ToYoungToRetire Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 I brought all of my paper work with me, my hotel and return flight 28 days later. At immigration I wouldnt say I had a hard time but the officer asked me a lot of questions I thought were not needed. At the end he approved me and said "katoey" as I walked away. I didnt know what that meant at the time and thought it was odd and remembered it because he said it with disgust. I had flow from San Francisco CA is the only reason I today can think of him saying that. I am not gay and couldnt care less if he thought I was gay, but his disgusted tone for a government official was unprofessional. Anyhow my last trip I brought nothing but my Passport for Immigration, no hassle and not a lot of questions. Just here you are and on my way. Has anyone else noticed immigration might be easier by providing the minimal information needed? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post glegolo Posted January 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2020 (edited) I dont mean to defend him saying that to you, but is it not possible that you were like walking femininly? And that might cause his stupid remark.... Do you walk like a guy?? glegolo Edited January 1, 2020 by glegolo 1 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ubonjoe Posted January 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2020 15 minutes ago, ToYoungToRetire said: Has anyone else noticed immigration might be easier by providing the minimal information needed? If you mean when entering the country then you should only show your passport and arrival card. Only present anything else if asked for it. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post neeray Posted January 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2020 It seems like "Need to Know" basis may work best. The master of immigration information has spoken. Come to think of it, I only ever handed over my passport and departure card (?). Always 5 minute clearance. Never any questions (maybe it's my good looks ????). 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToYoungToRetire Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 50 minutes ago, glegolo said: I dont mean to defend him saying that to you, but is it not possible that you were like walking femininly? And that might cause his stupid remark.... Do you walk like a guy?? glegolo I'm a bigger hairy guy with no gay tendencies. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToYoungToRetire Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 29 minutes ago, neeray said: It seems like "Need to Know" basis may work best. I think thats true, next trip passport only. To much information is not good for immigration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 8 minutes ago, ToYoungToRetire said: I'm a bigger hairy guy with no gay tendencies. Katoey for the record refers to trans "ladyboy". If a guy was gay Thai would refer to him as gay. Anyway as others have advised never offer anything to imm officer unless requested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVENKEEL Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 1 hour ago, ubonjoe said: If you mean when entering the country then you should only show your passport and arrival card. Only present anything else if asked for it. I'd have thunk that was just common sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToYoungToRetire Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 9 minutes ago, DrJack54 said: Katoey for the record refers to trans "ladyboy". If a guy was gay Thai would refer to him as gay. Anyway as others have advised never offer anything to imm officer unless requested. I thought to this day it meant gay. I didnt know it was specific to LadyBoy. I certainly never dress like a trans. Just your average heterosexual USA guy. Now that situation makes even less sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToYoungToRetire Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said: I'd have thunk that was just common sense. Everything I''d read to the point said show your paper work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveK Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 It's a bit like an immigration officer in the UK calling you a "poofter" - extremely unprofessional and in the UK he would have lost his job over it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventenio Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 28 minutes ago, ToYoungToRetire said: I'm a bigger hairy guy with no gay tendencies. What do you think about ladyboys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToYoungToRetire Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 1 minute ago, Ventenio said: What do you think about ladyboys? I think many of them are beautiful after a surgeon gets ahold of them. I have no interest in men, pre or post surgery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glegolo Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 33 minutes ago, ToYoungToRetire said: I'm a bigger hairy guy with no gay tendencies. Thnks for yr answer, yeah there are stupid idiots all over the world obviously.... glegolo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToYoungToRetire Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, SteveK said: It's a bit like an immigration officer in the UK calling you a "poofter" - extremely unprofessional and in the UK he would have lost his job over it. In the USA they would lose their job over it as well. A good movie about a great "Poofter" who saved millions of lives. Edited January 1, 2020 by ToYoungToRetire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToYoungToRetire Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 6 minutes ago, glegolo said: Thnks for yr answer, yeah there are stupid idiots all over the world obviously.... glegolo I'm a firm believer in "Live and Let live". Which is also very Thai 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glegolo Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, ToYoungToRetire said: I'm a firm believer in "Live and Let live". Which is also very Thai No that is NOT thai, thai is "live and let live within their own family, and screw the rest of them". THAT is thai... The family is all that matters as I have experienced at least. glegolo Edited January 1, 2020 by glegolo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 1 hour ago, ToYoungToRetire said: Has anyone else noticed immigration might be easier by providing the minimal information needed? Never give any official more documents than necessary. Because more documents might confuse them. You can obviously carry more documents with you. But take them only out if an official asks for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 2 hours ago, ToYoungToRetire said: At the end he approved me and said "katoey" as I walked away. Maybe he was advise you to head to exit Gate 2 for a taxi ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToYoungToRetire Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 8 minutes ago, RichardColeman said: Maybe he was advise you to head to exit Gate 2 for a taxi ? Is that a joke? I dont know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitman Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, ToYoungToRetire said: Has anyone else noticed immigration might be easier by providing the minimal information needed? I do at with every contact i have with a thai person, speak at least as possible, ask as less as possible and you'll get the least frustrated. Edited January 1, 2020 by fruitman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcnx Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 I wouldn’t worry about the name calling but I would be uncomfortable about them slipping a bullet into your bag on the way out. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creasy Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 They’re not he friendliest immi officers at BKK. There were zero people in the line at fast track when I passed through the other day but I experienced the most miserable, sour old hag I have ever had to hand my passport over to in any part of the world. I say hello in Thai. Nothing from her but a total look of disdain. Say thank you: Nothing again. finished with a big smile from me and thank you very much . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 40 minutes ago, ToYoungToRetire said: Is that a joke? I dont know He meant TWO...IE. I think. Hard to join the dots on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimn Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Did he also tell you to make sure you dont lose your debit and credit cards whilst you are in Boys Town? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivor bigun Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Perhaps it was the high heels and dress you were wearing ? Sorry ,couldnt resist it ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 35 minutes ago, Creasy said: They’re not he friendliest immi officers at BKK. There were zero people in the line at fast track when I passed through the other day but I experienced the most miserable, sour old hag I have ever had to hand my passport over to in any part of the world. I say hello in Thai. Nothing from her but a total look of disdain. Say thank you: Nothing again. finished with a big smile from me and thank you very much . I only speak if asked questions. The less interaction you have with them the less chance of misinterpretation and problems 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexRich Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 He obviously didn’t like the dress you were wearing that day? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elviajero Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 5 hours ago, ToYoungToRetire said: Has anyone else noticed immigration might be easier by providing the minimal information needed? How you're treated will vary from officer to officer. What paperwork you require will vary from office to office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 5 hours ago, glegolo said: I dont mean to defend him saying that to you, but is it not possible that you were like walking femininly? And that might cause his stupid remark.... Do you walk like a guy?? glegolo Walk like a guy?? as opposed to a woman?? oh dear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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