Only 1 copy of docs for extension renewal, how long has that been a thing?

[youngster30uk]

Did my extension renewal today armed with 2 sets of all the docs, immigration handed me back one set and told me they only need 1 set now.  When did that start?

 

[DrJoy]

Which Immigration Office?

[youngster30uk]

2 minutes ago, DrJoy said:

Which Immigration Office?

Phitsanulok

[TheBrewer]

Nong Khai changed this too.

Got a new list what to provide for extension in november last year - only one copy.

btw.: they now demand a handmade location map of house, no google maps printout anymore

[ubonjoe]

I have seen reports of other offices only wanting one set of documents.

At Bangkok immigration it has been only one set for a long time.

[tonray]

Nonthaburi handed back second set this year (October 2021)...last year sent me outside to get second copies....who knows what next year will bring.

[DrJack54]

CW previously and currently One set of docs.

[Gsxrnz]

Twelve years at Chonburi and always only been one set.

 

They might ask for a repeat copy if say the entry stamp is on the same page as the last extension stamp, but not always.

[4MyEgo]

9 hours ago, youngster30uk said:

Did my extension renewal today armed with 2 sets of all the docs, immigration handed me back one set and told me they only need 1 set now.  When did that start?

From all the replies above, it appears to be a new rule which is great, less trees to cut down, less ink from the printer and electricity....LOL.

 

Question, do you know if this will be for all extensions as I am about to get my docs in order for a marriage extension at the end of this month and I would love to only print off one copy.

 

Might get the Mrs to give them a call.

[StevieAus]

I seem to recall an announcement by the Government recently that paper copies of ID cards and other documents for Thais wouldn’t be needed in the future.

 My local I migration Office now only require the passport for ninety day reporting, no forms.

The last two occasions we have renewed our daughter’s Thai passport all original documents were scanned.

Progress at last.

[statman78]

I’ve just completed my 3rd retirement extension in Chiang Rai and it has always been only 1 copy. 

[Crazy Noobie]

The local Chiang Mai immigration has alway wanted just one copy of everything. I should say for the last eight years, they have. But then we all know that sometimes it depends on what city you live in. They don't always have the same rules. 

[lungbing]

Keep the spare copy you made as a reference for next year.  I've done that for the past twenty years.  The photos alone are worth looking at to see how much you change over the years.

[KannikaP]

20 hours ago, youngster30uk said:

Phitsanulok

They are so pleasant and helpful here, and so quiet these days. 

[KannikaP]

11 hours ago, TheBrewer said:

Nong Khai changed this too.

Got a new list what to provide for extension in november last year - only one copy.

btw.: they now demand a handmade location map of house, no google maps printout anymore

Trace a printed out Google map

[ericbj]

3 hours ago, Crazy Noobie said:

The local Chiang Mai immigration has alway wanted just one copy of everything. I should say for the last eight years, they have. But then we all know that sometimes it depends on what city you live in. They don't always have the same rules. 

If the Immigration Offfice where the application is made (e.g. Mae Sot) has to forward a copy to another office (Chiang Mai in such case) two copies were required.  Situation nearly 12 months ago.
When I enquired with Immigration yesterday as to whether there had been any change in documents required since last January, the answer was "No."

 

Several years ago, Mae Sot Immigration required THREE copies !

[fvw53]

an extension of what ?  a Non Imm O visa ?  If the I/O needs permission of head office in BKK I guess they still need a second copy

[Sheryl]

My IO, though in general very difficult and demanding, has never wanted more than one copy of anything. (So far, anyhow ????)

[kickstart]

On 1/5/2022 at 7:33 AM, TheBrewer said:

Nong Khai changed this too.

Got a new list what to provide for extension in november last year - only one copy.

btw.: they now demand a handmade location map of house, no google maps printout anymore

Lopburi office has asked for only one set of documents for a few years now ,I was told the two sets are for one to Bangkok ,and one set for your local  office

As for map, I have only ever used a handmade one ,only takes me 10minuest  to do ,with the wife filling in the details in Thai.