4 minutes ago, nigelforbes said:

I have far more money than sense, your point is?

So you use an agent instead of obtaining the Thai Elite 20 year Visa, which in the end would save you time and hassle, and you could be out on the golf course and be driven from each airport transfer by limo....is that more money than sense as you quote...you wouldn't have to even deal with the great unwashed masses of those poor sods you decry.....

4 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

So you use an agent instead of obtaining the Thai Elite 20 year Visa, which in the end would save you time and hassle, and you could be out on the golf course and be driven from each airport transfer by limo....is that more money than sense as you quote...you wouldn't have to even deal with the great unwashed masses of those poor sods you decry.....

At age 79 years a 20 year visa doesn't represent good value to me, statistically speaking I would only ever be able to use a part of it, why waste money unnecessarily.

 

And since I am 79 years old and have underlying health issues, I've been advised to stay away from crowds during the pandemic/winter and Immigration tends to be very crowded at times.....using an agent solves this problem nicely. The previous poster also thought I was being elitist but he didn't think things through either! As for the golf: I've tried it from a wheel chair but it doesn't have the same appeal it used to have.

 

Just now, nigelforbes said:

At age 79 years a 20 year visa doesn't represent good value to me, statistically speaking I would only ever be able to use a part of it, why waste money unnecessarily.

 

And since I am 79 years old and have underlying health issues, I've been advised to stay away from crowds during the pandemic/winter and Immigration tends to be very crowded at times.....using an agent solves this problem nicely. The previous poster also thought I was being elitist but he didn't think things through either! As for the golf: I've tried it from a wheel chair but it doesn't have the same appeal it used to have.

 

Thanks for the clarification of why you use an agent, makes perfect sense.

21 minutes ago, proton said:

Great unwashed masses, how elitist can you get! Last time I did an extension it took 20 minutes and cost 1.900 baht, how much did it cost you? People using agents either have more money than sense or just have no money in the bank. 

Or they don't want to deal with the immigration nonsense and toxic attitudes. I call that smart. 

Flying First Class, I hope the OP is paying a suitably large Sin Sot, 555

6 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

More importantly why all the marriages?

If he's having issues with immigration on entry, the marriage is more than likely the reason for getting married 

 

8 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

If he's having issues with immigration on entry, the marriage is more than likely the reason for getting married 

 

"the marriage is more than likely the reason for getting married"........ huh!

8 minutes ago, nigelforbes said:

huh

Took the words out of my mouth. 

 

2 hours ago, proton said:

Great unwashed masses, how elitist can you get! Last time I did an extension it took 20 minutes and cost 1.900 baht, how much did it cost you? People using agents either have more money than sense or just have no money in the bank. 

If all the Immigration offices had the same rules and all the Immigration Officers obeyed the rules and interpreted them the same way, you would be correct.

Unfortunately as we all know this is not the case, even in the same office different officers say different things.

How many people on this forum have posted about problems with immigration, I got to admit sometimes its the fault of the applicant, but other times it seems the IO deliberately makes things difficult.

If you live fairly close to the Immigration Office and if its just a missing form or something, usually its not a problem, but some folks live hours away.

It seems Immigration change things many times without informing anyone, so you turn up and hey, you need to fill this in, or copy something.

Good agents take away the anxiety and  can give folks peace of mind. You have to pay for the peace of mind though, but some think its worth it.

Sounds to me like a lot of jealousy regarding the OP”s marriage 

I wouldn’t  criticize the guy for getting married.  Best of luck to him. 

5 hours ago, nigelforbes said:

And why not? I pay a legitimate and reliable agent with an excellent reputation to handle ALL my Immigration requirements each year, including visa extension, 90 day report, TM whatevers etc adinfinitum. This reduces my personal interaction with Immigration down to 5 minutes each year when I have my photograph taken. The rest of my retirement is mine to enjoy, free of concern that I might miss an important date, forget to fill out a form properly, have to wait for long periods in Immigration along with the great unwashed masses, have to play thrust and parry with Immi. staff during the annual renewal etc etc etc. The next time I get married I may even consider using an agent for that also, perhaps they can also supply the wife too. ????

Yes a man after my own heart, although my local Immigration office which I pass daily only requires the passport for 90 day reports and are so pleasant it seems a shame not to visit.

I suppose using an agent could be argued as creating employment or redistribution of wealth.

I will pass on the marriage part as I don’t want to keep losing half the house.

7 hours ago, nigelforbes said:

What a ridiculous title to the thread, it bears no relationship to what actually happened.

If it helps, I was almost refused entry last week. I say almost, but the IO actually stamped me straight in without any questions raised at all. ????

2 hours ago, The Fat Controller said:

Flying First Class, I hope the OP is paying a suitably large Sin Sot, 555

Agree, the best I could do flying Emirates was business class. 

10 minutes ago, swm59nj said:

wouldn’t  criticize the guy for getting married

I've not read any criticism, just opinions. 

 

Try reading the comments with a positive attitude. 

 

Looks like the same lady immigration officer in the fast track lane as in this recent topic

 

 

37 minutes ago, mikeymike100 said:

If all the Immigration offices had the same rules and all the Immigration Officers obeyed the rules and interpreted them the same way, you would be correct.

Unfortunately as we all know this is not the case, even in the same office different officers say different things.

How many people on this forum have posted about problems with immigration, I got to admit sometimes its the fault of the applicant, but other times it seems the IO deliberately makes things difficult.

If you live fairly close to the Immigration Office and if its just a missing form or something, usually its not a problem, but some folks live hours away.

It seems Immigration change things many times without informing anyone, so you turn up and hey, you need to fill this in, or copy something.

Good agents take away the anxiety and  can give folks peace of mind. You have to pay for the peace of mind though, but some think its worth it.

Agree, these days immigration want you to use an agent, here in Pattaya anyway. Talking to a friend in the gym the other day, British guy. He got his 30 day entry on arrival, went to Pattaya immigration for an extention and was told at the front desk '7 days only'. 

 

He ended up going up country, visiting his friends and went to the local immigration, they approved another month or so. 

 

I use an agent, I give them what they ask for and a little bit of money and they do it all, even do my 90 day reports. 

 

6 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Agree, these days immigration want you to use an agent, here in Pattaya anyway. Talking to a friend in the gym the other day, British guy. He got his 30 day entry on arrival, went to Pattaya immigration for an extention and was told at the front desk '7 days only'. 

 

He ended up going up country, visiting his friends and went to the local immigration, they approved another month or so. 

 

I use an agent, I give them what they ask for and a little bit of money and they do it all, even do my 90 day reports. 

 

Are you saying that Pattaya gave him 7 days extension and then he got another 30 days after that ?

3 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

Are you saying that Pattaya gave him 7 days extension and then he got another 30 days after that ?

No, nothing from Pattaya, he left in disgust, disappointed. 

 

Just now, SAFETY FIRST said:

No, nothing from Pattaya, he left in disgust. 

 

But of you apply for  30 day extension, they either give you 30 days or 7 days , they don't not just give you nothing 

8 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

and why in a short timespan from flicking the other one to the curb....possible disaster on the horizon again.  Why do guys rush to get married, unless it is just for the Visa....hmmmm...thoughts to ponder.

Amazing how desperste some guys are..

Very sad..

6 hours ago, nigelforbes said:

I have far more money than sense, your point is?

Same here ????

2 hours ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

But of you apply for  30 day extension, they either give you 30 days or 7 days , they don't not just give you nothing 

He didn't apply at Pattaya. 

He spoke to the front desk girl, she told him '7 days only' 

 

So he left 

This is a non-story. The guy was asked a couple of questions and was then allowed in. End of...

1 minute ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

He didn't apply at Pattaya. 

He spoke to the front desk girl, she told him '7 days only' 

 

So he left 

He quite probably would have got 30 days extension had he applied  .

Did she ask for your phone number?

5 minutes ago, kidneyw said:

Did she ask for your phone number?

Happens to me all the time, cute immigration officers asking for my phone number. 

 

Why is it relevant that we know you came on a first class ticket?

13 hours ago, petermik said:

Perhaps wedding cake is a favourite of his?

It's the most risky food to indulge in. The ill affects could appear years after eating it.????

6 minutes ago, Gandtee said:

It's the most risky food to indulge in. The ill affects could appear years after eating it.????

Especially if the cake top anniversary cake topper becomes rock hard and can be used as an instrument of injury.............

13 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

More importantly why all the marriages?

I think the OP needs reminding of the definition of stupidity…