Thai Immigration allows 30-day extension to foreigners with letters from Embassy

“Those who wish to apply need to acquire a letter from their respective embassies.”

Thai banks to remain open during state of emergency

The Bank of Thailand and other financial institutions said on Wednesday they would keep as many branches open as possible to ensure business can continue during the Covid-19 emergency

Emergency decree takes effect midnight; foreigners banned from entering Thailand

The measure has been approved by the cabinet and can be extended if necessary.

GUIDE: How to apply for 90-day reporting online

Here are videos of our kababayan who have successfully tried applying for the 90-day extension online.

Thailand COVID-19 cases reach 934

On Tuesday, the ministry reported 827 cases including four fatalities.

Thai Immigration denies entry of 100 travelers

Airport authorities have blocked almost 100 travellers from entering Thailand, with 73 of them being deported for not having enough special documents to meet special immigration measures to combat the COVID-19 disease

Immigration allows entry of Thailand-based OFW from Laos

A Thailand-based OFW who successfully applied for NON-B visa at the Royal Thai Embassy in Vientiane, Laos was allowed entry to Thailand by the Immigration officer on Monday evening, March 23.

Transport Ministry orders rail commuters to wear face masks at all times

The guidelines cover both commuters and operators of rail transport in Thailand; namely, the State Railway of Thailand, Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRT Subway), Airport Rail Link, Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS Skytrain), and Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM).

The Emergency Decree at a glance

The emergency decree gives the Prime Minister wide-ranging powers to use as he deems appropriate,

LIST: 46 Thai provinces with COVID-19 cases

The cases are currently spread across 46 provinces.

Thai government declares state of emergency

He said it will take effect starting Thursday and lasting one month.

Thailand reports 106 new COVID-19 infections, total of 827

On Monday, Thailand had 122 more cases. The number of infections keeps growing everyday.

Thailand’s first COVID-19 field hospital opens Wednesday

Thammasat University Hospital will on Wednesday open Thailand’s first field hospital for non-critical coronavirus patients at the university’s Rangsit campus.

Philippine Embassy to issue ‘request letter’ to Immigration for all affected Filipinos

To request for a letter, you can email bangkokpe.consular@dfa.gov.ph. After completing all the pending requests, the Embassy will be able to issue the “request letter” not more than two days.

Sample COVID-19 insurance certificate from airline

This is a developing story. We will update you again this evening.

Immigration allows 30-day extension, ThaiVisa reports

Popular website for expats ThaiVisa The Nation reported on Sunday that the Immigration is allowing 30-day extensions of entries stating a memorandum dated 18/03.