue, but would appreciate any input if I'm technically breaching a rule or not. If I end up having to go again, would it be a problem to tell them I work online, but the head office is in BKK (thus my extension is from CW) ?

Asking for a friend here. They signed up for a Non-Ed from an agent. 6-7 weeks to process. 12-15 months stay. Etc. The school just got in touch this week, and have confirmed registration etc. The thing is, friends current visa expired today, and the agency have yet to confirm the new Non-Ed. They've only responded that things are busy, and to be patient. Is this normal agent stuff, or does friend need to start packing their bags and getting cash for an overstay fine?

Yeah, in fairness I think the employment Non Imm Bs can end up in this kind of situation. If school closures pop up again, although unlikely at this stage, Non Imm Eds could end up in a stuck situation too.

Rumour on the street is that the latest extension includes some limitations. If someone entered on a Non Imm, they cannot keep going with Covid Extensions? Any confirmation on this?

I've been trying to register for a booster (3rd dose) via various mobile providers, plus the intervac site. Each time I complete the registration I receive a message that I'm not eligible as I don't meet the criteria. I received 2 doses of Sinopharm via the Chulaborn Royal Academy program by 08/10/21, so this is over 90 days + way over the 30 day period that the sites indicate is needed for a booster. As if this wasn't irritating enough, TRUE didn't even have my nationality on their drop down list (although don't worry all the North Koreans in Thailand are covered) Anyone else had this issue? Can I just go to a vaccine centre for a walk in dose? Don't mind which vaccine I receive, although MRNA would be preferred for more protection than the Sinos. Thanks

Friend's report eventually came from another agent, their exact wording was that CW don't do Covid extensions if you have a Covid extension in your passport from a different province. The other part is more speculative, also that perhaps tourists on Covid extensions deal with MTT not CW. In fairness, it makes perfect sense for a tourist to have stamps from the various provinces they ought to be travelling around while being a tourist on a trip.

This is a report from a friend who went to CW recently to do this TM30 is an absolute necessity. He was turned away by the person who gives out queue tickets initially without having it. It is however very easy to do. A landlord can sort it out in about an hour. Otherwise, ask a hotel to provide it, if they're not staying in long term accomodation Having had an agent do a previous report can cause issues. My friend used an agent, who did the extension at another, non CW office. Because this was done via agent, without his presence, his photo wasn't on file. So, for CW there's a bit of double jeopardy. If you've used an agent for another extension, without attending immigration - they won't deal with you. On top of this, apparently CW will reject any Covid extension if you have another immigration offices' stamp in your passport. (No idea why) This may only be an issue for longstayers, but not tourists.

Sorry, at CW

Just as above, have heard a recent report that a TM30 is needed. Others say just the usual passport, departure card and photos with application. Any recent news? It'll be my first application for this extension.

So, company is out of business. They've decided to pack everything up and get out at the end of this month. They want to take our work permits up to Labour and cancel extensions on the 13th of Aug. But I've been assured that everything will run until Aug 31st. Allowing me to move apply for Covid extension when passport comes back from their agency around 20th Aug. Just checking that this all makes sense. As I thought I had to be there when extension is cancelled, and I have no idea if it can be done in advance as the company are stating.

My friends company will cease business at the end of this month. He is going to try to move onto the Covid extension after surrendering work permit and cancelling current extension of stay. Does anyone know what documents are required to get onto the Covid extension? Is the fee the standard 1900 baht still? If say, later in the year, a new job sponsor is found or he wants to move onto something like a volunteer or ed visa, is it possible to transition from the Covid extension to one of these types?

Because the government has given an urgent warning urging anyone who can work from home, to do so. Are you not bored of this Covid lockdown cycle lifestyle yet? Having people out of the house, on public transport, taxis, mixing with staff in the office is one of the major vectors of this thing. But no, let's fuel the virus - for the sake of presenteeism. Maybe it's bad for business? Well, not as bad as ending up with an infected staff member and having to shut down and self isolate the entire place for 2 weeks. NB: Obviously some jobs can't be done from home. But if all you need is a laptop and a WiFi connection, stay put.

Friend of mine is in a bit of a nasty dispute with employer. Employer insists that they come into the office, despite the pandemic chaos and crucially despite the fact that their role can be completed with no issue from home (entirely laptop based role) Employer offered an ultimatum, continue to work from office - or - we will need to reconsider your position, which may cause problems re; work permit and visa. - i.e come into the office, or you are getting booted out of Thailand. Now, my understanding is that when you are fired or resign from a position the employee needs to surrender their work permit, sign various documents and then inform immigration of this - before leaving the country. So, what if the employee refused to do this? Can they stay from the remainder of their extension of stay without issue? What if the employee will not go to the Labour office, and will not give up work permit and visa? What recourse does the employer have? Can the company representatives go to Labour or Immigration on their own and say 'My employee has left this company' - which would start a 24hour countdown to leave the country? It's likely that the situation will be resolved more amicably than this, but it's good to know what may happen in a worst case scenario NB: All the people involved in this are foreigners, its a non-Thai company, no Thais at all, if that makes any difference.