george Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Thai Immigration Bureau AnnouncementTEMPORARY RE-LOCATION UNTIL CHIANG WATTANA IMMIGRATION CAN OPEN AGAINBANGKOK: -- For the convenience of foreigners coming [to] apply [for] Immigration servicesat Government Complex Center Chaeng Wattana Rd:We would like to inform that we would encourage [you] to visit our offices at:Imperial World Ladprao, 5th Floor (same office as Immigration Service Center for 3 National Legalized Labors) Ladprao Rd.,Map: http://bangkok.immigration.go.th/Eng.imperial.jpgfor more information, call 1111Source: Immigration Bureau 2013-12-01 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Thanks George 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaccha Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 ... let's hope they permanently relocate here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rishi Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Coordinates: 13.78551, 100.61285 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 There has been a post doubting the OP correctness and a reply to it removed. Here is screen shot of announcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 The mention of the 3 nationalities in parenthesis is only as a reference to the location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Added to map of Thailand Immigration Offices: https://www.google.com/maps/ms?msid=214923170432669428134.000465f03d84d91df360b&msa=0&ll=17.560247,101.601563&spn=26.514546,45.131836&iwloc=0004ec76fb0a151ebfaf3 Added note on entry for Bangkok Chaeng Watthana immigration office: https://www.google.com/maps/ms?msid=214923170432669428134.000465f03d84d91df360b&msa=0&ll=24.96614,101.601563&spn=25.254619,45.131836&iwloc=000467e35a8ea46c4deab 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadromi Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 the map is upside down 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyPinkham Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 called this morning, it is true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Announcement For the convenience of foreigners coming to apply Immigration servicesat Government Complex Center, Chaeng Wattana Rd.,We would like to inform that we would encourage to visit our offices atImperial World Ladprao, 5th Floor (Immigration Service Center for 3 National Legalized Labors) Ladprao Rd. For more information, call 1111Click here to view a map (Service time Mon-Fri 10:30 - 18:30 Closed on OFFICIAL HOLIDAYS) Source: http://bangkok.immigration.go.th/popup_anounce.html Note the opening times are from 10:30 to 18:30!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davejones Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Is it near MRT? If not, will taxi drivers know where it is. Map is not much use to me, as I've only been to that area once or twice. If anyone has some directions to get there by MRT, foot, taxi, that would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Map here: http://bangkok.immigration.go.th/Eng.imperial.jpg shows stations too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soi Sauce Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Good, but is Chang Wattanna still open? Cannot see a temp. office being able to handle the numbers. Is this an extra or an only? Gotta go this week so would like to know, please. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobTH Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I will send in my 90 day reporting by mail in a week or so. I plan to send it to the usual address at the Division 1 office at the goverment complex. Anyone see a problem with this that has solid information? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHenry Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 ... let's hope they permanently relocate here. Let's hope they don't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHenry Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Is it near MRT? If not, will taxi drivers know where it is. Map is not much use to me, as I've only been to that area once or twice. If anyone has some directions to get there by MRT, foot, taxi, that would be great. Googlemaps.com 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaccha Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 ... it's kind of a shame that they don't use the right-next-to-the-mrt One Stop Shop, that they used during the Great Floods for 90day reports.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Make your plans tomorrow morning and see what is happening then, based on up to date information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shancloudy Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Thanks for the info. I'll be there tomorrow. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 1 post removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberta Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I applied 2 weeks ago at Chaeng Wattana for conversion of 30-day visa waiver on entry to non-immigrant O 90-day visa. I was told to return for the "Decision" on Monday, 02 December (tomorrow). I really need to do this, so does anyone think they will give me the decision (and hopefully a visa stamp in my passport) if I show up at this temporary office tomorrow? I guess I shall have to give it a try anyway, or my waiver will expire and I will have to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakegeneve Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Is it near MRT? If not, will taxi drivers know where it is. Map is not much use to me, as I've only been to that area once or twice. If anyone has some directions to get there by MRT, foot, taxi, that would be great. Taxi drivers all know Imperial Latphrao (& Big C) very well as it is an established landmark on Latphrao. You'll be fine. You can MRT it to Latphrao station and then take a taxi east along Latphrao. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Good, but is Chang Wattanna still open? Cannot see a temp. office being able to handle the numbers. Is this an extra or an only? Gotta go this week so would like to know, please. Thanks The way the announcement of the Immigration office is worded I take it to be an extra, with the Chaeng Watthana office still open and staffed unless, of course, unruly mobs block all access to it also for the immigration officers or ransack it or burn it down. Stay tuned to this forum and to https://twitter.com/georgebkk (no Twitter account or login needed) for latest information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJAS Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 The OP does state "TEMPORARY RE-LOCATION UNTIL CHIANG WATTANA IMMIGRATION CAN OPEN AGAIN" - although I suspect that this actually means "TEMPORARY RE-LOCATION UNTIL CHIANG WATTANA IMMIGRATION CAN RESUME NORMAL SERVICE" (in other words, it is still open after a fashion). Anyway, we must all have our fingers firmly crossed that the unruly mobs don't descend en masse to the alternative location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimeAsia Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I kinda hope everybody takes this as Imperial is the way to go and there will be less crowds at Chaeng Watthana than usual. Every year its a tiring full day trip with 5 hours wait to apply for visa extension.. and now with mob outside i would probably have to plan sleepover right there. Visa extension is my most hated day of the year.. just thinking about the ridiculous 'fresh' pics we have to bring every year, with all family member must be in the pic and housenumber in the back, second on the sofa inside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtongteesood Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 You do realize that building is the red shirts HQ, right ? I found out by accident a while ago when I went there. Scary place, you would have to pay me to go in there again, I would rather overstay.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Interesting news, and looking for confirmation I found it here: ...The news conference was held at the red-shirt movement's office at the Imperial World department store's Lat Phrao branch... Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Red-shirts-want-foreign-observers-at-leaders-trial-30145794.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bino Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Interesting news, and looking for confirmation I found it here: ...The news conference was held at the red-shirt movement's office at the Imperial World department store's Lat Phrao branch... Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Red-shirts-want-foreign-observers-at-leaders-trial-30145794.html I was going to post this, but you guys beat me to it. I live right behind Imperial Lad Prao. It is my normal go-to shopping center and Big C. I can absolutely confirm as above. I've never been into the immigration office there since it is quite new and primarily for the three neighboring Asian countries, but the rest of the fifth floor is indeed Red HQ, and it is kinda creepy. Definitely do not wear a yellow shirt or any other "colors" if you are coming here. On a brighter note- if you want a good cup of coffee served by cute girls, go to the coffee bar on the second floor that is closest to the "rock climbing" tower that reaches up from the ground floor mezzanine. And as mentioned, Lad Prao MRT is the nearest station. About 5 clicks from the station to Imperial Lad Prao. Tell the cab driver "Big C Lad Prao". They all know it as that. Don't use Imperial World. They won't understand unless you use the Thai phonetic "Imperion Lad Prao". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLee Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 (edited) Well then just make sure you won't wear a yellow shirt then I gotta go to that place too today Edited December 2, 2013 by MaxLee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDrSomkid Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 If going by taxi, just say Big C Lad Phrao. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts