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A poster said on a similar topic earlier..." Let more and more in spend more multiple millions on property purchases, motorbike rental businesses etc etc, then there will be a complete change of heart, they'll boot the majority out, reclaim and resell property to a new bunch"  quite believable,  or maybe if Putin uses tactical nuclear weapons at some point maybe the PM will have different thoughts about the mighty Russian Federation Passport......    

I assume the other 600,000 - 800,000 are here legitimately, good work to find 1 or 2..........  

59 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

 

I think you miss the point. It isn't about inconvenience, but that Thai Immigration is still using a third class system when modern and more accurate methods are available. Of course, as always with immigration, some offices do it one way and others a different way. Some are in the 20th century and some have advanced to the 21st. Why some persist in using drawings is anyone's guess.

Wonder what century of a system they will use for their new Tax scheme..... cannot get online 90 day reporting ironed out yet.......   

54 minutes ago, PeachCH said:

When you have an agent. Why he don't draw for you? With a "real" agent you need nothing, only your passeport. 😁👍

Because that stack of thousand baht notes your agent gives the IO sitting across from you at the desk enhances the process and you do not have to open your mouth, whereas us folks with our folder of papers a blue and black pen in our shirt pocket pay 1900 baht. 

Just put up with it ! Google map the route for reference and hand draw it from there....it's a requirement that is written for Phuket, mine was drawn 2 years ago haven't been asked to produce it yet, but did want to see a photo of myself next to  house number last year, had it on my phone but not good enough thus got a print out.......put up with it ! cheers

On 2/14/2024 at 10:41 PM, mrwebb8825 said:

Agree with the above posts. A border bounce following a 1 time Ed Visa makes them think you scammed them.

Wonder if they are figuring out the Russian scams yet............

2 hours ago, Thailaces said:

Well, as it turns out I've managed to secure acceptance of filing notification this morning. Confirmation came this afternoon. Thanks to all who have contributed helpful suggestions.

If you have NOT moved and have registered an address previously, sometimes a hotel stay can throw off their data, if your online 90 day is rejected go through the drive-thru they will update it.... worked for me... 

On 2/10/2024 at 7:29 AM, Northstar1 said:

Well over 100k Russians in Georgia.

they already have taken 20 percent of the country, cost of living is out of control as is rent prices. Is this the next Ukraine?

Talking to a young Russian couple awhile back, large numbers use Georgia as a stepping stone to warmer and cheaper Southeast Asia... one way ticket.....

Total abuse of a passive country and culture, think locals and police are aware now ( little late ) of the jam they are in.... 

4 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Russian scam?   Where has it been reported that the scammers were Russian?

Wouldn't it be a wicked added twist to the report.........( and believable )....

Great work by a bogus Russian booking scam !!!! Now the people involved filled their pockets to purchase ED Visa's for a few more years etc........😉

10 minutes ago, bprinceuk said:

Had no problems doing my 90 day report online for the past4 years, then last November (2023) it was rejected and said to go to nearest immigration office Khon Kaen immigration office could not tell me why it was rejected. Yesterday my 90 day online was once again rejected, this time it said wrong data. I have been using the same data for the past 4 years.

Did you leave and re-enter Thailand recently or checked into a hotel recently ? that can throw off the data.....

5 hours ago, ozimoron said:

 

So, what do you suggest? Americans should stay home or vote third party. I believe everyone has a civic duty to actually make a choice and vote. Even if that vote is a vote against a candidate.

Do an about face and shock the world, vote Haley, something new and fresh......probably be a good 4 years for America...

6 minutes ago, blueCloud888 said:

I'm afraid, the Laughing Cow will never get serious on any serious matters.

No better place to run wild....... 

1 hour ago, malibukid said:

all cowards should be home fighting for the mother land

 Ignorant 'tough guy' behaviour abroad,  cowards at home........wimps.....

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Re-think... that implies they did the first time around... 

Meaning cancel the free 90 day, Ruskies can apply for the 90 like the majority of other countries and at the same time reducing the ever increasing Russian behavior complaints. Get that 600,000 ( Phuket ) down a little.........  

All smiles......Tel Aviv bound rather than Moscow....

1 hour ago, Cereal said:

I was a flight attendant with Air Canada for 10 years and did some flying as well. You are correct from your perspective about landing in fog. But, your perspective is looking out your window down at the ground. The pilots' perspective is looking straight ahead thus they are seeing the fog completely different than you are. It is much thicker  looking straight ahead. There's also the legal limits of flight set by the proper government authorities that dictate how far you can see which then dictates whether landing or taking off is possible or not. 

 

Having said this, I agree that Thais are way too sensitive to criticism. Which is to say they can't handle it at all. Also, Thai Airways sucks!

I would say Air Canada can work a little more on their people ( customer ) skills as well.............

Not a very bright move by the struggling airline, doomed 

Not a very bright move by the struggling airline, doomed 

1 hour ago, pleple62 said:

walk 3 mtrs your out go to CW

No, turn around and re-introduce yourself that he or she stamped your passport with the incorrect stay date - fixed

Digging a little deeper, were the Constitutional Court members appointed by Mr Prayut ?