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Of course I was perfectly polite ????, even though the experience kinda freaked me out. Also had to show passbook (with the 800k), rental contract, and so on, and they took photos of everything. I'm really just a regular retiree from EU, no money laundering or running an online gambling network etc ???? So to sum it up: I guess it's a good idea (requirement?) to stay put in Bangkok for the 2 weeks until you get your visa (for non-Imm O).

Yes, they called me, but like "we'll be at your place in 10 minutes". When I explained that I was out for lunch and shopping they asked when I was back home. I said "probably around 6pm", after which they ended the call. A few minutes after that they called me again and asked if I really couldn't come home earlier. Since I wasn't far away and really didn't want any trouble with my non-Imm O application, I agreed to come back home so that they can check and take their photos etc. So no idea what would have happened if I wasn't at home till the pick-up day for my visa... Anyhow they were really polite, but it was just a really weird experience. They took photos of me like sometimes you see in the "suspect arrested" reports ????

Ok, thanks. Was my first time and felt really weird.... Good that I was in Bangkok anyhow and didn't leave for a weekend trip to the south, not sure what would have happened then with my visa application if they didn't find me at home.

Is this a usual procedure (2 officers, took photos of me, passport, condo, etc.) or did I get a special treatment free of charge? ???? Background: I just recently applied for conversion of visa-exempt to Non-Imm O (retirement) in Bangkok, am due to pick it up next week.