Jonathan Fairfield 7,535 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Thanks immigration! Your overstay warnings are great! Daily News reported that an innovation from the chief of Prachuap Khiri khan immigration is a hit with local expats in Hua Hin. Pol Col Chalermchon Laemthong had the idea to send out mobile SMS messages to people on long term stays to remind them that their visas were nearly up. This will guard against the potential to overstay. One such smiling and appreciative foreigner was pictured along with the helpful message on his phone that read: "Your visa is about to be expired soon. Please contact immigration office as soon as possible". Source: Daily News -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2018-11-17 Link to post Share on other sites
Thaiwrath 36,966 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Most long stayers I know don't need a reminder, they make a note of the next renewal when it is advised at immigration. How about sending reminders to the people you are finding that are years past the expiry date ? Link to post Share on other sites
anterian 2,875 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 That date is as indelibly implanted in my memory as my birthday. Link to post Share on other sites
darksidedog 51,868 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 13 minutes ago, Thaiwrath said: How about sending reminders to the people you are finding that are years past the expiry date ? I have been listening to Big Jokes boasting, so I didn't think there were any of them left! He said he had caught pretty much all of them, and he wouldn't lie to us now would he? Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Stribling 58 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Cool. I’m on overstay most of the time so now I can just wait on a txt and ignore it. Link to post Share on other sites
from the home of CC 9,534 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 I find dealing with imm. every 90 days is enough of a reminder to me. Link to post Share on other sites
flexomike 472 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 2 hours ago, anterian said: That date is as indelibly implanted in my memory as my birthday. Mine is four days before my birthday Link to post Share on other sites
seahorse 2,476 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 You'd think that they could have got someone to check their English before they sent it i.e. your visit is about to expire. Link to post Share on other sites
happy chappie 4,388 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 9 hours ago, flexomike said: Mine is four days before my birthday So it's only you and Buddha that are the ones with 4 birthdays a year,you lucky man. Link to post Share on other sites
dake333 29 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 12 hours ago, Thaiwrath said: Most long stayers I know don't need a reminder, they make a note of the next renewal when it is advised at immigration. How about sending reminders to the people you are finding that are years past the expiry date ? And what if you change number and sim. Link to post Share on other sites
Siam Bruce 75 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Negative Negative comments If it helps one person who has accidently forgotten there renewal date it is worth it and a Good Initiative, Don't knock them all the time, In this case they are tring to help and its Free! Link to post Share on other sites
yellowboat 16,076 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 I prefer the constant news articles which give Thailand that police state feel on ThaiVisa.com . It is actually a good idea, I had to remind a 90 year old friend his visa was up. Link to post Share on other sites
Lupatria 13,598 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 19 hours ago, darksidedog said: I have been listening to Big Jokes boasting, so I didn't think there were any of them left! He said he had caught pretty much all of them, and he wouldn't lie to us now would he? You saved the day. I was already missing any mentioning of Big Joke in the news today, fearing he caught measles, rabies, or got injured in a crackdowns of armed illegal foreign flower garland vendors. Link to post Share on other sites
PETERTHEEATER 3,359 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 The reminder is welcome but why would the recipient be required to contact Immigration immediately? Link to post Share on other sites
Nielsk 301 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 21 hours ago, Thaiwrath said: Most long stayers I know don't need a reminder, they make a note of the next renewal when it is advised at immigration. How about sending reminders to the people you are finding that are years past the expiry date ? Speak for Yourself !! Link to post Share on other sites
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