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How to apply for a 30-day visa extension in Thailand? Koh Samui Immigration Office
JB already told you about the risks of overstaying in Thailand (hint: prison). I’m going to tell you about the 30-day visa extension, which every tourist normally gets without any difficulty in Thailand. As you know, we came to Thailand thanks to a 45-day visa exemption (30 days turned into 45 days “thanks” to the 14-day quarantine). Upon arrival, we had to fill out the TM6 form, and a stub of this form must be kept with us until we leave Thailand (the “departure card” stub). Documents to prepare: photocopy of your passport, then sign on the photocopy photocopy of the TM6 given to you upon arrival, then sign on…
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South of Lamai, Koh Samui (Thailand): Two digital nomads over forty
As you know, after two weeks of quarantine in Bangkok, we took the first flight to get to Koh Samui, one of the paradise islands in the Gulf of Thailand. We visited Koh Tao , and Koh Phangan during our first round-the-world trip, but we carefully avoided Koh Samui (too touristy), until Covid emptied the island of its usual crowds. Part 1: Travel JournalPart 2: Practical Tips Part 1: Travel Journal I’m glad I found a moment to write this travel diary. JB and I are swamped with work and are in “pad thai, work, sleep” mode or “need to be taken care of” mode, meaning we’re in such a…
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My Current Favorites [May June 2021] Missed Connections by Sophie Blackall
Seeing a “Missed Connection” pop up on my Instagram today reminded me of this beautiful book by Sophie Blackall that I’ve read and reread dozens of times. Sophie Blackall is a children’s book illustrator. One day, after an encounter with a charming stranger who told her to find him on “missed connections,” she discovered the concept and decided to illustrate one “missed connection” a week on her blog. The blog gained traction and a book was published (Amazon link) A “missed connection” is an encounter between two strangers – or two people who knew each other – but for some mysterious reason, or out of shyness, neither of them dared…
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[Review] reMarkable 2, my best Purchase Ever
Contrary to what one might imagine, I’m much more of a gadget person than JB. I’m often the one who buys things if I think the new technology is cool, and it can save us work time. However, I am far from being an early adopter. I often wait for the 2nd, 3rd versions… before deciding. Recently, I discovered reMarkable 2, the tablet that allows you to take notes but with a paper-like feel. It is trendy among engineers and managers. So I bought it for JB. JB really likes taking notes. He tried to do it on a normal tablet (iPad), but the touch is not the same, so…
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After state quarantine (ASQ) in Thailand, where to go? Koh Samui, Krabi, Phuket…
Good news! Right after leaving state quarantine (ASQ), you can go anywhere in Thailand. Be aware that some regions are stricter than others, and currently (June 2021) they require a PCR test less than 72 hours old from those coming from red zones (Bangkok, where there are many Covid cases). So if you go there on the very day you leave quarantine, and even if your PCR test is more than 72 hours old (since it was done on the 12th day of your quarantine), that’s not a problem, you can still go. The regions requiring this PCR test include, but are not limited to: Phuket Surat Thani (Koh Samui,…
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Logbook of a traveler in quarantine in Bangkok (Thailand)
Having a nomadic lifestyle and being a permanent traveler may seem tricky during this covid period, but honestly, this health crisis has so far been synonymous with opportunity for us. Apart from the two months of lockdown in Francewe have multiplied unforgettable experiences : a tour of France, 3 months in Italy, skiing in Montenegro, discovering Albania, … All of that with a lucky timing allowing us to avoid the bulk of restrictions and having only had to undergo a single PCR test so far. While we were considering continuing our exploration of the Balkans by going to Kosovo and North Macedonia, the call of Asia became too pressing. About…
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[Covid] How We Got the CoE (Certificate of Entry) for Thailand + 45-Day Visa Exemption
We managed to get the CoE for Thailand in two working days, without going through an agency. I think we’re already paying enough for quarantine, no need to shell out extra for an agency. It’s very easy and quick, you just need to understand English and have a fairly well-stuffed wallet (we estimate €1600/person in expenses before even setting foot on Thai soil). Note, we’re showing you the process for those who decide to do quarantine in Bangkok. If you opt for the Phuket Sandbox, there’s another article hereSoon there won’t be any quarantine in Bangkok, so keep an eye out because things change fast! Should you opt for a…
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[Covid] How to get the 90-day STV visa for Thailand?
In this article, I will show you how to get the STV visa and COE to travel to Thailand. This article was written based on information gathered from people who obtained it at the Thai Embassy in Paris in April 2021. Warning This article is only for those who want to apply for a STV (Special Tourist Visa). For those who want to enter without a visa (45-day visa exemption, extendable by 30 days)… the process is slightly different, I’ll cover that in another article. Some prefer to apply for the STV because it allows you to stay in Thailand for 90 days, and extend that by 2 periods of…
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[Covid] How to enter Thailand right now? (Visa Exemption, CoE, Tourist Visa, STV)
After asking around here and there, I found several ways to enter Thailand during this Covid period. Here, I’ll just talk about visas, not PCR tests, doctor’s documents, etc. The list is long, but it’s totally doable without going through agencies if you’re in Paris and you understand English. There are 3 ways to enter Thailand right now for tourists: Visa Exemption Tourist Visa (TV) Length of stay: 45 days max (including quarantine) Length of stay: 60 days max (including quarantine) Quarantine: 10 days Quarantine: 10 days Extension possible: yes, 30 days for 1900 baht (about 50 €) without leaving the country Extension possible: yes, 30 days for 1900 baht…
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Debug & advanced features for reMarkable 2
Since several of you have purchased a reMarkable 2, and some for a month now, it’s time to reveal some advanced features that aren’t in the user manual, which I’ve translated and annotated here. Before touching anything, open your reMarkable 2, go to Settings => Help => Copyrights and licences => General information and take a photo of the part I’ve shown here (without the stylus; I’ve hidden the password displayed there). This password will come in handy if you mess up your hack installations. Note that this password will change if you do a factory reset, so after each reset, you’ll need to note the new password. OK, now…
