Confirmed: Re-Entry Permit From Suan Plu On A Weekday

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I couldn't find any confirmation as to whether it's possible to get a re-entry permit from Suan Plu on a weekday. I went in and tried my luck today (Wednesday) and received my permit.

So it's possible to get it but the immigration makes it really hard to look like you can't get it.

I also went in yesterday but made the mistake of going in through the main doors. Was promotly told that I have to go to Chaeng Wattana, thank you very much.

After reading a very helpful report detailed by a fellow thaivisa member I tried again today. The report is here:

http://www.thaivisa....50#entry4453650

You have to download the TM8 form, fill it and email it to them at least 1 day in advance. Then you need these print out/copies:

- The email you sent to them (so make sure to write something to it, don't just attach the file)

- Printed and filled application form (that you just filled and emailed to them)

- Copies of your passport data page, visa and the latest extension (if you have any)

Then the next day to there. When you reach there it really looks like you can't get it. All the signs I read say open for all nationals only on Saturdays. I didn't see any other caucasians there.

Anyway, look at the pictures in the report I linked to earlier and you'll see where to go. The little drive-by window that says online application is closed and looks like it was never used. Most people you see there are from Lao or Myanmar, and thus make you really feel like you are in a wrong place. Persist and you shall prevail

Anyway, I rang the doorbell on the little drive-by window and to my surprise a nice lady opened it. I asked her about the online re-entry permit and she made sure I had all the necessary documents. Then she asked me to come in.

I found the door round the corner and stepped into a room full of people from Laos and Myanmar, again giving me an acute feeling of being in the wrong place. After looking around confused the nice lady from the drive-by window rescued me and hailed me to the counter. She took my application and the fee and after 20 minutes wait handed my stamped passport back.

And with a smile on my face I hailed a taxi and ventured on my merry ways.

OK, sorry about the novel. I just wanted to write the experience in detail. Just so you know what to do and where to go and that feeling confused and out of place is part of the experience.

Hope this helps!