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"why should tourists bother to come if all entertainment venues are closed there are better options at other countries" Exactly...as they say: All dressed up with nowhere to go 😯

a glimmer of hope?!: Tourism Minister proposes reopening entertainment venues November 1 | Thaiger (thethaiger.com) -But not in BKK...

Done it now for 3 years plus in BKK and no problem. A few times need to wait a while to get the receipt returned but apart from that all OK. You need to send it in by registered post and also I have found its also useful the self addressed return envelope should also be stamped and registered.As an added security measure when getting the return envelope stamped etc at the post office take a photo of the envelope with the registered number on it and before putting it in the envelope to Immigration.

Thank you TotallyOz for this very useful update. I have read the first part of the Intervac update which reads: "Registration for COVID-19 vaccination appointments on ThailandIntervac.com has already been closed, but the Department of Disease Control has adapted the service to make it more convenient and secure for foreigners in Thailand to register. The new vaccine appointment method will be via booking in advance or “pre-registration” with the following hospitals. Notes: Pre-registration is registration to express intention to receive the COVID-19 vaccination at one of the designated hospitals. After registration, you must wait for the appointment confirmation from the hospital for the vaccine as per the proposed date and time. Notes: Pre-registration is registration to express intention to receive the COVID-19 vaccination at one of the designated hospitals. After registration, you must wait for the appointment confirmation from the hospital for the vaccine as per the proposed date and time." -So my reading of this is no need to try to register with Intervac but book directly with the hospital? Or have I misunderstood it? Thx.

Foreign nationals with the non-immigrant O-A visa, sometimes known as a retirement visa, will in the future have to prove they have insurance coverage of at least US$100,000 (three million baht) against Covid-19. Covid cover needed for long-stay O-A visas (bangkokpost.com) ps : But many of us retiress here have the Non "O" visa, so not applicable as yet to us....right?

I may sound very uncaring but I can find very little sad about this story. If there is more info i may withdraw my lack of sympathy. However: If anyone come to live long time in Thailand , need to have sufficient resources.,insurance and sense.If a person comes with that but runs out of money then simply return to yoyr home country.

"In July, Phuket will be the first province to waive the quarantine requirement for foreign visitors who have been vaccinated, as part of the government's plan to reopen the country." Phuket to rekindle tourism (bangkokpost.com) -So if a visitor enters Phuket after 1st July whats to stop them travelling to Bangkok or Pattaya etc?

"Patpong on its last legs" "The vivid lights of Patpong Road are slowly ebbing away as many bars and clubs cannot keep their heads above water. Many bars are taking their last gasps of air amid an economic slump caused by the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic last year." Patpong 'on its last legs' (bangkokpost.com)

"As expected, the Thai government has given the green light for Bangkok’s nightlife to re-open with some degree of normality. At a meeting on Monday afternoon, it was confirmed that bars, pubs and restaurants can now open until 11pm and serve alcohol. Live music is also permitted but dancing is not allowed. The move comes as the Thai capital and surrounding areas were among a number of provinces to be downgraded from a ‘High Controlled Area (red) to Controlled Area (orange). Other provinces downgraded to the Controlled Area include Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Tak, Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram and Nakhon Pathom. Only Samut Sakhon remains under the highest level of restrictions, with bars and pubs there ordered to remain closed. When the new measures will go into effect will depend on the provincial governor of each province, with announcements due imminently. At the time of posting, the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority is yet to make an announcement on when the re-opening would come into effect, although it is expected bars and pubs will be able to re-open as early as Tuesday (23 Feb)." Bangkok nightlife given green light to re-open as more restrictions eased nationwide - Thailand News - Thailand Visa Forum by Thai Visa

" I don't know what to do"/" I have no doubt what they have told me is the truth." Dear oh dear.... Is this posting for real or what? On the one hand these neighbours are living in a place with no electric for months and seem to only have a tomato to eat; but then again they take a daily taxi to stock up at the supermarket... hmmm... And you OP... give em a loan and then bring them 3 bottles of wine...and later on give them more money... hmmm.. Have you heard the expression: ' every good deed deserves to be punished'? Surely its for their embassy or relatives, etc to sort out, not you?! Probably they have been sponging/scrouging many others already and you are a 'sucker" whom they think can provide them more...and more...and more... Likely their visa have run out and they are living here illegally but who knows...and who cares...it ain't your problem unless you continue to make it so. Sometime have to be firm and its kinder to say: 'I have helped enough. DO NOT ask for anything more.' (ie = Be a man)... For people who are or want to live in Thailand its crucial to have sufficient money for living expenses and proper health insurance.If not then: Return home, voluntarily or not..

Interesting post. My understanding is that the Oxford vaccine is on its way to Thailand.. or here already.and I thought I read that the private sector can purchase a quantity. Also some Euro countries try to claim the Oxford Vaccine not effective for those over 65; the issue has been denied by both the UK and the WHO.( But is a clue to what Bumrungrad may soon be offering as survey aimed at under 65's). So my guess is Bumrungrad will soon be privately offering the Oxford vaccine....just my speculation!

Thai media Siam Rath went down to Pattaya to investigate after the words "La Laew Pattaya" - Goodbye Pattaya - were trending on Facebook site Pattaya Talk. It appeared that everyone was loading their possessions onto pick-ups and heading back to the villages. There were supportive comments but there was no hiding the abject depression. Pattaya, once packed full of tourists and life especially in the high season is now deserted. To confirm this Siam Rath went to the resort and saw that many apartment complexes were for sale or lease - some didnt have a single person staying in them any more. Phasakorn Suntharot - the owner of Suntharot Apartment - said that his tenants started to leave during the first wave of the pandemic. Then just when it looked like there was to be a recovery along came the second wave. His tenants were all people who worked in the entertainment industry and they have just gone home to save money. He has just one room rented out now. Pattaya has nothing left, he lamented. Goodbye Pattaya! Almost everyone in the entertainment industry has left - apartment complexes empty - Pattaya News - Thailand Visa Forum by Thai Visa

Question: Covid 19 Test Required for Visa Extensions or NOT ???? Answer: No.

Bangkok orders closure of 25 types of venues to curb Covid-19 outbreak By THE NATION Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang on Friday evening ordered the temporary closure of 25 types of venues in the province to contain the Covid-19 outbreak. The order, which was approved by the provincial communicable disease prevention committee, takes effect on Saturday until further notice, except for educational institutions, which were ordered to close until January 17. The 25 places are: 1. Entertainment venues such as pubs, bars 2. Theme parks, water parks 3. Children’s playgrounds 4. Snooker halls 5. Game kiosks 6. Internet cafes 7. Cockfighting rings 8. Nurseries and nursing homes for elders 9. Boxing rings 10. Martial art schools 11. Horse racetracks 12. Public shower rooms 13. Massage parlours 14. All types of sport stadiums 15. Banquet rooms 16. Bullfighting and fish fighting rings 17. Amulet centres 18. Pre-school children development centres 19. Beauty parlours and tattoo shops 20. Fitness centres 21. Boxing gyms 22. Spa, traditional Thai massage centres 23. Bowling lanes, skating and rollerblade rinks 24. Dancing schools 25. Tutorial centres and all types of educational institutions The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration also urged people to wear face masks when leaving their residence and check in and out of places they visit using the government’s tracing platform. Related Story: 3 Bangkok districts under maximum controls, closure of schools extended Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30400580?utm_source=category&utm_medium=internal_referral -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2021-01-02

Note: Alcohol ban includes Monday: Thailand’s Department of Disease Control has confirmed the nationwide alcohol ban on Sunday (5 July ) and Monday (6 July). https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171267-alcohol-ban-in-thailand-on-sunday-and-monday/

Moonlight is not re-opening on 1st July. So in the Patpong area can anyone confirm which boy bars will open /not open on that date? Thank you

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https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1942820/nightlife-to-resume-some-foreigners-allowed-in "All night entertainment venues, including wet massage parlours, will open their doors again on Wednesday and some foreigners will be allowed into the country, but not tourists, as virus lockdown restrictions are further eased. The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Monday gave the greenlight for all remaining entertainment facilities to reopen from Wednesday. They include pubs and bars, karaoke bars, and bath-sauna-massage establishments. " "All reopening premises will be required to use the Thai Chana platform, created to alert businesses and customers to any Covid-19 outbreak. Investors and highly skilled workers from Japan, China, South Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore will be allowed entry to the country on condition they enter a self-sponsored quarantine programme at private facilities arranged by the government. Short-term business visitors will be exempt from the requirement. Foreigners who have family in Thailand, and those who have homes in the kingdom, will also be allowed to return, according to the spokesman. Allowing in tourists from countries matched up with Thailand through a "travel bubble" did not get the full approval of board members of the CCSA, which is chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said health safety measures still have to be ironed out for Thai tourists going to other countries, and foreign tourists arriving here. The Disease Control Department and Foreign Ministry were still working on guidelines which were also acceptable to partner countries, which have different health requirements, said Mr Anutin, whose Bhumjaithai Party guides health and tourism policies. Foreigners coming to Thailand for medical treatment will be permitted in from Wednesday, but they must be accompanied by their partner, and enter quarantine at the hospital they go to. “Only some medical tourism programmes, not all of them, will be permitted,” Dr Taweesilp said. The decision to open up more businesses, and some travel, was made after more than a month without any new local infections being recorded in Thailand. The meeting also agreed to extend use of the emergency decree until the end of July. Restrictions were earlier lifted on restaurants, schools, malls and many sports activities - with enforcement of social distancing and body temperature checks. " Note: But closed over the weekend for Buddha holidays...

So can anyone say how this will affect Soi 4 and the bars generally?

https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30384252?utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=internal_referral "The Cabinet today (March 17) approved a temporary closure of entertainment venues in Bangkok and Greater Bangkok for 14 days, starting from tomorrow (March 18), as the government beefs up measures to stem the Covid-19 outbreak. Places affected include movie theatres, pubs, bars, traditional massage parlours and other entertainment venues listed under a related law."

Thank u for the informative and entertaining report....await more! seasons greetings!

OP : Many thx your interesting and very helpful report .Some of us have a different taste to yours, so I wonder on your adventures if you come across any bars with different types please post here( i am more interested in twinks, clean cut, no facial hair, bottoms etc). Have a nice time!

With respect, both for security and under age reasons checking ID and registering at reception is an important safeguard and I am surprised anyone would consider otherwise. I do not "go" with anyone unless I am satisfied they have proper ID and are adult.

My advice: go to an expert. Find a popular bar and ask the ma ma san to recommend the best top or bottom available. of course you must use a condom.

Depends on result of the last one. Consult the specialist and see what is recommended. At the moment I have one about every 4 years but not sure any hard and fast rule.