dick turpin

18 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Are you living ongoing in Thailand.

Why did you need to do a TM30? 

 

Was your 90 day report due and you took opportunity to file TM47 while you were there? 

 

Had a similar request to update my address at Korat,

simply because slip in my passport was an old version.

Also at Korat the IO dealing with the extension will

automatically reboot your 99 day report and issue

any re-entry permit....all at the same desk.

If you are travelling up the Mittraphap or highway to hell

it is hardly an epic journey. Better you time your trip so

that when you turn off for Khao Yai at Pak Chong you will

have a wide range of eateries such as Chocolate Factory,

KP Steak and Studer.....mind you all at Khao Yai prices  

What bugs me is when they are too

lazy to change the menu, but just

put stickers over the old prices.

You get to keep your passport intact for purposes

of ID and domestic travel in Thailand, but as you say

invalid for international travel. It will then be clipped

when you pick up your new passport.

Not sure of current charges, but you will fill out

a separate form with your credit card details,

to allow them to deduct what they like.

Do you mean the percentage

that can spell "foreigner".

1 hour ago, Ian47 said:

I also live in Udon Thani and used Key Visa's facilities about this time last year.

My Passport took an age to appear - something like 18 weeks - but the blame for that is fully on the UK Passport Office, not Key Visa.

 

 

Darren McGarry was very helpful in keeping me informed as far as was possible with the quite atrocious service that UK passport holders are supplied with. 

For example - VFS Global in Bangkok supply a reference number which is of zero use in actually trying to track where your passport is in the system.  Her Majesty's (in those days) Government took 4 weeks to extract the money from my bank account, but a further 10 weeks to tell me that my photographs were not acceptable. (rant over).

 

Unfortunately Darren passed away late last year. 

I certainly would have had no issue with highly recommending Key Visa if he was still alive.

HMPO will make payment deduction immediately on receipt

of application in the UK, which suggests delay in submitting 

to VFS at this end. Out of interest, who told you your photos

we're not acceptable HMPO, VFS or Key Visa.  

"Polish"...........give me a break.

The only guy that knew more about

Thai immigration regulations than

Thai Immigration.

29 minutes ago, Snugs08 said:

They are insane at times.. Someone tell her the blue film peels off to reveal a nice metallic surface

Got a confession to make.......still got the blue film

on my extractor, it actually makes the kitchen

look super smart

Out of interest, anyone picked up a new Brit passport

at VFS in Bangkok lately and been told they no longer

need an embassy transfer letter.

54 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said:

Monday 17th is not an official public holiday.

Think you will find Monday is a late substitute 

holiday to cover for Saturday.

25 minutes ago, steveb5 said:

I am on a  one year type o retirement Visa that's been extended for many years. Thanks for all the information and I see have to get a   re entry permit.

Extended for "many years".........and still he has to ask

Go on.......that's right break it to me gently

and I had the T-shirt already pressed

55 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

Just curious as to how these things work. 

Going to 12-14........coming back 16-18,

on 15 everyone too ratassed to care. 

17 minutes ago, MJCM said:

My IO is the same, but the OP's friend did a 90 day Report not an Extension

Indeed, which expires when his next extension is due, when

the 90-day clock will be rest as per my post.

My local IO always resets the clock from the date

you go for a new extension..

Well spotted.....was discussed on forum two weeks ago.

Wonder if VFS will continue to accept renewal

applications if this kicks in.

Coming up to 65,000km, tread still looks OK, but

is it time to renew due to general degradation,

after five years.

Note that online booking available at

Korat, but do you still have to run the

gauntlet of the doc checkers and thus

allow extra time prior to your slot. 

7 hours ago, Tayida said:

I don't see the quote option so I reply normally. Use the branch at The Mall, entrance at ground level, in front of KFC.

Thanks.....looking to make an early start and mall branches usually

only open after 10am.