Immigration set to announce automatic visa extensions and suspension of 90 day report

[lopburi3]

Just now, Speedo1968 said:

I see a number of people saying that the post office doesn't have 10baht stamps, why can't you use 4 x 3baht stamps ?

Because they specifically say to use a 10 baht stamp?  But the point is there is no rational reason for such if they are not going to return copies for use next time - as letter postage is 3 baht.  Getting 4 of them on envelope can be done but it should not be required.

[Peter Denis]

52 minutes ago, FarFlungFalang said:

So this is the 4th announcement that an announcement is to be announced without an announcement?

...

Perfect summary of this ridiculous Waiting Game!

[smedly]

whats with all the critical posts on this thread so far - yes maybe a bit late but seems to me like sensible good news and I am pleased to hear this 

 

well done Immigration - eventually realised what was going on was unworkable and dangerous

 

Thumbs up from me

[Sambotte]

Sorry but i don't see how post office and stamps have something to do with this topic...

[Speedo1968]

2 minutes ago, lopburi3 said:

Because they specifically say to use a 10 baht stamp?  But the point is there is no rational reason for such if they are not going to return copies for use next time - as letter postage is 3 baht.  Getting 4 of them on envelope can be done but it should not be required.

I have never used mail application.
Perhaps they intend / do send back numerous copies thus postal rate goes up from 3 - 10baht ?
A clear case of screwed logic.

[BobbyL]

Common sense finally prevails about two weeks too late. The bureaucracy in this country is ridiculous. 

[lopburi3]

4 minutes ago, Sambotte said:

Sorry but i don't see how post office and stamps have something to do with this topic...

It is a 90 day reporting alternative to visiting immigration but requires stamps so you still have to go out to buy them and mail the letter.  

[lovesthespicy]

The pigeon is flying with the order to the PM as speak. Give it a few weeks and the change will be made. 

[Assurancetourix]

1 minute ago, BobbyL said:

Common sense finally prevails about two weeks too late. The bureaucracy in this country is ridiculous. 

You write that because you don't know the french one 

[lopburi3]

4 minutes ago, Speedo1968 said:

I have never used mail application.
Perhaps they intend / do send back numerous copies thus postal rate goes up from 3 - 10baht ?
A clear case of screwed logic.

Indeed they did return the copies until the last year or so - but Bangkok seems to have changed to just returning the receipt the last times I did by mail.

[Misterwhisper]

1 hour ago, kotsak said:

Needless to say that I'll keep doing my 90-days reporting on time (via post) just to be on the safe side ????

A very sensible idea. Because you just never know. 

[Peter Denis]

5 minutes ago, smedly said:

whats with all the critical posts on this thread so far - yes maybe a bit late but seems to me like sensible good news and I am pleased to hear this 

 

well done Immigration - eventually realised what was going on was unworkable and dangerous

 

Thumbs up from me

Hmmmm ... I detect some discrepancy between the message you posted praising Immigration for how they handle the present situation and the motto under all your posted messages reading 

> My tolerance for idiots is extremely low

[Saltire]

I will continue my online 90 day report as normal, calling them after it gets to pending for them to approve on the phone. It's worked for the last 2 years.

 

 

[sapson]

14 minutes ago, lopburi3 said:

It is a 90 day reporting alternative to visiting immigration but requires stamps so you still have to go out to buy them and mail the letter.  

But its been suspended so no need for stamps etc ....

 

Sure some unfortunate guys having been so indoctrinated with immigration conformity over the years will still be trying to do it, or rushing to fill in a tm30 if they accidently cross the borders into another province or presenting to their local office to proudly show still they still have 27 million baht in the bank and havent spent it on loose women, gambling and whisky.

Edited April 8, 2020 by sapson

[lopburi3]

5 minutes ago, sapson said:

But its been suspended so no need for stamps etc ....

No it has not been suspended - only talk of doing so for a limited time period.

[sweatalot]

1 hour ago, lopburi3 said:

Even that is a pain as Bangkok said 10 baht stamp and another said 5 baht stamp and post office seems to only have 3 baht stamps available.  Bangkok clearly said 15 days or more prior to mail - others say between 15 and 7 days.  I always mailed 15 or more to Bangkok and most had stamp to mail in proper time period next time.  If receipt not obtained in 30 days you have to make trip to immigration to resolve.  

doing it online is easy. I just did and received the approval the next day

[spidermike007]

This is an astonishing day in Thailand. Immigration, perhaps the most backward, inefficient and xenophobic organization in the nation, is actually considering something that will improve the quality of life for foreigners, and especially for ex-pats. This is amazing. This day may actually go down in history. After all, when was the last time they made a gracious gesture towards us?

 

I have been predicting for some time, that this Covid shutdown will instill a bit of humility into this arrogant unit. Perhaps it has. Hooray for that.  

[lopburi3]

1 minute ago, sweatalot said:

doing it online is easy. I just did and received the approval the next day

Not so easy (impossible) for those of us who have stayed here for the last decade.

[OneeyedJohn]

Welcome as it is , I hope they just say reporting is suspended for a fixed time, like 3 months, so that it is easy to calculate the next report when suspension is over.

[Greg O]

Thanks Richard for all the effort , just realized that I'm late on my 90 day....no need to worry at this point ..

[sweatalot]

What does that mean? I have been staying here for more than the last decade

[essox essox]

4 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

This is an astonishing day in Thailand. Immigration, perhaps the most backward, inefficient and xenophobic organization in the nation, is actually considering something that will improve the quality of life for foreigners, and especially for ex-pats. This is amazing. This day may actually go down in history. After all, when was the last time they made a gracious gesture towards us?

 

I have been predicting for some time, that this Covid shutdown will instill a bit of humility into this arrogant unit. Perhaps it has. Hooray for that.  

your last paragraph......do you think it really WILL??

[Chazar]

1 hour ago, lopburi3 said:

Even that is a pain as Bangkok said 10 baht stamp and another said 5 baht stamp and post office seems to only have 3 baht stamps available.  Bangkok clearly said 15 days or more prior to mail - others say between 15 and 7 days.  I always mailed 15 or more to Bangkok and most had stamp to mail in proper time period next time.  If receipt not obtained in 30 days you have to make trip to immigration to resolve.  

pathetic  isnt  it,  welcome  to  the 1800's

[sapson]

9 minutes ago, lopburi3 said:

No it has not been suspended - only talk of doing so for a limited time period.

Indeed you are correct! not until the fat lady sings who although on stage is still clearing her throat.

[essox essox]

1 minute ago, Greg O said:

Thanks Richard for all the effort , just realized that I'm late on my 90 day....no need to worry at this point ..

i am like you......I have eleven days to do mine  !!

[EricTh]

Is one year non-O visa considered 'permanent resident'? 

[scorecard]

4 minutes ago, sapson said:

Indeed you are correct! not until the fat lady sings who although on stage is still clearing her throat.

and not wearing a mask...

[lopburi3]

3 minutes ago, sweatalot said:

What does that mean? I have been staying here for more than the last decade

That you are not in the online database unless you have actually made an entry into Thailand within the last 7 or so years regardless of all the 90 day reports you have filed - and there is no way to get onto that database without leaving Thailand.

[LeamchabangLarry]

5 minutes ago, Greg O said:

Thanks Richard for all the effort , just realized that I'm late on my 90 day....no need to worry at this point ..

assuming they make 'grandfathered time' retroactive to when they officially decide to do this

[lopburi3]

Just now, EricTh said:

Is one year non-O visa considered 'permanent resident'? 

No.