Using my disability card from Europe at immigration

[roobaa01]

Gday

 

I m 50 % disabled confirmed by my disability id card. Thus im not able to stand a long time in a que.

Hence does immigration take NOTICE of such disabilities for example to give preference when applying for extension matters?

 

Wbr

Roobaa01

 

Edited February 2, 2023 by roobaa01

[Neeranam]

I would ask the airline for a wheelchair. 

[FriendlyFarang]

At the airport you can ask for a wheelchair

In immigration offices they have chairs, no need to stand.

[foreverlomsak]

1 minute ago, Neeranam said:

I would ask the airline for a wheelchair. 

The OP said when "applying for extension"

[ezzra]

Unfortunately, Thailand is one of them countries that disability consideration and facilitating disabled people has not dawned on them yet, for them being disable is like So what? bad luck pal, no special treatments here...

[Neeranam]

3 minutes ago, foreverlomsak said:

The OP said when "applying for extension"

Ah, well in that case, buy a wheelchair.

[Liverpool Lou]

7 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

I would ask the airline for a wheelchair. 

You're right but I think he's referring to Immigration for renewing extensions, not airport Immigration.

[mokwit]

26 minutes ago, roobaa01 said:

I m 50 % disabled confirmed by my disability id card. Thus im not able to stand a long time in a que.

Hence does immigration take NOTICE of such disabilities for example to give preference when applying for extension matters?

I don't KNOW, but Thai authorities recognise very few foreign documents, it would be safer to assume not.

 

I was at CW when someone was pushed through on a hospital bed with IV attached. In fairness they did subsequently change the TM7 to say 'in person unless incapacitated' (and they do mean incapacitated with Doctors letter to confirm that if I understand/remember correctly)

[KhunLA]

38 minutes ago, ezzra said:

Unfortunately, Thailand is one of them countries that disability consideration and facilitating disabled people has not dawned on them yet, for them being disable is like So what? bad luck pal, no special treatments here...

Why would, should, a mobility disability, move you up in the Q, if that is what the OP is asking.  Get in line like everyone else.  If you can't stand (I can't but long enough if needed), bring a wheelchair for a guaranteed seat.

 

I have 2 herniated discs & 5 degenerative, and standing still or sitting for long periods is quite uncomfortable.  Also would be unfair to those in the Q if I was moved ahead of them.  Deal with it or use an Agent.

[chilly07]

Use an agent 

[scorecard]

4 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Why would, should, a mobility disability, move you up in the Q, if that is what the OP is asking.  Get in line like everyone else.  If you can't stand (I can't but long enough if needed), bring a wheelchair for a guaranteed seat.

 

I have 2 herniated discs & 5 degenerative, and standing still or sitting for long periods is quite uncomfortable.  Also would be unfair to those in the Q if I was moved ahead of them.  Deal with it or use an Agent.

There's no specific answer to your question, especially as to whether disability cards issued by other countries are recognised by Thai immigration in places where 'extensions' are handled.

 

But I will share one experience; I needed to replace my close to full Permanent Resident book at CW.

 

I started to get out of the taxi at the CW entrance (no help whatever from the bored / annoyed taxi driver, a lady in uniform ran over took my hand and said in English "Where are you going, I will help". I explained and shower her my near full PR book.(Taxi driver now saying things about mai mee wella ....  - I have no time for this.)

 

Lady officer quickly got my wheelchair out of the front seat, then quickly around to the rear door and got me into the chair and comfortable. 

 

She wheeled me to the GF lift and at the appropriate floor wheeled me to the cubicle where they take care of re-issueing PR books. She wrote her name and mobile no on a slip of paper and gave it to the PR officer and said 'please call me when it's all finished'.

 

The helpful officer left the the PR officer made comments about 'have to take care of yourself'.

 

All done, she gave me the slip of paper and asked 'do you have mobile', a hint to 'call her yourself'

 

I did call and 5 minutes later the helpful lady officer reappeared and took me down to the taxi area, got me into the back seat and w'chair into the front seat, then said 'are you comfortable?'

 

I thanked her and went home. 

 

[scorecard]

10 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Why would, should, a mobility disability, move you up in the Q, if that is what the OP is asking.  Get in line like everyone else.  If you can't stand (I can't but long enough if needed), bring a wheelchair for a guaranteed seat.

 

I have 2 herniated discs & 5 degenerative, and standing still or sitting for long periods is quite uncomfortable.  Also would be unfair to those in the Q if I was moved ahead of them.  Deal with it or use an Agent.

Ever heard of the word compassion? 

[BritTim]

Which immigration office would you be using? At some, there are appointment systems that avoid standing in queues for any length of time.

 

I have found that Thais generally are courteous towards those who are elderly or have disabilities. While there are no guarantees, I would expect them to be helpful if you explain the situation to the officials. That said, the disability card will probably not be part of their decision making.

[Thomas KH]

Schwerbehindertenausweis? I also have it (50%). They will just give it a passing glance and if lucky, you'll get a smile or two and that rare ขอให้มีวันที่ดี 

 

Don't use the Karen option. Tantrums won't work.

[Orinoco]

15 hours ago, chilly07 said:

Use an agent 

Would not blame anyone with a disability using an agent.

I'm opposed to agents, but sometimes they are needed.

this is one of the times.

 

 

[sandyf]

21 hours ago, roobaa01 said:

Hence does immigration take NOTICE of such disabilities for example to give preference when applying for extension matters?

Your disability card would mean nothing to them but some IO's do show some consideration. Several times my wife has been told she could return alone, that I did not need to go.

It would be best to have someone with you to take the documents to the desk and you can remain seated, the queue system does not differentiate.

I only ever go to the desk for the photo, not disabled, just old.

 

[Satcommlee]

Not aware of any scheme and if so, anyone with so much as a beer belly will be claiming special treatment and trying to queue jump.

 

An immgration visit need not be taxing, I find I rarely do anything and the wife does all the running around.

 

Many offices have outdoor waiting areas environments since covid, that is the bit I hate.

 

But if you clearly having difficulties, ie using sticks, a chair or a walking frame etc. they will help you, they are not bad people.

 

 

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[Mansell]

I’ve worked with the disabled in many countries, and the persons comments about jumping the line is completely inconsiderate and ignorant. At places like Disneyland the disabled are taken to the front of the lines, and rightly so.

The United States is on the forefront of disability rights by law. 
we all should be grateful we are not disabled, and have compassion for those who are in that condition. 

[Orinoco]

38 minutes ago, Mansell said:

I’ve worked with the disabled in many countries, and the persons comments about jumping the line is completely inconsiderate and ignorant. At places like Disneyland the disabled are taken to the front of the lines, and rightly so.

The United States is on the forefront of disability rights by law. 
we all should be grateful we are not disabled, and have compassion for those who are in that condition. 

Yes a little bit of an eye opener,  about some posters on this thread.

I'm surprised.

[scorecard]

4 hours ago, Mansell said:

I’ve worked with the disabled in many countries, and the persons comments about jumping the line is completely inconsiderate and ignorant. At places like Disneyland the disabled are taken to the front of the lines, and rightly so.

The United States is on the forefront of disability rights by law. 
we all should be grateful we are not disabled, and have compassion for those who are in that condition. 

Australians (and Australian laws/regulations) also very attuned to the issues and needs of disabled people. Never ever seen someone fully able get out of a car in a disabled parking spot.

 

The Australian Dept., of Veterans Affairs is ranked top/close to top of world rankings* in terms of it's attitudes, policies and support offerings. (For Aussies; the RSL has lifted it's game enormously in the last couple of decades and is now ranked 'best in the world' for its' wonderful veterans villages and facilities.)

 

Just one e.g. when I was back in Sydney I called the local community hospital to ask if I could make an appointment. The nurse asked for some basic personal details then said "I'm guessing from your age you might be a Vietnam veteran'. I confirmed that was true.

 

She then said 'I can call the DVA taxi service to pick you up at home, bring you to the hospital and then later take you home again, would you like me to call? I confirmed.

 

She called me back a few minutes later and said 'the DVA taxi is on it's way now to pick you up.

 

About 1.5 km from the hospital the DVA driver made a quick call, then shared with me 'a nurse is coming now to the driveway area to meet you'. Sure enough very pleasant focused nurse was there are waiting and with polite driver got my w'chair unfolded and got me seated. Nurse then checked with the DVA driver to confirm what she had to do to get a DVA taxi to the hospital to take me home.

 

Nurse wheeled me inside, a few seconds later a junior politely said 'it's quite trek back to the hospital coffee shop can I go and get you a coffee or tea?

 

I responded 'Yes, if you let me pay for it and one for you too'. Junior nurse giggled and said 'it's all free'.

 

Sure enough after a scan and then quick discussion with the doctor snr. nurse said 'DVA taxi will be here in 3 or 4 minutes' . 

 

Edited February 3, 2023 by scorecard

[thedi]

No problem. In every immigration office you take a queue number and then sit on chairs until your number is called. While your extension is processed, you sit in front of a counter on a chair. You don't have to stand in line at all.

 

 

[roobaa01]

54 minutes ago, thedi said:

No problem. In every immigration office you take a queue number and then sit on chairs until your number is called. While your extension is processed, you sit in front of a counter on a chair. You don't have to stand in line at all.

 

 

Gday 

In joimtien you come at 9 hours or earlier then you queue up outside at 11.30 hours they close and you still stand in the line about 40 people in Front of you. Then at 13 hours they re-open but you are not sure if you can make your application for too many people in Front of u.

 

Wbr

Roobaa01

[jvs]

On 2/2/2023 at 10:52 PM, scorecard said:

Ever heard of the word compassion? 

Yes a great word and fantastic if people use it.

As long as it does not turn into entitlement.

[simon43]

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I did call and 5 minutes later the helpful lady officer reappeared and took me down to the taxi area, got me into the back seat and w'chair into the front seat, then said 'are you comfortable?'

 

I thanked her and went home. 

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Ah ha!  Perhaps she was hoping that you would ask her to make you 'even more comfortable', for a small fee of course ????