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On 3/25/2024 at 4:23 PM, DrJack54 said:

Zone 2 left side of immigration ques.

You pass security and o tain reentry permit PRIOR to passport control.

 

They have a 200baht "service option" where they fill in form + photo etc.

I got my re-entry permit at Chaengwatana when I got my year extension but I checked this morning at Airport.

When I asked where the re-entry was, employees told me I had to go through passport control first. I then found the entry desk which can be accessed before or after passport conttol.

Immigration officer told me that Chaengwatana could be better. According to her, it may be crowed and I may have to choose between my flight and a re-entry permit.

On 4/17/2024 at 5:30 PM, Upnotover said:

If you meet the requirements...

https://www.tourismthailand.org/Articles/plan-your-trip-vat-tax-refund

It needs to be updated.

Now :

Tourists who buy goods worth less than 20,000 baht would not have to show them to customs officials during the refund process. Until now,the upper limit was less than 5,000 baht.  The minimum price of ornaments, ornamentalgold, watches, eyeglasses, pens, smart phones, laptop and tablet computers, bags (excludingtravel bags) and belts that must be presented tocustoms is raised from 10,000 baht to 40,000 baht.

Extra information :

I am at airport after almost 6 months in Thailand.

I made a short trip to Laos so I last entered in January. VAT Refund office told me I couldn't be considered as a tourist since I stayed more than 3 months (108 days) . They refunded me this time but told me they would not in the future

21 hours ago, BumGun said:

How did it go ? I am arriving with my partner flying int L P, and assumed the VoA would be a long queue and I should just get an evisa. As an Australian, that kinda sucks about the bridge 😞

No queue at all at Nong Khai checkpoint

I entered Laos on january 3rd. I got a Visa on arrival. Is was very quick. No queue at all.

27 minutes ago, ignore it said:

Sacré bleu!

 

A Frenchman with a Frenchy sounding name. 

 

Incroyable!

Only 35 people were born in France with that name since 1890 mainly in the island La Réunion

https://www.filae.com/nom-de-famille/ILAN.html

I wonder what is his first name.

On 4/23/2024 at 11:43 AM, Gecko said:

Tbh, I'm not that familiar with wise.  I was sent Euro to my Krungthai bank account and there converted to Thai Baht.  i asked the sender and they said the fee must be on my side.

So, what can I do - or they do - to avoid that high fee? Are there better types of wise transactions?

I transfer THB, converted by Wise, to my Bangok Bank Account.

Bangkok Bank charges no fees in that case. I get on my Bangkok Bank account the exact amount in THB I sent.

On 4/21/2024 at 8:57 AM, banglay said:

Hi All After years of successfully registering my 90 day report (TM47) online   .This time it keeps rejecting  it  😞  ... Says "Incorrect entry date upon entry into the kingdom/ Incorrect visa expiration date."   check and re check all the info and it still keeps rejecting it ...Has anyone else had the same problem recently  ? Is it just a glitch in the system  or is it  just poor old me 😞 ? . Or will I have to  bite the bullet and go to immigration in person .to sort it out ? 

 

Cheers 🙂

Mine was rejected without any motive 555

Had I known, I would never have arrived in Pattaya on friday 19th.

Three hours to get soaked to my hotel, almost empty.

The name sounds more german than french.

1 hour ago, Nowaythatsreal said:

Well you clearly know the system very well for my sake and the sake of others on here struggling with the problems of the Thai immigration service can you provide a definitive list of what you take to immigration when it’s time to renew your Non-O retirement visa?

 

many thanks 👍

My first time I went there and asked for information.

Buddha image is the litteral translation of พุทธรูป.

รูป is an image or any representation of Buddha. It applies to statues

See http://thai-language.com/id/197246

And

http://thai-language.com/id/131658

picture; image; a likeness; painting

1 hour ago, fusion58 said:

 

Just another shakedown.

 

I can't believe these schmucks are demanding I pay a fee to export a statue I've owned for 10 years and which originated in and was purchased in another country.

A fee to get the license but very cheap (100 bahts). Without license you will not be allowed to export it, in case they find it in your baggage.

Better to do as I did, maybe they'll give you the license,  and if they don't give you the license you'll do your own way then !

Probably many people export without license, but if you're caught you'll have to leave it in Bangkok, which doesn't really matter if the statue has no value.

I may not insert the link from the Bangkok Post.   Google for it with "Exporting Buddha"

 

Quote

The last thing you want is to have your prized souvenir or gift confiscated on its way out of the country because you failed to adhere to the proper procedures.

 

https://www.dfdl.com/insights/news/what-are-the-rules-regarding-exporting-buddha-images-from-thailand-dfdl-article-in-the-bangkok-post/

7 hours ago, transam said:

Yes, they email you a reminder 14 days before due date, do it then, any probs you have will give you time to sort it, doing it early does not change the next report date...🤗

I never got any email

23 hours ago, daejung said:

I just reported today at Chaengwatana.

The immigration told me that my online application was auto-rejected.

She could not tell me why and said I should report 15 days in advance next time

By the way, up to now and again yesterday, I went to Chaengwattana with BTS Green Line, got off at BTS Wat Phra Sri Mahathat then took a taxi to Government Complex.

On the way back, I noticed new BTS or MRT stations on the way back to BTS Wat Phra Sri Mahathat

Is the Pink Line going to Government  Complex with interchange at BTS Wat Phra Sri Mahathat open now ?

Thanks

I just reported today at Chaengwatana.

The immigration told me that my online application was auto-rejected.

She could not tell me why and said I should report 15 days in advance next time

I opened a bank account with Bangkok Bank (head office in Silom) in 2018. I entered visa exempt at that time. I couldn't use internet banking nor mobile banking.

When I got a Non-O Visa,  I got access to internet and mobile banking.

By the way I did not need to deposit THB 800 000 (income method)

Things may have changed since that time.

On 4/5/2024 at 5:17 AM, geisha said:

We wouldn’t put up with foreigners/ tourists or locals behaving like animals in our own country would we?

In Europe foreigners do whatever they want,even more if they are illegal migrants.We do not deport them but give them money, health care and housing 555

On 3/28/2024 at 11:37 PM, daejung said:

So maybe my notification was made too early ?
if the count starts from extension renewal on on january 17th and not on re-entry on january 10th ?

 

I applied again online yesterday and it was rejected again. It's a mystery.

I have to go  to Chaengwattana next week (appointment)

3 hours ago, gearbox said:

Absolutely not. I just got my 90 days report approved and I re-entered last October, have done already one 90 days report online after the entry. In fact I've never done 90 days report at the immigration, always did it online.

So maybe my notification was made too early ?
if the count starts from extension renewal on on january 17th and not on re-entry on january 10th ?

54 minutes ago, dick turpin said:

Give it a go at re-applying.

 

Now, as to asking immigration to explain

their motives.,..

I will try tomorrow since they rejected today.

When I donwloaded the TM47 after applying online, I noticed that none of the 2 checkboxes "Tourist" and "Non-Imm" were checked,but there is noway to check them when applying

16 minutes ago, daejung said:

 

 

11 minutes ago, norbra said:

Check your application option to provide visa end date,this will be your new permitted to stay until date stamped in your passport.

Your report must show your name as is written in your passport ie middle name is required

I entered my new extension of stay date in february 2025

I don't have middle name... just one first name with "-" but "-" is not accepted... so 2 names in first name field

48 minutes ago, dick turpin said:

Standard reply, but you still need to go within

the reporting window.

 

Think you may have applied a tad too early

Thanks

Can I re-apply then  ?

I thought due date was april 8th since I entered on january 10 th
I read I could apply 15 days before, therefore as from march 25th (-1 days) till april 14th (+8 days) and I applied on 27th

When they reject it would be helpful if they gave a motive.

6 minutes ago, Mahseer said:

In Chiang Mai the first 90 day report has to be filed at immigration office. Subsequent can be completed online provided you haven't exited the country.

 

Same where you applied?

My first report was filed at immigration office but I left the country since that time