MeePeeMai Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Just curious (for those of you returning from the Immigration Offices around the country). Are the "No Tips" banners still flying at your local Immigration Office or have they been shelved? Please state which office you are referring to on your reply. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamkyong Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 sorry cant help only do once a year but i do know when the office was refurbished about 2 years ago they were not reinstated having said that my imm office has been squeaky clean for the last 10 years SAKON NAKHON as per my personal dealings about others i do not know i suggest you do not paint all with your tar brush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeePeeMai Posted April 17, 2019 Author Share Posted April 17, 2019 5 minutes ago, Lamkyong said: when the office was refurbished about 2 years ago they were not reinstated Thanks for your reply. I don't think they were around two years ago, they showed up less than a year ago after Big Joke took over as Head of Immigration. Have a great day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamkyong Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, MeePeeMai said: Thanks for your reply. I don't think they were around two years ago, they showed up less than a year ago after Big Joke took over as Head of Immigration. Have a great day think you are incorrect there but hey maybe my bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeePeeMai Posted April 17, 2019 Author Share Posted April 17, 2019 1 minute ago, Lamkyong said: think you are incorrect there but hey maybe my bad I could be as I have only ever been to my local Immigration Office (Chiang Khan) but I do remember when they posted up the no tips banner there at that office. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkingOrders Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Yes, central bangkok, but even prior, no immigration office employee has ever asked me for a tip, nor have I ever believed they would want one. I find immigration officers to be a polite bunch, considering the amount of work they do in that office. I have never incountered someone problematic at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeePeeMai Posted April 17, 2019 Author Share Posted April 17, 2019 17 minutes ago, WalkingOrders said: Yes, central bangkok, but even prior, no immigration office employee has ever asked me for a tip, nor have I ever believed they would want one. I find immigration officers to be a polite bunch, considering the amount of work they do in that office. I have never incountered someone problematic at all. I have never been asked for a tip either. I'm just curious if all the banners with Big Joke's pics are still up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Yesterday going out of Thailand at Chiang Mai, signs with big fonts, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhornblower Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Had occasion to go to the Had Yai immigration office on March 28 and they were up there. But then that was before he was transferred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripstanley Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 I was in Phayao yesterday. The "no tips" signs are up but not on the desks where you are interviewed as they were before. Big Joke photo is still up. It is a part of a large glass partition so they will have to have some come and remove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donim Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 I have seen the posters. But no picture of BJ himself, the only one is the real himself in one of a report last year. Did anyone has seen a print of a cartoon BJ with the message? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 I think they were still up when I was in my Immi office mid-last month, but I was distracted with being jerked around because I didn't report to the Immi office within 24 hours after returning to Thailand last year. Reckon they'll wind up in a dark corner next to the old poster board about dress code standards, then disappear completely at some point in the future. ????️♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushroomdave Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 I'm still wondering if a "Pregnant Man" has used the Priority Lane yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutty Shark Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 38 minutes ago, 55Jay said: I think they were still up when I was in my Immi office mid-last month, but I was distracted with being jerked around because I didn't report to the Immi office within 24 hours after returning to Thailand last year. Reckon they'll wind up in a dark corner next to the old poster board about dress code standards, then disappear completely at some point in the future. ????️♂️ Hi. I hadn't heard about a need to report to immigration within 24 hours of returning to Thailand. Which people are you referring to, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeePeeMai Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 11 minutes ago, mushroomdave said: I'm still wondering if a "Pregnant Man" has used the Priority Lane yet? That's funny! I wonder who's idea that was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeePeeMai Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 55 minutes ago, donim said: I have seen the posters. But no picture of BJ himself, the only one is the real himself in one of a report last year. Did anyone has seen a print of a cartoon BJ with the message? Inside my nearest Immigration Office they have two big banners with Big Joke's picture on them stating the No Tips rule. I assumed that all Immigration Offices must have had similar (maybe not)? I'll get a pic of them the next time I go if they are still up on the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREM-R Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Was at Khon Kaen immigration last week, all mention of Big Joke removed. No images, no posters, no "please, no tips" signs, nothing. Like he never existed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeePeeMai Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 1 minute ago, PREM-R said: Was at Khon Kaen immigration last week, all mention of Big Joke removed. No images, no posters, no "please, no tips" signs, nothing. Like he never existed. That's what I expected to see. Thanks for the report! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignbad Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Still all there in Phetchabun last week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeePeeMai Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 17 minutes ago, Cutty Shark said: Hi. I hadn't heard about a need to report to immigration within 24 hours of returning to Thailand. Which people are you referring to, please? Search for TM30 Report of alien's stay in the Kingdom (usually your landlord or hotel's responsibility) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 36 minutes ago, mushroomdave said: I'm still wondering if a "Pregnant Man" has used the Priority Lane yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutty Shark Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 15 minutes ago, MeePeeMai said: Search for TM30 Report of alien's stay in the Kingdom (usually your landlord or hotel's responsibility) Thanks, MeePeeMai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony125 Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Was in Chang Wattana yesterday no banners but signs on desks or entrance of cubical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeePeeMai Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 Just now, Tony125 said: Was in Chang Wattana yesterday no banners but signs on desks or entrance of cubical. Did they have the Big Joke banners up prior or do you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend49 Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Came through Swampy last night. The no tips signs are on every desk in the priority lanes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesimps Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 20 hours ago, WalkingOrders said: Yes, central bangkok, but even prior, no immigration office employee has ever asked me for a tip, nor have I ever believed they would want one. I find immigration officers to be a polite bunch, considering the amount of work they do in that office. I have never incountered someone problematic at all. For "tips" read "bribes". I think that's what the no tips notices were about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007 RED Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Did my 90 day reporting at Nakhon Pathom Immigration office this morning. Long poster with BJ pictures and vision statements stretched above the four officer's desks and big 'No Tip' signs behind each of the officer's desks. Also he is still featured on the home page of their website http://nakhonpathom.imm.police.go.th/ Have to say all the front office staff are always very friendly and give great service. Did my 90 day reporting in less than 10 minutes for time of walking in to walking out the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeePeeMai Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 5 minutes ago, 007 RED said: Did my 90 day reporting at Nakhon Pathom Immigration office this morning. Long poster with BJ pictures and vision statements stretched above the four officer's desks and big 'No Tip' signs behind each of the officer's desks. Also he is still featured on the home page of their website http://nakhonpathom.imm.police.go.th/ Have to say all the front office staff are always very friendly and give great service. Did my 90 day reporting in less than 10 minutes for time of walking in to walking out the door. Thank for reporting (what sounds like) a nice experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryane66 Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 At Immigration in Sakon Nakhon today. Signs gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushroomdave Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 3 hours ago, mushroomdave said: I'm still wondering if a "Pregnant Man" has used the Priority Lane yet? Oh and I forgot.....who's up for the "Abnormal Physical" ??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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