webfact Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Covid-19: Many tourists go to extend visas at new office - Big Oud drops in too Picture: Thai Rath Thai immigration chief Lt-Gen Sompong Chingduang dropped in to see how things were going at new offices opened up to handle tourist visa extensions in Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi yesterday. The offices of the central police investigation unit were open on the first day Thursday after the nearby Government Complex on Chaeng Wattana was swamped with stranded tourists on Wednesday after the impending State of Emergency had been announced by the government. Thai Rath reported that at 10 am there were many foreigners at the new center set up to ease the overcrowding at the Government Complex. Applicants could do 90 day reports, report their address according to Article 38 and extend tourist visas by 30 days - most were doing the latter. Picture: Thai Rath At 11.45 am Lt-Gen Sompong - known in Thailand as Big Oud - dropped in and was shown round by Region 1 immigration chief Pol Maj-Gen Piti Nithinonthaset. Chief Sompong said that tourists had been concerned that immigration offices might be closed and had gone to the Government Complex in great numbers meaning it was necessary to open new facilities for them. They were being made to sit 1.5 meters apart. Most were tourists who could not go back to their home countries because they were sealed off or because they couldn't get flights. He said that they could renew for 30 days each time up to a limit of 90 days. They would need a letter from their embassy to process the extension. The new facility would stay open for as long as necessary, he added. Source: Thai Rath -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2020-03-27 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted March 27, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 27, 2020 The first two IO's in the photo don't seem to be a metre (plus?) apart. Their arms are almost touching. What about this 'social distancing' the government are prattling on about it? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Phuketshrew Posted March 27, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 27, 2020 The only way that they will stop this madness is when a few of the IO's start to become infected from ai farang. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarFlungFalang Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 1 hour ago, webfact said: He said that they could renew for 30 days each time up to a limit of 90 days. After the 90 days what happens? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chazar Posted March 27, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 27, 2020 close the bloody things down u retards, declare amnesty 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiekerjozef Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Good job. Better for everybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zack61 Posted March 27, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 27, 2020 9 minutes ago, Chazar said: close the bloody things down u retards, declare amnesty What!!!!! And forego a bu$ine$$ opportunity? Their motto is “CV is not a health issue it’s a business opportunity” 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 3 hours ago, Phuketshrew said: The only way that they will stop this madness is when a few of the IO's start to become infected from ai farang. I sincerely hope no IO is infected by contact with a farang. I dread to think what the draconian consequences could be. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post marko kok prong Posted March 27, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 27, 2020 I agree with Chazar,stop this farce,declare amnesty like Indonesia,but of course then less chances for extra fee,or special fee for you,ect. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitman Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 At least they sit inside now, yesterday they sat outside in the heat and sun as i saw on pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedoc Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 It’s all about the money, money, money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PremiumLane Posted March 27, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 27, 2020 (edited) So you have to go to an embassy, get a letter, then go to immigration to get your extension. Thus exposing yourself to travel and other people, the very things you shouldn't be doing at the moment.... good job immigration, gold star for you Edited March 27, 2020 by PremiumLane 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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