Rooo Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Ticket dispensing machine & dedicated windows / counters on the way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Neilly Posted September 18, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2013 A new nest for the Birdman as far away from Samui as possible would be a nice upgrade 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 A new nest for the Birdman as far away from Samui as possible would be a nice upgrade Who is the bird man? Has he been on Samui too long? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketcher Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I wonder how much you need to put in the envelope to get a low numbered ticket? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenhills Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 A new nest for the Birdman as far away from Samui as possible would be a nice upgrade Who is the bird man? Has he been on Samui too long? Translate Bird man into Thai and then you will know the culprit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evadgib Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 (edited) A new nest for the Birdman as far away from Samui as possible would be a nice upgrade Who is the bird man? Has he been on Samui too long? This link explains... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdaCbeLFhXU Edited September 19, 2013 by evadgib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmine Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Well progress indeed. Small wonders never cease. Have they finally fathomed out that if they stop treating people like animals (leaving the whole proceedings as a total free for all) they will probably be offered more of the respect they so desperately crave!! Perhaps they could also consider providing adequate seating so that the elderly have somewhere to sit during their, quite possibly, lengthy wait? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parallaxtech Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I just recently got my extension and paid 1900B to Mr. Knobhead who after two hours simply gave me a dirty look and slung the passport over to me. The German next to me was charged 5000B. I still know several people who are charged this price while others aren't, which puzzles me. Hopefully, this new equipment will standardiz(s)e things and we will all be treated fairly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Just because they have a ticket dispensing machine doesn't mean they will use it. The one in Chiang Mai get use for about 1 hour in the morning after which it's turned off and placed in the corner to gather dust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notmyself Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 In Mae Nam I hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngThong Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 A new office in Maenam? Hopefully there'll be one on KPG soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notmyself Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 A new office in Maenam? Hopefully there'll be one on KPG soon. Somehow I doubt it. The service could certainly benefit from some sort of queue system as it has turned into a free for all over the last couple of years. Other than that it seems to work fairly well for the end user such as myself. TM 7, passport, one photo and 1900 Baht +20 Baht for them to photocopy what they want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngThong Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Never had any problems myself, I make sure I have complete paperwork & 1900 baht when I pay them a visit. Having to visit Samui is a bit of a pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notmyself Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Never had any problems myself, I make sure I have complete paperwork & 1900 baht when I pay them a visit. I always have a spare TM 7 which I fill in the previous evening and get there at 8 or so. Problem now is that they put the forms outside before they open which gives people time to fill them in incorrectly and that causes a delay from the get go. Having to visit Samui is a bit of a pain. Best part of a day I imagine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngThong Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 (edited) Never had any problems myself, I make sure I have complete paperwork & 1900 baht when I pay them a visit. I always have a spare TM 7 which I fill in the previous evening and get there at 8 or so. Problem now is that they put the forms outside before they open which gives people time to fill them in incorrectly and that causes a delay from the get go. I have a filled-in TM 7 on my laptop, I just print it out & date & sign & add my photos before going. Have never had to wait more than an hour or two, knocking on wood. Best part of a day I imagine? Up early (6 - 6.30 am to catch the 7am Nathon ferry) to be there when they open; if lucky, back home at around 1pm with a sleepy wait in Nathon. Been lucky so far... I do try to choose quiet days though, I really don't like crowds. I would appreciate a well-implemented queueing system - I seem to always lose out in the lottery of whoever gets theirs back first - but I'm not holding my breath. The current randomness is probably better than a poorly implemented queue. Edited September 19, 2013 by AngThong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notmyself Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 The current randomness is probably better than a poorly implemented queue. Yep, that's my take on it too. When you read the stories from other members in various offices around the kingdom it seems that Samui is one of the easiest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 In Mae Nam I hear. I rather drive to Nathon on the south ring road from Chaweng. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 A new office in Maenam? Hopefully there'll be one on KPG soon. That will never happen - Birdman cannot be in two places at the same time 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuijimmy Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 sam.jpg In Mae Nam I hear. So pray tell..... NMSTD, where did this picture come from? I have not seen that sign anywhere along the Maenam Strip.... Sure would be convenient to have in Maenam..... PoorSucker,... all you need to do is drive to Lamai and then the Soi one route to Maenam .... then you'll beat that Chawang traffic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGS75 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 He can fly cant he? A new office in Maenam? Hopefully there'll be one on KPG soon. That will never happen - Birdman cannot be in two places at the same time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notmyself Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 So pray tell..... NMSTD, where did this picture come from? I have not seen that sign anywhere along the Maenam Strip.... It was on a friend's FB page and was almost certainly a share since the only pictures she uploads are either of herself, her kids or what she is about to eat. Just checked back and it came from a FB Samui community help group. No other info than Soi 1 and in a residential area. I've joined the group and asked if anyone knows where the sign is located for you Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notmyself Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 100 meters into Soi 1 Mae Nam. That's road signed for Mae Nam Quad Bikes and Kirikayan Hotel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I saw a proposal (hard copy) for the new immigration office last year. It that had been created by someone high up in immigration. The idea was to get it funded by foreigners on Samui. The guy was going around looking for investors 'to try and improve Samui's image'. I cannot remember the name/position as I wasn't interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuijimmy Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 (edited) 100 meters into Soi 1 Mae Nam. That's road signed for Mae Nam Quad Bikes and Kirikayan Hotel We'll haf to get Rob S on this .... that's his neck of the jungle! ..... perhaps this is why they are fixing the road and culverts along Soi One? Driving Soi One the other day I did not see the sign....though! ..... too intent on picking up some imported goods! .... Thanks for that! Edited September 21, 2013 by samuijimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 I saw a proposal (hard copy) for the new immigration office last year. It that had been created by someone high up in immigration. The idea was to get it funded by foreigners on Samui. The guy was going around looking for investors 'to try and improve Samui's image'. I cannot remember the name/position as I wasn't interested. Funded by foreigners? That means we own 49%? I suppose with birdman at the helm as CEO we should expect a good dividend after the mandatory expenses . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmine Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 (edited) I saw a proposal (hard copy) for the new immigration office last year. It that had been created by someone high up in immigration. The idea was to get it funded by foreigners on Samui. The guy was going around looking for investors 'to try and improve Samui's image'. I cannot remember the name/position as I wasn't interested. Funded by foreigners? That means we own 49%? I suppose with birdman at the helm as CEO we should expect a good dividend after the mandatory expenses . XXXXX me, i'd have shares in that!!!! Edited September 21, 2013 by Rooo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokerspiv Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I would quite happily pay 20,000 baht per year for my visa directly to immigration rather than have to jump through all these hoops to get an Ed Visa. Perhaps they can fund the office that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post yorkie100 Posted September 25, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2013 Just been to Immigration office in Khon Kaen to get a proof of address letter. When I asked the imm. officer where I should pay the 500 baht fee, which is the standard charge in Samui, she looked aghast, laughed and said 'there is no fee for the letter" I just paid 100 baht for 4 photos and 20 baht for copying my passport etc. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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