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What should I do about my visa exemption expiring during the Phuket lockdown?

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Apr 11, 2020
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Yeni *******
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Hey there,

Just wanted some input. I am situated in Phuket and we are going on lock down on the 13th. I will no longe the able to leave my sub-district but my visa exemption expires the 18th. I have no yet done my first extension. Should I go extend it still? Better yet, can I even go?
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A user in Phuket is concerned about their visa exemption expiring during a lockdown set to start on the 13th and whether they should attempt to extend it before the expiration on the 18th. Responses from the community indicated that due to the COVID-19 situation, automatic extensions have been granted, with many confirming that their visas are extended until April 30th and advising to stay home during the lockdown. Additional comments touched on future plans for flights and further visa considerations.
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Garrett ***********
Tourist visas and visa exempt entries expiring after March 26th are automatically extended to April 30th.
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Matthew ***********
Krabi & extension on 30 day tourist entry.
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Lyndon ************
@Matthew **********
 these are the old rules. You would just be wasting 1900bht and sitting in an IO for no benefit.
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@Matthew **********
 what? Are you on a different planet, why would he do that?
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Reiner *********
You not told us where you stay and on what visa you are so no answer possible
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Lyndon ************
@Reiner ********
 what?
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Matthew ***********
When are internal & International flights commencing again?
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Matthew ***********
Ao nang Krabi
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Bobby ********
Today's Lufthansa schedules
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Christophe **********
Yeah try getting out how you going to get to Bangkok for one of these mythical exit flights?
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Bobby ********
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. International flights are already running for departures. No incoming passengers. Cargo only
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Stu *******
Stay at residence. The reason for the waiver is to prevent visits. Trust it and use it but stay aware of change.
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Stu *******
Stay aware x
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Yeni *******
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@Stu ******
 Makes sense! Just wanted to make sure before assuming.
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Shayne **********
Going to be busy on the 30th!
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Bobby ********
Apparently there will be a 2-week extension during which time flights will commence operation. Once you have your flight booked you attend immigration and they will allow extension up to the date of the flight. This is for exempt/tourist visa and VOAs
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@Shayne *********
 lucky I did my, 90 day. Go back June 21. Not a problem here. No one lived here 55
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Lyndon ************
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 most likely further virtual extension for 30/days
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Bobby ********
You're right until the 30th April
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Yeni *******
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@Bobby *******
 Thanks
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Noel *****************
Let it ride.
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Fahad *******
Yes, here in Phuket as well Bang tao area. your visa has already been extended till April 30th. You do not need to do anything. Stay safe
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Lyndon ************
Stay home, no need to go, you now have a stamp until
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Yeni *******
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@Lyndon ***********
 oh okay! Thank you for the information. I wasn’t sure if it applied to me or not since I re-entered the kingdom on the 18th.
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Zabel ******************
Ain't there automatic renewal these day's
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Yeni *******
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 Yes, just wanted to make sure it applies to me to because I had read it’s starting from March 26th and moving forward.
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