Immigration say they are doing all they can as petition gets signatures

[Henricus]

6 hours ago, stuhan said:

And for free also.

90 days is always free

[herwin1234]

6 hours ago, christophe75 said:

Frankly, who could complain ?

 

"everyone gets stickers" !

 

That's fun ! That's science. That's top notch virology.

 

More seriously, it's always nice to see them losing their temper.

 

Oh god.... a picture of the crowed offices... That's so harsh. That's so violent.

 

Those people in uniforms can not stand the smallest critic...

 

It attacks their cognitive process, instantly.

 

... Another reason to just continue doing that.

 

????

 

People are making fun of the "snowflakes" in USA (students, etc.)....

 

Thai officials have elevated this process to... an art form.

another know-it-all who only can ridicule ppl who are actually dealing with this global epidemy 24-7.

Pls return to yr own Perfect Country. 

[DaRoadrunner]

You can stay for 90 days or die from the virus which you got while applying for the visa.... whichever expires first, you or the visa.

 

Thai logic. It does not matter if you die, so long as you have a visa.

 

Edited April 3, 2020 by DaRoadrunner

[Just Weird]

5 hours ago, TooBigToFit said:

I get similar thoughts when driving on the congested roads. Where are all these people going? Are they just going out to buy something? Are they all working? Are they leaving the city? Why so many?

They're all wondering the same about you and why you're contributing to it.  Why are you driving on the congested roads, where are you going, are you just going out to buy something, are you working here, are you leaving the city? 

 

Perhaps your journey is more important than everyone else's?

Edited April 3, 2020 by Just Weird

[herwin1234]

25 minutes ago, roo860 said:

Arrived at 2.45pm on motorbike, directed to 90day drive through. One car at serving hatch, one car behind. Immigration officer who was outside booth told me do not wait in the sun, told me to wait along side next car in the shade. Waited my turn and was finished in 6 mins.. ????

look at that, finished in a few minutes and a Thai Immiigration officer who cares that you dont wait in the sun.

And now look at all of the many hateful comments on TV to all these Thai officials who are overworking and have to deal with arrogant foreigners...

[Mike Teavee]

58 minutes ago, smedly said:

all he is saving me is a trip to the Immigration office - my 12 month extension is all legal no backhanders required and I will do all the paperwork myself - all he has to do is process it through the IO office - nothing else required

 

Same for 90 day report - just saving me a trip to IO office  

 

I am in Pattaya 

I thought for the extension to be 100% legit, you had to turn up in person at the Immigration Office where they take another photo of you

 

At least that's how it was for me at CW, but we all know different offices/officers do things differently 

 

 

 

[herwin1234]

The Red Shirts see a great oportunity to tie all that happens during this crisis, to the current governement. Already heard and saw (Thai facebook) ppl complaining about "the economy is not blaming the governement for it.good" and next 

[Just Weird]

5 hours ago, Tounge Thaied said:

7 hours ago, webfact said:

The petition calls for the Thai government to provide extensions of stay for all foreigners for 2 months. 

This did not happen. Tourists get an extension, Non-Immigrants no free pass. More evidence, IMO, that Thailand has clearly decided they only want short term tourists. More draconian measures for those that are attempting to live here.

Petitions rarely cause anything to happen (especially petitions with only 300-odd names!) because they're not the way to get things done, why would you expect this one to do anything?

 

"More draconian measures for those that are attempting to live here".

Draconian measures?  What?  What are the more onerous requirements for extensions that have now been added for those living here?

Edited April 3, 2020 by Just Weird

[jak2002003]

27 minutes ago, Greg O said:

Not directly related but it seems the majority are overly focused on how many total " cases"  there are. Does anyone know if this is cumulative or adjusted as people become well. What defines a "case" and when does someone become well ? Just wunnerin....

I can't care less about the total cases.  In fact, I think the media should have a rule NOT to report the number of cases.  All its doing is casing people to panic.  Having the virus mostly is very mild to moderate illness, and you recover.  But, people seeing the number of cases going up makes them think its people seriously ill and / or dying. 

 

I think they should just report the confirmed deaths from it... along with the age demographic, but that is not so exciting for the news and would make people wonder why countries are having lockdowns and 24 hours curfews etc.  

 

16 minutes ago, Hooliganzone said:

You don't need anything only your passport, you should have a paper inside with expiry date to report from when you last reported there is a barcode on it all they do is read the barcode and that's it.

I am normally in and out in 5 -10 minutes.

Even better now i've started doing it online with my phone.

No.  It depends on the immigrations office.  Here in Chiang Mai we need the passport, TM30, and one other form that you fill in details of your address and other personal details.  

 

1 minute ago, herwin1234 said:

look at that, finished in a few minutes and a Thai Immiigration officer who cares that you dont wait in the sun.

And now look at all of the many hateful comments on TV to all these Thai officials who are overworking and have to deal with arrogant foreigners...

Agree with you.  The immigration staff are NOT to blame.  They have to cope with the limited resources or new rules that are passed down to them from those up top.  They are overwhelmed with forms, numbers or people, new regulations, and now these virus safety rules on top.   

 

I can understand whey the staff get flustered and irritated, dealing with that work every day, and no wonder they sometimes might get angry with some awkward and argumentative farang from time to time. 

 

 

[Destiny1990]

54 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

I think you need to replace 'easy' with 'unprofitable'

They will  Ofcourse Still charge for the visa stamp the only difference is the foreigner doesn’t have to obtain 9 different documents and to bring in his landlord. 90 day emergency visa stamp to reduce corona risk for anyone.

[Just Weird]

1 hour ago, Destiny1990 said:

So everything is closed now even the hotels except immigration.

No, everything is not closed.

Edited April 3, 2020 by Just Weird

[Chongalulu]

28 minutes ago, john69 said:

Hard to let go of old Thailand bashing habit no matter how many people are dying and suffering. You must be suffering yourself in this feudalistic land.

Not a fan of constructive criticism nor the calling out of arcane and dangerous practices?

[Just Weird]

27 minutes ago, DaRoadrunner said:

You can stay for 90 days or die from the virus which you got while applying for the visa.... whichever expires first, you or the visa.

 

Thai logic. It does not matter if you die, so long as you have a visa.

"You can stay for 90 days or die from the virus which you got while applying for the visa.... "

Only a tiny minority will die.  Thaivisa member logic...facts don't matter, just post it anyway. 

Edited April 3, 2020 by Just Weird

[Mann33bkk]

I was at Cheang wattana today to pick up my 1 year stay permit after the 30 day under consideration.  Used only 30 minutes. But the social distancing is not working. 3 of 5 seats are barred.  But people are standing in groups. 

[Sumarianson]

The 90 day report is totally unnessary in this crisis. Anyone who has lived here more than 6 months and has an Imm O, OA or ED visa and has not changed address since last reported should not have to risk their lives for such an unnessary formality. I have COPD and use medication and oxygen. If I got the virus then my children here would be without a father but does this government care? Jobs worth hat for them.

Edited April 3, 2020 by Sumarianson

[ukrules]

7 hours ago, Just1Voice said:

Friend told me the other day that Chiang Mai is now doing drive thru service for 90 Day.  Has anyone else heard this? 

lol, no more 90 day reports for me, I'm simply ignoring them until this is 100% over.

[teatime101]

53 minutes ago, herwin1234 said:

ppl who are actually dealing with this global epidemy 24-7.

Except they're not helping by making 'tourists' queue to renew visas, going against expert health advice for people to 'STAY AT HOME'. Many other countries have figured out simple solutions, but not Thailand. It's inexcusable.

[w94005m]

55 minutes ago, DaRoadrunner said:

You can stay for 90 days or die from the virus which you got while applying for the visa.... whichever expires first, you or the visa.

 

Thai logic. It does not matter if you die, so long as you have a visa.

 

We all know it's crazy for us and for their staff. Please follow other countries lead with an amnesty

[BadSpottedDog]

This video (screenshots here) was taken at Koh Samui immigration at 8:20 this morning. Apparently, they didn't get the memo. 

[bestie]

You have to see the virus like little particles which can stick on everything. (Money, doorknobs, and tatat Passports)

 

How many passports are going through one officers hand a day?  100? I don't know but it's the best way to exchange something between people without notice even if you stand 2m apart before or if don't have to go out of your car.

I have a lot of respect for the officers because it's really a front line job without special protection. 

 

Sure you cannot avoid everything but if you are happy that you don't have to stand in a queue. Yes that's great, I wish that would be everywhere but that doesn't mean you haven't take the virus with you.  

 

The best advice is not only social distance the best advice would be don't touch anything. 

But we are at the beginning so things can change quickly.

 

[Burma Bill]

 

A different meaning to "X marks the spot"!!!

[Odysseus123]

1 hour ago, herwin1234 said:

The Red Shirts see a great oportunity to tie all that happens during this crisis, to the current governement. Already heard and saw (Thai facebook) ppl complaining about "the economy is not blaming the governement for it.good" and next 

You can almost sense the fear..

Edited April 3, 2020 by Odysseus123
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[Odysseus123]

Just now, Odysseus123 said:

Ah!

The real truth.....

 

[digger70]

7 hours ago, Mango Bob said:

The reason they give that it is for National Security

That's bit far fetched  , just for 90 day Reports. Imm Knows where one lives, Imm got ones Phone number and E mail Address so they can Use GPS and IP Address to locate one IF they need.

[jimmjam]

4 hours ago, JimmyJ said:

This is one example of how to do it:

 

https://vietnaminsider.vn/no-penalty-for-overstay-vietnam-visa-during-national-social-distancing/

 

Easy peasy.

 

And showing concern for their own employees as well as for the foreigners.

Its only Thailand that is making foreigners and tourists suffer with this immigration fiasco. Shows you what they think.

[spidermike007]

Sorry guys, but you deserve all the flak we could possibly dish out to you. You have spent years abusing us, directing racist and xenophobic venom our way, putting inane roadblocks in our way when it comes to the renewal of a retirement or marriage visa, and now you are asking us for tolerance and understanding? Sorry. Not gonna happen. You should be a peak efficiency right now, since there is barely anyone coming, or going out of the country, and barely any tourists here. So, what I think I am hearing is just more excuses for poor service, and a total ability to take responsibility for your actions, or inactions. Man up. Do your jobs. Stop moaning. You deserve the criticism. If you cannot handle it get another job. IF YOU CAN find one! You have no sympathy from the downtrodden ex-pats, that is for sure. 

 

At this time of economic shutdown, when tens of millions are without an income, you should be grateful you even have a job and a salary. Accept it. Be grateful. Be nicer. Get some humility. Your job is alot more than many of us, and most of the nation has.  

 

And this is an opportunity for you to improve. Think you guys can do that? More services should be available online anyway. You are asking us to stay home after all. 

 

 

Edited April 3, 2020 by spidermike007

[Jaxxper]

8 hours ago, stuhan said:

And for free also.

90 day is free. 

[PMZ]

I was at Muang Thon Thani for the Section K applications, mine was for the first extension of a 30 Day Visa Waiver.

I arrived at 07:15.

There are two rows of seats outside the building, with awning covering them. We sat there for about 15 minutes.

Then we were taken, line by line, into the building and up to the third floor of the multi storey car park.

There, about 6 rows of twenty seats each are laid out.

Sporadically, one row would be taken downstairs, then that row re-stocked, then, later the next row would go down.

On level two, there were similar rows. A first check of documents was done here. There are photocopy and photo facilities here.

There are also two rows at the opposite angle to the rest. Those two rows were checked (more thoroughly) for document correctness, then after some time, given a number and then, led to the aircon'd Immigration processing room.

Once inside there, it seems quite quick to process the 40 people in each batch. After documents done and payment made, you move to the area next door and await the updated passport  to be called. I waited about 30 minutes here. Difficult to hear the names of the passport holders who are then expected to go and collect their passport.

Left at 12:15, so five hours  in total.

As a temporary facility, it is OK and to be fair, the process quite orderly. But, still 5 hours.

Images are of:

The waiting area on Level 3 of the car park

The processing room for the paperwork

[TigerandDog]

Actually one thing Immigration could do during this period is to decentralise and use local Imm Offices to do extensions of stay etc and not just 90 day reports. This would help reduce possible overcrowding in Imm Offices in Provincial capitals AND would save many foreigners having to travel 100's of kms each way if they have a local Imm Office. I know this seems to beyond the thought processes of Immigration heirarchy. OMG, I forgot that would make things easier for us, not more difficult.

[DaRoadrunner]

17 minutes ago, Burma Bill said:

 

A different meaning to "X marks the spot"!!!

Those are the ones who died, either of the virus, or expired (X-pired) due to hours of queueing. The remaining survivors wear masks in the hope of getting out of Immigration alive with their Visa intact. Just another day in paradise.