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Forget to add, they say that TM28 is only used when RELOCATING to another province ... again take it with pinch of salt because this is only from the information counter and therefore classified only as "Somchai said" ...
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I had the pleasure spending today rainy afternoon at the immigration in Chaeng Wattana to pickup my extension and get re-entry permit. Since it was boring just to sit around I went to several officers to ask tricky questions and found out few interesting things. For newcomers, the Immigration Act from 1979 has to be taken as a "guideline" - something like directions on highway - all cars should go this direction but if you have a motorcycle, you are in hurry or have connections or any other reason you can drive in whatever direction you want.
1. If you try to get any information from Government Hotline 1111 or Immigration hot line 1178, you will get information what was needed for your last year extension - useful for time travelers. They know TM30 exists but that's all.
2. If you ask information in the entry hall, it has the same value as "Somchai said" - most of the staff are trainee (translated uni students working there for grades) or are good enough to hand forms or inform where to stick photo
3. Don't bother to call any of the 02 numbers listed on their website, nobody picks up and if, then when you ask first question they just hang up. Tried several times a day for one week and made it though only two times.
4. You can't really talk to the officers because they will not let you talk with them unless you spend several hours waiting ... so the most accurate info for what is needed is actually here
First tricky questions was with the head of TM30 section (younger female officer sitting at the table on the left):
1. I was told that since I'm on yearly extension I do not have to report during my travels in Thailand (ie when I asked where I have to report if I visit family for weekend who live on Kanchanaburi province border with nearest police station 50 Km away and Immigration closed). I was told I have to process TM30 only when I travel out of Thailand. This seems like each officer has their own understanding of the law...
2. The TM30 report can be done online and she confirmed the website is running - tried to register, did not get confirmation with link to proceed. If it works as good as online 90 days report or e-appointment for re-entry permit they should have sent pigeon instead.
Second question was why I have to bring pass book with 400k when I go to pickup extension becasue in the Immigration Act is only written to provide documents when submitting application, not when picking up - and they have a very nice way around how to explain:
1. When you submit documents, the officer will verbally inform you to bring your passbook with 400k in 30 days when picking up extension, but they will not give you this in writing
2. When asked where this requirement came from (when handing over my passport) and if they can show me any evidence of requiring to submit passbook, I was told that in my case they do not need the passbook because they only asked to bring it but if you do not want to provide then you do not have to ...??? Strange huh?
3. When I asked the boss of the extension section (spent about 45 minutes debating all other sorts of topics) I was told that the order come during a meeting from the boos if Immigration Division 2 - therefore there is no written rule. The problem is if you try to use the excuse in point 2, they will use their "article 44" that the immigration officer can re-check evidence in case they suspect a fraud - so if you say you will not show them the passbook because they have no right to do so, they will use this to frame you - back to square one.
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The following situation was confirmed with head of the department giving re-entry permits:
If extension expire 1 August 2018 and you come to apply on 1 July, on the same day you will receive a stamp "application under consideration, report back 1 August (in 30 days)" but your current re-entry permit and visa are NOT AFFECTED by the new application and remain valid till 1 August as stated.
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Looks like there are many "gray areas" where it depends on the individual officer and their interpretation. I'm pretty sure they will say I need re-entry just to get more payment - whether it is really required or not.
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I was at CW immigration today to extend (renew) my NON-IMM "O" based on marriage. Arrived 2 PM, 40 ppl waiting which took over an hour of waiting. The procedure was smooth except few forms that have to be filled on the spot. I got stamp "VISA UNDER CONSIDERATION" and must report back in 30 days. My question is following:
If my visa expire August 1st, I can star the renewing process 45 days in advance - 15 June. This means I will get the above "Under Consideration, report back 15 July" stamp in my passport on that date, but my Re-Entry permit (and the old extension) is valid till 1st August. Does the UC stamp void the old visa and Re-entry permit? If I would leave country between 15 June and 15 July, do I need to get a new re-entry permit? The officer who was doing my visa was not sure and her boss was on training - she said will clarify when I report back in 30 days.
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My friend run a co-working space & cafe and he has to register all users of their free internet. Must register national ID or passport for foreigners. Technically a barber shop should record your passport info if they give you their wifi password while waiting for haircut. Of course enforcement depends on how active are local BiB.
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2 hours ago, ubonjoe said:
You cannot change non immigrant visa categories without going out for a new visa.
If you are on the 90 day entry from a non-b visa issued by an embassy or consulate there would be no change you could apply for an extension of stay based upon marriage.
If you are on an extension of stay based upon working issued by immigration you can change the reason for your extension of stay to marriage. You would first have to cancel you current extension and apply for the new extension of stay.
To apply for an extension of stay based upon marriage you need 400k baht in a Thai bank for 2 months or proof of 40k baht income.
After the application is accepted you will be given a under consideration stamp with a report back date 30 days from when you applied for the extension. When you go back on the report back date you will get the one year extension stamp dated from the date your permit to stay ended.
Ubonjoe, thanks for the info. So if my extension of stay end 31 July, I will be give 30 days "under reconsideration" + 12 months extension on 30th August. If I need to leave Thailand in the first 30 days I will need re-entry permit and then another one for the 12 month extension, correct?
For other members, do you have any comments on the fees? My paperwork was handled by HR dept. and visa agent so I have no idea if the fees are OK.
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Hi, for the past 10 years I was on non-imm B visa but recently got a job out of Thailand (will reside here) therefore need to change my visa from B to O without traveling out of country. I have all documents ready (marriage certificate, birth certificates of kids, proof of address, money in bank etc.) but I was told by visa agent that I will receive the visa for 1 month for consideration period and after that will receive 11 months extension. Just wanted to check if anyone has experience in doing this change and what are the rules.
The agent charges 15,000 THB professional fee; 1,900 visa fee + 2x re-entry permit (1x for the 1 month period and 1x for the 11 month extension if required).
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On 8/5/2016 at 3:57 PM, mark5335 said:
I inquired about getting a pink ID Card at Wattana District in Bangkok today. Unfortunately they required more paper work than the Yannawa and Talingchan Districts (posts #231/233 above), so I'll have to go back again with the additional documents. The additional requirements are passport copy must be certified by my embassy, and need a copy of my work permit.
Since a work permit is required it seems that Wattana don't intend issuing the ID Cards to retiree farangs.
I got mine today @ Chomthong district. The documents required were:
1. Original yellow book
2. Original passport
- they asked for work permit, did not have original so asked office to fax a copy -(they had a bit of internal discussion if they need it or not). Then they asked about blood group, religion, thumb prints, took a photo, paid 60 THB against receipt and got my card. Waiting about 50 min (lots of people in the morning) + 30 min discussion with officers and waiting for the card.
Not sure how useful it will be, but will see
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For VISA application only air ticket booking is required - so ask travel agent to make booking, apply for VISA and then you can either confirm or cancel...
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The yellow book has no use except proof of address, and there are plenty of simple documents to use in its place for proof of address. e.g any bills with your name and address on it. People who have them think they have something special. Anyone can get one. I think Personally I think they are a bit of a joke.
Since I'm in daily contact with various government institutions, this makes my life lot easier.
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I just got Yellow Tabien Baan from local office and this is what was required (note that different offices may require different documents):
1. Went to the local office and asked for list of docs required:
- Legalized translated copy of your passport picture page (Embassy then Thai MoFA)
- Legalized translated copy of my birth certificate (need to see my mother and father names and nationality)
- Original + copy of marriage certificate
- Original + copy of child birth cert.
- Original + copy of wife ID
- Original + copy of blue tabien baan
- Original + copy of ID card of two witnesses
- 6x 1" photo
- Original passport + old passport showing my 1st visit to Thailand
2. I did not take it as a priority so organizing above docs took approx 4-5 months. Once I had all docs ready we submitted to the office and waited for an appointment with the chief (I did not want to wait there for few hrs while they were checking the docs)
3. It took another 2-3 weeks to find a suitable dates (as said above, it was not my priority) and the process was following:
- Both witnesses have to appear in person and sign some forms including one with my photo certifying it's me
- All must have original ID cards because they need to be inserted into PC reader for verification
- I had to sign few more Thai forms and in record book
- The paperwork then went 2 more officers for verifications and then I was given yellow book (free)
all above took around 30-40 min, no questions asked.
Notes
- Make sure your name on passport is translated exactly the same as your name on marriage certificate or any other documents
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Check out MAIGE TV - it's only $80 per year.
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After reading articles of bad experience with local resellers I bought cheaper Maige TV direct from HKG and it runs well for the past 6+ months.
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Try office depot or Ikea - seenthe tray in both
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Is 146 meter Athenee Residence (50% taller and across the street) coming down too?
Athenee Residence has acces from Wireless Road - so they comply with the rules ....
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Manila airport is a hell hole of the first degree IMHO.
I flew Philippine air biz class few years ago...certainly not up to par with most other Asian carriers but also usually priced a lot less as well.
Few years back, Mania airport looked like a bus terminal, but they just renovated and opened it year or two back. Regarding planes, you can fly on vintage 747 or on a brand new 777. I flew few times BKK-MNL and it was not the best, nor the worst experience.
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For beach, we are usually going to Koh Samed - 2.5 hrs ride from Bangkok. For a half / one day trip I'd suggest RTAF Museum at Don Mueang, Fort Chulachomklao with HTMS Mae Khlong ship museum, or what was very appreciated by my 3yr old daughter, skytrain + boat + bus trip around center of Bangkok with frequent stops for coffee, ice cream and some snacks
For trips outside of BKK, you should check out Suan Phueng in Ratchaburi (small Khao Yai) and Kanchanaburi.
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I have AFL HD on my MAIGE TV + they show some games on ASTRO, ESPN and other sport channels.
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If small quantity, almost any shopping center has a "printing" or "copy" shop. They can do box of name cards for 200-250 THB. For brochures, depends if in color / B/W and if you need any bonding or just a leaflet. Basic things you can get done in any "photocopy" shop on the street.
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I never heard of any fees for purchasing anything on CC out of Thailand. The only thing the bank may screw you is exchange rate. Also I'm pretty sure you can pay in THB in their local office (done that with another airline few years back). Also consider booking through local travel agent, sometimes they can get you a better deal than website - and you pay them with your card in THB
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Ascott Sathorn - with great pub on ground floor
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We have traveled a lot with our daughter and here are some tips:
1. Check what airplane your are flying in and check the seating arrangement (seatguru.com)
2. Book your seat through travel agent or online (first row with place for bassinet)
3. If 2. doesn't work, show up @ airport 3+ hrs before departure and book @ check in counter
4. The bassinet is provided by cabin crew and they will set it up for you if you ask (and if your baby fits in it - google dimensions and measure your baby)
5. Ask for assistance, we were always provided good service when traveling with infant (priority check-in, fast track immigration, boarding first etc.)
Also check with airline, some have rule 1 adult for 1 infant.
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I have been to Bang Kwang prison about a year back (had some installation project there) and have seen a few farangs in leg irons there. We had fairly free movement within the compound (except for the area housing inmates sentenced for life) so I estimated the number to around 20+. It was quite scary experience being just 100m from buzling market yet locked there...
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Non-imm O extension - income letter instead of 400k in bank
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For the past few years I always used 400k in bank for extension, but since I work for an oversea company, my salary is paid in USD to FCD account in a Thai bank. Has anyone have experience with what documents are required? I can get a letter (statement) from bank where the name of my employer is listed as sender, but is there any other requirement for a letter from Embassy?