Extension Of Stay Report

Earllier this week I filed for an extension of stay and was greeted with yet another surprise. I am working in Thailand and have the requisite work permit, however, my extension of stay is based on marriage not work.

Last year, for the first time in 22 years of extensions, I was requested to provide a copy of my house rental agreement. Supposedly, this is because my wife's house registration document is still linked to her hometown but we live in Bangkok. Okay, so I have the document in hand and a copy was again requested. No problems. But this year I was also asked to submit photos of my place of work. This has never been asked for before so I was not prepared. Also my extension is based on my wife not my work. The officer was very nice about it though and mentioned in passing that document requirements seem to change every time a new chief is appointed. It is as if it is at the discretion of the new boss.

Anyway, the missing photos will be submitted in the next day or so.