Non O visa 1 year extension(marriage)

[tijnebijn]

I Thought, maybe I should give a reply . I've read several times that at most imm - offices they need a KR2 , some even updated , I got one think 2 years ago after noticing a new requirement , I thought . But at Chiangmai immigration they took out the whole KR2 paper , as last year , so this year I didn't bother ( last week ) . So , not sure about other members going to CM -Imm , but can say not needed here , the more I extend the easier they get it seems , perhaps they like me personal chap .....nah .

[MJCM]

@tijnebijn.

I agree 100% however, what if, Immigration wants it and you don't have it and thus requiring you to come back another day ?

So this only leaves the question what is easier ?

1. Going to Immigration and get send away because you don't have an up to date KR2 ? or

2. Go to the Amphur, pay 20 THB, get a new KR2 go to Immigration, they ask for it and "get processed" or

3, Go to the Amphur, pay 20 THB, get a new KR2 go to Immigration, they don't ask for it and "get processed".

I opt for 2 and 3

Edited July 24, 2013 by MJCM

[tijnebijn]

@tijnebijn.

I agree 100% however, what if, Immigration wants it and you don't have it and thus requiring you to come back another day ?

So this only leaves the question what is easier ?

1. Going to Immigration and get send away because you don't have an up to date KR2 ? or

2. Go to the Amphur, pay 20 THB, get a new KR2 go to Immigration, they ask for it and "get processed" or

3, Go to the Amphur, pay 20 THB, get a new KR2 go to Immigration, they don't ask for it and "get processed".

I opt for 2 and 3

Maybe ...Or maybe you're just too worried , in my experience , I'm sure I can get it to them later in the day or next .

Not needing a new appointment , just drop in and deliver .

I'm astonished how paranoid some can be , not saying you are , but general speaking Thais aren't difficult at all so is immigration ,

think it helps I speak not fluently but rather good Thai ,joke with them as Thais do , while keeping my respect , looking the cat out of the tree as speaking ,

think the attitude together with the regular paperwork can do miracles in the eyes of some when really needed , so why worry ? chai yen .

Edited July 24, 2013 by Phil Conners
Fixed botched quote

[MJCM]

@tijnebijn.

I agree 100% however, what if, Immigration wants it and you don't have it and thus requiring you to come back another day ?

So this only leaves the question what is easier ?

1. Going to Immigration and get send away because you don't have an up to date KR2 ? or

2. Go to the Amphur, pay 20 THB, get a new KR2 go to Immigration, they ask for it and "get processed" or

3, Go to the Amphur, pay 20 THB, get a new KR2 go to Immigration, they don't ask for it and "get processed".

I opt for 2 and 3

Maybe ...Or maybe you're just too worried .Iin my experience , if missing , I'm sure I can get it to them later in the day or next .

I'm astonished how paranoid some can be , not saying you are , but general speaking Thais aren't difficult at all so is immigration ,

think it helps I speak not fluently but rather good Thai ,joke with them as Thais do , while keeping my respect , looking the cat out of the tree as speaking ,

think the attitude together with the regular paperwork can do miracles in the eyes of some when really needed , so why worry ? chai yen .

5555 this is not being worried, this is coming prepared

Don't forget for some people going to Immigration is a day trip

Edited July 24, 2013 by MJCM

[tijnebijn]

Sorry , I edited my last reply post to you MJCM , but really when you're sitting at the desk they won't let you go away and lose another full day .

If its a new recuirement , they will tell you to have it next year , or give it to them later ......

I had an online appointment and was in and out in an hour ....so hardly a full day .Although it used to be that way years ago , things have improved , .... a bit....

In Chiangmai they don't want it , and I will get it when they ask me only , I understand your view though .

Edited July 24, 2013 by tijnebijn

[Ticketmaster]

@tijnebijn.

I agree 100% however, what if, Immigration wants it and you don't have it and thus requiring you to come back another day ?

So this only leaves the question what is easier ?

1. Going to Immigration and get send away because you don't have an up to date KR2 ? or

2. Go to the Amphur, pay 20 THB, get a new KR2 go to Immigration, they ask for it and "get processed" or

3, Go to the Amphur, pay 20 THB, get a new KR2 go to Immigration, they don't ask for it and "get processed".

I opt for 2 and 3

Maybe ...Or maybe you're just too worried , in my experience , I'm sure I can get it to them later in the day or next .

Not needing a new appointment , just drop in and deliver .

I'm astonished how paranoid some can be , not saying you are , but general speaking Thais aren't difficult at all so is immigration ,

think it helps I speak not fluently but rather good Thai ,joke with them as Thais do , while keeping my respect , looking the cat out of the tree as speaking ,

think the attitude together with the regular paperwork can do miracles in the eyes of some when really needed , so why worry ? chai yen .

Some may be paranoid, but many of us view non-preparedness as sheer stupidity. I live in Phitsanulok. From all I have experienced and read, it is one of the best, most streamlined and pleasantest immigration offices in Thailand. For this, I am very lucky. But consider, I have made my life here -- forever. I have no life anywhere else -- no place to go "back" to. Yet, ever year I have to ask permission to stay here. I don't care how nice the people are or how easy the process is, and I cannot speak for anyone else, but asking somebody for permission to continue my life is NOT pleasant.

That is a very good reason for being totally prepared. If you care at all about the people who work at immigration, another reason to be prepared is that they are very busy. When you have to go get something and come back, you waste their time. I want to go in one time and get it over with. I don't want to make trips to the amphur or the bank. I don't want to go home to take more pictures. I want the process smooth and streamlined so I can get in and get out. It has nothing to do with paranoia.

At the same time, I don't bend over for anyone either. In Nan, they tried to extort money from me. I not only refused, I reported them to Bangkok. Last year, the immigration officers said they wanted pictures of our bedroom. I told her that room is private and she was not getting pictures of it today or ever -- unless she could show me where it was required in the law, and I pulled the law out of my binder and offered it to her (yes, I carry that, too, in English and Thai). She didn't take it but just silently continued processing the papers.

There is one hell of a difference between being prepared and being paranoid.

[jampola]

Color me perplexed but what is with all this 400k in the bank stuff? I go back to Melbourne every time my visa is up since it coincides with a few other commitments I have there I just do it at the consulate.

Last week, I redid my non o for the 4th or 5th time and all that is required is Marriage Cert, letter from missus in Thai stating we're married, her ID card and the completed form. That's it.

Is it a case that different consulate/embassy requires different things?

[Suradit69]

Well, I'm sure glad I read this thread. Like dsfbrit, I have a binder with every possible form, set of pictures, etc., they could ask for. They are always surprised when they ask for something and I open my binder and pull it out.

But last year, they got me when they asked for an updated copy of my bank book, even though I had the bankverification letter, dated the same day I went to immigration, and a same day ATM slip verifying the balance. I had not updated the passbook, because I had not taken anything out in two months -- no activity, no update. They said I needed to deposit 100 baht so I could get an update. Their theory was that even though I had a bank letter stating that the 400K had been there for two months, the letter did not prove anything. They had never asked for this before.

I am "Mr. Prepared," but lately, it seems they pull a new rabbit out of their hat every year. So, thanks to this thread, I'll be prepared when they pull this rabbit out of the hat. Sometimes I feel like there is a little gamesmanship going on. But, if you want to stay, you have to play. I go in next week.

Thanks to all!

"But last year, they got me when they asked for an updated copy of my bank book, even though I had the bank verification letter, dated the same day I went to immigration, and a same day ATM slip verifying the balance. ...They said I needed to deposit 100 baht so I could get an update."

Whenever I go in for the letter at my Bangkok Bank branch they want to see the bank book, which they update before issuing the letter. I think the immigration office at Jomtien has always expected the bank book's last entry to equal the amount shown in the letter and both to have the same very recent date. Most banks have a machine you can shove the book into for an update anyway without depositing Baht 100.

[Madgee]

Color me perplexed but what is with all this 400k in the bank stuff? I go back to Melbourne every time my visa is up since it coincides with a few other commitments I have there I just do it at the consulate.

Last week, I redid my non o for the 4th or 5th time and all that is required is Marriage Cert, letter from missus in Thai stating we're married, her ID card and the completed form. That's it.

Is it a case that different consulate/embassy requires different things?

http://www.thaiconsulatemelbourne.com/non-immigrant-visa.php

No mention of funding on the above website!

I got a non imm O visa in China (reason given: retirement) a few weeks ago and I definitely had to show funding in a bank equivalent to 800,000k baht along with an onward flight.

Different requirements from different consulates in different countries? ..... Looks like it.

[travelman]

Hi

I need information about Kor Ror 2 (KR2) means? and updated KR2?

Thanks and cheers

[jampola]

Color me perplexed but what is with all this 400k in the bank stuff? I go back to Melbourne every time my visa is up since it coincides with a few other commitments I have there I just do it at the consulate.

Last week, I redid my non o for the 4th or 5th time and all that is required is Marriage Cert, letter from missus in Thai stating we're married, her ID card and the completed form. That's it.

Is it a case that different consulate/embassy requires different things?

http://www.thaiconsulatemelbourne.com/non-immigrant-visa.php

No mention of funding on the above website!

I got a non imm O visa in China (reason given: retirement) a few weeks ago and I definitely had to show funding in a bank equivalent to 800,000k baht along with an onward flight.

Different requirements from different consulates in different countries? ..... Looks like it.

Yep. And I must say, the staff at the consulate in Melbourne are awesome. Always talkative, never want to upset anyone and are always helpful. I remember 2 years prior I had to fly out the following day due to an emergency back in Thailand so they managed to get it done within 24 hours and even offered someone to drop my passport to me at the airport (who happened to be on their way there anyway)

I find it stupid that there is a lack of standard when it comes to stuff like this but I can't say that I am surprised.

[woodysg]

With ref to the photos. Last year when I applied at the Ayutthaya immigration office, they wanted the house number to be shown on the photos when you are inside and outside the house. So they said to make sure that you print the house and street number on A4 paper. Then stick it on the wall behind you when you get your photos taken. Just reapplied last week and had the numbers stuck on the wall already. They did not mention if they still had to be shown or not.

[Rickster]

Color me perplexed but what is with all this 400k in the bank stuff? I go back to Melbourne every time my visa is up since it coincides with a few other commitments I have there I just do it at the consulate.

Last week, I redid my non o for the 4th or 5th time and all that is required is Marriage Cert, letter from missus in Thai stating we're married, her ID card and the completed form. That's it.

Is it a case that different consulate/embassy requires different things?

With a marriage extension done in Thailand you don't have to leave the country during that extension only do a 90 day report at immigration. With a non-imm O applied for in your own country you have to leave country every 90 days and get re-stamped for another 90 days on re-entry. Pro's and cons for both Visas i guess.

For me personally i'm going to Singapore a lot so i'm in and out the country anyway and I can squeeze almost 15 mths out of the non-imm O visa, also can't be arsed to deal with the d1ck heads at Phuket Immigration. For others the Visa runs may be a pain in the ass so for the sake of a days paper trailing and dealing with people that hate you, the extension based on being married to a Thai may be a better option.....horses for courses one might say!!

I have also wondered why there is no need for proof of funding when applying in one's own country for potentially a years visa. Maybe the consulates have secret access to all our bank accounts we don't know about!!!

Edited July 25, 2013 by Rickster

[tijnebijn]

Ticket master , in our view there may be a big difference between being prepared and paranoid , but is this also for the imm officer ?

Ofcourse it depends significantly of who is afront of you and at what office and of the time you already are residing here , that makes a big difference .

I do know all of the officers pretty well over time and don't see them as looking towards us as you partly describe them in how they might view us if a new paper is needed not needed before .

As the imm officer pointed to me last time herself , chai yen , chai yen , is only making it hard to my point that we can be to serious in their view , rightly or not we are because of the lack of rights we receive , so I'm not saying thats wrong or anything , they make us like that . But just pointing out that Thais and also imm are much more easy going than we think , the years have taught me that , and this is the right attitude , the wrong attitude by the way is putting things in their face , rightly or not , its not the way and considering we live here and perhaps needing them in time , understanding Thainess is a must , and when one has enough experience and to be open for that , as I have willingly or not , has taught me a lot , changing my attitude towards many things , and only turns out to a big bonus handling with anything dealing with multiple thing here in Thailand , not ever having to confront corruption either , just doing your thing .

When you can create respect and give it also , nothing really matters , you don't have to believe me , but otherwise it will come over as being paranoid , ofcourse you have to be prepared , so am I , but to makes things really easy one might have to look further then our Western way of handling things ,if not you will come over as rude , I'm not saying but Thais will .....

Edited July 25, 2013 by tijnebijn

[jampola]

Color me perplexed but what is with all this 400k in the bank stuff? I go back to Melbourne every time my visa is up since it coincides with a few other commitments I have there I just do it at the consulate.

Last week, I redid my non o for the 4th or 5th time and all that is required is Marriage Cert, letter from missus in Thai stating we're married, her ID card and the completed form. That's it.

Is it a case that different consulate/embassy requires different things?

With a marriage extension done in Thailand you don't have to leave the country during that extension only do a 90 day report at immigration. With a non-imm O applied for in your own country you have to leave country every 90 days and get re-stamped for another 90 days on re-entry. Pro's and cons for both Visas i guess.

For me personally i'm going to Singapore a lot so i'm in and out the country anyway and I can squeeze almost 15 mths out of the non-imm O visa, also can't be arsed to deal with the d1ck heads at Phuket Immigration. For others the Visa runs may be a pain in the ass so for the sake of a days paper trailing and dealing with people that hate you, the extension based on being married to a Thai may be a better option.....horses for courses one might say!!

I have also wondered why there is no need for proof of funding when applying in one's own country for potentially a years visa. Maybe the consulates have secret access to all our bank accounts we don't know about!!!

Ahhh, now I understand! I'm in a similar situation, I am in and out of Thailand probably once a month so it's never been an issue for me. I think a few years back we drove to Aranyaprathet to hit up the Casino's in Cambodia when I needed to get a stamp and to be honest, that didn't bother me either! I must do that again!

Now my problem is that now I have a new Visa, I only have 3 or 4 pages left in my Passport and I doubt it will last me through to next year. I wonder what will happen when I get a new passport, can I just carry my old one with me to show the visa? (sorry, off-topic I know but I am too lazy to create a new thread )

[tijnebijn]

Color me perplexed but what is with all this 400k in the bank stuff? I go back to Melbourne every time my visa is up since it coincides with a few other commitments I have there I just do it at the consulate.

Last week, I redid my non o for the 4th or 5th time and all that is required is Marriage Cert, letter from missus in Thai stating we're married, her ID card and the completed form. That's it.

Is it a case that different consulate/embassy requires different things?

With a marriage extension done in Thailand you don't have to leave the country during that extension only do a 90 day report at immigration. With a non-imm O applied for in your own country you have to leave country every 90 days and get re-stamped for another 90 days on re-entry. Pro's and cons for both Visas i guess.

For me personally i'm going to Singapore a lot so i'm in and out the country anyway and I can squeeze almost 15 mths out of the non-imm O visa, also can't be arsed to deal with the d1ck heads at Phuket Immigration. For others the Visa runs may be a pain in the ass so for the sake of a days paper trailing and dealing with people that hate you, the extension based on being married to a Thai may be a better option.....horses for courses one might say!!

I have also wondered why there is no need for proof of funding when applying in one's own country for potentially a years visa. Maybe the consulates have secret access to all our bank accounts we don't know about!!!

Ahhh, now I understand! I'm in a similar situation, I am in and out of Thailand probably once a month so it's never been an issue for me. I think a few years back we drove to Aranyaprathet to hit up the Casino's in Cambodia when I needed to get a stamp and to be honest, that didn't bother me either! I must do that again!

Now my problem is that now I have a new Visa, I only have 3 or 4 pages left in my Passport and I doubt it will last me through to next year. I wonder what will happen when I get a new passport, can I just carry my old one with me to show the visa? (sorry, off-topic I know but I am too lazy to create a new thread )

If you still have a valid visa in your passport , and you're getting a new passport , you can and should transfer your visa from your old to your new passport , thet do it for free at your local imm-office .

[Mario2008]

A visa is never transferred to a new passport, only permissions to stay.

If you stll have a valid visa, you use the old passport to show the visa and get the permission to stay in the new passport.

When the visa is invalid/expired, you no longer use the old passport.

[Cuchulainn]

Hi

I need information about Kor Ror 2 (KR2) means? and updated KR2?

Thanks and cheers

Whwn you register your marriage at your Amphur (local council), you get 2 forms, a KR2 & a KR3. The KR3 is the actual marriage licence/certificate and the KR2 is details of husband & wife (passport No, ID card No, address etc) and official registrar's stamp.

Most Immigration offices these days want to see that you have not filed for divorce and are still legally married. Therefore, a yearly updated KR2 proves that you have not got divorced. Apparently, it is best to get a recently updated one (the closer to your application, the better).

It only costs B20 from any amphur who print it out for you.

[tijnebijn]

A visa is never transferred to a new passport, only permissions to stay.

If you stll have a valid visa, you use the old passport to show the visa and get the permission to stay in the new passport.

When the visa is invalid/expired, you no longer use the old passport.

Oops , sorry for that , guess I only got experience with the permission to stay , with visa its differently apparently , good to know .

[jampola]

A visa is never transferred to a new passport, only permissions to stay.

If you stll have a valid visa, you use the old passport to show the visa and get the permission to stay in the new passport.

When the visa is invalid/expired, you no longer use the old passport.

Awesome. Thank you. That saves me a lot of trouble. I wish more countries would take advantage of ePassports though :/

[Ticketmaster]

My wife and I got out original KR2 at an amphur far away. she went in to our local amphur this morning to get an updated KR2 (with all the necessary documents, ID's, etc. in hand). They were surprised and said they never heard of such a thing. "If you are married, you are married." They had no idea how to process an "updated" KR2. So my wife called immigration, and they were short with her (my wife is very polite and educated -- she's a school teacher) and did not give her any answers. She called three times. She was quite frustrated and annoyed, asking me, again, "Why do we need this?"

Phitsanulok is in the Chiangmai immigration district (that's where Phit'lok sends my file for a supervisors approval) and tijnebijn aid he did not need it in Chiangmai. So, I'll just go in Monday without an updated KR2 and take my chances. Perhaps if they want it, they can give me a note to take to the amphur.

By the way, my bank letter exactly matched the balance in my book. Without the book update, in theory, according to immigration, I could have taken out exactly 100,00 baht during the two month period, then put it back, thereby making the balance match the letter. If you update the book, then have a period of inactivity and try to update it again, there is nothing to update and the machine won't do it. It will not simply reprint the same balance with a new date. I have tried this and also use Bangkok Bank. That is why I had to deposit 100 baht, to create some activity, then it will update, showing the whole history (there wasn't one -- no activity). Immigration wanted to see that there hadn't been any hanky panky such as I described above.

[Issangeorge]

I'm guessing the KR2 is the marriage certificate. I left mine at Nakhon Phanom immigration office years ago, it is long gone now. I haven't worried about it because I'm on a retirement extension and don't need it. However, I have copy of it. If I take that to my local amphur will they issue a new one or will I have to go to the ampher where I got married (a long way a way)?

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[ubonjoe]

The pretty fancy marriage certificate is a Kor Ror 3.

The Kor Ror 2 is the marriage registry that they did when your registered your marriage.

I don't think they will issue replacement marriage certificates. You should have 2 of them from when you registered your marriage. Wife gets one and you the other.

[tijnebijn]

Ticketmaster , if you've got and older KR2 , not updated , just keep that on hand , did'nt know Phitsanulok was in the CM district , because they will sent it to bangkok for approval , so not sure Phitsanulok has their own rules or not , in CM its not needed , at least for me . Good luck anyway , and remember if they do bring it later , do not confuse Ampuh with the saying ' úpdated ', just ask for the paper , thats automatically updated , maybe you won't need it anyway .

With the bankletter etc , I make sure 2 months before the extension the balance is 400k over , I take some money out or in the day before my extension , get the account-letter , and finished , just make sure you got the same amount , and update your book just before the letter , copy all pages and sign them .

Am sure the officer will not be a hassle , especially if they didn't needed the KR2 on your previous extensions , you probably won't need it again , that's why immigration was so muffle on the phone , <deleted> does this farang-mia want now again ...something like that .

Edited July 25, 2013 by tijnebijn

[brianb1944]

At Jomtien you have to provide an updated KR2 each year until they ask you not to provide one. So 2 years ago and last year I had to provide a new one and last year they said we could use the one from last year for this year as well. Naturally, I don't believe them and as we live just up the road from the Amphur and quite a long way from the Jomtien Immigration, last week my wife and I went and got two updated KR2's just in case.

A simple process, just the original and a single copy of

-my passport

-my wifes ID card

-the house book

-marriage certificate

We had to wait about an hour, but much easier in our case than driving all the way to Jomtien and then the officer deciding we need an updated KR2 after all.

Mind you I arrive at Jomtien with every document I have ever been issued with and have them in my briefcase or in the car just in case, along with wedding photos from our wedding 11 years ago. Yes over the top I know, but I never know just what daft new requirement they will have thought up since the last time we went - and as the renewal is next month, is the reason I am now scouring Thai VIsa for any new rules since last time

You cant find the rules that the Immigration Officers make up as they go along for each individual they see. Chiang Mai ha 2 ppl dealing with marriage, one is lovely, providing you have the required documents, the other is maliciously obstructive, always finding extra ways to harass applicants. My last visit, after sending my wife twice for extra (unneeded) P/C, she knocked back my Income statement because the income was in AUD, which the previous 4 had been with no drama. I have gone back to Non O rather than deal with the woman, and will change to retirement visa where she has no jurisdiction.

[tijnebijn]

At Jomtien you have to provide an updated KR2 each year until they ask you not to provide one. So 2 years ago and last year I had to provide a new one and last year they said we could use the one from last year for this year as well. Naturally, I don't believe them and as we live just up the road from the Amphur and quite a long way from the Jomtien Immigration, last week my wife and I went and got two updated KR2's just in case.

A simple process, just the original and a single copy of

-my passport

-my wifes ID card

-the house book

-marriage certificate

We had to wait about an hour, but much easier in our case than driving all the way to Jomtien and then the officer deciding we need an updated KR2 after all.

Mind you I arrive at Jomtien with every document I have ever been issued with and have them in my briefcase or in the car just in case, along with wedding photos from our wedding 11 years ago. Yes over the top I know, but I never know just what daft new requirement they will have thought up since the last time we went - and as the renewal is next month, is the reason I am now scouring Thai VIsa for any new rules since last time

You cant find the rules that the Immigration Officers make up as they go along for each individual they see. Chiang Mai ha 2 ppl dealing with marriage, one is lovely, providing you have the required documents, the other is maliciously obstructive, always finding extra ways to harass applicants. My last visit, after sending my wife twice for extra (unneeded) P/C, she knocked back my Income statement because the income was in AUD, which the previous 4 had been with no drama. I have gone back to Non O rather than deal with the woman, and will change to retirement visa where she has no jurisdiction.

I think I know who you are referring too at CM-imm , she is not really obstructive , she is just the type of woman who talks loud and has or tries to go into your mind , and then she can be obstructive I guess . But perhaps good news , last week on her seat there was a new officer who was handling me , she is as nice as the other one , polite , not sure if the previous officer has changed location or something or on vacation , but there was a new lady at her desk ......good news for some .

[tijnebijn]

At Jomtien you have to provide an updated KR2 each year until they ask you not to provide one. So 2 years ago and last year I had to provide a new one and last year they said we could use the one from last year for this year as well. Naturally, I don't believe them and as we live just up the road from the Amphur and quite a long way from the Jomtien Immigration, last week my wife and I went and got two updated KR2's just in case.

A simple process, just the original and a single copy of

-my passport

-my wifes ID card

-the house book

-marriage certificate

We had to wait about an hour, but much easier in our case than driving all the way to Jomtien and then the officer deciding we need an updated KR2 after all.

Mind you I arrive at Jomtien with every document I have ever been issued with and have them in my briefcase or in the car just in case, along with wedding photos from our wedding 11 years ago. Yes over the top I know, but I never know just what daft new requirement they will have thought up since the last time we went - and as the renewal is next month, is the reason I am now scouring Thai VIsa for any new rules since last time

You cant find the rules that the Immigration Officers make up as they go along for each individual they see. Chiang Mai ha 2 ppl dealing with marriage, one is lovely, providing you have the required documents, the other is maliciously obstructive, always finding extra ways to harass applicants. My last visit, after sending my wife twice for extra (unneeded) P/C, she knocked back my Income statement because the income was in AUD, which the previous 4 had been with no drama. I have gone back to Non O rather than deal with the woman, and will change to retirement visa where she has no jurisdiction.

I think I know who you are referring too at CM-imm , she is not really obstructive , she is just the type of woman who talks loud and has or tries to go into your mind , and then she can be obstructive I guess . But perhaps good news , last week on her seat there was a new officer who was handling me , she is as nice as the other one , polite , not sure if the previous officer has changed location or something or on vacation , but there was a new lady at her desk ......good news for some .

[Ticketmaster]

Ticketmaster , if you've got and older KR2 , not updated , just keep that on hand , did'nt know Phitsanulok was in the CM district , because they will sent it to bangkok for approval , so not sure Phitsanulok has their own rules or not , in CM its not needed , at least for me . Good luck anyway , and remember if they do bring it later , do not confuse Ampuh with the saying ' úpdated ', just ask for the paper , thats automatically updated , maybe you won't need it anyway .

With the bankletter etc , I make sure 2 months before the extension the balance is 400k over , I take some money out or in the day before my extension , get the account-letter , and finished , just make sure you got the same amount , and update your book just before the letter , copy all pages and sign them .

Am sure the officer will not be a hassle , especially if they didn't needed the KR2 on your previous extensions , you probably won't need it again , that's why immigration was so muffle on the phone , <deleted> does this farang-mia want now again ...something like that .

My wife just got home from her teaching day at school, and guess what? She had the new KR2! She had asked for an "updated" KR2, which was the problem. When it all shook out, it was like, "Oh just just want another one to show you are still married."

So, I'll keep the new one in my binder and produce the old one just to see how it goes. If they throw me a curve, I'll be able to hit it. I love being able to pull things out of my binder when they ask for it!

Now I need to go out and get a new picture of myself. I've been using the same picture for six years and got away with it. Don't think that will keep playing! Last time they also wanted new house pictures, so I'll have those, too. Can't see why, really, they house looks the same every year. But whatever.

Edited July 25, 2013 by Ticketmaster

[Cuchulainn]

Drinks are on you Ticketmaster!!

[Jody0012]

Got my KR 2 updated this morning.. One step closer... YEAH!!!