Chaeng Wattana today

[Fat George]

60 day extension to non O ME - permission to stay stamp said 17 May 2020

 

Arrived Chaeng Wattana 7am. over 100 people in the queue infront of us. Found the staff there typically obstructive and uneducated. Like," You! Walk one-by-one. Hat off, mask up." I asked the women if she thought perhaps we were animals. Or maybe she was an animal. I got a very angry look. "What you say?" x 3... yeah yeah yeah. My wife and I just walked off laughing. I have a non-immigrant O multi-entry just to avoid to coming here ( and we really enjoy our trips to Savannakhet and Singapore!  ) Once inside, things haven't changed much since 2016. The customer-facing 'officers' are young and don't speak English very well at all. They also didn't understand the fact that all extensions start from 27th Sept. You'll need to stand your ground and get a more senior person to help if necessary. That said, it was quite well organised and comfortable. There's a girl who circulates to check your docs before you meet the dragons. But she's no expert. Oh yeah, and when you go in, they give you 3 more sheets of paper to fill out which just replicate the forms you already have. That's a bit annoying. They are quite poor photocopies mostly in Thai. Not very smart! You're given a numbered ticket and must find your seat with the matching number. Once again, they don't have much of a clue about organising a <deleted> up in brewery. It's a poor reflection of Thailand, to be honest. But I've been here long enough to expect nothing less than complete idiocy. To be honest, I have much better things to do than visit this this circus of uniformed <deleted>. But thanks for the 60 days. And more to the point, thanks to all the kind people on Thaivisa that assisted in getting the paperwork together. 

[onekoolguy]

I sure don't enjoy going there, but I have found that the initial line up in the mornings works pretty well and is organized. Far better than it used to be! They have always been polite and helpful to me. A few days ago I went in to do a 90 day report and there was no line in mid morning. Because they had moved the office. My mistake, but I was given a ready made map and off to the right office. Sometimes things are frustrating, but it does no good to be upset. Just do what you have to do and let the little stuff go?

[DrJack54]

OP, I only read half your nonsense. 

I have zero issues at CW over the last 8 years. Make sure my paperwork in order. Know the best way to help io process.

Your rant is exactly that. An uninformative rant.

BTW apart from CW, in August I attended MTT for 90 day report and residence certificate. Very easy well organized process.

I guess misery likes company.

[Fat George]

Good on you Jack. But just sharing my thoughts...

 

1. be prepared for a wait - they're busy

2. be prepared for staff who seem new and cannot communicate well in English ( especially annoying given the the effort we have to make to go there/back ). 

3. expect some degree of rudeness as standard ( they're wearing a uniform and you're not )

 

All in all, it wasn't so bad. Good idea to make sure your paperwork is in order! Check and double check. We had: 

 

Completed TM7 application form and a passport sized photo glued to page 2

3 other completed paper forms they will give you when you arrive - bring a blue pen

My passport and black and white copies of photo page, visa page, entry stamp page and TM entry card ( I had to sign all copies ) 

Wife's ID card and a b&w copy of it plus a b&w copy of her house book ( she has to sign the copies ) 

Rent receipt - 6 months' worth but not really necessary 

B&w copies of ID and house book of building owners ( owners have to sign them in blue ink ) - definitely necessary

B&w copy of rental contract ( owners have to sign ) - ditto, this is necessary

Original of marriage certificate and a b&w copy

Up to date KR2 from your local registry office, officially stamped ( it cost 20 baht ) 

1,900 baht in cash

A relaxed attitude ( you have to do your best.... )

 

Cheers !