Random Immigration Checks

[Stocky]

1 hour ago, Jack1988 said:

But it doesn't matter as I am not married to a thai woman. I'm just a tourist here, am ok

As a tourist surely you have better things to occupy your time with than randomly responding to threads that have absolutely nothing to do with your situation? Little wonder you're not married.

[Rob Browder]

5 hours ago, KhunLA said:

The more inspections & scrutiny of the applicants ... the better 👍

 

Now to ban agents from the IO, except for the certified handicapped applicant 

Yes, they need to de-employ as many Thais as possible.  That'll show 'em for feeling "entitled," and wanting higher wages than Burmese will accept.  /s  This is the typical "elite" attitude.

[Rob Browder]

5 hours ago, Stocky said:

Yes, a Kor Ror2 from the amphur is part of the paperwork, valid within the last 6 months, the visit(s) is/are in addition to.

Last 7 days, when I last did a marriage-based extension.  Ours was 10 days old, and the wife had to go get a "fresh" one.  And, then, they did the home visit + 2 witnesses (we paid to attend / "waste their time," of course).

[Stocky]

29 minutes ago, Rob Browder said:

Last 7 days, when I last did a marriage-based extension.  Ours was 10 days old, and the wife had to go get a "fresh" one.  And, then, they did the home visit + 2 witnesses (we paid to attend / "waste their time," of course).

Wife always goes the day before the appointment, but the required documents list for Hat Yai immigration says "within 6 months". I don't think any two immigration offices have exactly the same rules and requirements, so always best to do your own homework.

[DrJack54]

Off topic post removed. 

[StayinThailand2much]

On 6/27/2025 at 3:13 PM, Jake72 said:

Not sure if any of the locals decided to report me to immigration or something to trigger this visit, but anyway just a heads up, you will be next.

 

Just wondering; how did the neighbours react, seeing all those "cops" turning up at your door to "check you out"? 

[wwest5829]

On 6/27/2025 at 4:10 PM, KhunLA said:

The more inspections & scrutiny of the applicants ... the better 👍

 

Now to ban agents from the IO, except for the certified handicapped applicant 

Agree with the first sentence … within reason (apologize, as an American, would oppose ICE type raid sweeps). As to your second point? For over a decade now at age 78, I have used an agency. Why? Easier in that they know any updated procedures, if there is a new boss wanting to make their mark by changing required paperwork, which IO officers are “grumpy”, which may have gotten up on the wrong side of the bed, etc. So, I would favor allowing the agencies while focusing on the “non-comforting” manipulations (covering for not meeting financial requirements, etc.).

[KhunLA]

2 minutes ago, wwest5829 said:

Agree with the first sentence … within reason (apologize, as an American, would oppose ICE type raid sweeps). As to your second point? For over a decade now at age 78, I have used an agency. Why? Easier in that they know any updated procedures, if there is a new boss wanting to make their mark by changing required paperwork, which IO officers are “grumpy”, which may have gotten up on the wrong side of the bed, etc. So, I would favor allowing the agencies while focusing on the “non-comforting” manipulations (covering for not meeting financial requirements, etc.).

Agents are fine to use, as long as they are not used to skirt the financial requirements.   Hold the hand service vs illegal brown envelope service.

 

Everyone complains about corruptions, except at Imm when using themselves.   Go figure, and surprised it is allowed to be discussed, even endorsed on AN when discussing other illegal activity is not allowed.

[Scouse123]

In Kalasin, where I am, immigration is generally excellent, unlike the nightmares I've read about here.

 

I have been in Thailand for 30 years, although I have been here for 20 years.

 

I am on a retirement extension until next month, when I will switch to DTV.

 

Throughout all that time, I have had only one immigration visit.

 

They phoned in advance, but it was around the time of all that trouble when the doctor had her back kicked by the Austrian who ran the elephant sanctuary, I think it was in Phuket or somewhere, and they were conducting checks on foreigners.

 

They did speak to the neighbours, which was the MIL. We don't have any other neighbours.

 

The immigration staff knew friends of my partner, and everything was done pleasantly in 15 minutes. One of the perks of living upcountry, everyone knows everyone.

 

They even took photos of us in the driveway; my MIL insisted on being included as well.

[DrJack54]

Thread in not debating the legality of agents use or otherwise. 

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