November 3, 20223 yr Popular Post I did my second marriage-based extension yesterday at Pathum Thani immigration (switched to marriage last year from employment). This morning I got a call from immigration wanting to book a home visit, I thought they only did that on the first year? It's not a problem, the lads who came last year were totally professional and obviously enjoyed swanning around in their (very marked) police BMW. The only negative was the village chatter - Has Crossy (used my actual name of course) been arrested? etc. etc. And of course, all the "concerned" neighbours turned up to check Madam was ok (and drink my beer). They also asked for a new TM30 yesterday, despite me not leaving the country since 2016. "I don't want to know why you can't. I want to know how you can!"
November 3, 20223 yr Popular Post Whether or not you have more than one home visit depends upon the office you apply at.
November 3, 20223 yr I suggest you stock up on the Leo & Chang for the neighbours this time of year. As Joe says, depending where you live visits are quite normal.
November 3, 20223 yr Author 6 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: Whether or not you have more than one home visit depends upon the office you apply at. Thanks Joe. Like I said it's not an issue, they can come every year if they want (wouldn't even accept a coffee last year), I just thought it was a bit unusual. Pathum built a nice new office a few years ago, all very nice and A/C'd, except the waiting area is outside, at least it has fans and shade. "I don't want to know why you can't. I want to know how you can!"
November 3, 20223 yr Popular Post The neighbors are out to get you, Crossy. They are reporting the sparks they see flying out of your garage, and fear you are building an apparatus for lightning bolts.
November 3, 20223 yr Author Popular Post 2 minutes ago, Lacessit said: The neighbors are out to get you, Crossy. They are reporting the sparks they see flying out of your garage, and fear you are building an apparatus for lightning bolts. Having all our lights on when the rest of the village is in darkness due to a power cut is also a magnet. Talk about moths to a flame, kids to use the WiFi for "homework", grown-ups to watch the TV, gas with Madam and drink my beer (they never seem to bring any with them). "I don't want to know why you can't. I want to know how you can!"
November 3, 20223 yr Popular Post Just done third extension. They visited on year one but none since.
November 3, 20223 yr 23 minutes ago, Crossy said: This morning I got a call from immigration wanting to book a home visit, I thought they only did that on the first year? did the tall one show up ? he is pretty nice. they (pathum) have come to my house 3 years in a row now. same guys.
November 3, 20223 yr My immigration office is CW. For around a dozen years I was doing retirement extensions based on my OA Visa. But several years back when they implemented the medical insurance requirement I switched to a marriage extension on that OA. I've done 3 marriage extensions since switching....finished the 3rd one just a few weeks ago....12 month final stamp in my passport.....no home visit for any of the three.
November 3, 20223 yr Author 6 minutes ago, stoner said: did the tall one show up ? he is pretty nice. they (pathum) have come to my house 3 years in a row now. same guys. I honestly don't remember from last year, but it wouldn't surprise me if they were the same chaps. "I don't want to know why you can't. I want to know how you can!"
November 3, 20223 yr They visit every year here in Pattaya,they never come in the house chat to the wife and the lady next door ,gone in 5 minutes.
November 3, 20223 yr Popular Post Never had a visit...but it is a three hour round trip to the back of beyond.
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November 3, 20223 yr Yep, every year here in Pattaya. They were a little abrupt with me the first time but nice as pie ever since. They even use the school bus (and driver) from the school that I send 3 kids to. All in all one of the most pleasant of the immigration interactions to go through. Same people each time, so at least a little rapport being formed.
November 3, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, bert bloggs said: They visit every year here in Pattaya,they never come in the house chat to the wife and the lady next door ,gone in 5 minutes. That's intrusive. It would make me feel like a criminal to be honest.
November 3, 20223 yr Author 22 minutes ago, CharlieH said: They asked for a visiting "fee" yet ? Not from me, but it's barely a 10-minute drive to immigration. Of course, there's always a first time. "I don't want to know why you can't. I want to know how you can!"
November 3, 20223 yr 3 minutes ago, NorthernRyland said: That's intrusive. It would make me feel like a criminal to be honest. Couldn't agree more. If I was married and didn't wish to work and over 50..... I would do extensions based on retirement. Years ago I believe some even came into your home. Have neighbors as "witnesses" etc. I wouldn't put up with that rubbish .
November 3, 20223 yr Just now, DrJack54 said: Years ago I believe some even came into your home. Have neighbors as "witnesses" etc. I wouldn't put up with that rubbish . I'm doing this for the first time in the next 2 weeks (I'm under 50). Not sure what I'll have to do but I need a neighbor witness. At least they said it was only the first year (Chiang Mai). The fact they make you re-apply with a stack of papers (in duplicate!) every year is bad enough without them entering into your personal life.
November 3, 20223 yr Popular Post 8 minutes ago, NorthernRyland said: The fact they make you re-apply with a stack of papers (in duplicate!) every year is bad enough without them entering into your personal life In previous years at some offices you had to provide picture of you and Thai wife sitting on bed. You can't make this stuff up. Fine if your a trained seal.
November 3, 20223 yr Popular Post Just now, DrJack54 said: In previous years at some offices you had to provide picture of you and Thai wife on sitting on bed. You can't make this stuff up. Fine if your a trained seal. This was still the case in Buriram, 4 pictures 1- Sitting on the bed 2- in front of the House 3- in front of the house with the house number clearly visible 4- Sitting in the living room and I recall in Pattaya We once had to give them a picture of our cloths closet ????
November 3, 20223 yr 12 minutes ago, NorthernRyland said: The fact they make you re-apply with a stack of papers (in duplicate!) every year is bad enough without them entering into your personal life. It is the same set of papers normally, if you don't leave the country it is easy and what I did was scan the Passport pages / id card / tabien baan and when needed just printed them out. The only extra stuff was 1- Pictures 2- Bank Letter 3- New KR2 from Amphur
November 3, 20223 yr Author 1 minute ago, MJCM said: This was still the case in Buriram, 4 pictures 1- Sitting on the bed 2- in front of the House 3- in front of the house with the house number clearly visible 4- Sitting in the living room and I recall in Pattaya We once had to give them a picture of our cloths closet ???? Yup, they rejected the bed one last year and used one with us in the kitchen, so I did the same again this year with no issues. "I don't want to know why you can't. I want to know how you can!"
November 3, 20223 yr 3 minutes ago, MJCM said: 2- in front of the House 3- in front of the house with the house number clearly visible 4- Sitting in the living room That's all fine but only one time! More than that implies they think you're a fraud or they're just being intrusive for the sake of it. I would be annoyed if I was the OP.
November 3, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, Crossy said: Yup, they rejected the bed one last year and used one with us in the kitchen, so I did the same again this year with no issues. I changed to retirement, not because of the paper work but because of the Under consideration period. I always hated that.
November 3, 20223 yr Author Just now, MJCM said: I changed to retirement, not because of the paper work but because of the Under consideration period. I always hated that. Yeah, once I actually stop working I'll move to retirement, but for now need that WP. "I don't want to know why you can't. I want to know how you can!"
November 3, 20223 yr Popular Post 4 minutes ago, NorthernRyland said: That's all fine but only one time! More than that implies they think you're a fraud or they're just being intrusive for the sake of it. I would be annoyed if I was the OP. No it's because a lot of people got married BUT they aren't living together thus the bad people have ruined it for the good people. I didn't mind the pictures what so ever.
November 3, 20223 yr Popular Post 25 minutes ago, MJCM said: ...1- Sitting on the bed... Interacting? The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place
November 3, 20223 yr 19 minutes ago, MJCM said: This was still the case in Buriram, 4 pictures 1- Sitting on the bed 2- in front of the House 3- in front of the house with the house number clearly visible 4- Sitting in the living room I do Buriram and number 1 they don't do. Or they don't ask me for. 2, 3, & 4 I have to have our three children in the photos even though having children isn't a requirement to obtaining a 'marriage extension'.
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