alibpknon Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 I don't know any of you guys have faced this situation my relevant immigration officer is asking to pay him 20k baht for renewal of my marriage based visa 2nd year I fulfil all required documents and manage bank account too What should I do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SussexExpat Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Are we getting the full story? Maybe spend your 20K on an agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alibpknon Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, SussexExpat said: Are we getting the full story? Maybe spend your 20K on an agent. I am legally married and fulfil other requirements still I have to find a n agent ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 It seems the officer is scamming you to get the 20k baht if you have all the correct supporting documents to apply for a extension of stay based upon marriage to a Thai. I assume you have the 400k baht in the bank for 2 months. Unless he is the head of the office you could ask to talk to his supervisor or call 1178 to do a complaint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alibpknon Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: It seems the officer is scamming you to get the 20k baht if you have all the correct supporting documents to apply for a extension of stay based upon marriage to a Thai. I assume you have the 400k baht in the bank for 2 months. Unless he is the head of the office you could ask to talk to his supervisor or call 1178 to do a complaint. i do have 400k baht in my bank account from last two months do i i have right to complaint for a corrupt immigration officer even he send message to me on LINE about visa but not mention the money he ask for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 15 minutes ago, alibpknon said: do i i have right to complaint for a corrupt immigration officer even he send message to me on LINE about visa but not mention the money he ask for You do have a right to complain. You could go back and try to talk to the boss about your extension. He has no right to deny your extension application unless you are missing some supporting documents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJAS Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 1 hour ago, alibpknon said: do i i have right to complaint for a corrupt immigration officer At which office does this rogue officer work? Others on here who have to apply for marriage extensions at that particular office would definitely welcome knowing about your unfortunate experience, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alibpknon Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 17 minutes ago, OJAS said: At which office does this rogue officer work? Others on here who have to apply for marriage extensions at that particular office would definitely welcome knowing about your unfortunate experience, I think. Nonthaburi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 45 minutes ago, alibpknon said: Nonthaburi Not gonna say a thing.....but not surprised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJAS Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 1 hour ago, alibpknon said: Nonthaburi There are plenty of reports on here about this roguest of rogue immigration offices. Looks like the mini-purge which took place last July didn't weed out all the bad apples:- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alibpknon Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 1 minute ago, OJAS said: There are plenty of reports on here about this roguest of rogue immigration offices. Looks like the mini-purge which took place last July didn't weed out all the bad apples:- Very sad but still nothing has changed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanoshi Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 1. If your positive your application was in order then call 1178. 2. Didn't your wife say anything? 3. Try to trap him into mentioning 'his' fee on LINE These guys only succeed if you do nothing about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alibpknon Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 Just now, Tanoshi said: 1. If your positive your application was in order then call 1178. 2. Didn't your wife say anything? 3. Try to trap him into mentioning 'his' fee on LINE These guys only succeed if you do nothing about it. I tried that he mention tea money but he seems to be a professional smart guy and threatened that if I didn't follow his demand my visa won't be extended and I have to leave the kingdom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanoshi Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, alibpknon said: I tried that he mention tea money but he seems to be a professional smart guy and threatened that if I didn't follow his demand my visa won't be extended and I have to leave the kingdom Didn't your wife witness the conversation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alibpknon Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 Yes she's a witness of all this but afraid too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 4 hours ago, SussexExpat said: Maybe spend your 20K on an agent. Not even an agent would charge you 20k for a extension renewal - not that I have any experience of that sort of thing ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alibpknon Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 I have all supporting documents 400k in my account from last two months You pay to the agents if you don't have enough supporting documents or no money in your bank account for less than two months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanoshi Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 32 minutes ago, alibpknon said: Yes she's a witness of all this but afraid too Sorry, but this is a case where your wife needs to speak up. Explain if you leave Thailand so does the money. Either speak to the supervisor and complain or call 1178. 2 other options are do nothing, pay the 20K and expect the same next year, or, leave Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 1 hour ago, alibpknon said: I have all supporting documents 400k in my account from last two months You pay to the agents if you don't have enough supporting documents or no money in your bank account for less than two months 1) Do you currently have an O Visa ? 2) Is this your first extension of that original permission to stay ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 14 minutes ago, tonray said: 1) Do you currently have an O Visa ? 2) Is this your first extension of that original permission to stay ? The answer is no and no. It is his 2nd extension of stay application (read the OP). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwill Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 They usually have a sign in the office with the name and picture of the person in charge of the office. Ask to speak to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 12 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: The answer is no and no. It is his 2nd extension of stay application (read the OP). I'd suggest something is missing from the story. While Nonthaburi can be difficult, they usually end up granting the extension UNLESS some item us missing. Did he have a witness from the same district to verify his marriage ? My neighbor just obtained his extension there so something is amiss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambum Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 5 hours ago, ubonjoe said: It seems the officer is scamming you to get the 20k baht if you have all the correct supporting documents to apply for a extension of stay based upon marriage to a Thai. I assume you have the 400k baht in the bank for 2 months. Unless he is the head of the office you could ask to talk to his supervisor or call 1178 to do a complaint. "I assume you have the 400k baht in the bank for 2 months." Or records showing a minimum of 40k per month on average of International Transfers over a 12 month period? (Note - in my immigration Office, that means 12 monthly International Transfers of a minimum of 40k baht each month) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 A off topic post has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJAS Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 1 hour ago, tonray said: UNLESS some item us missing Like 20 x crisp 1,000 THB notes maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 1 hour ago, sambum said: Or records showing a minimum of 40k per month on average of International Transfers over a 12 month period? He mentioned he had money in the bank or such already, 1 hour ago, sambum said: Or records showing a minimum of 40k per month on average of International Transfers over a 12 month period? (Note - in my immigration Office, that means 12 monthly International Transfers of a minimum of 40k baht each month) That is what I have used for 2 extension now after I could no longer get proof from embassy any more (used it for 11 extensions before that). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenmonkey Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 4 hours ago, alibpknon said: Yes she's a witness of all this but afraid too If my wife had been there she would have screamed the place down.... just 6 months ago they tried to fine me 2k for not being able to provide a piece of paperwork (i forget what for), my wife looked her in the eye and mentioned reporting her to the police for corruption and she got quite flustered and magically the 2k was all forgotten. Don't pay the bribe. Next time you are in there to do the extension have your phone out and record the whole thing. If he mentions the 20k you got him by the balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivor bigun Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 36 minutes ago, greenmonkey said: If my wife had been there she would have screamed the place down.... just 6 months ago they tried to fine me 2k for not being able to provide a piece of paperwork (i forget what for), my wife looked her in the eye and mentioned reporting her to the police for corruption and she got quite flustered and magically the 2k was all forgotten. Don't pay the bribe. Next time you are in there to do the extension have your phone out and record the whole thing. If he mentions the 20k you got him by the balls. In 15 years i have never been asked for a bribe here in Pattaya,mind you if either my son or my wife had been there if i had been ,there would have been holy hell .mind you i am talking big money ,in a certain dept we were asked for 500 baht donation ,and that was handed over ,it was not at immigration though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 48 minutes ago, greenmonkey said: just 6 months ago they tried to fine me 2k for not being able to provide a piece of paperwork (i forget what for), I read these type of posts every day. Fact is there is often 2 sides to every story. Perhaps "the piece of paperwork...." was late fine for overdue 90 day report, which just happens to be 2000baht. Your post has little creditability without being more clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambum Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 19 hours ago, ubonjoe said: He mentioned he had money in the bank or such already, That is what I have used for 2 extension now after I could no longer get proof from embassy any more (used it for 11 extensions before that). Yes, that put the cat amongst the pigeons for a while! I think that the withdrawal of the "Proof of Income" letter has only served to drive a substantial number of people down the " using an agent" route, and that in itself is lining the pockets of corrupt Immigration Officers! (Maybe that was the plan all along!) The other point I was alluding to was that each Immigration Office (r) has his/her own interpretation of the requirements, ("12 monthly payments" is not the same as "over a 12 month period", and as I have said a few times, IMO the Head Immigation Office should issue clear instructions which should be adhered to by all Immigration Offices so they are in fact "all singing from the same hymnsheet", but that is probably too much to ask for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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