Covid-19: Don't believe online fraudsters who can process your visa extension, say immigration

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Covid-19: Don't believe online fraudsters who can process your visa extension, say immigration

 

Pictire: Naew Na

 

Thailand's immigration Bureau issued emergency advice to tourists about extending their visas amid the coronavirus crisis. 

 

Fraudsters have been going online on Facebook and other social media platforms saying that there is no need to go to an immigration office in person.

 

It can all be done for you for a fee of 1,200 baht. 

 

This is nonsense. You must go in person. 

 

Immigration chief Lt-Gen Sompong Chingduang and his spokesman Pol Maj-Gen Surapong Chaiyajan said that immigration were going after those responsible for preying on tourists. 

 

They asked for information about the fraudsters to be relayed to them by calling 191, 1599 or 1178. 

 

Those stranded in Thailand who need a visa extension must go to an immigration office in person with the required documentation. 

 

Source: Naew Na

 

 

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[ThreeEyedRaven]

So nice to know that the fraudsters at immigration care about us not being ripped off by anyone else.

Damn shame they can't sort themselves out to provide an online way of doing an extension though, to avoid having to mix in huge crowds when we are supposed to be social distancing.

[DrTuner]

'You must go in person'. So much for social distancing.

[Tayaout]

Some agent can do it but the 1200 baht "fee" is what make it an obvious scam. 

[Phuketshrew]

Don't use cheaper agents as that reduces our revenue ?

[NCC1701A]

"My second in command wanted to have all you tourists who dress like slobs at immigration executed but I said no. You can see he was not happy about that."   

Edited March 30, 2020 by NCC1701A

[Phuketshrew]

Still practicing their social distancing I see, or will their amulets protect them?

[Andrew65]

They're not fraudsters, but it will cost more than 1200 Baht!????

[Colabamumbai]

I will help you for free. 

[Is this real]

I need to get my normal 1 year "Retirement" extension.  I have gotten it since 2015 meeting all the requirements.

 

This year I'm told to stay home.  Do not go anywhere.  The Prime Minister says I could be arrested and fined if I did.  Which is OK with me since I am 72.  I can stay safe and alive.

 

Immigration tells me I have to got to their offices to get the extension 2 times.  The first to drop everything off and pay the fee.  The second, the next day to pick everything up.  If I don't do this, I could be arrested and fined.  I can lose money and die.

 

The Land of Smiles.  So, what should I do?

 

 

[patsfangr]

I remain very "disappointed" in the failure of the Thai government to step up and grant automatic 1 year extensions to all retirement visas. I see no reason why they cannot simply decree that any visa stamped as expiring on or after April 1, 2020 (2563) is automatically extended to the same date in 2021. ... I ask how many lives could be saved by this? What damage would it do to Thailand? I'd even be OK with doubling the fee for extension to 2800 baht for those renewing these "automatic extensions" next year. 

[AtlasAus]

17 minutes ago, Is this real said:

I need to get my normal 1 year "Retirement" extension.  I have gotten it since 2015 meeting all the requirements.

 

This year I'm told to stay home.  Do not go anywhere.  The Prime Minister says I could be arrested and fined if I did.  Which is OK with me since I am 72.  I can stay safe and alive.

 

Immigration tells me I have to got to their offices to get the extension 2 times.  The first to drop everything off and pay the fee.  The second, the next day to pick everything up.  If I don't do this, I could be arrested and fined.  I can lose money and die.

 

The Land of Smiles.  So, what should I do?

 

 

Where are you mate ? 

Do you have to do it personally or can someone do it for you ? 

[Is this real]

3 minutes ago, AtlasAus said:

Where are you mate ? 

Do you have to do it personally or can someone do it for you ? 

Phuket.  Required to be there for the photo.  Can't even leave the island now!

Edited March 30, 2020 by Is this real
More info.

[Is this real]

2 minutes ago, AtlasAus said:

Where are you mate ? 

Do you have to do it personally or can someone do it for you ? 

Required to be there for a photo.

[Tchooptip]

4 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

"My second in command wanted to have all you tourists who dress like slobs at immigration executed but I said no. You can see he was not happy about that."   

why you always exaggerate NCC1701A? ???? He said put them all in prison not executed ????

[TheFishman1]

You would think the Thai government and immigration to come up with a better way of handling retirees that are living in Thailand Iike going to go to immigration at this time with this virus is like Russian roulette TIT

[Baerboxer]

5 hours ago, DrTuner said:

'You must go in person'. So much for social distancing.

 

Doesn't say you all have to go together and hold hands!

[Baerboxer]

4 hours ago, Phuketshrew said:

Still practicing their social distancing I see, or will their amulets protect them?

 

Trinkets not been working for Catholic priests in Italy!

[DPKANKAN]

5 hours ago, DrTuner said:

'You must go in person'. So much for social distancing.

As I said before, just issue a blanket 30 day extension until the problem is over. No need to go to Immigration just simple logic!!! Damn, I must stop using thst word logic here!!!????????????????????????????????

[herwin1234]

4 hours ago, Phuketshrew said:

Still practicing their social distancing I see, or will their amulets protect them?

classy, ridiculing someones personal religious believes during a global crisis in his own country! cant make that sh#t up.

[herwin1234]

5 hours ago, ThreeEyedRaven said:

So nice to know that the fraudsters at immigration care about us not being ripped off by anyone else.

Damn shame they can't sort themselves out to provide an online way of doing an extension though, to avoid having to mix in huge crowds when we are supposed to be social distancing.

at immigration just doing their job. no need to call Thai people working "fraudsters". 

[scorecard]

47 minutes ago, patsfangr said:

I remain very "disappointed" in the failure of the Thai government to step up and grant automatic 1 year extensions to all retirement visas. I see no reason why they cannot simply decree that any visa stamped as expiring on or after April 1, 2020 (2563) is automatically extended to the same date in 2021. ... I ask how many lives could be saved by this? What damage would it do to Thailand? I'd even be OK with doubling the fee for extension to 2800 baht for those renewing these "automatic extensions" next year. 

Another plus could be that it would stop some folks from travelling in/out, and therefore keeps them at home and no/close to zero contact with others. 

[manhood]

A pity Immigration isn't doing a step forward! Just what i always see ate this old military based heads of guys not willing to think about starting another way of working with their "guests" in their country. It's more they like to see tesidents and western tourists as a horde of stupis sheeps. Land of smile. That's sure not Thailand.  Lucky to know some people who think different and also see us residents as keeping up Thailand in many cases!

[dave moir]

59 minutes ago, patsfangr said:

I remain very "disappointed" in the failure of the Thai government to step up and grant automatic 1 year extensions to all retirement visas. I see no reason why they cannot simply decree that any visa stamped as expiring on or after April 1, 2020 (2563) is automatically extended to the same date in 2021. ... I ask how many lives could be saved by this? What damage would it do to Thailand? I'd even be OK with doubling the fee for extension to 2800 baht for those renewing these "automatic extensions" next year. 

I thought it was 1900 baht to renew so doubling it is 3800 baht in my book!

[theoldgit]

59 minutes ago, patsfangr said:

 I see no reason why they cannot simply decree that any visa stamped as expiring on or after April 1, 2020 (2563) is automatically extended to the same date in 2021. ... I ask how many lives could be saved by this?

Including the lives of their own staff.

[MaxLee]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

It can all be done for you for a fee of 1,200 baht. 

 

This is nonsense. You must go in person. 

You gotta be kidding me.... 

[Mulambana]

6 hours ago, ThreeEyedRaven said:

So nice to know that the fraudsters at immigration care about us not being ripped off by anyone else.

1200 baht is fraudster. Why they would work for a pittance and have to share the same with immigration? It is around 3K now and you don't have to go to immigration.

[Just Weird]

6 hours ago, ThreeEyedRaven said:

So nice to know that the fraudsters at immigration care about us not being ripped off by anyone else.

How exactly do the Immigration officers at the Immigration offices defraud applicants?

[Just Weird]

6 hours ago, Tayaout said:

Some agent can do it but the 1200 baht "fee" is what make it an obvious scam. 

So some agents provide their services for no fee?

[Just Weird]

1 hour ago, Is this real said:

I need to get my normal 1 year "Retirement" extension.  I have gotten it since 2015 meeting all the requirements.

 

This year I'm told to stay home.  Do not go anywhere.  The Prime Minister says I could be arrested and fined if I did.

"The Prime Minister says I could be arrested and fined if I did". 

He didn't say that you could be arrested for not staying at home.  No one is being arrested for going outside.