IgboChief

Uhm, when I got a recent Facsimile of my KR 22 in Udon last month, I had to go to the Amphor, where the clerk wrote me a small note and send me to the side building, where -- wait for it, wait for it -- another clerk gave me a ledger (a normal book for keeping postings) and opened the relevant page about my KR 22, then sent me to the copier and asked me to bring it back later. For 10 minutes I held the only genuine Khor Ror register of Udon Thani 2003 in my hands. People noticed signs of madness and insanity on my face-- subsiding only 3 days later.

You get nice Thai hands easily, who help you with everything -- booking the hotel, drive you around, get you through the immigration fast, join you with food/drinks in the evening. Big value for small money.

Exactly my experience. I have been going to Savannakhet for years, but forced to do my Non-O Extension at the Local Immigration for 2 years. Previous year was ok'ish and only mildly annoying (hand drawn map, same date account statement, wrong photos). This year was almost too easy and I got in/out within 40 minutes. Not a single concern or objection. Give it a try, their attitude has changed considerably.

There is a difference between, what I have prepared for and what I reasonable should expect (especially when dealing with a public institution). My post was meant to a warning fort others, it did not do any harm to me. Cheers

Greetings, I have received the following e-mail today. This is very specific information disclosed only during the application itself -- and I am very careful on IT security related issues (its my profession more or less). Be aware. Sender is: From: Thailand Pass <[email protected]>Subject: There are a New updates regarding your submitted information Thailand PassDate: Sun, 27 Feb 2022 03:34:09 +0000 (UTC) Hello , xxxx Th system noticed some problems in the documents you submitted to the embassy You should correct some information so that you are not held responsible by the government Please reply to this message and write the following information Your full name. Date of birth. Last 4 digits of the passport. We apologize for any inconvenience caused Thailand Pass

Chiang Mai and Loei. Exactly like that.

I myself love Africa and Thailand, for exactly this reason: Everything is possible, if you just understand how to talk. If I have to chose between jumping any queue for 400 THB in Thailand or wait in an orderly queue for free in a developed country, I don't need to think a second. Got my Lagos Driving License faster out than the girl, who applied for me and herself -- just based on skin colour. She was so mad and I loved it.

This has been last year, when the mentioned distinguished Gentleman was in charge. (It has never been a problem all years before, he just did not want to take my application that day). This year, I did not try -- but got Banking Letter in the morning and then went to Imm-Office in the afternoon.

She does not want anything, but I usually tip them 500 THB -- same as I tip the immigration lady.

Yeah, I noticed that. Although this man also gave me my extension last year, just let me jump over a few more hurdles (e. g. rejecting the banking letter from previous evening and also insisted in a hand sketched map and rejected photos). I must say, compared with many places in the world Thai immigration looks friendly to me.

No, neighbor and wife were present and asked to introduce themselves and to sign 3 different forms. I went to the Bank before, deposited another 1k THB to have a recent balance and also got the Bank Letter. Last year, they insisted on "Same Day" and did not accept the statement of the previous evening (even when showing large amounts).

Only when mounted on an Apache...

400k on Thai Bank account, seasoned for 3 month. (The balance is higher and I never touch it in anyway as I am aiming for Retirement Visa in 10 years or so, which seems to be easier -- no neighbors and no wife needed to show.) Savanekhet is still more convenient to me (and more fun also) because of the "under consideration period", but as I said: can't complain at all and it was a good experience compared with the horror stories you often read.

Usually going to Savanekhet, which is easier: Renewed my Extension for the Non-O based on Marriage yesterday and it was never easier. In and out within 40 mins (took almost 15 minutes alone to sign all the sheets of paper). No shenanigans this time, but utmost friendly and professional. Big shout-out to the UTH Immigration officers, and thank you Thailand. Cheers.

Suck it up and deal with it, Snowflake!