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5 minutes ago, Kwaibill said:
I have read from several people in other threads, including Ubonjoe, that if your existing paperwork is in order then the amnesty and its expiry do not affect you. So no, you do not have just four days. Neither does anyone else, for that matter. I have been in on the amnesty scheme from its inception, and when its expiry was announced started jumping through hoops to get my visa squared away.
I entered on a no visa required status as a US citizen, so have been without until applying in August. Still without, actually, but local IO says to not worry because my paperwork is submitted and was checked before submission up the line to the apparently overwhelmed authorization department.
So I am one of those "four day" people. I think you are safe to continue on with your existing permission.
Thank you for that Kwaibill,I only hope you're right.
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I forgot to mention that I have been here 14 yrs,I have my house vehicles and a wife for almost all that time. I initially disregarded all this as I thought and read it to be just a problem with yhose that were initially stranded due to Covid 19 but some replies seem to be referring to people who are in my exact position--- long term visas!!!!!! Well OK that's me !!!!!
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When I see news like this it makes me wonder. Ok now I have a long time visa and you tell me I have 4 days to renew it.This is a retirement visa for 12 months from last April and so lasts til April next year.I cannot believe I am in this same category,so can somebody please explain to me who are these people that only have 4 days---- thank you
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OK I admit I am a bit naive when it comes to this subject,and even after reading of others in trouble I still have problems,so if I make this as easy as I can I would appreciate a
simple answer---- if there is one
Earlier this year I went to my Udon Thani Immigration to renew the extension for my Retirement Visa and during the process an officer told me that the first extension,in my passport was an O and the rest have been OA's (4 of them) in my Passport. Now--- I have been getting my extensions(with no problems) on the 800,000bt in the bank system but now I have to have medical insurance,but for 16,000bt he could somehow ?? waiver that and I got my extension,but told me I would have to go through the same procedure(hoop) next year. I would be grateful for your comments and your help to get out of this position I am in------I am unable,because of my age to get insurance.
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I dont worry about all these people who die of Cancer,heart attacks,road accidents,and all that stuff.What worries me is this Covid 19 death just released.Now in the last 100 days we have been free,and what do we say if we get another one tomorrow.That's 2 in 100 days.That's our Covid19 record broken and doubled.What a catastrophy, what a nightmare. Come on you people up top.It is nothing really is it.But the people in lower classes are being tortured with financial pain in their thousands daily and nobody gives a dam. Start with opening certain places for tourists like Phuket and Pattaya.WORK OUT YOUR RESTRICTIONS AND LETS JUST DO IT. Post all these redundant police on the 2 borders and check all traffic coming in and out.I'm sure there would be thousands of people only too happy seeing you thinking of them,and using the Govt resources to carry it out.
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4 minutes ago, newatthis said:Don't worry about them, cobber. This is TVF. You've been a member long enough to know that some posters just THRIVE on other people's problems. The Old Book summed them with "white washed tombs full of dead men's bones."
"If you did this or didn't do that" is their vocab. They could find fault in a beautiful sunset. They're so preoccupied with the faults of others that they can't see the beam in their own eyes.
It's a glorious Saturday, cobber. Get out there and enjoy it. Forget about the finger pointers.
What a ray of sunshine---- and I mean that------ not a sarcastic comment.I'm afraid I am only a humble Kiwi but I have problems I try to overcome and mostly do.I am happy in my own little world and have a occasional snigger at those who seem to get a lot of fun picking on those of us who sometimes find ourselves in an unavoidable position. Like newatthis said stop grousing,be thankful you are not in any problem situation,look out the window and see a great world full of future .COME AND JOIN US AND BE HAPPY. Tomorrow you may be dead !!!!!!!!!!
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16 hours ago, pmk1000 said:
Wannabe expats what are you on? The topic is talking about people! People who are separated from loved ones, their wife children, which is disturbing to say the least. Real expats, I assume you are talking about people such as yourself? Not everyone are as quick witted, as yourself! Not everyone saw this coming for what it is, and the consequences resulting from it. A lot of people have children from previous marriages who they would be concerned about, aging family etc. There are a multitude of reasons why an expat may have delayed travel, in my opinion they are just as real as your perfect self.
Well done PMK--- nice to see there are some sensible people with a bit of compassion
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On 6/22/2020 at 4:03 PM, Pattaya46 said:
HaHaHa------- don't know if he really said that but if he did then that's a real beauty,in fact in my book it's a 10 out of 10 Quote
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4 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:
I remember some time ago the police arrested girl with drugs. The police offered her she won't get punished if she becomes a police informant. So much about that "title".
I think that would be a normal sort of deal and certainly nothing to effect a city's title
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On 5/24/2020 at 8:46 AM, ThailandRyan said:Obviously he loves the lifestyle, the slow pace, the weather, his dog, what else is there to know. Don't judge someone unless you walk a mile in their shoes first. Everyone is different and has a belief system as well as there own values. Do not paint everyone with the same brush you paint yourself with. Rushing to judgment is easy to do, but it is a fools errand.....enjoy your life wherever you may be, but never try to put your values onto someone else...There's your break
Well put Ryan---- I couldn't have put it better.I am in a sort of situation as Ron but I have got some money behind me and I live with a wife of 12 yrs who has done so much for me both for health and happiness.Right now my only concern is if I have to have some really expensive (farang style) Hospital treatment to save my life but there are a lot of farang in these sorts of situations.Whatever happens to me I have had a better end to my life than I would have done back home.I have a Thai family ,Farang friends,and although not exactly struggling,i do go easy and my wife understands the situation and she too is happy.I have lust found this thread and thought how good it would have been if I had known I could have offered Ron a room at my place(and the Dog) and it would have been extra friendship for me. Anyway no point in all the "what if".Good luck to you Ron wherever you are and take care
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19 hours ago, sammieuk1 said:
A disturbing sinister story unfolds with arrests I hope????
NOPE---- like a lot of these stories, we get all worked up about all the injustaces and mabe even all the crimes involved but tomorrow along comes another story and "Ron" takes a back seat ,never to be heard of again TIT
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1 hour ago, baansgr said:
Were you wearing your mask?
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20 minutes ago, faraday said:
You most probably, have not told us the whole story.
How's your ear now?
There's an ent Doc near Nong Prajak, just next door to the massage shop.
Not sure what else I can say.I was shown into the Doctors office and he said something to the nurse and another nurse came in and I was asked to leave.I w2asnt sure what was happening but they escorted me out------ thats it !!!!!
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16 minutes ago, faraday said:
You most probably, have not told us the whole story.
How's your ear now?
There's an ent Doc near Nong Prajak, just next door to the massage shop.
What I have told is the full account and as I have said I am very upset at the treatment I got.I did find with the help of a Thai friend that guy in Nong Prajak,and he flushed the wax out and all is ok
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No I can assure you there is nothing left out in my report and NO i have not got bad breath or body odour !!!!!!!
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Yesterday I had a terrible experience at the Army Hospital in Udon Thani and I need urgent advice as I am going crazy just sitting here thinking about it.OK--- 4 days ago I went to see Doctor with ear problem.He told me to take certain medication and come back on Monday (yesterday).This where the trouble started.I arrived at the Hospital at 0730 was told to come back at 0900.About 0930 I was shown in to the Doctors office(a different Doctor) and he immediately refused to come near me and I was at first confused but it would appear that he was frightened of this Covid19 problem we have in Thailand and he puts the blame on Farang !!!!!I Started to protest but was escorted out by a couple of nurses and I had to go elsewhere to get my treatment.I have been quietly fuming at home all night and dont know what to do.It has been suggested that i should just forget about it or it will end up me being in more trouble.Is that it ????
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On 4/1/2020 at 11:56 AM, ubonjoe said:
I don't understand what you are trying to say.
The visa you used to get the permit to stay you have been extending does not change ever unless you go to an embassy or consulate to apply for the visa.
It is the same financial requirements for an extension based upon retirement for a non-oa visa or non-o visa entry.
Well mine has changed.My application was the 3rd in my new passport and all on 800,00 method,but this yr I had to pay 16,ooo to get this yrs ret extbecause of some sort of new requirement for a insurance which she did not understand either.I have since been told to just pay and walk out as any big fuss will only make life for me difficult(more) next year
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On 4/1/2020 at 11:56 AM, ubonjoe said:
I don't understand what you are trying to say.
The visa you used to get the permit to stay you have been extending does not change ever unless you go to an embassy or consulate to apply for the visa.
It is the same financial requirements for an extension based upon retirement for a non-oa visa or non-o visa entry.
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]\OK heres one for you-----Have been in Thailand 13 yrs and have always had 800000 in bank so no trouble getting visa however I renewed my passport in 2017 and they gave me OA which I immediately changed back to my 800,000 method so no problems again,Now I just went to get new Visa and was told rules changed and I have to go back to OA again and as I do not have 65,000 going into my bank I had to give him 18,000 and he would give me what I wanted,my visa based on the 800,000.He also said this would happen now every yr for me.I think I have been the victim of a gigantic fraud
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7 hours ago, Puchaiyank said:
Try "Squires Agency"...off of ring road near the Big-C on hwy 22.
Google them...lady attorney speaks excellent English and will give you the straight scoop...
I have used her services in the past and have complete confidence in her judgement.
Word to the wise...when money gets in Thai hands...it is difficult to get back even if you should.
Good Luck!
Thank you for the best reply.It seems I made a big mistake and was a victim of a scam.
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I have been living in Udon Thani for 13 yrs now and have been on a Retirement Visa renewed every year with an extension,but now this yr I have gone to do my extension and told that the new rules are that as I have not got 65000 bt to show as my pension it is not enough and I have to pay 18000 bt for something i do not understand.I have got more than enough in my bank,than the 800,000 required ,so I have never been asked for anything like this before. I have checked everywhere and get the same story,If you have the 800,000bt then the 65,,000 bt does not come into it,but my wife tells me he said it was some sortof insurance??????? to compensate for the shortage in my pension.I was desperate to get my Visa done this week before any more problems with the Virus so I payed but have I been a victim of some sort of scam.If possible I would like to find a way to re-claim that 18,000 back The application was done on the usual TM7 form------- HELP
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Hi Guys.Been here 13 yrs in Udon Thani on a retirement Visa.Never had any problems getting an extension til now. They were happy to give me an extension but I had to give them 18000bt as I was told that was the new rule ?????? It sounded as though even as I have a hell of a lot more than 800,000,in the bank,but not enough money needed to come in for the year(65000bt).Now I thought this was for a NOn O but I was doing an extension for my Retirement Visa as normal.What do you think has happened.I was told that I will have to pay 18000bt every year from now on.HELP I meant to add that my application was on a TM7
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You keep saying 35 but I thought it was 40 ????
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21 hours ago, KhunKenAP said:
Prayut's response to the virus.
HaHa Love that one
Khao San: After the hype comes the reality - once "billion baht" street" deserted in the daytime
in Bangkok News
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`What we really need to help our own people is someone who generally and sincerely cares for them and is willing to help them.For typical examples are the military nessesaties all the Ships,submarines and now really fast and totally absurd are the so expensive aircraft.We already have fast military war planes in Udon Thani and I often stand and watch them do only circuits around town and think to myself--------- I wonder what that little jaunt around cost just in fuel never mind the maintenance. Come on you military minded millionairs there are millions of hard working people here that have been ruined through no fault of their own---do something for them to get over this terrible chrisis.Do something sensible and sincere