Popular Post giddyup Posted July 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2023 At least it was for me this morning. Haven't been there since the new building was erected, but got my number there for my retirement extension, then inside the old building for a 5 minute wait to get everything checked. In and out in 15 minutes tops. Anyone know what's going to be erected in the centre of the block, see some steel framing there? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post petermik Posted July 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2023 Gallows for overstayers and mafia biker gang members....????. 3 1 1 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Zioner Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 51 minutes ago, petermik said: Gallows for overstayers and mafia biker gang members....????. So what? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimTripper Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HappyExpat57 Posted July 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2023 See what happens when you legalize weed? 1 1 1 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post connda Posted July 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2023 1 hour ago, HappyExpat57 said: See what happens when you legalize weed? Exactly - Happy Campers abound! 3 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mentors65 Posted July 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2023 (edited) It's always easy during low season. Most pleasure was of course during Covid with nearly 0 tourists Edited July 19, 2023 by Mentors65 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
findlay13 Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 16 hours ago, giddyup said: At least it was for me this morning. Haven't been there since the new building was erected, but got my number there for my retirement extension, then inside the old building for a 5 minute wait to get everything checked. In and out in 15 minutes tops. Anyone know what's going to be erected in the centre of the block, see some steel framing there? Wait until next time.???? Just sayin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pomchop Posted July 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2023 yes something i always look forward to when in Thailand is a trip to Jomtiem immigration in peak season..so much fun standing in hot line for couple hours, making copy after copy of papers, then being put in a room that holds 20 people or so with about 50 people and treated like a criminal while watching agents hand out bribes... 1 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post soisanuk Posted July 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2023 17 hours ago, giddyup said: At least it was for me this morning. Haven't been there since the new building was erected, but got my number there for my retirement extension, then inside the old building for a 5 minute wait to get everything checked. In and out in 15 minutes tops. Anyone know what's going to be erected in the centre of the block, see some steel framing there? The construction is for the second stage of improvements per a recent article in a Pattaya Newspaper. When it is completed, the area remaining of the car park area will be a fully covered and self-contained area for those waiting for service. 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 16 hours ago, Ben Zioner said: So what? Naah, food court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemoon58 Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 18 hours ago, giddyup said: At least it was for me this morning. Haven't been there since the new building was erected, but got my number there for my retirement extension, then inside the old building for a 5 minute wait to get everything checked. In and out in 15 minutes tops. Anyone know what's going to be erected in the centre of the block, see some steel framing there? Just my personal experience but me and the missus have always had great service from Hua Hin Immigration in the three different locations it's been over the 11 years we've been here. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted July 20, 2023 Author Share Posted July 20, 2023 1 hour ago, findlay13 said: Wait until next time.???? Just sayin' The next time will be same time next year, ie another low season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted July 20, 2023 Author Share Posted July 20, 2023 1 hour ago, pomchop said: yes something i always look forward to when in Thailand is a trip to Jomtiem immigration in peak season..so much fun standing in hot line for couple hours, making copy after copy of papers, then being put in a room that holds 20 people or so with about 50 people and treated like a criminal while watching agents hand out bribes... It's no longer like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 I cannot stretch my imagination to the point that visiting immigration (twice) would ever be a pleasure! I am glad to hear it is much improved though. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomchop Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 1 hour ago, giddyup said: It's no longer like that. in peak season? somehow i doubt it will be very different but sure hope i am wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post J Branche Posted July 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2023 Jomtien immigration has improved. You need to look at it from Immigration view point. They deal with endless clueless people, some getting angry with them. First couple times maybe stressful but good to take a Thai and try to understand paperwork and process. I will smile, thank them and do my happy dance for the life in Thailand I'm allowed. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Don Chance Posted July 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2023 (edited) Bring back 45 day arrivals and 60 day extensions. People will be happy. 30 days is too short, this is not enough time to even recover from jet lag. Edited July 20, 2023 by Don Chance 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post giddyup Posted July 20, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2023 1 hour ago, pomchop said: in peak season? somehow i doubt it will be very different but sure hope i am wrong. For one thing people won't have to stand outside in the hot sun for hours. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbko Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 4 hours ago, soisanuk said: The construction is for the second stage of improvements per a recent article in a Pattaya Newspaper. When it is completed, the area remaining of the car park area will be a fully covered and self-contained area for those waiting for service. Article here; Link 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biervoormij Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 23 minutes ago, J Branche said: I will smile, thank them and do my happy dance for the life in Thailand I'm allowed. Do you do your happy dance in front of the immigration officer? I am sure they don't see that every day but might bring a smile to their faces. If I did my happy dance in front of them, I think they would call the paramedics. I will stick to the the smile and thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomchop Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 50 minutes ago, giddyup said: For one thing people won't have to stand outside in the hot sun for hours. so A/C now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Don Chance said: Bring back 45 day arrivals and 60 day extensions. People will be happy. 30 days is too short, this is not enough time to even recover from jet lag. It is enough for regular tourists who would likely struggle to get more time off work. Others can get a Visa., Sixty day extensions never existed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomchop Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Don Chance said: Bring back 45 day arrivals and 60 day extensions. People will be happy. 30 days is too short, this is not enough time to even recover from jet lag. six month "snow bird" visa would be most welcome without having to jump through hoops..charge a bit more if they must but skip all the drama of having to go to immigration or leave the country after 90 days etc....thailand is the perfect place for people looking to escape cold weather six months a year....win win 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujayujay Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Don Chance said: Bring back 45 day arrivals and 60 day extensions. People will be happy. 30 days is too short, this is not enough time to even recover from jet lag. Jet lag is an imaginary disease 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rimmer Posted July 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2023 Picture of the new annex taken last week when I visited for renewal of stay which took less than 15 minutes from start to finish including waiting time. They also have a questionnaire to fill in to see how they are performing, so overall very good experience now. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 There was a guy in there same time as me ranting and shouting at a poor immigration girl, final straw he threw the papers at her and another immigration officer came over and told him to leave and that he would never again be attended to by this office, he left with his tail between his legs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Australia Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Yes, they give you a few questions customer feedback to fill out albeit under the watchful eye of the immigration officer, so obviously I gave good feedback (which was deserved on this occasion). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post giddyup Posted July 20, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2023 1 hour ago, pomchop said: so A/C now? Yes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paris333 Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Congratulations to Thai Authorities for the new installation of the new Immigration building! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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