Pattaya Passport Office closed until further notice

The Pattaya Passport Application and Renewal Office at the Avenue Shopping Mall on Pattaya 2nd Road is now closed.

 

PATTAYA:--Chonburi Gov. Pakarathorn Thienchai on March 26 closed the Pattaya Passport Application and Renewal Office at the Avenue Shopping Mall on Pattaya 2^nd Road until further notice.

The governor also said he disapproves any movement by Chonburi officials from all departments and divisions, unless assigned by the governor, in order to strengthen the chain of command to best tackle the spread of COVID-19 in Chonburi.

 

Pakarathorn stressed that during this critical period, citizens should stay home, avoid any unnecessary traveling across their districts, and practice hygiene when it comes to food, both at home and outside.

 

Read more: https://www.pattayamail.com/news/pattaya-passport-office-closed-until-further-notice-292872

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So how are those trapped in Pattaya going to get a visa extension? Or will they be rounded up and deported?  Surely Central Government departments e.g. Immigration are not subject to local Governors, or are they?

 

5 minutes ago, graemeaylward said:

So how are those trapped in Pattaya going to get a visa extension? Or will they be rounded up and deported?  Surely Central Government departments e.g. Immigration are not subject to local Governors, or are they?

 

I think this office just deals with Thai passport applications/renewals.

It's to stop Thais deserting a sinking ship.

Is this an old stock photo. Cannot see any masks?

On 3/27/2020 at 1:39 PM, sharecropper said:

I think this office just deals with Thai passport applications/renewals.

Correct. Any matter concerning immigration matters has to be done in Jomtien.

On 3/27/2020 at 1:33 PM, graemeaylward said:

So how are those trapped in Pattaya going to get a visa extension? Or will they be rounded up and deported?  Surely Central Government departments e.g. Immigration are not subject to local Governors, or are they?

 

???? .......  I think someone has been panic buying beer......   get your coat..

On 3/27/2020 at 1:39 PM, sharecropper said:

I think this office just deals with Thai passport applications/renewals.

Thats exactly what the report is about....nothing to do  with VISAS ......

On 3/28/2020 at 11:15 AM, mikebell said:

It's to stop Thais deserting a sinking ship.

can still desert IF already have passport.....