Went to extend my tourist visa today and it was pretty easy. 

First, it's easy to get to MTT immigration, but it's time consuming.  I took BTS to Victory Monument and then bus 166 (make sure it's the red sign one going to impact and not the one with government complex).  It's a long ride but comfortable and air con and just 22 baht.  Take it to the last stop.  From there it's a short walk to MTT immigration or take a cheap Moto taxi.  

Once there, it's off to counter k. You absolutely need an appointment.  First, you wait outside.  Then go in another room and they check your documents and then you get a numbered card and then go to a desk with a computer where the input the data and take the paperwork.  Easy.  Then you get your passport back a few minutes later.  Mine has under consideration until October 19 and I must go back on that date.  The lady said make an appointment as well.  

It was easy.  It was time consuming but smooth process.  You need the embassy letter.  I heard you can get 7 days without the letter but not 30.  Embassy letter is a must.  

It wasn't too crowded but not dead.  My biggest worry was actually finding the place, but that isn't hard.  So I guess I'll be back to get the next 6 days? On my extension, for what ever reason.  

Thanks for the report. Where's the step where you pay the 1900Baht?

21 minutes ago, audaciousnomad said:

Thanks for the report. Where's the step where you pay the 1900Baht?

Once you see someone at the computer.  They take the money.  And then a few minutes later I was given my passport back with under consideration until October 19. 

The biggest steps are getting to the room from the outside waiting room and then letting the people check your documents to get the numbered card to then see the official at the computer.  Once you have your numbered card , when the documents are checked, it is fast and easy.  For me , at least. 

Thanks for posting this, I was planning on doing the same tomorrow.

 

The under consideration thing is pretty lame, waste a day travelling/immi/travelling +money, twice, to get 23 or 30 days extension?

 

I'm wondering, if you then go back with a new letter on the 19th October, could you then get another "extension" ?

Anyone know the best spot to navigate to if driving there via Google Maps/taking a Grab? There is a newly created 'temporary visa' place near MTT on Google Maps but as far as I'm aware the location is actually wrong, and further from where you have to walk to the Temporary Extension building

 

or will the nearby Ibis hotel be sufficient/close enough?

Edited September 21, 20205 yr by tabbycat