16 hours ago, WuhanVagabond said:

I beg to differ on your significant contributions comment. Everyone I know who is on amnesty is spending more here than any of the expats (with one wealthy expat exception) I have become friends with. All amnesty "bums" I know are spending north of 100,000 baht/month- some WELL north of that figure. 

 

I think the Thai government gave us plenty of time and, although slow on coming around, handled things well. My issue is that Thailand needs Wuhan virus free tourists and, for those who can afford to stay, THailand is stupid not to make it easier to  stay. A friend heads back to the UK tomorrow. He's been spending over 150,000/month. He doesn't qualify for anything legal, can't get a letter, and is afraid to get an illegally obtained visa thru an agent and let them keep his passport for an undetermined period of time. SO, he's leaving. Convince me, and the Thai businesses that he has supported since March, that he's insignificant. 

 

They've conjured this ridiculous 9 month special visa, yet they're kicking out guys like this after 6 months. There's a profound logic disconnect there; and if you don't see it, you have blinders on.

What makes visas thru Agents illegal?

2 hours ago, essox essox said:

been running for some time......!!!!!

I'm thinking of the musical theme for the show "rawhide".

2 hours ago, Zikomat said:

Keep treating us like <deleted>. In Pattaya everybody sent to some far away stadium. No copy machines, no water, hot as hell. Hundreds of people. The line is not moving. Policemen order everybody  to put the <deleted> mask on. Those who have chosen to leave the country - good choice, guys.

And do it all again next month ????

18 minutes ago, Wongkitlo said:

Yes it is. What is your point?  Regardless they have a sign up saying otherwise if you bothered reading the post.

Immigration inconsistancy is as always the problem ..from office to office ...desk to desk ..

 

Nothing new .... we have to live with that , no choice...

 

 

 

Just now, Jim P said:

And do it all again next month ????

Any clear statement regarding repeated 30 day extensions? I haven't seen any

20 minutes ago, david555 said:

So 4 days difference is a problem ?....????

Maybe they are just loosing patience  seeing all come anyway last moments ..

 

 

 

 

The problems of why I can't do it keep coming up. After waiting 6 months these things keep coming up. Then with an extra 30 days of kicking the can down the road, complaints will start again. Where does personal responsibility of doing things correctly come into play?

2 hours ago, Peter Denis said:

What is it exactly that IO wants? 

I suspect that it is a TM-30. 

If you have the rental agreement, you can register as 'tenant' on the IO TM-30 website without the need of the 'condo owner'

@Peter Denis  do you have a link to this website that you could share?

11 minutes ago, checkered flag said:

The problems of why I can't do it keep coming up. After waiting 6 months these things keep coming up. Then with an extra 30 days of kicking the can down the road, complaints will start again. Where does personal responsibility of doing things correctly come into play?

Early lunch break today? You must live a pretty sad existence if you have nothing better to do than trolling the forum

5 minutes ago, Wongkitlo said:

Early lunch break today? You must live a pretty sad existence if you have nothing better to do than trolling the forum

Such an insightful observation, but far from true. You constantly complain because you can't or won't do things the correct way. You feel entitled to better treatment but give nothing in return. I bet you are well treated in Australia as well where everything is free.

23 minutes ago, Jim P said:

And do it all again next month ????

That is if both

- your Embassy is willing to provide you with a new letter;

- your local IO is willing to handle a 2nd extension (some IOs have indicated they will only provide it ONCE).

1 minute ago, checkered flag said:

Such an insightful observation, but far from true. You constantly complain because you can't or won't do things the correct way. You feel entitled to better treatment but give nothing in return. I bet you are well treated in Australia as well where everything is free.

Im not complaining. Im in bed with my wife enjoyong the wonders of Thailand. You are the one stuck in an office all day????

27 minutes ago, Jim P said:

And do it all again next month ????

Or leave as suggested.

21 minutes ago, Dart12 said:

  3 hours ago, Peter Denis said:

What is it exactly that IO wants? 

I suspect that it is a TM-30. 

If you have the rental agreement, you can register as 'tenant' on the IO TM-30 website without the need of the 'condo owner'

 

22 minutes ago, Dart12 said:

@Peter Denis  do you have a link to this website that you could share?

>> I did PM you a Step-by-step instruction on how to register on the IO TM-30 website and subsequently file your TM-30.

That document also contains information on the intent/background of TM-30 notification (a subject on which there is much confusion).

1 minute ago, Wongkitlo said:

Why do you bother with my life?  Sorry but I don't need your advice. It is usually just based on your opinions and not really a reality so why would I listen to it?

It's very easy to put TV members on "ignore", & you never get to see their posts, unless of course someone else quotes them ????

18 hours ago, Zikomat said:

Main reason is a very bad communication on the part of the Thai government (The Cabinet). After three amnesties in a row they did not care to inform the public that they don't plan to extend it anymore. This alone was enough to create a lot of panic and misunderstanding. 

P.S. Don't refer me to the Immigration statements which were overruled by the Cabinet in the past and not once. 

There was only ever ONE amnesty and it was only extended ONCE when the cabinet overruled the Immigration Department's suggestion it should end on 29 July with a 'grace' period through 26 September. The Government clearly stated that the amnesty would end 26 September.

 

Crystal clear communication at all times IMHO. If some chose to hedge their bets on an 11th hour SECOND amnesty extension that never happened, it's a clear case of som nam-nah.

11 minutes ago, Yorkshire Tea said:

It's very easy to put TV members on "ignore", & you never get to see their posts, unless of course someone else quotes them ????

Great advice. I didn't know. Sorry. How?

2 minutes ago, WuhanVagabond said:

You guys are the definition of thread crapping. 

 

Some of us are here to read on topic posts, as opposed to personal amusement...

Sorry. I did post earlier about what is happening at the office. Have just left if you need info.

6 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

There was only ever ONE amnesty and it was only extended ONCE when the cabinet overruled the Immigration Department's suggestion it should end on 29 July with a 'grace' period through 26 September. The Government clearly stated that the amnesty would end 26 September.

 

Crystal clear communication at all times IMHO. If some chose to hedge their bets on an 11th hour SECOND amnesty extension that never happened, it's a clear case of som nam-nah.

The first amnesty lasted until only April 30th. The first extension was until July 31st. September 26th was the second extension. You have no idea what you're talking about, and you're polluting this thread with your nonsense because you have a bitter, empty life, with nothing to do but whine about things that are none of your business. I'm muting you, as everyone should do. 

9 minutes ago, Wongkitlo said:

Great advice. I didn't know. Sorry. How?

On a laptop, you can hover the cursor (don't click) over their username, and a box will pop up with the option to ignore them. I don't know how it would be done on a phone. I don't see the option to ignore on profiles. Maybe there are other ways to get to the ignore settings. 

17 hours ago, salsajapan said:

 

 

Id for which visa ? because you are not owner or your place ?

 

 

For temporary visa extension, They require id of the owner of your apartment and blue book, total madness from Pattaya immigration. It seems most of people have trouble with embassy letters I got letter quite easy but now have to change place to stay just because my apartment owner refused to give id and blue book  You cannot even sort it out staying in hotel 1 or 2 nights, as they want minimum 20 days proof of booking)

4 minutes ago, trappedinasia said:

On a laptop, you can hover the cursor (don't click) over their username, and a box will pop up with the option to ignore them. I don't know how it would be done on a phone. I don't see the option to ignore on profiles. Maybe there are other ways to get to the ignore settings. 

Don't have laptop atm. Will try. Thanks.

17 minutes ago, Wongkitlo said:

It was a quite easy process. Am back in bed now as I said.

It's already afternoon, and you don't have time to take care of your business at immigration. I don't think they have a night shift.

3 minutes ago, Wongkitlo said:

Don't have laptop atm. Will try. Thanks.

Thanks for getting rid of him.

12 minutes ago, checkered flag said:

It's already afternoon, and you don't have time to take care of your business at immigration. I don't think they have a night shift.

I was there this morning

15 minutes ago, anandra said:

For temporary visa extension, They require id of the owner of your apartment and blue book, total madness from Pattaya immigration. It seems most of people have trouble with embassy letters I got letter quite easy but now have to change place to stay just because my apartment owner refused to give id and blue book  You cannot even sort it out staying in hotel 1 or 2 nights, as they want minimum 20 days proof of booking)

See my post #72 earlier in this thread.

Many options to sort this out, but I need more specific info to get the full picture of your situation and will then provide advice on how to proceed.

I think Pattaya is like CM and maybe other cities and well 2 locations for visas. One for tourist visas and one for long term visas based on marriage or retirement. It would be nice if they told people on the internet as some places are far from the io. 

21 minutes ago, vandeventer said:

I think Pattaya is like CM and maybe other cities and well 2 locations for visas. One for tourist visas and one for long term visas based on marriage or retirement. It would be nice if they told people on the internet as some places are far from the io. 

Yes tourist visas at the stadium. A lot of people were turning up at Jomtien and being turned away.

Have read your post once again. What I can specify, impossible to get id and blue book from my owner. Staying in hotel will require 20 days of booking now, as it is stated on immigration list of documents for 30 days of extension. I did ,y tourist visa extension in March, one night booking was enough to prove my adress, but no wit is not working out ))

Only 10 people, you should thank yourself luckly. Places like Nong Khai, Chaing Rai, Chiang Mai, Ranong and Phuket will be flooded.

There were 50 plus people in front of me in Nong Khai yesterday 98% of them were all from Laos.

14 minutes ago, anandra said:

Have read your post once again. What I can specify, impossible to get id and blue book from my owner. Staying in hotel will require 20 days of booking now, as it is stated on immigration list of documents for 30 days of extension. I did ,y tourist visa extension in March, one night booking was enough to prove my adress, but no wit is not working out ))

Quickly find a smaller place where the owner is there and pay them to go to immigration with you.

The immigration will notmake them wait in the COVID queue to register you at their property. Though ou would have to wait in line like everyone else.