Just returned from the local office in Bankalapuk today after doing a 90 day report.

 

I was advised that when I come to make my next extension, due February 2019, that in line with "Thai Niyom" I would be required to submit a photo dressed in traditional Thai costume. Western dress is not acceptable.

 

Immigration Pol LT Col Sordik Watchalotaporn imformed me that, similar to all rules related to immigration, this policy is to be applied nationwide.

 

I was futher advised to wear traditional clothing everytime I visit any government office.

 

I am due to Tax the car at the DLT on Monday, but that will have to be in the afternoon, after my wife sources my clothing.

 

Be warned, they are serious in regard to this matter. Fines up to B1000 will be levied.

Just returned from the local office in Bankalapuk today after doing a 90 day report.
 
I was advised that when I come to make my next extension, due February 2019, that in line with "Thai Niyom" I would be required to submit a photo dressed in traditional Thai costume. Western dress is not acceptable.
 
Immigration Pol LT Col Sordik Watchalotaporn imformed me that, similar to all rules related to immigration, this policy is to be applied nationwide.
 
I was futher advised to wear traditional clothing everytime I visit any government office.
 
I am due to Tax the car at the DLT on Monday, but that will have to be in the afternoon, after my wife sources my clothing.
 
Be warned, they are serious in regard to this matter. Fines up to B1000 will be levied.

Happy April 1st!


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no worries, its not april 1 here yet

 

Beat me to it !!

Just now, DILLIGAD said:

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No Seriously!!!!

Obviously, this is a joke thread. However, Thai officialdom can be strict about dress and grooming. There was a time when some hospitals in Thailand would not treat people who arrived inappropriately dressed.

Good 1 Geordie, love the name you used for the immigration officer Watch a lot a porn.

Argghh. I actually got to the second post before I realised the date.

 

With the latest wonderful stuff coming from the leadership it's totally believable.

 

9 hours ago, BigBadGeordie said:

Just returned from the local office in Bankalapuk today after doing a 90 day report.

I'm sure that your fellow Bankalapukians will be fascinated to learn that their immigration office is open from midnight on Sundays for 90-day reporting purposes. Very handy for those wishing to do this on their way home from the bar! 

3 hours ago, Crossy said:

With the latest wonderful stuff coming from the leadership it's totally believable.

And not just them, Crossy!

 

For instance, I was minded to originate a spoof posting on here stating that British passport applicants were now, with immediate effect, required to provide certified Thai translations of their completed application forms plus all supporting docs (including credit card forms, existing passports and proof of address), solely for the benefit and convenience of locally-employed VFS staff members whose grasp of the English language was minimal.

 

An outlandish requirement which I strongly suspect that HMPO are, in practice, more than capable of inflicting on us long-suffering Brits at some stage.

Edited April 1, 20188 yr by OJAS

5 minutes ago, OJAS said:

And not just them, Crossy!

 

For instance, I was minded to originate a spoof posting on here stating that British passport applicants were now, with immediate effect, required to provide certified Thai translations of their completed application forms plus all supporting docs (including credit card forms, existing passports and proof of address), solely for the benefit and convenience of locally-employed VFS staff members whose grasp of the English language was minimal.

 

An outlandish requirement which I strongly suspect that HMPO are, in practice, more than capable on inflicting on us long-suffering Brits at some stage.

long suffering?? lol

Yeah right

"Immigration Pol LT Col Sordik Watchalotaporn" 555

 

I think I know that spanker

Edited April 1, 20188 yr by InfinityandBeyond
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11 hours ago, AYJAYDEE said:

no worries, its not april 1 here yet

 

it is april the first every day here !!

11 hours ago, BigBadGeordie said:

Just returned from the local office in Bankalapuk today after doing a 90 day report.

 

Open on Sunday eh?

25 minutes ago, HLover said:

Open on Sunday eh?

24/7! Quality service out here in the sticks!

On 3/31/2018 at 12:49 PM, BigBadGeordie said:

I was advised that when I come to make my next extension, due February 2019,

If the 90 day report had just been completed how could the next report be February 2019?  People are not reading/calculating correctly or they would be aware this is not for real unless the poster made an error, which is probably doubtful.

I loved 'Sordik Watchalotaporn'

Good job man, one of the better April 1st posts

Pol LT Col Sordik Watchalotaporn....... 

 

Best of the year!