Popular Post anchadian Posted April 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/crimecourtscalamity/2020/04/02/more-papers-required-for-visa-extensions-due-to-national-security/ Richard Barrow Nine separate documents are now required for foreigners stranded in #Thailand to extend their stay for up to 30 days, the immigration said, on the grounds of “national security.” Edited April 2, 2020 by anchadian 2 5 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnumForce Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Are these being requested for the special 2nd extension or are they being requested for the standard first extension of a 30-day visa exempt stamp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mokwit Posted April 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) “Indeed, we are requiring more documents than usual because there are those who want to exploit the opportunity,” Col. Phakkhaphong said. “We are doing our best to provide the best service, but bearing in mind that national security is our utmost priority.” Anybody going to post how Thailand welcomes foreigners staying here?. Edited April 2, 2020 by mokwit 6 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stephen tracy Posted April 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 2, 2020 I can't provide all the required documentation, nor do I want to risk going to immigration to walk out ill and not even know it. This means after tomorrow, I am officially on overstay. Once this is over I don't think I will ever come back to Thailand again. That's how disgusted I am at this insatiable greed. 49 1 2 10 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post phuketrichard Posted April 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) yea, like a landlord, IF they are near where you are, is really going to head to immigration with you and chance catching the virus this is a disgrace!! Tourists will remember what thailand did in years to come an stay away Edited April 2, 2020 by phuketrichard 35 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sickocock Posted April 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 2, 2020 No way my landlord is ever joining me to wait hours at this dangerously infested place. 19 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ANDREW999 Posted April 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 2, 2020 does my gf count as my landlord? she came with me a few weeks ago when i submitted my application for a 2nd extension (with letter, pics of me in the kitchen, papers from her house, id -father's-, letter of father's saying i stay there, map, and so). i got an under consideration stamp until tomorrow. i hope they dont ask me for more papers. her father will definitely not come to IO. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ubonjoe Posted April 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 2, 2020 44 minutes ago, MagnumForce said: Are these being requested for the special 2nd extension or are they being requested for the standard first extension of a 30-day visa exempt stamp? Only for the 2nd extension at a few offices. Each one has their own requirements. Most I have seen reports about it are in the central region of the country. Apparently Division 3 is requiring it. But Bangkok is under division one and not requiring them. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post anchadian Posted April 2, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 2, 2020 Jonathan Head Lunacy. What planet are these immigration officers on? The greatest threat to Thai national security is COVID-19 - and the possibility of officials buggering it up. 17 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jimmjam Posted April 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 2, 2020 Let the overstays commence.???? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Several off topic, inflammatory posts and replies to them have been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jackcwba Posted April 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 2, 2020 I went today and I was on a tourist 60, already used up my extension last month so I’ve had 90. the only things I brought was passport photocopy of passport photocopy of tourist visa and previous extension stamps 1900 fee 1 passport photo (yes only one) uk embassy letter printed The lady didn’t even say one word to me about any of the documents apart from sign all the pieces of paper. they stamped me for 15 day’s , they want me to go back in 15 days and they will stamp me again for the other 15 days. So 30 in total. It’s a pointless exercise and it’s creating more foot traffic into their office during this pandemic but this is Thailand and the tourist industry is going to drop dramatically in the future after how they have dealt with this I imagine. 22 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jimmjam Posted April 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 2, 2020 12 minutes ago, Jackcwba said: I went today and I was on a tourist 60, already used up my extension last month so I’ve had 90. the only things I brought was passport photocopy of passport photocopy of tourist visa and previous extension stamps 1900 fee 1 passport photo (yes only one) uk embassy letter printed The lady didn’t even say one word to me about any of the documents apart from sign all the pieces of paper. they stamped me for 15 day’s , they want me to go back in 15 days and they will stamp me again for the other 15 days. So 30 in total. It’s a pointless exercise and it’s creating more foot traffic into their office during this pandemic but this is Thailand and the tourist industry is going to drop dramatically in the future after how they have dealt with this I imagine. Very true, most if not all other countries have granted automatic extensions a week or 2 ago. Very poor actions have been taken, causing stress and danger for a lot of foreigners and danger to immigration officers. 20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wongkitlo Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 4 hours ago, ANDREW999 said: does my gf count as my landlord? she came with me a few weeks ago when i submitted my application for a 2nd extension (with letter, pics of me in the kitchen, papers from her house, id -father's-, letter of father's saying i stay there, map, and so). i got an under consideration stamp until tomorrow. i hope they dont ask me for more papers. her father will definitely not come to IO. I am not certain but I am pretty sure if her name is on the rabien Bahn housebook they will accept her. My wife lives with her brother who I guess owns the family house but she has signed TM30 documents for me. I am sure her father will have a very sorry foot tomorrow making it impossible for him to walk to immigration even though he was so looking forward to the trip. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post digger70 Posted April 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2020 18 hours ago, anchadian said: Nine separate documents are now required for foreigners stranded in #Thailand Soon there won't be enough Trees left i 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 18 hours ago, anchadian said: Nine separate documents are now required for foreigners stranded in #Thailand to extend their stay for up to 30 days, the immigration said, on the grounds of “national security.” Soon there won't be enough Trees and Hemp plants to make paper in Thailand. Why don't Immigration get the ok and Plant a chip in All of us . Would be easy for us and them. No more 90 day Report No more Extensions No more Immigration Office Waits for Hrs on end , Easy peasy. They than Know Where we are 24/7. They also could do it with the Phone chip but than the smart <deleted> Like Me won't take their Phone with them. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post anchadian Posted April 3, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2020 Richard Barrow @RichardBarrow · 11m When will this madness end? A photo sent to me of the queue outside Immigration in Phuket. Still many tourists trapped on the island as many flights have been cancelled & there’re no buses off the island. No sign of a visa amnesty coming any time soon 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post William Osborne Posted April 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2020 Surely the Embassies can step in and highlight this lunacy......I was down in Jomtien the other day and it was a mess..... queued for over an hour and then was turned away and told come next week.......it'll be a miracle if there is not a mass outbreak of Covid from one of the IO offices.....and then they'll blame the foreigners.. If I was a tourist with no ties here, i would just overstay, pay the fine at the airport and never come back..... 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toany Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 13 hours ago, jimmjam said: Very true, most if not all other countries have granted automatic extensions a week or 2 ago. Very poor actions have been taken, causing stress and danger for a lot of foreigners and danger to immigration officers. And everybody on public transport as they travel too and fro 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdd Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, William Osborne said: If I was a tourist with no ties here, i would just overstay, pay the fine at the airport and never come back..... There is still a risk of getting caught on overstay and being sent to IDC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxxper Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 24 minutes ago, digger70 said: Soon there won't be enough Trees left i It’s ok immigration recycle paper. Next time they give you a written piece of information, check on the back it’s probably got some tourists passport bio page printed on it...555 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toany Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 17 minutes ago, digger70 said: Soon there won't be enough Trees and Hemp plants to make paper in Thailand. Why don't Immigration get the ok and Plant a chip in All of us . Would be easy for us and them. No more 90 day Report No more Extensions No more Immigration Office Waits for Hrs on end , Easy peasy. They than Know Where we are 24/7. They also could do it with the Phone chip but than the smart <deleted> Like Me won't take their Phone with them. ???? I'm sure that we will all be required to have a smartphone with the app on soon. No need for an ankle bracelet and a lot cheeper for them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Guderian Posted April 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2020 (edited) What peculiar form of madness is this? The country is locked down and we're all in this mess together, the xenophobes in Immigration should pack up and return to the safety of their homes until this is over. Edited April 3, 2020 by Guderian 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Deerculler Posted April 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2020 This country has no National Security problem. Who would want it? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deerculler Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 I really feel sorry for all those Tourists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post William Osborne Posted April 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2020 8 minutes ago, jackdd said: There is still a risk of getting caught on overstay and being sent to IDC I'm sure this will be the case soon......along with the finger pointing photo highlighting their bust ???? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gweiloman Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, Deerculler said: I really feel sorry for all those Tourists. I could be wrong but I don’t think these requirements are necessary for the normal tourist who are here on visa exempt or tourist visa. A normal tourist gets automatic first extension. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThailandRyan Posted April 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2020 Wonder How I can get the Thai Owner of my lease to go with me, maybe the immigration officers can go get her from NY City where she lives. Looks like I can not meet the new requirements when its time....solly, no estencion for yu.....time you leave my country.... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zikomat Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 22 minutes ago, William Osborne said: Surely the Embassies can step in and highlight this lunacy......I was down in Jomtien the other day and it was a mess..... queued for over an hour and then was turned away and told come next week.......it'll be a miracle if there is not a mass outbreak of Covid from one of the IO offices.....and then they'll blame the foreigners.. If I was a tourist with no ties here, i would just overstay, pay the fine at the airport and never come back..... If the overstay is less than 90 days - nothing prevents you legally from coming back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zikomat Posted April 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Gweiloman said: I could be wrong but I don’t think these requirements are necessary for the normal tourist who are here on visa exempt or tourist visa. A normal tourist gets automatic first extension. Who told you that? At this moment - nobody gets automatic extensions in Thailand. Edited April 3, 2020 by Zikomat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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