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On 12/9/2020 at 5:41 PM, ukrules said:

I believe it is legal, why wouldn't it be?  It's not like they built an illegal hotel or are using a condo as a hotel which is a whole different ballgame.

 

Many people rent out houses, they run it as a kind of B&B setup, often there's a bunch of houses and you can stay for however long you want, be it 1 day or 1 month.

 

I think I saw you post another thread about this so called 'illegal' activity.

 

You might be getting confused with recent rules about renting out apartments for less than 30 days, I think that's different as I believe it comes under unlicensed hotels.

The reason I believe it is illegal is because they are acting as un unregistered night club. Selling alcohol and food. No social distancing. No rules whatsoever. The renting out is done on a daily basis for parties only. Not accommodation.

Also we are woken up every night between 12.00 and 6 am.

I ask this question because there are 2 large houses (5 bedrooms)  opposite us rented by 1 lady and her brother.

They then rent these houses to hi-so parties. Sometimes it may be gambling as they are very quiet and only men go there, but they make a lot of noise when they leave. They rent some "pretties" to accompany the men.

At first it was once a month or something like that, but this week it has been every night and they are in full swing with preparing for tonight's party.

The guests leave anytime from 3 am to late the next day and it is impossible to sleep more than a couple of hours at a time.

We thought about informing the police, but they seem to have a good relationship with the local police. Is there any other place to complain?

Moving is out of the question. We have just built a new house for 30 million. When we started building, the two houses opposite were rented out to foreigners, who were very quiet.

20 hours ago, FlyingThai said:

 

Is it even worth the hassle? The fine is 2000 Baht as I understand it should you ever encounter it.

I can see your point and a few years ago I thought the same as you. I didn't report for nearly a year and when I left Thailand I did my re-entry visa at the airport and they didn't say anything about the 90 day report.

The only reason I went this time was the fact that the app said I had an overstay and I know only too well that was wrong. I would hate to be stopped by the police and they get the same message, so i thought it was better to sort it out. Even now I don't know if it has been rectified as that particular officer said he couldn't do anything.

2 hours ago, fakser said:

Why bother to drive to Immigration when you can do it comfortably by registered mail?

2 weeks before the due time, photo copy your passport relevant pages, fill the form that you download from the web, add a stamped envelope with you return address on it, and wait. After a week or 10 days, you receive the confirmation of report by mail.

I do it always. Save a lot of fuzz.   

I've done it by mail for the 3 or 4 years. Actually they say 21 days before, not 14.

Last time I gave the online registration a chance and it worked fine, so I decided to do it online again. This time it failed and the problem with that is that you have passed the 21 days before deadline!

On 12/3/2020 at 12:44 PM, mtls2005 said:

 

I don't think you HAVE to make an appointment?

 

I did, recently, but when I went no one was checking appointments and there were no customers in the 90-day area.

 

If I have to return again I will make an appointment, just in case.

 

I used GrabCar Premium, easy ride, and then asked the driver if he wanted to wait for me and take me back at the same rate. Easy and comfortable, 5 minutes to file my report.

 

I'm hoping I can get back to being able to do OL reporting. If not, I'll prepare a mail-in package for use after trying on day -14.

 

 

 

 

Did they share any details? Especially on a date for a fix?

 

 

Ok, so I went to do my 90 day report today and the first thing I did was to show him the screen print of my "overstay".

He said I had to pay x thousand Baht (I didn't catch the exact figure.), so I smiled and showed him the stamp in my passport. He laughed and looked at the screen, typed in a little data and said "Finished".

I asked if he fixed the problem and he replied that he couldn't do that. I then asked about next time and he simply said something about "try and if it doesn't just come here again." He was very friendly and we laughed about it.

The whole process took less than 2 minutes.

Oh there were many many people there waiting.

As for just turning up -  I was in and out in less than 10 minutes, which is by far the shortest time ever spent at immigration, so my advice to anyone is "Make an appointment online".

I will certainly be keeping my eye on the postings in this forum to see if the problem is solved.

4 minutes ago, Jake72 said:

I'm on a 1 year extension of stay from CW and I need to do 90 days reporting on Dec. 11 according to the piece of paper in my passport. 

 

I tried the online reporting but I don't get past the first page, so I assume I'll have to do it in person.

 

Is this done at CW or MTT? If at MTT, do I need an appointment or can I just show up?

 

Do I need to bring anything other than a filled out TM 47 form and my passport?

 

I assume since Dec. 11 is a holiday I can do it on Monday Dec. 15 instead.

 

Thanks,

Jake

 There are so many threads about this.

It is done at Muang Thong Thani. I would get the info from Google maps as it could be a little difficult to find.

Make an appointment online! You don't have to. I did. I arrived at 13.46 (My appointment was at 14.00). I was in the taxi on the way home at 14.01.

I overheard a lady telling one of the people waiting (I assume it was for 90 day), that there was a good 60 - 90 minute wait. 

2 hours ago, RotBenz8888 said:

Easy to find a parking space? 

I took a taxi, but the whole area seemed deserted of traffic, so yes, very easy to find a parking place. 

I was in and out within 45 seconds even though I had "an overstay" of 74 days

I am at Musng Thong Thani now.

I booked online for 2 pm.

I heard an officer talking to some guy and she said waiting time was nearly 90 minutes 

We haven't been able to buy fresh turkey (legally) for a couple of years. They placed a ban on fresh turkeys because of some disease outbreak in USA. That was the official reason, but I also think it has something to do with protecting Thai raised turkeys.

Surely they could import from England or Australia where there are some very good turkeys.

The pre-cooked turkey is not as good as fresh turkey, but because it is once a year we have gone ahead and bought one. They are more expensive this year too. Last year we bought from Sunrise Tacos, but this year they are the same price as Tops and we have already placed our order.

The Thai turkeys have no meat on them and last year I complained in a British pub that it wasn't turkey they were serving. The chef came out and said "yes it is turkey - big chicken". Yesm that was what it tasted like - a big chicken.

2 hours ago, mtls2005 said:

 

I don't think you HAVE to make an appointment?

 

I did, recently, but when I went no one was checking appointments and there were no customers in the 90-day area.

 

If I have to return again I will make an appointment, just in case.

 

I used GrabCar Premium, easy ride, and then asked the driver if he wanted to wait for me and take me back at the same rate. Easy and comfortable, 5 minutes to file my report.

 

I'm hoping I can get back to being able to do OL reporting. If not, I'll prepare a mail-in package for use after trying on day -14.

 

 

 

 

Did they share any details? Especially on a date for a fix?

 

 

No. I talked to someone in the "help desk" or whatever it is called.

So he couldn't give me any details about a fix.

He wasn't too helpful. I asked for the address of the immigration at Muaeng Thong Thani but he didn't know.

I guess we have 90 days to the next report, but I think I'll go back to mail. I have done that for 4 or 5 years (maybe more) and never had any problems.

I now see that I have to make an appointment.

What should have taken 5 minutes has now taken a couple of hours today and I don't know how many hours when I go.

I see in another thread that the government wants to introduce an electronic ID card. God help us!

Well, I just spoke to immigration and they know of the problem. It is a mistake in the system, but I still have to go to Mueang Thong Thani to sort it out.

Bloody 1000 Baht taxi fee!????

1 minute ago, mtls2005 said:

Agreed.

 

I try the first day, with a mail-in package prepared. If fail, run to the post office.

 

 

Pretty sure you can file in person up to seven (7) days AFTER your next report date without penalty?

 

 

Given Name and Middle Name not denoted (red asterisk) as compulsory. While I did successfully complete ~ 8 online filings with just my last name and given (first) name, I did get dinged on one filing (REJECTED) for not filling in the middle name section. Added it and was subsequently approved.

 

Other than those two, just the Flight Number remains as "non-compulsory".

 

 

I tried to leave the non-compulsory fields blank.

On the PC I get the "Contact Local Office"

On the app I get "wrong TM8 (is it TM - Arrival/departure Card)

I extended my visa after I did the last 90 day report. It must be something to do with that.

I can see the last 2 reports online.

Actually, it would be a fantastic idea if we could just scan the bar code that is on the receipt of notification. I am sure some developer could do that. Oh never mind. Just wishful thinking.

4 minutes ago, sometimewoodworker said:

The not being able to get past page 1 has a couple of common meanings 

1) you are outside the reporting window.

2) some data you entered does not match information in the database for the compulsory fields unless there is a perfect match you will get the “contact your local office” message. I have to enter incorrect information into page 1 each time.

 

You can try page 1 as many times as you want, changing the information slightly.

 

 

Yes I have done that.  I have tried the pull down menus . Adjusted the data in several fields.

I am in the window. The due dat is Dec 16.

3 minutes ago, khunjeff said:

Not to excuse these women at all, but it was virtually inevitable that something like this would happen when the government decided to make it so complicated and difficult for Thais to re-enter Thailand. If they have to jump through hoops to try to get a COE to do it the legal way, it's not surprising that some just "go wet" - and once they've broken the law by entering illegally, there's zero chance that they'll knock on the door of a State Quarantine facility, even if the food is free...

I have two Thai friends in State Quarantine at the moment. They seem to be quite happy with hotels and the food. They are also allowed out on the balconies and we have photos of them waving to their family members outside.

15 hours ago, mtls2005 said:

 

Doesn't help all the folks who came in contact with them who don't have facebook accounts?

 

But share links if you are able.

 

 

I wouldn't share the links. You risk a defamation case.

Look at the poor school kids who named their schools regarding uniforms. They are being threatened with defamation.

I will try to call them later today and see if they can do something online.

I extended my visa at the end of September.

Just now, mtls2005 said:

 

What is your Next Report Date?

 

You could try the mail in option, seems like they might accept apps ~ 7 days prior, but will advise you that in the future you should mail it so it arrives 14/15 days prior. In my case they held the application, processed it on my report date and returned the slip. Total elapsed time was ~21 days.

 

In person reporting is done at the Muang Thong Thani office, you can make an appointment, but it is not required.

 

 

16 December.

Actually I have always used the mail option, but so  many people convinced me to do the online reporting. It has worked fine the last 2 times.

That is the problem with the online report. Once you wait for the 14 days before report date, it is too late to do the postal reporting.

I just tried the online reporting on my PC and couldn't get past the first page. I got the "contact your local office" message.

Ok so I downloaded the app and tried. 

When I logged in I got the message that I have an overstay of 64 days!

Does that mean I have to go to Don Mueang now? It is too late to do the postal application.

2 hours ago, Oldie said:

He is completely right. Some idiots believe that they don't have to follow laws and regulations and now the should feel that they are idiots. 

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Some idiots believe that they don't have to follow laws and regulations

Didn't he go out to eat with family and friends when basically there was a lockdown?

On 11/30/2020 at 9:15 AM, Truth Will Set You Free said:

I would not suggest death but I would suggest life in prison if others are infected or die for her selflessness. That would be an good example.

 

This is a prime example of the new generation of the Thai women.

This is what their mothers teach them to be.

 

As for the borders being open and allowing Thais to come in and not tested is not the people fault alone. Everyone in the chain should be placed in jail as well for not ensuring everyone coming in are test and quarantined. 
 

So let’s see just how many domestic cases pop up in the news.  I think it’s fake news. 

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Money, shopping and no consideration of others.

Yes, that's what several Thais call the young people of today

"The me, me, me generation"

On 11/29/2020 at 9:10 AM, FarFlungFalang said:

The hardest possible punishment is death.Are you suggesting she should be put to death for getting sick?Is that to deter others from getting sick?Seems to be a bit of hate going around a symptom of this virus and a lot of fear and loathing.

I meant the hardest punishment according to the law. Surely it wasn't necessary to say that. 

Of course she shouldn't be sentenced to death but maybe imprisoned for a while.

I don't mean she should be punished for getting sick either!

Every Thai person I know is terrified of Covid-19 and the fact that she was sick with it and then walked around knowing that she possibly had it and thereby infecting others is a criminal act in my mind.

Sorry I haven't been on Thai Visa since Sunday.

Yes it was working the next day.