kingofthemountain Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 8 minutes ago, holy cow cm said: Weigh out the possibility of reverberation. The ''reverberation'' works in the 2 ways what about to start a discussion with them about their feeling concerning the corruption in Thailand and particularly in immigration offices then talk about the ''no bribes policy' and the differents tools using to fight the corruption indicate you are well aware of these tools, you can even show a paper with the numbers to call. Close the discussion explaining you should be pleased to pay the 2000 if they handle a receipt to you and if all the transaction is registered and filmed by yourself, and see what happens.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 18 minutes ago, kingofthemountain said: The ''reverberation'' works in the 2 ways what about to start a discussion with them about their feeling concerning the corruption in Thailand and particularly in immigration offices then talk about the ''no bribes policy' and the differents tools using to fight the corruption indicate you are well aware of these tools, you can even show a paper with the numbers to call. Close the discussion explaining you should be pleased to pay the 2000 if they handle a receipt to you and if all the transaction is registered and filmed by yourself, and see what happens.... All good in a perfect world. But this here is not a perfect world. Taking food from their pockets is one way to look at it. Messing with their lively hood is another. Think like an angry Thai person ( like a policeman perhaps) and put yourself in their position and think what you would do or could do above and below the board. Honest answer is try to look at the situation at hand while it is there in front of your face and then make the solution for how you think it should go. I am not going to take out a video with only me and the Mrs. there and try to make them shake. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Foghorn Posted January 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2020 Tried it with me ,they knew my wife was gone and came at 6.30 evening , thought they could bully me to pay but went away empty handed. Do not give them any money any time . 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rwill Posted January 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2020 I have only had immigration come to my home one time. They never asked for anything, other than photos. Nor were they given anything. It has got to be a tough thing. I know in the back of your mind you are thinking if you don't pay them they will cause you problems. And they probably know you are thinking like that too. But as long as all your stuff is in order they can't really do anything. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 22 hours ago, AhFarangJa said: I do not know where you are located, but here in Hua Hin we had a visit when I did my first retirement extension 4 years ago. Nothing was asked from them, but the Wife did give the guy 300 Baht for "Gasoline Money".......Always get a nod and a smile when we visit Immigration. But 2,000 smells like a scam to me. Why not ask for a receipt and see what happens. Smile or laughter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robpuff Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Hi, I just had a home visit...north of Udon Thani... very pleasant, photographs of documents and with officer... no fees even hinted at! Report to immigration. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gracas Posted January 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2020 20 hours ago, ivor bigun said: i asked did they want to go upstairs ,,smiled said no thanks Were you offering a Short Time in exchange for their home visit? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 This is common practice at Pathum Thani Immigration. I am asked every year, except once during the reign of Big Joke when they all had signs on their desks saying no bribes allowed. Those signs went away with him. I have refused on one occasion, my wife mentioned to the receptionist she had checked with the main immigration office and was told there was no house visit fee. The worker immediately said it was optional. My visa wasn't processed for over a month. When they came to the house for the home inspection they tried to bring it up again but were cut off by my very talkative neighbor. This year just paid it to get out of there. They came the next day and visa was done very quickly. It is a scam. It is Thailand. It isn't going to change. That being said, they are more scared than you should be I believe. If you are firm on it they won't deny your visa. Despite what people say, if you were really penalized for not paying you could made a big fuss and and they don't want that. It is similar to many other police shakedowns. They know most people just don't want to deal with it and its true. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harveyboy Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 22 hours ago, AhFarangJa said: I do not know where you are located, but here in Hua Hin we had a visit when I did my first retirement extension 4 years ago. Nothing was asked from them, but the Wife did give the guy 300 Baht for "Gasoline Money".......Always get a nod and a smile when we visit Immigration. But 2,000 smells like a scam to me. Why not ask for a receipt and see what happens. I forgot to mention I actually live a few hundred metres from the immigration office I walk there for my check ins so it's even as of they have to travel .. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brianthainess Posted January 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2020 23 hours ago, Harveyboy said: No probs all is ligit ..but said I have to pay 2000 Baht for them to come is this another scam ..by our local boys A complete an utter scam. Do you think Immigration police pay for their own fuel , give them money for lunch ? NO they eat wherever they are, and quite possibly get a food allowance, it is their job, that is what they get paid for you are not inviting them. if you can record their visit do it, i parked my car with dash cam running, un be know to them. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 16 minutes ago, Harveyboy said: I forgot to mention I actually live a few hundred metres from the immigration office I walk there for my check ins so it's even as of they have to travel .. Home visits are usually made before your extension is approved, going by your post, you have already been approved. SCAM SCAM SCAM 100% 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 21 hours ago, kingofthemountain said: The ''reverberation'' works in the 2 ways what about to start a discussion with them about their feeling concerning the corruption in Thailand and particularly in immigration offices then talk about the ''no bribes policy' and the differents tools using to fight the corruption indicate you are well aware of these tools, you can even show a paper with the numbers to call. Close the discussion explaining you should be pleased to pay the 2000 if they handle a receipt to you and if all the transaction is registered and filmed by yourself, and see what happens.... Brilliant idea write the numbers to call in huge writing and stick it in plain sight ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorriedNoodle Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 23 hours ago, Harveyboy said: but said I have to pay 2000 Baht Just tell the Thai Mrs to sort it. She pays whatever is asked of or it comes out of her monthly allowance. This is a Thai 2 Thai business, they'll get it sorted. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harveyboy Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 21 minutes ago, brianthainess said: Home visits are usually made before your extension is approved, going by your post, you have already been approved. SCAM SCAM SCAM 100% Yes have my visa ..passport stamp done date for my 90 day report fixed ..paid my 1900 for visa yes all done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NoshowJones Posted January 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2020 23 hours ago, BritManToo said: Tell them you're happy to pay the 2,000bht, as long as they're happy for you to video the money being handed over, with their faces clearly visible, and then post the video on facebook/Youtube. and then get deported. ???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curmudgeonly59 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 On 1/30/2020 at 10:49 AM, Harveyboy said: said I have to pay 2000 Baht for them to come is this another scam If this is fact, at best it is coercion. Most would call it flagrant corruption. To capitulate would simply encourage this nonsense to become more widespread. Offering a drink and a snack during their visit is enough. Otherwise you're paying them to do their job, for which they're already remunerated. Nip it in the bud immediately or they'll be turning up on falangs' doorsteps every five minutes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixlegs Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 How you guys are able to put up with such an intrusion into your private family life is beyond my comprehension. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krataiboy Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 On 1/30/2020 at 11:26 AM, Nong Khai Man said: Can You post THAT Again,But in PLAIN English Please ?? What's wrong with a bit of lyricism? I enjoyed it - especially the reference to "obsequious fealty to those in authority". Spot on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 7 minutes ago, sixlegs said: How you guys are able to put up with such an intrusion into your private family life is beyond my comprehension. We are all different. Each of us has fixed his own proper limits one is prepared to undergo, in order to be able to stay here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandor Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 On 1/30/2020 at 10:59 AM, AhFarangJa said: I do not know where you are located, but here in Hua Hin we had a visit when I did my first retirement extension 4 years ago. Nothing was asked from them, but the Wife did give the guy 300 Baht for "Gasoline Money".......Always get a nod and a smile when we visit Immigration. But 2,000 smells like a scam to me. Why not ask for a receipt and see what happens. ...they maybe driving one of the new 'Smart-<deleted> BMWs'...???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max69xl Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 On 1/30/2020 at 10:59 AM, AhFarangJa said: I do not know where you are located, but here in Hua Hin we had a visit when I did my first retirement extension 4 years ago. Nothing was asked from them, but the Wife did give the guy 300 Baht for "Gasoline Money".......Always get a nod and a smile when we visit Immigration. But 2,000 smells like a scam to me. Why not ask for a receipt and see what happens. There's been several reports about 1000-2000 baht "fee" for the home visit the last year. Ask for a receipt,and you might not have a 1 year extension anymore. Just saying. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 2 hours ago, sixlegs said: How you guys are able to put up with such an intrusion into your private family life is beyond my comprehension. I think your overreacting on a simple situation. The Thai immigration do visit residents from time to time to ensure things are ok and I presume make sure the correct visa is in place, that's what IO's do. How can you say ' intrusion ' when they already contacted the OP's residence to advise of there visit. ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Max69xl said: There's been several reports about 1000-2000 baht "fee" for the home visit the last year. Ask for a receipt,and you might not have a 1 year extension anymore. Just saying. ???? bingo ! some folks just can't see the forest for the trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC 71 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Are these home visits common place nowadays,or is it just a small minority that receive them ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 On 1/30/2020 at 11:02 AM, RichardColeman said: Sounds like lunch to me Liquid lunch..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhFarangJa Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 2 hours ago, Max69xl said: There's been several reports about 1000-2000 baht "fee" for the home visit the last year. Ask for a receipt,and you might not have a 1 year extension anymore. Just saying. ???? A very good point. I made a similar statement when I posted last year that Hua Hin charged me 1,000 Baht for each letter to renew my driving licences. A member told me to complain and report them. If I did that it would be a a good bet my next extension would be extremely difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 A home visit is common. A local immigration franchisee asking for an inspection fee is not. Tell them you will only pay 20 baht for gas. Give em a laugh. You can easily beat them on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 How nice is that; yet another scam in the Land of Scams .... Call them and tell them to bring the receipt along so you can pay them when they arrive. Chances are that they will never ask again ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred white Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 I completed my 3rd extension in Nov. last year and have not been visited yet this is in prachin buri province Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike787 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Total scam. YES! Do not pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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