Orton Rd Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 (edited) 10 minutes ago, CorpusChristie said: The end result is the same, we both get the same visa and I also go a receipt from immigration But the result is not the same if you turn up at your real immigration office the next year with an extension from a province you never lived it, go on try it. Edited September 26, 2020 by Orton Rd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorpusChristie Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, Orton Rd said: But the result is not the same if you turn up at your real immigration office the next year with an extension from a province you never lived it, go on try it I have been told to go to my local immigration office and register my address there . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiVisaCentre Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 If amnesty is extended until October 31st we will be able to assist with long term visas for those who were last holding a Tourist/VOA/Exempt visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2530Ubon Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, ThaiVisaCentre said: If amnesty is extended until October 31st we will be able to assist with long term visas for those who were last holding a Tourist/VOA/Exempt visa. Is this something you guys think is happening? No more than a rumour at this stage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFreqFlyer Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 6 hours ago, Orton Rd said: I do not think it is legal, not do I think getting an extension via an agent from a province you do not live in is legal either. Many argue they are, up to them. I would rather do things legally rather than under the counter with the excuse that's how things are done here. What a ridiculous comment. People move around all the time and there is nothing wrong with that. There are 77 Thai provinces, many of them quite small. Some people reside in one province (or seek an extension there due to their wife having her tabien ban in that province) but work in another with a work permit issued from a different province. All perfectly legal. That's what a TM30 is for. You file a TM30 after doing your extension of stay to say you've moved and then file TM47s as normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThaiVisaCentre Posted September 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 26, 2020 5 minutes ago, 2530Ubon said: Is this something you guys think is happening? No more than a rumour at this stage Highly likely. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFreqFlyer Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 8 minutes ago, ThaiVisaCentre said: If amnesty is extended until October 31st we will be able to assist with long term visas for those who were last holding a Tourist/VOA/Exempt visa. Is this also the case for someone who got an under consideration stamp with embassy letter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFreqFlyer Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 5 hours ago, Orton Rd said: But the result is not the same if you turn up at your real immigration office the next year with an extension from a province you never lived it, go on try it. What are you talking about. You just file a TM30 after having gotten your extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiVisaCentre Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 7 minutes ago, TheFreqFlyer said: Is this also the case for someone who got an under consideration stamp with embassy letter? Must close the stamp first. We have heard a few people go back, and get the meet in person date moved up so they have enough time left to apply for a non-immigrant visa. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFreqFlyer Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, ThaiVisaCentre said: Must close the stamp first. We have heard a few people go back, and get the meet in person date moved up so they have enough time left to apply for a non-immigrant visa. Aha I see. Hopefully this stamp will be forthcoming before the return to office date then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donpo Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 10 hours ago, ThaiVisaCentre said: Must close the stamp first. We have heard a few people go back, and get the meet in person date moved up so they have enough time left to apply for a non-immigrant visa. when can we start applying for this? I was told to come back Oct 20th for official stamp. Will that be enough time to apply? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted September 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 26, 2020 (edited) 19 hours ago, 2530Ubon said: Sorry, but <deleted>... "You can argue that paying an IO to overlook the money requirement is legal? You are more accurately paying an IO to waive the seasoning requirement which is a legitimate authority he has. What is more dodgy is money being deposited into an applicants account for a short term so that the bank can produce a letter stating such funds are in the account, albeit for 20 minutes flat. That involves the agent and someone at the bank I expect, and not necessarily an IO. Edited September 26, 2020 by jacko45k 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post vinci Posted September 27, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2020 why do people always complain about agent and io doing their business, why would you care as long as you got what you want, just be happy enjoying your life instead of getting salty about agent/io doing their business, you might get a heart attack thinking too much, there's always a loophole, mind you loophole and not illegal, nothing you said or do will make any different, just a fish in the vast ocean 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2530Ubon Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, jacko45k said: You are more accurately paying an IO to waive the seasoning requirement which is a legitimate authority he has. NO NO NO. A bribe is a bribe, the same way that a regulation is a regulation. It's illegal... I'm NOT against it, just pointing out that your wrong. It's corruption... as big Joke said; Edited September 27, 2020 by 2530Ubon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted September 27, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2020 1 hour ago, 2530Ubon said: NO NO NO. A bribe is a bribe, the same way that a regulation is a regulation. It's illegal... I'm NOT against it, just pointing out that your wrong. It's corruption... as big Joke said; One man's bribe is another's payment for services rendered..... You heard the old saying....'what, you mean for free?' 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2530Ubon Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 13 minutes ago, jacko45k said: One man's bribe is another's payment for services rendered..... You heard the old saying....'what, you mean for free?' I'm not against it at all, in fact i'll probably use this method myself! Just pointing out that's it's not legal. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eindhoven Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 4 minutes ago, 2530Ubon said: I'm not against it at all, in fact i'll probably use this method myself! Just pointing out that's it's not legal. Is there a reason why you are choosing to pollute a perfectly good thread by banging on and on about the same thing? We understood your opinion from the first post. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiVisaCentre Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 On 9/26/2020 at 7:08 PM, ThaiVisaCentre said: Highly likely. I would like to amend my previous comment as it is now the end of Monday. It seems a lot less likely that any additional amnesty extension will take place by now, but who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 17 minutes ago, ThaiVisaCentre said: It seems a lot less likely that any additional amnesty extension will take place by now, but who knows. Why? Lots of info in the news now. It only needs approval by the cabinet tomorrow. Latest article is here. https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184833-thailand-extends-grace-period-for-stranded-foreigners/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiVisaCentre Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 32 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: Why? Lots of info in the news now. It only needs approval by the cabinet tomorrow. Latest article is here. https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184833-thailand-extends-grace-period-for-stranded-foreigners/ It has a lot of coverage stemming from the initial unsigned letter, with no new information. We assumed they would have pushed this through during the weekend. I'm not saying it's impossible, but the only thing we have read is a lot of speculation. Did they say this topic would actually be talked about during the meeting tomorrow? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2530Ubon Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/thai-immigration-unaware-of-visa-amnesty-extension-to-halloween/ Immigration are completely unaware of this, so it's not looking likely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 13 minutes ago, 2530Ubon said: https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/thai-immigration-unaware-of-visa-amnesty-extension-to-halloween/ Immigration are completely unaware of this, so it's not looking likely Did you read the news article I posted a link to? Everything I have read today indicates it will be approved by the cabinet tomorrow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2530Ubon Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 I've seen it in the nation and the BKP too, sounds like good news. Going to be interesting to see how easily/difficult the extensions of stay for 60 days are obtained 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 (edited) Just now, 2530Ubon said: Going to be interesting to see how easily/difficult the extensions of stay for 60 days are obtained I'll predict as hard as IOs can make it, without getting reprimanded or dismissed. Edited September 28, 2020 by BritManToo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton Rd Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 (edited) On 9/27/2020 at 2:09 PM, 2530Ubon said: I'm not against it at all, in fact i'll probably use this method myself! Just pointing out that's it's not legal. Of course it's not, it it were you would not need an agent, just turn up tell them you do not have the funds in the bank, and ask how much for them to ignore the law ???? Somebody asked what difference it makes to people who do it legally, well for one thing now we have to keep our cash in the bank for 3 months after our extension, not an effective measure against the other way of doing things, maybe they will come up with something else, all depends who is in charge. Edited September 28, 2020 by Orton Rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiVisaCentre Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 It now appears to be officially extended! So if anyone is currently under amnesty, and wishes to convert to a long term visa through an agent please reach out to me, or my staff. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardandtubs Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 14 minutes ago, ThaiVisaCentre said: It now appears to be officially extended! So if anyone is currently under amnesty, and wishes to convert to a long term visa through an agent please reach out to me, or my staff. Any discount for the 15 month volunteer visa considering it's not really necessary anymore? Your standard prices seem a bit much considering it looks like we'll be able to apply for rolling 60-day extensions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiVisaCentre Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, edwardandtubs said: Any discount for the 15 month volunteer visa considering it's not really necessary anymore? Your standard prices seem a bit much considering it looks like we'll be able to apply for rolling 60-day extensions. If you qualify for the rolling extensions we advise to do so. We have not read anything that says you may keep on doing them over again based on a visa that has already been extended upon. Our prices go back down to what they used to be 3 weeks ago (as we do not have to rush cases for the next two weeks). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salsajapan Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 On 9/28/2020 at 10:42 PM, ThaiVisaCentre said: If you qualify for the rolling extensions we advise to do so. We have not read anything that says you may keep on doing them over again based on a visa that has already been extended upon. Our prices go back down to what they used to be 3 weeks ago (as we do not have to rush cases for the next two weeks). So please what are your price for a marriage extension after 60 days extension ? and requirements ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpencerYin Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 hello，may I ask is it possible to convert non-ed to non-b inside Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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