5 hours ago, GypsyT said:

Good for you!

 

You were lucky... Thailand use face recognition system and finger prints... no help what passport you use.

I've used Saigon in & out for over seas flights. Cheaper than BKK and less Immi control.

For immigration yes, but I didn't do Thai immigration. I find it very unlikely that my name popped up but the airline staff just said to themselves we will let it slide. My check-in process was not any slower than usual. 

Thanks for all these replies. I will update this thread on Saturday. It's going to be interesting. 

5 minutes ago, impulse said:

Good topic.  I hope the OP posts back with his results.  And I hope someone who's been there, done that can help him out here.

 

If any airline has a record of a blacklist, I suspect the Thai national airline would.  But you say it's a different passport with a different PP number (I assume) and Thai airlines may not have the ability to match them up like Immigration can.  (Or maybe they do, by name and birthdate)  If you don't get any answers here, I'd suggest you call them.

 

Best of luck.

 

Thanks for the reply, and yes maybe a call would be good.

Yeah, it's one of those grey-area topics. I will post again once this is done. Im assuming the worst case is that I am denied check in, which then just means booking another flight. I cant see there being a situation where they allow me on the plane but then have a problem in the transit area in BKK If there is a problem then it will be at check in. 

6 minutes ago, MangoKorat said:

I can't answer your question but I can tell you that your passport will be linked automatically if by any chance you pass through immigration.  None of us know what goes on behind the scenes so it is possible that just your name on the flight's passenger manifest will ring alarm bells.  Its not something I'd take a chance on.

Thanks for the reply. 

Well this is the thing, the passport is different, the linkage with the airline would have to be name and DOB.

18 minutes ago, Pattaya57 said:

What if your flight is delayed out of BKK and they have to put you up in a hotel until they can get you on next flight? That would require you passing through immigration.

Thanks for the reply. 

In this case I would just wait in no mans land for as long as needed. 

G'day folks. Question about a transit in BKK if I can.........

At the moment I am blacklisted from coming to Thailand (thankfully only 1 more year to go) and spending some time in Laos and Cambodia. I want to fly from Vientiane to Frankfurt with Thai Airways via BKK. The connecting flight is 1 ticket, with the luggage being put through to the second flight, and the time in transit is only about 2 hours. Logically I can't see any problem going through BKK as I'm not doing any immigration, however, I've heard stories about airlines possibly seeing blacklists and refusing check-in. Has anyone heard of this or does anyone think I would have other problems going through BKK? Its also worth noting that my current passport is not the one with the blacklist in it, so there wouldn't be anything physically in the passport to see, however as mentioned I'm worried about whether airlines can see the data. 

Thanks in advance. 

Hi guys,

I'm in Pakse now and already used up my 2 extensions on a tourist visa. An expat here told me that Salavan immigration used to issue a 3rd extension on visas. Has anyone heard of this and are they still doing it ?

Thanks in advance.

15 hours ago, sometimewoodworker said:

It is not just duty but VAT as well and the value is CIF so cost insurance freight and Thai customs determines the cost value and ignores your declaration value.

 

if you aren’t hand carrying your wife may well be hit with a substantial bill.

Thanks, the only reply that actually answered my question !

This was my question ???? 

'I am wondering if anyone has experience of sending brands new technology to someone in Thailand ?.' If so 'Does the package get held at a local post office for the duty to be paid ?'

Good evening, 

Im back in the UK for a bit and want to send my wife a new Samsung Galaxy. I assume customs are going to charge a duty, i think its 7% of the value given in the documents attached. I am wondering if anyone has experience of sending brands new technology to someone in Thailand ? Does the package get held at a local post office for the duty to be paid ? 

Thanks

51 minutes ago, jerrymahoney said:

Guidance

Travel to England from another country during coronavirus (COVID-19)

You do not need to complete a UK passenger locator form before you travel, take any COVID-19 tests or quarantine when you arrive in England.

This applies whether you are vaccinated or not.

From:

Department for Transport and Department of Health and Social Care

Published

22 June 2021

Last updated

18 March 2022 — See all updates

 

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-to-england-from-another-country-during-coronavirus-covid-19

 

only concern would be any requirements at a transit airport.

Thanks, yeah its a direct flight so looks  like the airline's policy is whatever the destination point's policy is. 

Hi guys, 

On Tuesday Ill be flying back to the UK. Im not vaccinated.

Are there any requirements at BKK to be tested before i leave ? and/or when i arrive into the UK. 

Thanks

Hi guys,

Has anyone ever seen Kratom in powder form available in the pharmacies here ?

Thanks

12 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

If immigration is closed on the day your permit to stay ends you will not be fined for a overstay if you go the first day they are open. 

Thanks

13 minutes ago, Salerno said:

No problem doing it tomorrow.

Thanks

Morning gents,

So ive been a dick and forgot to check whether my stamp date was a national holiday or not. Was about to pop down to immigration to extend and realised today is a holiday. Given that its a holiday do we think that immigration will treat my technical 1 day overstay the same as they would if my stamp had fallen on a weekend ? I know traditionally they always say if your stamp falls on a weekend then they give you a pass if you turn up on the Monday, but this is the first time Ive had to hope this is the case.

Im in Ubon by the way, if anyone locally has had the same experience with the office here.

Thanks

Update :

I was stamped until the end of January AND the officer said to me come back mid-end of January to get another 60 days !

Hi guys,

The extension was the standard 1900 thb. They have given me the "under consideration" stamp for now. One of the officers called my wife on Wednesday to say it was all confirmed and to come in tomorrow and get the full 60 day stamp.

1 minute ago, fishtank said:

Remember to keep the official receipt they gave you. 

That will be an awkward moment. Paid 3900 with receipt showing 1900..ha ha!

4 minutes ago, 2530Ubon said:

Could you kindly update us on that please? Perhaps they are going to give the 2nd extension for free next time. Try asking them if the 2nd extension also costs 3,900.

Will do mate.

7 minutes ago, GeorgeCross said:

yeah you got trumped..

 

this was the classic "art of the deal" negotiation tactic:

 

first contact lays out the worst case scenario and says no compromise (in your case no more extensions)

 

second contact provides a compromise "solution" where both parties "win-win"

 

little does the "mark" know the win-win was the goals all along.. ????

 

nevermind mate. look on the brightside you got your extension!

 

 

Yep, looks that way. I am going back at 13.00 to get it done so lets see if i can get it for 1900. If not then its not the end of the world.

15 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

It should be 1900 baht but they want 3900 baht. You are not the first one that has been told and paid the 3900 baht.

I am aware of a person that called 1178 to try and sort it out. They told him they would investigate it but apparently it has not been sorted out yet. 

Another person paid the 3900 baht earlier this week and got the extension to January. He is planning applying for the one year extension next time.

Not sure what you can do about the fee.

Thanks and yes it seems like she was trying it on. If it stays at 3900 then so be it, im not going to forgo the extension for 2000 baht. I just thought it was worth a mention.

1 minute ago, DrJack54 said:

1900baht.

All extensions are 1900baht.

Be it for 30 days or one year

Thanks, and yes thats what I thought.

Morning guys,

So this morning I went to Ubon immigration to extend my stay for another 60 days because I am unable to renew a visa in the region and do not want to return to the UK. I arrived and firstly spoke to an officer outside. To my horror she said sorry but cannot do any extensions because ive already used an embassy letter once and cant do it again. My wife explained that the last time I extended (with the embassy letter) the officer said to me that next time I can come back and extend for 60 days WITHOUT an embassy letter, and only need to sign a form stating the reason for the extension. To my further horror this lady had absolutely no idea what I was talking about and kept on banging on about embassy letters. I took my passport and went straight into the office where thankfully I found an officer who spoke English. Hey presto within a few minutes the correct form was in front of me and advised to come back this afternoon to recieve the 60 days for a cost of 3900.

So the purpose of this post is 2 fold. Firstly to repeat the advice that its always best to ask someone else in these offices because clearly not all staff are briefed. Secondly, this is a question to members. Which is, should this extension be 1900 baht or 3900 ?? If its 3900 then so be it but i thought 3900 was for yearly extensions ?

Thanks