freedomseeker

An update. My landlord helped me to file another TM30 online this morning and gave me a screen shot of the record. Then, I went to print out that record and went to the Immigration, waited for about 45 minutes to get the latest TM30 slip (Luckily, They didn't fine me). Then, I went to make the 90 days reporting and completed in less than 15 minutes. Everything completed in 1 hour. I am happy now.

Damn.. it is a bit ridiculous to question you like a criminal. It seems to me that the immigration rules are not consistent across different provinces/offices. As for hotels, not all of them are filling the TM30. In my case, only 1 hotel is filling the TM30 for me in the last 6 months of travelling in different parts of Thailand. To avoid trouble with immigration/fine, it seems to me that every time I am back to my permanent residence, I will have to refile a TM30. I guess I will travel less often now within Thailand and spend less money.

I can't read Thai language yet. A translation would be very helpful. It is my First year living in Thailand. I am still trying to figure out the ins and outs of the immigration rules.

This is wrong. Please let me share my current experience. Yesterday, I tried to do the 90 days reporting online for the First time (Previously done in person at immigration). After 12 hours of submitting the online form, I received a response: "Your application for "STAYING LONGER THAN 90 DAYS" has been rejected. Contact immigration to update the (TM30) accommodation notification to date. The last declaration of accommodation at Andakira Hotel Phuket not Chiang Mai." I stayed in my current permanent resident in Chiang Mai for over 6 months and the First ever TM30 was filled when I signed the lease agreement. In the passed 6 months, I did a LOT of short term travelling within Thailand (Bangkok, Pattaya, Pai, Phuket, Lampang) and stayed in different hotels. BUT, I have never left Thailand. About 2 months ago, I went to Phuket for a short 1 week holiday and I didn't know that particular hotel filled another TM30 for me and the hotel didn't even inform me nor gave me any slip related to TM30. Within the last 2 months, I went to Bangkok and Pattaya, those hotels didn't file TM30. It seems to me that only one particular hotel in Phuket filed the TM30. So, the first TM30 (Chiang Mai) is invalid now and has been replaced by TM30 in Phuket. I just communicated with the landlord on this and told him to fill POA (Power of Attorney) to me. So that, I can go to Immigration centre to fill the TM30 myself. Afterwards, then only I can fill the TM47 (90 days reporting). I might even get fined when I am there. I will report back. Honestly, I can understand the requirement to file for TM30 when returning from oversea. But, it is stupid to file TM30 for short term travelling within Thailand. I guess its main purpose is to encourage me staying in the same place and discourage me to travel within Thailand and spend money?

Hi everyone, I saw a missing dog in Chiang Mai. The dog is brown in color. It has a collar, so it is definitely not a stay dog. I think it is a female dog. When I tried to get closer, her tail is between her legs. I guess she is scared of stranger. It is currently located in a carpark next to Hillside Condo 4 (https://goo.gl/maps/KgbdjB1FvXuV7a7X8) It has been barking for a few days now. It almost feels like she is barking to get people's attention (maybe her owner). Please pass these videos around and hope she is able to reunion with her owner soon. https://youtu.be/zBU0fDqaUkc https://youtu.be/NUPeqOJ0Hy0

Just a sharing, I have just successfully extended my STV (Today). I came into Thailand on late Jan. Initially my valid stay is until late April. Now, my valid stay is until late July. I applied it about 40 days before the expiration. So, it is confirmed that for STV, you can renew 45 days before the expiration. And the new 90 days will be counting starting from the previous expiration date. Documents needed:- 1. TM7 Form (with Photo 4x6 cm) 2. Passport front page (Copy) 3. Tm6 (Copy) 4. Visa Page (Copy) 5. Last stamp Page (Copy) 6. Tm30 (Copy) 7. Insurance (Copy) 8. House leasing contract (Copy) 9. STM2 Form 10. Acknowledgement Form *Sign ALL the documents copy

Thanks for the info! Yes, I just checked with the embassy. Yes, I would need a new Residence Certificate to buy a motorcycle/car.

Hi everyone, I have been lurking around the forum for a few months but just registered an account. May I know if I can use the same Residence Certificate to open a Bank Account for buying a car/motorcycle? Or I need to get a new Residence Certificate? Thanks.