Mai Krap Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 This is just a heads up as there is no further information available as of this writing. A very reliable source informed me this week that new Immigration Offices will be opened in Thailand before the end of the year. The only two that were confirmed were Udon Thani and Khon Kaen but I suspect that other offices will also be opened throughout Thailand in larger cities. In the past there were was a one day a week office in Udon but it closed a couple years ago. Hopefully this will be good news for people who do not live close to a Immigration Office and need to report or have other business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I saw the rumour about KhonKaen a a while back. Lets hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costas2008 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 This is just a heads up as there is no further information available as of this writing. A very reliable source informed me this week that new Immigration Offices will be opened in Thailand before the end of the year. The only two that were confirmed were Udon Thani and Khon Kaen but I suspect that other offices will also be opened throughout Thailand in larger cities. In the past there were was a one day a week office in Udon but it closed a couple years ago. Hopefully this will be good news for people who do not live close to a Immigration Office and need to report or have other business. This is Great news. Hope it will happen soon. But again, I think, Thai authorities have many good intentions and ideas, that never materialize. Let's hope this time is the opposite of my up to now experienses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdulrahman Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 In the past there were was a one day a week office in Udon but it closed a couple years ago. {/quote] In the past the Udon Office went from 1day a week to 2 days a week and 3 days a week;lots of customers,then they closed it indefinitely.(tit) If they open again they'll have more customers now.Fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansnl Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 This is just a heads up as there is no further information available as of this writing. A very reliable source informed me this week that new Immigration Offices will be opened in Thailand before the end of the year. The only two that were confirmed were Udon Thani and Khon Kaen but I suspect that other offices will also be opened throughout Thailand in larger cities. In the past there were was a one day a week office in Udon but it closed a couple years ago. Hopefully this will be good news for people who do not live close to a Immigration Office and need to report or have other business. I would like that. But, would it be reasonable in view of the possible number of customers? I am under the impression that Udon would make a better chance, numberwise, as Khon Kaen. However, I do know that there are officer(s) of Nong Khai living in Khon Kaen. So, who knows. One day per week would be nice for Khon Kaen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loong Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 That would be good news if it does happen. A 350Km round trip is a pain in the butt just to report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoman Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 This is just a heads up as there is no further information available as of this writing. A very reliable source informed me this week that new Immigration Offices will be opened in Thailand before the end of the year. The only two that were confirmed were Udon Thani and Khon Kaen but I suspect that other offices will also be opened throughout Thailand in larger cities. In the past there were was a one day a week office in Udon but it closed a couple years ago. Hopefully this will be good news for people who do not live close to a Immigration Office and need to report or have other business. Only good news if they (Immg.) will allow people to go to their closest office rather than the current rule of "Assigned" offices based upon where you live.... For myself in Kalasin that ment an extra hours drive time to get to Nakhon Phanom rather than to Mukdahan.... Pianoman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 In the past there were was a one day a week office in Udon but it closed a couple years ago. {/quote] In the past the Udon Office went from 1day a week to 2 days a week and 3 days a week;lots of customers,then they closed it indefinitely.(tit) If they open again they'll have more customers now.Fingers crossed! I was there a month or so before it closed, the wife was giggling away at a sign they'd posted so I asked why? She translated it said the office would close if they got too busy!! We spoke to K. Orachun and he confirmed this, me of course trying to hide my amazement. Here for the public good eh? I for one hope they open it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briandavis Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 To my recollection, the Udon visa office at AEK Hospital was actually five days a week at one time. But I recall there was concern whether the Immigration Office could manage to staff both Nong Khai and Udon. Surely there's enough 'business' to warrant opening a permanent office in Udon. And wouldn't it be great if it was well organised, provided good facilities, lots of clear, accurate information, pleasant staff with reasonable English, a photocopier! - oh and a few Rajaphat crackers to drool over whilst we're waiting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlenaBrunetti Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 I have heard rumours of two other provinces getting a new immigration office. Maybe the big picture is to have an office in most provinces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 That would be good news if it does happen.A 350Km round trip is a pain in the butt just to report. Report what? if you are talking about 90 day report - mail it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loong Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 That would be good news if it does happen.A 350Km round trip is a pain in the butt just to report. Report what? if you are talking about 90 day report - mail it. Not all offices accept reporting by mail. Unless things have changed Nong Khai does not unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoerJanKoekoek1944 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 This is just a heads up as there is no further information available as of this writing. A very reliable source informed me this week that new Immigration Offices will be opened in Thailand before the end of the year. The only two that were confirmed were Udon Thani and Khon Kaen but I suspect that other offices will also be opened throughout Thailand in larger cities. In the past there were was a one day a week office in Udon but it closed a couple years ago. Hopefully this will be good news for people who do not live close to a Immigration Office and need to report or have other business. I would like that. But, would it be reasonable in view of the possible number of customers? I am under the impression that Udon would make a better chance, numberwise, as Khon Kaen. However, I do know that there are officer(s) of Nong Khai living in Khon Kaen. So, who knows. One day per week would be nice for Khon Kaen Mister Hans.nl Have you be only too aware of something that Khon Kaen is the biggest but one city in Thailand. The most foreigner living not in town,but be of region of origin near the city of Khon Kaen. The distance between Udon Thani and Nongkhai is only 50 kilometre with two immigrationoffice, and Khon Kaen town with hims large province don't have a immigrationoffice. Hans.nl you think that only one day per week would be nice for khon Kaen? I can tell you that there living 95% of the foreigner in the province of Khon Kaen, and only 5% in the city...maybe including you also! What an idea...one day per week would be nice for Khon Kaen. When I want visit in the future the immigrationpolice in Khon Kaen in the morning 10.00 am, then it's my turn at 4.00 pm to serve. I am a farmer of humble descent from the Netherlands,but I know that I see something clearly more... Close the immigrationoffice in Nongkhai.,they still have a second immigrationpost by the border and friendshipbridge! Reopen a new and large immigrationoffice in Udon Thani,and also one in Khon Kaen... the both office service for 5 days a week. Only then you can give a good service to many foreigner who living in the northeast of Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinCredible Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 This is just a heads up as there is no further information available as of this writing. A very reliable source informed me this week that new Immigration Offices will be opened in Thailand before the end of the year. The only two that were confirmed were Udon Thani and Khon Kaen but I suspect that other offices will also be opened throughout Thailand in larger cities. In the past there were was a one day a week office in Udon but it closed a couple years ago. Hopefully this will be good news for people who do not live close to a Immigration Office and need to report or have other business. The headline reads "Khon Kaen and Udon Thani Offices confirmed". What am I missing? Although many of us in Khon Kaen hope and pray that this is correct, where is it confirmed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 It is not a headline - it is a topic title by the poster. Often they are less than 100 percent accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryLH Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 "Not all offices accept reporting by mail. Unless things have changed Nong Khai does not unfortunately." It worked for me last month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 I saw another post not to long ago stating that Nong Khai accept 90 day reporting by mail, but it is at your own risk it it gets lost. They clearly don't like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Some Officers at Nong Kai say you can and others say you cannot. As far as I know every one that has sent by post recently has been successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mai Krap Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 This is just a heads up as there is no further information available as of this writing. A very reliable source informed me this week that new Immigration Offices will be opened in Thailand before the end of the year. The only two that were confirmed were Udon Thani and Khon Kaen but I suspect that other offices will also be opened throughout Thailand in larger cities. In the past there were was a one day a week office in Udon but it closed a couple years ago. Hopefully this will be good news for people who do not live close to a Immigration Office and need to report or have other business. The headline reads "Khon Kaen and Udon Thani Offices confirmed". What am I missing? Although many of us in Khon Kaen hope and pray that this is correct, where is it confirmed? It was confirmed by my original source who does not wish to be named. At some time in the future there will be a public announcement made by Immigration, this writing is a "Heads Up" not a official statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Send your 90 day report by EMS together with a pre-paid EMS envelope to your address, keep a copy of everything. EMs can be tracked so if it arrives and is not actioned guess you have a good chance of arguing that the 90 report was submitted as required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tafia Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I saw another post not to long ago stating that Nong Khai accept 90 day reporting by mail, but it is at your own risk it it gets lost. They clearly don't like it. Worked for me, send EMS. Received back 5 days later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I started my marriage extension in Mae Sot today (I go back in 4 weeks) and I asked the major there if there was going to be one in Nakhon Sawan and he told me probably next month but certainly b y the time I make my nextr renewal. I live in Khampaeng Phet province 200 km from Mae Sot but only 125km from Nakhon Sawan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Good news - although it should read, re-opened as there used to be one in khon Kaen a few yers back. I heard that they were opening in the Kosa Hotel, 1 day a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansnl Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 This is just a heads up as there is no further information available as of this writing. A very reliable source informed me this week that new Immigration Offices will be opened in Thailand before the end of the year. The only two that were confirmed were Udon Thani and Khon Kaen but I suspect that other offices will also be opened throughout Thailand in larger cities. In the past there were was a one day a week office in Udon but it closed a couple years ago. Hopefully this will be good news for people who do not live close to a Immigration Office and need to report or have other business. I would like that. But, would it be reasonable in view of the possible number of customers? I am under the impression that Udon would make a better chance, numberwise, as Khon Kaen. However, I do know that there are officer(s) of Nong Khai living in Khon Kaen. So, who knows. One day per week would be nice for Khon Kaen Mister Hans.nl Have you be only too aware of something that Khon Kaen is the biggest but one city in Thailand. The most foreigner living not in town,but be of region of origin near the city of Khon Kaen. The distance between Udon Thani and Nongkhai is only 50 kilometre with two immigrationoffice, and Khon Kaen town with hims large province don't have a immigrationoffice. Hans.nl you think that only one day per week would be nice for khon Kaen? I can tell you that there living 95% of the foreigner in the province of Khon Kaen, and only 5% in the city...maybe including you also! What an idea...one day per week would be nice for Khon Kaen. When I want visit in the future the immigrationpolice in Khon Kaen in the morning 10.00 am, then it's my turn at 4.00 pm to serve. I am a farmer of humble descent from the Netherlands,but I know that I see something clearly more... Close the immigrationoffice in Nongkhai.,they still have a second immigrationpost by the border and friendshipbridge! Reopen a new and large immigrationoffice in Udon Thani,and also one in Khon Kaen... the both office service for 5 days a week. Only then you can give a good service to many foreigner who living in the northeast of Thailand. Hello Boer Jan Koekoek I do know about Khon Kaen, and maybe there are more foreigners living around Khon Kaen as in the town itself. Like you, I would like very much an immigration ofiice in Khon Kaen, and if it might be possible to have opening times like 7 days a week, 24 hours a day I would be extremely content, however........ If the office in Khon Kaen would be a fully fledged office, like Nong Khai, and not a satellite office like Udon Thani some time ago, I presume the waiting times would be as in Nong Khai, and not as long as you quoted. Last time I was in Nong Khai for my extension, everything was arranged in 20 minutes. The drive up and down took 4-5 hours, so effectively I lost a day, or more if I also count preparing all the paperwork. I presume the fully fledged Khon Kaen office could realise the same handling times as Nong Khai does now. I would be very happy, instead of going to Nong Khai, if the immigration office in Khon Kaen would be open for only one day a week. Anything better as going to Nong Khai. But please, open up an office in Khon Kaen, preferably open 24/7 The immigration office in Nong Khai, for your information, is not only there for our visa business. It is also the "headquarters" for all the other things the immigration does in NK, and a base for people working at the checkpoint. The border checkpoint is just what it is, a border checkpoint. So forget the closing of the Nong Khai main office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdenner Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I saw another post not to long ago stating that Nong Khai accept 90 day reporting by mail, but it is at your own risk it it gets lost. They clearly don't like it. Worked for me, send EMS. Received back 5 days later. Worked for me also.BTW, they now have a desk dedicated to 90 day reporting which makes things happen much quicker for those who still do it in person. AND it is not manned by Mr Happy, he usually worked the AEK desk in Udon on the couple of days a week it was open which made the NK the place to carry out immigration business on those days. Looking forward to a reopening in Udon and not having to put up with his sour face and demeanor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I was at Nong Khai Immigration office this morning with a friend of mine. He asked the senior officer in the front office when the new office in Khon Kaen would be up and running and she said "Soon". That is as far as she would commit. Let's hope that it will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loong Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I was at Nong Khai Immigration office this morning with a friend of mine. He asked the senior officer in the front office when the new office in Khon Kaen would be up and running and she said "Soon". That is as far as she would commit.Let's hope that it will happen. So it is definitely on the cards - that is good news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 So it is definitely on the cards - that is good news I have lived here too long to say that, but it looks promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noahvail Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 The office in Chiang Khan has said flat out, no 90 day reporting by mail. Ok, they're very nice in there, and I have yet to see any other 'customers' in there when I've gone, so 10 minutes and done. But it's a 5 hour return trip. I'm planning to move to KK at the end of the year, and would be really happy to have an Immigration office there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishhooks Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Was told just a few hours ago by ThaLi Immigration that soon my new reporting office will be Khon Kaen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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