TAT: Relaxation of entry conditions for Thailand as of December 16
As of December 16, the entry conditions for Thailand will change. In the TEST & GO scheme, for example, the PCR test is replaced by a rapid test.
Thailand is introducing an entry ban for travelers from eight South African countries, where a new Covid-19 mutation has been found. According to the Department of Disease Control, no infections with the new variant have been detected in Thailand so far.
TB Immigration Infobrief No 079/21: Immigration Ubon – Year extension based on retirement
This week I again received an extension of stay on the basis of my bank balance of 800.000 Baht without any problems. Last year I didn't have to prove that I had sufficient balance, this time there was a note stapled in my passport with the following text.
Thailand Visa question No. 329/21: What about the new 10 year visa?
Who knows more about the article that appeared in the Bangkok Post on September 15, which talks about a new 10-year visa when buying real estate over $500.000 or $250.000 if you are over 50?
In Hua Hin it is no longer news, but the fish restaurants and buildings around it are being demolished at a rapid pace, I think everything is going flat. My question is what comes in return?
Insurance when shipping household effects to Thailand?
With my imminent emigration to Thailand, I am negotiating with a few moving companies. It is about 10 m3. Some furniture, lots of clothes, (Thai woman) etc. Now my question is, how did you do with the insurance? To insure or not to insure?
A hand kiss in Kamphaeng Phet
Frans goes in search of the rich Thai history but does not end up in the old capitals Ayutthaya and Sukhothai, but he travels to Kamphaeng Phet. This city is located about 80 kilometers southwest of Sukhothai and, according to information, has an equally rich history.
I have read that Thailand now also requires a minimum medical insurance of $50.000 to travel to the country and to obtain the Thailand Pass. After research, it appears that this only applies up to the age of 75. I'll be 74 next month so that would mean I could only travel to Thailand with that Thai insurance for one more year!
The Sunflowers of Mae Hong Son
As Chiang Mai is called 'The Rose of the North', you could call Mae Hong Son 'The Sunflower of the Far North'.
Can I already get a booster shot in Thailand?
I currently reside in Thailand. I have already had 2 Pfizer injections. Does anyone have experience getting a booster shot in Thailand?
Have a nice return to Koh Samui (readers' submission)
Due to the relaxations announced by the Thai government sometime in September, my wife and I were looking forward to wintering in Thailand and more specifically on Koh Samui for 3 months. Of course, we first had to apply for a visa and – at that time – a COE.
No curfew in Thailand from December 1
Thailand will no longer have a curfew from next month. The curfew in the last six provinces will be lifted as part of measures to revive the economy and tourism sector.
Yesterday evening I started applying online for an E-visa Non-immigrant O visa for 90 days. It is quite laborious, partly because you can only upload JPG files and then also one file per component. So I had to merge some documents.
Requested a visa (22 days) on 11/60 and approved by the Thai embassy on 23/11. My tip is to read the manual carefully and have everything ready (photos and/or scan) before you start.
Looking back on Coffee Morning NVT and meeting the new ambassador
A nice turnout of around 30 interested people who were present at the residence last Tuesday to meet the new residents: ambassador Remco van Wijngaarden with his husband Carter Duong and their three children Ella, Lily and Cooper.
Thailand Visa question No. 328/21: Visa application online (8)
I would like to know what happens if you have a new passport? How many pages do you have to send for a visa application?
Can I apply for a non-immigrant O E-visa before booking a plane ticket? You must also enter your flight details + arrival and departure on the E-visa site. After info at the visa office they say you have to wait until you have a visa, so you can't fully apply for it now.