thaibeachlovers Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 If you want to debate whether we are "guests" or "visitors" here, please start another thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYJAYDEE Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 If you want to debate whether we are "guests" or "visitors" here, please start another thread. . youre the one that brought the subject up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mauGR1 Posted October 27, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 27, 2013 I think the point of the OP is that is better to dress tidy when applying for visa or extension, and i agree with that. There are many funny ways to make life more complicated than it is, and i think pissing off the Immigration is not one of them. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TheSpade Posted October 27, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 27, 2013 I always try and look smart enough for immigration. I see some guys looking an absolute mess and appear still to be drunk etc. Can't be a good idea. Then you get the guys who argue about everything even when they are wrong and haven't done things properly. One bloke I witnessed at BKK Immi the other week get into an argument about getting his change.They give you your change back when you get your visa and not immediately when you pay. This wasn't good enough for him he demanded that he get it now and banged on about how in 'his' country (failing to realize that this is not his country) when you pay you get change immediately and he knew fine well that was the process here too (wrong!). Why get into this sort of argument with someone who has the power to get you kicked out the country over 100B that he WAS going to get back? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablodiablo Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 its funny but the people who walk about looking like a sack of ---- are normaly to pissed to realise it I always try and look smart enough for immigration. I see some guys looking an absolute mess and appear still to be drunk etc. Can't be a good idea. Then you get the guys who argue about everything even when they are wrong and haven't done things properly. One bloke I witnessed at BKK Immi the other week get into an argument about getting his change.They give you your change back when you get your visa and not immediately when you pay. This wasn't good enough for him he demanded that he get it now and banged on about how in 'his' country (failing to realize that this is not his country) when you pay you get change immediately and he knew fine well that was the process here too (wrong!). Why get into this sort of argument with someone who has the power to get you kicked out the country over 100B that he WAS going to get back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post StreetCowboy Posted October 27, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 27, 2013 (edited) This would probably be a suitable place to ask... How can I get old Chang stains out of my singlet? Or am I going to have to buy a new one for my next trip to Immigration? Edited October 27, 2013 by StreetCowboy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYJAYDEE Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 This would probably be a suitable place to ask... How can I get old Chang stains out of my singlet? Or am I going to have to buy a new one for my next trip to Immigration? go topless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 This would probably be a suitable place to ask... How can I get old Chang stains out of my singlet? Or am I going to have to buy a new one for my next trip to Immigration? go topless Now we're motoring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Darren McKenzie Posted October 27, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 27, 2013 I always try and look smart enough for immigration. It's a good idea to look smart wherever you are. Even when I visit the nudist beaches in the deep south of Thailand, I still try to look my best by wearing a large gold medallion. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ulysses G. Posted October 27, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 27, 2013 I think the point of the OP is that is better to dress tidy when applying for visa or extension, and i agree with that. I don't think that it makes any difference. I wear shorts and a casual shirt - my normal daily attire - and have done so for many years with never a problem. I do wear long trousers when I extend my one year visa - mostly out of superstition. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfSquat Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 If you still get the visa, what's the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 (edited) I haven't read all 8 pages of this (and I won't) but I'm one of the believers in dressing nicely when visiting government offices in Thailand. Thais from each and every level of society shower and put on nice, clean, pressed clothing when visiting government offices, out of respect. It's a small thing to do as a guest in their country to show respect to their very old custom. When I go to Immigration I often see foreigners there who have not showered or shaved in days, are wearing tank tops and old army type cargo shorts showing off their tattoos. Some single men are there reeking of alcohol and tobacco, with bar girls they met the night before with their hair still messed up and wearing their evening clothing. It's really rude! At C.M. Immigration I've also seen a Japanese man wearing pink, "mini" spandex shorts as well as gay farangs wearing mini spandex shorts. I mean when applying for visa extensions. I too, dress casual when going for 30-day reports. Edited October 27, 2013 by elektrified 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar501 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Thai government offices in general, and Immigration posts in particular, appear not to be guided by the same Operations Procedure Manual. Each office seems to run its own empire, and public servants revel in the independent power they yield over customers, especially farang. Whenever I go to a Thai government office where a positive or negative outcome to my enquiry can rest in the hands of some smart @rse official who enjoys dicking customers around, I always go in clean shaven, and wear my 2006 King's 60th year anniversary polo shirt. It may not help much, but it certainly won't hurt. You only get one chance to make a first impression. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siampolee Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I mean when applying for visa extensions. I too, dress casual when going for 30-day reports. Is this some sort of new requirement or does it apply to certain nationalities and certain visa's Possibly it is a banana finger typo?. Normal report time is or was 90 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daoyai Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Thai government offices in general, and Immigration posts in particular, appear not to be guided by the same Operations Procedure Manual. Each office seems to run its own empire, and public servants revel in the independent power they yield over customers, especially farang. Whenever I go to a Thai government office where a positive or negative outcome to my enquiry can rest in the hands of some smart @rse official who enjoys dicking customers around, I always go in clean shaven, and wear my 2006 King's 60th year anniversary polo shirt. It may not help much, but it certainly won't hurt. You only get one chance to make a first impression. So you are remembered as the guy that hasn't changed his shirt for 7 years! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricedout Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Does it matter or any one care what others are wearing? I wouldn't care if some one rolled up beside me wearing a pink mankini! UP2U farang! Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarangKino Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 (edited) Straight to the front of the queue everytime! Then off back to the Biker or Ladyboy bars Edited October 27, 2013 by FarangKino 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Tamson Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I don't think it has anything to do with whether it's a government building or whether we are 'guests in this country' or not. If you dress like a slob, then you most probably are a slob and with the grey matter to match. What's the point of trying to change these people? Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I don't think it has anything to do with whether it's a government building or whether we are 'guests in this country' or not. If you dress like a slob, then you most probably are a slob and with the grey matter to match. What's the point of trying to change these people? Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app I hate it when you strike up a conversation with some smartly dressed bloke, and it turns out he's an ignorant know-nothing slob out of uniform on his day off. I think people who look smarter than they really are should be prosecuted for fraud SC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Tamson Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I don't think it has anything to do with whether it's a government building or whether we are 'guests in this country' or not. If you dress like a slob, then you most probably are a slob and with the grey matter to match. What's the point of trying to change these people? Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app I hate it when you strike up a conversation with some smartly dressed bloke, and it turns out he's an ignorant know-nothing slob out of uniform on his day off. I think people who look smarter than they really are should be prosecuted for fraud SC Are you in the habit of striking up conversations with smartly dressed blokes. Not every smartly dressed bloke is a rugby fan you know - worth trying though I suppose, as there's not much on TV Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I don't think it has anything to do with whether it's a government building or whether we are 'guests in this country' or not. If you dress like a slob, then you most probably are a slob and with the grey matter to match. What's the point of trying to change these people? Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app I hate it when you strike up a conversation with some smartly dressed bloke, and it turns out he's an ignorant know-nothing slob out of uniform on his day off. I think people who look smarter than they really are should be prosecuted for fraudSC Are you in the habit of striking up conversations with smartly dressed blokes. Not every smartly dressed bloke is a rugby fan you know - worth trying though I suppose, as there's not much on TV Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Normally they run a mile as soon as I approach them, which is why I was asking about getting Chang stains out of my singlet. SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Tamson Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I don't think it has anything to do with whether it's a government building or whether we are 'guests in this country' or not. If you dress like a slob, then you most probably are a slob and with the grey matter to match. What's the point of trying to change these people? Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app I hate it when you strike up a conversation with some smartly dressed bloke, and it turns out he's an ignorant know-nothing slob out of uniform on his day off. I think people who look smarter than they really are should be prosecuted for fraud SC Are you in the habit of striking up conversations with smartly dressed blokes. Not every smartly dressed bloke is a rugby fan you know - worth trying though I suppose, as there's not much on TVSent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Normally they run a mile as soon as I approach them, which is why I was asking about getting Chang stains out of my singlet. SC Try soaking overnight in a solution of Vixol - works on my oxfam collection Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunjerrybkk Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 More grey matter needed..... I don't think it has anything to do with whether it's a government building or whether we are 'guests in this country' or not.If you dress like a slob, then you most probably are a slob and with the grey matter to match. What's the point of trying to change these people?Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile appI hate it when you strike up a conversation with some smartly dressed bloke, and it turns out he's an ignorant know-nothing slob out of uniform on his day off. I think people who look smarter than they really are should be prosecuted for fraudSC Are you in the habit of striking up conversations with smartly dressed blokes. Not every smartly dressed bloke is a rugby fan you know - worth trying though I suppose, as there's not much on TVSent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Normally they run a mile as soon as I approach them, which is why I was asking about getting Chang stains out of my singlet. SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunjerrybkk Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 hmm.....another quality foreigner in the LOS? Not. Agree with the post.We are guests in this country and should represent ourselves appropriately. Clearly the eponymous 'HeavyDrinker' is doing his best to uphold stereotypes so the rest of need to work harder to counter this.A government building deserves your respect in any country.Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app[/quoteNo country in the world deseves respect,have a look at the place,and especially not an inate object. <We are guests in this country> ENOUGH ALREADY! A guest does NOT have to PAY to be staying somewhere. Like all the other farang VISITORS, I pay a lot to be here, so please, please stop with the BS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somchaismith Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Of course Pattaya immigration should be an exception to the rules, as most people go there just to relax and they shouldn't have to worry about changing their clothing after leaving the beach or bar, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccaroni man Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 There was a thread posted about a Pattaya Pimp and his last words were he stopped caring about what people thought about him or living to please others. IMO it does not get much simpler than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enyaw Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Panama Hats! The OP is right, from now on we should all dress as though we are the man from delmonte when visiting immigration to show authorities we are indeed all quality foreigners. Bonus points for a light leather briefcase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 hmm.....another quality foreigner in the LOS? Not. Agree with the post. We are guests in this country and should represent ourselves appropriately. Clearly the eponymous 'HeavyDrinker' is doing his best to uphold stereotypes so the rest of need to work harder to counter this. A government building deserves your respect in any country. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app[/quote No country in the world deseves respect,have a look at the place,and especially not an inate object. <We are guests in this country> ENOUGH ALREADY! A guest does NOT have to PAY to be staying somewhere. Like all the other farang VISITORS, I pay a lot to be here, so please, please stop with the BS. Personal insults are not "on topic". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 The only reason I would put a proper shirt on for officious meetings is that it is very difficult to get it wrong. Unlike a T-shirt which can be inside-out AND back-to-front without me noticing.................... Reading some of the posts here though, I'm sure there would be someone who would point it out for me................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 (edited) the fact is he's a guest in thailand. he can be asked to leave at any time.A guest suggests you were invited, instead of arrived of your own bat.No one invited me, and beyond my wife, not too many extended me an overwhelming amount of hospitality. Edited October 28, 2013 by Thai at Heart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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