BANGKOK, 21 January 2021: The media rush to get a story
first is strewn with potholes in Thailand as illustrated by the latest gaffe by
a high ranking immigration officer.
A highly respected news channel, Khao Sod, quoted the
Immigration Bureau spokesperson saying a negative Covid-test result would be
mandatory for every foreigner who wishes to extend their stay in the kingdom.”
That was on Monday, and on Tuesday the apology followed also
reported by Khao Sod.
Image: www.nationthailand.com.
“I apologise for the misunderstanding,” Major General
Archayon Kraithong told the Thai/English online news service. “It will only
apply to certain types of visa, most likely the permanent resident visa.”