Changing reason for Extension (Rayong Immigration)

[brewsterbudgen]

I want to change my 10-year-old son's Extension of Stay from being my dependent (I have a Work Extension) to his own Education extension.  I also want to change my wife's Extension from my dependent, to a Parent/Guardian Extension for our son.

 

My son's school will provide all the paperwork, however, they seem to think it will be necessary for both my son and my wife to leave Thailand and get new Non-O visas.   Both them had their original Non-O visas from London in 2016 and have extended every year since then.

 

I'm sure the school are right, but I would like to explore the option of using a visa agent/specialist, with Rayong Immigration contacts, who might be able to get the change done without needing to leave Thailand.  If this requires paying an extra fee, I would be happy to do so.

 

Does anyone know a reputable agency covering Rayong, who might be able to help and/or advise?

 

Thanks.

[DrJack54]

7 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

Does anyone know a reputable agency covering Rayong, who might be able to help and/or advise?

Guess you have already tried dealing with Rayong immigration directly. 

Only a guess however a chat with one or two of the many agents in Pattaya might point you in right direction. 

 

[brewsterbudgen]

5 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Guess you have already tried dealing with Rayong immigration directly. 

Only a guess however a chat with one or two of the many agents in Pattaya might point you in right direction. 

 

 

Thanks.  I did chat with a Pattaya law firm I use for other matters but who also do visa stuff, however they recommended using someone with 'contacts' at Rayong.  

If there no Rayong agents, then yes, I'll have to try myself and go to Rayong.  I dread the queuing system and trying to ask questions at a small window.  I wonder if they have an appointment system where one can sit down and ask questions?  Wishful thinking maybe!

[DrJack54]

1 minute ago, brewsterbudgen said:

I wonder if they have an appointment system where one can sit down and ask questions?  Wishful thinking maybe!

I think it is wishful thinking. 

I'm not a Thai basher but let's face it what you are planning to do makes work for immigration. 

As a result you might receive little and perhaps even negative advice.