Popular Post d2b2 Posted January 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2020 (edited) Immigration officers just showed up at our door. First visit, in over 5 years residency. They said immigration boss wants pictures of all Americans and their passports because " war with Iran". Not sure if this is a good thing or... Edited January 9, 2020 by d2b2 Typo 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post merijn Posted January 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2020 This must be a local immigration boss brain wave as there is no official requirement for this. Personally i would challenge this and ask very politely for written proof for this requirement. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Two off topic nonsensical posts have been removed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tayaout Posted January 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2020 Don't they already have multiple copy and pictures of every expat? 5 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ubonjoe Posted January 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2020 Certainly something the local immigration office have decided they want to do. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pib Posted January 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2020 Asking for passport and photo....well, why don't immigration look in their immigration paper & computer file systems which have a passport copy (all the important pages) and a photo of you. Sounds more like a make-work....something to keep some immigration employees busy...bucking for promotion/recognition type thing. 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinL Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 The same thing reported in khonkaenforum.net in the last couple of days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nyezhov Posted January 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2020 Selfie time! Make a pot of tea and hangout! Nothing like making friends! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post d2b2 Posted January 9, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2020 11 minutes ago, Nyezhov said: Selfie time! Make a pot of tea and hangout! Nothing like making friends! Lol, Americans don't make a pot of tea 1 5 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LomSak27 Posted January 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2020 Just now, d2b2 said: Just now, Nyezhov said: Selfie time! Make a pot of tea and hangout! Nothing like making friends! Lol, Americans don't make a pot of tea Heh, 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovethailandelite Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Perhaps because of this? It doesn't read too good.http://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2020/01/06/thai-govt-worried-for-us-iran-conflict-fallout/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 5 minutes ago, Lovethailandelite said: Perhaps because of this? It doesn't read too good.http://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2020/01/06/thai-govt-worried-for-us-iran-conflict-fallout/ Things have changed since that article was done on the 6th. Nothing at all to do with this topic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 (edited) If I were an American (with nothing to hide) then I would see this as a good thing. Thailand knows that it has terrorists living within it's borders. Can I mention the 'M' word? Many of them with access to weapons and/or explosives. It only takes one fanatic to wreak havoc and to kill innocent people. I would think that it would be useful for the authorities to know who to warn. Edited January 9, 2020 by Tropicalevo 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lovethailandelite Posted January 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: Things have changed since that article was done on the 6th. Nothing at all to do with this topic. Sorry. I never realised you was the font of all knowledge on world affairs. In that case, why don't YOU tell the forum why it's happening? Edited January 9, 2020 by Lovethailandelite 1 6 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Really Prachuap Khiri Khan Town?..... Dansingkorm immigration office? I find it hard to imagine the 3 (most times 2) musketeers from Dansingkorn office trotting around doing overtime to take pictures of people, I actually dont think i know of anyone who has had a visit from the powers on high in PKK But then again best to be safe So we need to know these muricans are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ubonjoe Posted January 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2020 12 minutes ago, Lovethailandelite said: Sorry. I never realised you was the font of all knowledge on world affairs. In that case, why don't YOU tell the forum why it's happening? I was responding to you post since it was a bit off topic and you posted a link for an article written 3 days ago. You would have to ask immigration in Prachuap Kirikan why they are doing it. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d2b2 Posted January 9, 2020 Author Share Posted January 9, 2020 11 minutes ago, poohy said: Really Prachuap Khiri Khan Town?..... Dansingkorm immigration office? I find it hard to imagine the 3 (most times 2) musketeers from Dansingkorn office trotting around doing overtime to take pictures of people, I actually dont think i know of anyone who has had a visit from the powers on high in PKK But then again best to be safe So we need to know these muricans are! Hua Hin officers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEtonal Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Lovethailandelite said: Perhaps because of this? It doesn't read too good.http://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2020/01/06/thai-govt-worried-for-us-iran-conflict-fallout/ Thanks. I don't follow the news or politics, so the article explained the Thailand connection. Nice to see Thai officials being proactive and checking up on Americans to make sure they are safe. Edited January 9, 2020 by SEtonal 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Puchaiyank Posted January 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2020 Nothing to see here...Thailand is only looking out for your best interests...???? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 2 hours ago, ubonjoe said: Two off topic nonsensical posts have been removed. And now more of them along with troll posts and replies to them. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, d2b2 said: Hua Hin officers Fair enough but its the first time that i ever heard on a immigration visit in PKK to anyone in the 7/8 years i have lived here Although must admit i dont know any Americans here... maybe you are special Edited January 9, 2020 by poohy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChouDoufu Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 3 hours ago, merijn said: This must be a local immigration boss brain wave as there is no official requirement for this. Personally i would challenge this and ask very politely for written proof for this requirement. immigration officials occasionally will visit the foreigners in their districts to confirm they reside where they claim to be residing. they certainly have the authority to visit, ask to see passports, and take a photo. don't think you'd do yourself any favors by refusing or causing a scene. and with all the complaints about lazy and useless officials, it's almost a shock to see one thinking ahead, being proactive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 4 hours ago, MartinL said: The same thing reported in khonkaenforum.net in the last couple of days. Same reported by an American facebook contact in bangkok.. Says they came to his condo asking for IDs and up dated info only on any americans in the condo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merijn Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 2 hours ago, ChouDoufu said: immigration officials occasionally will visit the foreigners in their districts to confirm they reside where they claim to be residing. they certainly have the authority to visit, ask to see passports, and take a photo. don't think you'd do yourself any favors by refusing or causing a scene. and with all the complaints about lazy and useless officials, it's almost a shock to see one thinking ahead, being proactive. A thinking immigration officer is one thing but inventing new rules is something different. And visiting foreigners homes (not relating to a possible extension of stay application) is not common practice. There is no harm to ask the visiting officers in a friendly way to ask for the reason and clarification of their visit. I don't say that i'm against it but i'm against local immigration officers making up their own rules. ( why have already enough of them walking around) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hachi Posted January 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2020 (edited) Here's another..not American, in the boonies out of Udon Thani. Had the nearest town police (apx 15km away) turn up no notice this afternoon at the village house, wanted to see pport, housebook, TH ID, and told to stand there and photographed holding each ID. Missus also had to show her TH ID, photographed together holding ID's. Asked officer why more forms required completion when for 14+ years living in TH, 3+ at current add and filling form after form after form, annual visas, 90 day reports, fingerprints scanned, photos, etc, why not access all the info available on their immig mainframe. No answer forthcoming. I took a photo of the blank form before it was completed. It is a intel gathering form. Also vehicle/s bike/s details, regos, tel numbers and so on. This new atttention on foreigners here may just be the tipping point for me. Edited January 9, 2020 by Hachi 6 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Hachi said: Here's another- Australian, in the boonies out of Udon Thani. Had the nearest town police (apx 15km away) turn up no notice this afternoon at the village house, wanted to see pport, housebook, TH ID, and told to stand there and photographed holding each ID. Missus also had to show her TH ID, photographed together holding ID's. Asked officer why more forms required completion when for 14+ years living in TH, 3+ at current add and filling form after form after form, annual visas, 90 day reports, fingerprints scanned, photos, etc, why not access all the info available on their immig mainframe. No answer forthcoming. I took a photo of the blank form before it was completed. It is a intel gathering form. Also vehicle/s bike/s details, regos, tel numbers and so on. This new atttention on foreigners here may just be the tipping point for me. Did you just renew your 12 month extension based on marriage? Home visit is not unusual. I live bkk but stay thani often. Will be interested to chat with xpats there soon about your experience. Was this just home visit for marriage and you being drama queen? Edited January 9, 2020 by DrJack54 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hachi Posted January 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2020 (edited) 42 minutes ago, DrJack54 said: Did you just renew your 12 month extension based on marriage? Home visit is not unusual. I live bkk but stay thani often. Will be interested to chat with xpats there soon about your experience. Was this just home visit for marriage and you being drama queen? I would have typed in my post if it were a recent marriage visa renewal, or visa based on marriage. "Drama Queen"? Nice try keyboard commando.. Really don't know why I bother posting here. Edited January 9, 2020 by Hachi 5 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJAS Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Hachi said: I took a photo of the blank form before it was completed. It is a intel gathering form. Also vehicle/s bike/s details, regos, tel numbers and so on. Did this form, perchance, resemble the dreaded Foreign National Information form (see attachment) that was all the Immigration rage a few years ago? Foreign National Information.pdf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Benmart Posted January 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 10, 2020 18 hours ago, d2b2 said: Lol, Americans don't make a pot of tea I am a native born America and I do make a pot of tea. I also love flap jacks, breakfast baps, pasties (those I ate in Cornwall are the best), Branston pickle, Coleman's mustard, HP sauce, Red Leicester, and so on. I'd shop at Aldi, Lidl or Sainsburys if they had one here and import prices were lower. Living in Thailand and traveling outside of my head brings me international friends and experiences in abundance. Care for a lolly while you ponder this? Ta. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Orton Rd Posted January 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 10, 2020 There is no war with Iran 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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