Rule change at Jomtien immigration for extensions by condo owners

[soi3eddie]

2 hours ago, Rob Browder said:

Too many folks DIY-ing their extensions - no pocket-money for Immigration.  This will show those cheapskakes who get it done for a mere 1900 baht (like me).

 

Immigration don't make money from us unless we use their "agent" partners- and, the elites only want "rich" foreigners to get longer-stay visas/extensions.

 

Neither give a rat's-behind about the working-class Thais who would lose their jobs, if we weren't here funding their paychecks with our spending.  They would prefer those Thais were forced back into rural areas, to subsistence-exist.

 

I know several people who have to use Jomtien. It is a totally toxic office (which is ok for those who use an agent), but, to those of us who are totally legit, it would be a nightmare. Some here just love Jomtien IO though.

 

 

[Jingthing]

7 minutes ago, soi3eddie said:

 

I know several people who have to use Jomtien. It is a totally toxic office (which can be good for those who use an agent), but, to those of us who are totally legit, it would be a nightmare. Some here just love Jomtien IO though.

 

 

Honestly, it's been a breeze for me for several years now doing it myself.

In and out in 10 minutes for next day passport pickup. 

I usually check the current list of requirements on the Pattaya City Expats Club website and bring it all in.

The checker has even shown some level of admiration for things being perfect.

Occasionally there is a surprise.

I didn't know that they wanted the original bank book to show along with the copies and they almost made me go away for that. But I did a little beg dance saying I just didn't know about that, and they let it go.

As far as this show chanote thing it wasn't on the PCEC site the last time I checked. 

If you're in that club and it still isn't, get them to update.

[quake]

7 hours ago, Peter Crow said:

Not finished yet, there might be the tax clearance thingy on the way... We might know more about that tomorrow.

 

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Oh joy.

[Tod Daniels]

Can't see if you're a foreign condo owner how providing a TM30, a copy of the blue book (which would be blank seeing as foreigners can't have their name IN a blue house book) and a copy of the front/back of the chanote <- which WOULD show the foreigners name on it are all that invasive and/or difficult to produce.. 😕 
 

Foreigners that rent are routinely asked to provide TM30, rental contract, thai owners i/d, blue book when getting a yearly extension so if you own a condo as a foreigner stands to reason you'd show something more substantial than just a TM30. 
 

Remember the documentation you provide on the TM30 online system is only to create an account and add an address, NOT to file a TM30 on someone

[gargamon]

I'm sure glad I switched to DTV from retirement.

[Jim Blue]

10 hours ago, Jingthing said:

No.

You show that for the TM30.

A valid TM30 really should be enough.

 

A small price to pay to help make sure you don't end up with a half crazed neighbour.....for years.

[Will B Good]

15 hours ago, Jingthing said:

In case anyone missed, apparently Jomtien immigration is now doing HOME VISITS for retirement extensions.

 

Not Jomtien, Chaiyaphum, but had our first home visit in March.

 

Married for 20 years, so they are obviously worried it is all a sham.

 

Guy was very pleasant, sat and chatted in the restaurant for1 0 mins, offered him a meal and drink.....both refused.

 

He seemed almost apologetic.