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Well; there was me thinking the TM6 was a dead duck as haven't filled one in when arriving by Air for at least 3 or 4 years. Last week we went down to Malaysia via the Land Border South of Hat Yai; had my usual Re-Entry Permit, stamped out and away. Coming back the same way some days later was a different story however. Got to the Border Immigration Point; long queues at only two open Kiosks, so 35 minute wait and on reaching the window i get my Passport thrown back at me by an Irate Officer yelling ''Where's your entry form ? '' Not knowing at that point i needed a TM 6 at a Land Crossing point i was a little confused and asked ''What Form ? ''. The Guy then had a mini fit throwing papers around and vanished from the other side of the window without saying anything, so i just waited and apologised to the Muslim people behind me in the queue for holding them up, as they had been waiting just as long as me and the queue was getting longer every minute. After about 4 minutes the IO appeared carrying a Sweet Water Drink in one hand and a TM 6 in the other, the latter being thrown at me through the window without comment, so i duly moved to one side and filled it in and upon completion i was summoned by the people who had been behind me to return to the window, which was very nice of them considering none of it was their fault. Another 5 minutes passed and all done and once again my Passport was thrown at me, at least this time with an entry stamp ! Returning same evening to Chiang Mai; next morning it was TM30 time at CM Immigration, which seems to become more arduous with every visit, this time it took the Mrs nearly 90 minutes to get the job done. The way things are going with all these dumb rules for us i am considering never leaving the Country again and restricting any trips to Domestic Locations only. As for the attitude of Thai IO's; things have never changed much, they are as arrogant as anyone could ever be in complete contrast to their Peers in other Countries, who are always Courtious and welcoming wherever we go. So; the TM6 is not a dead duck after all and in relating this story to other Expat friends i have not found anyone who knew it was still needed at Land Border Crossings.
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Wealthy Thai man arrested for gold shop robbery in Chiang Mai
trainman34014 replied to webfact's topic in Chiang Mai News
Now we know how he got wealthy in the first place ! -
Policeman In Hot Water For Letting Chinese Tourist Wear Uniform
trainman34014 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
As the reputation of Thai Police is absolute S++t; why would ANYONE want to wear their uniform ? -
Policeman In Hot Water For Letting Chinese Tourist Wear Uniform
trainman34014 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Most of them have never seen a Parachute, let alone wear one ! -
Pattaya police explain alleged bribery in child prostitution case
trainman34014 replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
No; it was the BMW that dropped him off at the Airport ! -
Every 'Official' in Thailand thinks they are 'Prominent' and therefore have license to rip off whoever they want. Nothing new here; happens every day when such people are 'Legends in their own minds' and nobody ever challenges it for the most part. Indeed; most Thai's seem to applaud such behavior and would like to be 'Prominent' themselves !
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Government may not find funding for digital wallet – Move Forward
trainman34014 replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Plenty of talk in Northern Villages about the Party being dead in the water at the next election anyway. They want Move Forward in power and Thaksin well or sick isn't going to work with the Public no matter how hard he tries. His day is past and the People know it. -
Thai hostages may be released in next Hamas prisoner batch, says PM
trainman34014 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
MAY......or may NOT ! -
Experts say Thailand’s foreign policy needs to be reviewed
trainman34014 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Give me a break; they can't even decide Internal Policy properly ! -
Bangkok craftsman stabs younger colleague over work dispute
trainman34014 replied to snoop1130's topic in Bangkok News
No such thing as 'Craftsmen' in Thailand ! -
Altercation with Ladyboys at Pattaya Beach Shocks Foreign Tourists
trainman34014 replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
You forgot the smell of the leaking Sewage ! -
Altercation with Ladyboys at Pattaya Beach Shocks Foreign Tourists
trainman34014 replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
Ah; Fattist Graffiti ! You just want to Bankrupt Mac Donalds and other Fast Food Merchants you Naughty Boy. -
Altercation with Ladyboys at Pattaya Beach Shocks Foreign Tourists
trainman34014 replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
Thai's like making things up; just ask TAT !