Andrew Dwyer Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Just had a call ( to my gf's phone )from Ayutthaya Immigration asking about me, do I stay with her ?, what is our relationship ?, and telling her that they will visit !! She asked what time as we might not be at home and they said " okay, not a problem, we will come and take photos of the house " I think this stems from my TM30, where I stated she is landlord and friend. I have just moved province, am in a house ( gf's name ) and on an O-A ( entry before 17/10/2017 ) got re-entry permit on Monday. Is this normal, not heard of any house visits from Immigration before ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweatySock Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I've had a few visits from Immigration during my stay here, no big deal, they take a few photographs and possibly have a chat with the neighbours then off on their merry way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 Well, they just showed up, two of them, asked me to stand in the gateway with the gf and one IO while the other took a photo. Didn't even set foot in the house ( or garden ). Asked me my nationality then left saying they would come back another time. Strange, but painless ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aditi Sharma Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, Andrew Dwyer said: Well, they just showed up, two of them, asked me to stand in the gateway with the gf and one IO while the other took a photo. Didn't even set foot in the house ( or garden ). Asked me my nationality then left saying they would come back another time. Strange, but painless ! What are they coming another time for? Did you ask for IDs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elviajero Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 4 hours ago, Andrew Dwyer said: Is this normal, not heard of any house visits from Immigration before ? Yes it's normal, but it doesn't happen very often. Maybe it's because you're on a long term visa/permit and they wanted to check you out as you haven't been processed through their office. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aditi Sharma Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, elviajero said: Yes it's normal, but it doesn't happen very often. Maybe it's because you're on a long term visa/permit and they wanted to check you out as you haven't been processed through their office. Taking a photo is probably the beginning of the checking and processing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan5 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 56 minutes ago, elviajero said: Yes it's normal, but it doesn't happen very often. Maybe it's because you're on a long term visa/permit and they wanted to check you out as you haven't been processed through their office. I think it depends on the province. I've lived in Bangkok a long time and have never heard of it happening here. But I've seen posts about it happening in various other provinces. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 A inflammatory post and the expected replies to it have been removed. Edit: And now a comment on moderation. Posts removed under these forum rules. Quote 8) You will not post disruptive or inflammatory messages, vulgarities, obscenities or profanities.9) You will not post inflammatory messages on the forum, or attempt to disrupt discussions to upset its participants, or trolling. Trolling can be defined as the act of purposefully antagonizing other people on the internet by posting controversial, inflammatory, irrelevant or off-topic messages with the primary intent of provoking other users into an emotional response or to generally disrupt normal on-topic discussion.10) Do not discuss moderation publicly in the open forum; this includes individual actions, and specific or general policies and issues. You may send a PM to a moderator to discuss individual actions or email support (at) thaivisa.com to discuss moderation policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wim1954 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 3 hours ago, Aditi Sharma said: Taking a photo is probably the beginning of the checking and processing. Better take photo's to or make a video from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritTim Posted October 5, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted October 5, 2017 Most likely, you live near a good, cheap restaurant. It provides a good excuse to get out of the office for a couple of hours, spend a few minutes taking a handful of photos, and then settle down to a nice extended lunch. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nong Khai Man Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 5 hours ago, Andrew Dwyer said: Well, they just showed up, two of them, asked me to stand in the gateway with the gf and one IO while the other took a photo. Didn't even set foot in the house ( or garden ). Asked me my nationality then left saying they would come back another time. Strange, but painless ! Not A Problem Mate, Had them visit a few times... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbin Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 In Kap Choeng area they did a blanket 'home visit' about 2 years ago. Everyone on their books got a home visit. 2 witness who know you to be in attendance. No photo's taken and they never set foot in the house but preferred to sit outside. They said they were trying to catch illegal workers. Do I look Cambodian or Lao? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 4 hours ago, elviajero said: Yes it's normal, but it doesn't happen very often. Maybe it's because you're on a long term visa/permit and they wanted to check you out as you haven't been processed through their office. I've been here in Ayutthaya 2 months, have done 2 x TM30, 1 x 90 day report and got a re-entry permit, am on an O-A that is expiring in a couple of weeks hence the re-entry permit. Didn't have a house visit the 18 months I was in Pathum Thani. So, I was wondering what is their criteria for doing a house visit or is it common to Ayutthaya IO ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) It's as normal as normal get. Smile. Be friendly. They'll go away soon enough, especially if you have multiple dogs protecting their territory. "Would you like to come in for some tea?" 'Mai bpen rai. Mai bpen rai!' I love my dogs! Edited October 5, 2017 by connda 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aditi Sharma Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Is there a law or a body of rules which govern these home visits? Would it be legal to take a photo with them just so that you had a photographic record of their visit too? Would they agree to or take offence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psimbo Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 They did a sweep through the town where i live about 18 months back- cold called all over the place. The apartments where I live they had 3 people on the list who were no longer there so I'm not sure what would have happened to them (Russian) if they ever found them. I had no issue with them- invited them up to the apartment from the office but they were quite happy that I was on their list and actually there. It was just coincidence I was near the office when they visited otherwise I would not have even known. My attitude is that as long as someone is not doing anything wrong why should they have a problem with a visit?. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryasimight Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) 5 hours ago, sinbin said: In Kap Choeng area they did a blanket 'home visit' about 2 years ago. Everyone on their books got a home visit. 2 witness who know you to be in attendance. No photo's taken and they never set foot in the house but preferred to sit outside. They said they were trying to catch illegal workers. Do I look Cambodian or Lao? More like Groucho Marx..... just joking Edited October 5, 2017 by tryasimight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman20 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 they should try doing this in the UK 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 They did a sweep through the town where i live about 18 months back- cold called all over the place. The apartments where I live they had 3 people on the list who were no longer there so I'm not sure what would have happened to them (Russian) if they ever found them. I had no issue with them- invited them up to the apartment from the office but they were quite happy that I was on their list and actually there. It was just coincidence I was near the office when they visited otherwise I would not have even known. My attitude is that as long as someone is not doing anything wrong why should they have a problem with a visit?.I agree with you, I don’t have a problem with the visit was just curious to know what criteria they use, the 2 IO’s were very pleasant.From the replies so far it would seem that it’s not uncommon but does vary from immigration to immigration.Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 they should try doing this in the UKNow that would be a job and a half !!Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Thea01 Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 10 hours ago, catman20 said: they should try doing this in the UK They probably should but isn't there too many no go zones there? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Allen Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Just more "make work" projects to keep it looking like someone is doing their job. I was a bit upset about the information forms required by IO in Jomtien until I watched the officer shred one of them. This is nothing but busy work for people who do not have much of a work ethic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aditi Sharma Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 37 minutes ago, Chip Allen said: This is nothing but busy work for people who do not have much of a work ethic. Not fair. The restaurant service in Bangkok is invariably the best even in small establishments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtmartens Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 On 10/5/2017 at 1:07 PM, Andrew Dwyer said: Well, they just showed up, two of them, asked me to stand in the gateway with the gf and one IO while the other took a photo. Didn't even set foot in the house ( or garden ). Asked me my nationality then left saying they would come back another time. Strange, but painless ! We just had to submit pictures of me, the 2 kids and wife standing outside our house with the house numbers clearly visible .... silly non sense really. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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