Went to immigration today for the 90 day crap and lo and behold, cue numbers!!!! You go to the farang cop wannabees and they give you a number for whatever counter you need.

Only took them since, what, the death of the dinosaurs, to get a cue system going, !

Edited November 26, 201312 yr by LivinginKata
profanity removed

You're obviously pleased with this innovative solution.

I'm there this friday for retirement renewal, i shall investigate and report back, i will wear the false mustache, hairpiece and call myself, Herman!!!!!

I have noticed the screen for the queuing system for a very looong time now. I have wondered when it would be introduced. So ... as you say 'pigs do fly'. Going next month for my annual marriage extension - let's see how it goes. Maybe save the usual jockeying near the counter for the next vacant seat.

I have no idea why this topic has turned in a bashing of the Immigration volunteers. The topic is about a number queueing system. Posts removed.

Was at immigration today, so much better now, in and out in a few minutes.

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Was at immigration today, so much better now, in and out in a few minutes.

That's good to know.

I went a week ago for 90 day report and was surprised.

Meant to post it here but forgot.

Looked like it was only the front desk when I went and not the back but not sure. Britpop can report back on that one.

i thought you were going to say you just bought Pink Floyd's, Animals album (about 30 years late)

This is not good news for those who know how to queue jump.

Not that I ever did.

Ever.

They have had that at Nakhon Sawan since it opened 3 years ago.

Efficient and no queue jumpers.

was there yesterday, poor guy needed a proof of residence, paid 500bath...

someone should video and put on youtube on what's happening there

Never said corruption was dead. Now that would be something else!!!!

The farang volunteer immigration officers there are a godsend. There would be a queue from 1998 still there if it wasnt for them. They should be paid.

I seem to remember them having a ticket machine there about 5 years ago. It must have been a museum artofact because from memory it never got touched

You're obviously pleased with this innovative solution.

Just goes to show, Phuket really is moving forward. Next thing you know, Phuket will have metered taxis, along the coast road, as well.

Edited November 28, 201312 yr by NamKangMan

was there yesterday, poor guy needed a proof of residence, paid 500bath...

someone should video and put on youtube on what's happening there

I've paid 300 baht, and yes, I know they should be for free. From 300 baht to 500 baht - that's quite a mark up.

I seem to remember them having a ticket machine there about 5 years ago. It must have been a museum artofact because from memory it never got touched

Yes, a ticketing system was installed a few years ago. I've never seen it used in all that time.

Went to immigration today, everything in place, dotted the eye's, crossed all the tee's, got my ticket, waited less then 5 minutes, documents in, 10 minute wait and visa in my hand, but whilst i was there the ticket machine decided not to work correctly, the one thing i noticed is how many people turn up at immigration and the poor farang tourist police helpers, have to sit time after time explaining the simplest of procedures to them and then the farang still want to argue the point with them.

I'm there this friday for retirement renewal, i shall investigate and report back, i will wear the false mustache, hairpiece and call myself, Herman!!!!!

was there yesterday, poor guy needed a proof of residence, paid 500bath...

someone should video and put on youtube on what's happening there

I've paid 300 baht, and yes, I know they should be for free. From 300 baht to 500 baht - that's quite a mark up.

lucky we people that have the tabien baan..

was there yesterday, poor guy needed a proof of residence, paid 500bath...

someone should video and put on youtube on what's happening there

I've paid 300 baht, and yes, I know they should be for free. From 300 baht to 500 baht - that's quite a mark up.

lucky we people that have the tabien baan..

Hey, at least I "own" my dodgy 300 baht Certificate of Residency.

Can you say the same about the land that gives you your "tabien baan?"

was there yesterday, poor guy needed a proof of residence, paid 500bath...

someone should video and put on youtube on what's happening there

I've paid 300 baht, and yes, I know they should be for free. From 300 baht to 500 baht - that's quite a mark up.

lucky we people that have the tabien baan..

Or a Work Permit

was there yesterday, poor guy needed a proof of residence, paid 500bath...

someone should video and put on youtube on what's happening there

I've paid 300 baht, and yes, I know they should be for free. From 300 baht to 500 baht - that's quite a mark up.

lucky we people that have the tabien baan..

Hey, at least I "own" my dodgy 300 baht Certificate of Residency.

Can you say the same about the land that gives you your "tabien baan?"

sure my condo is 100% legit as my tabien baan

A lot of money for Tabien Bahns and WPs to save a few hundred baht once or twice a year

A lot of money for Tabien Bahns and WPs to save a few hundred baht once or twice a year

A WP saves me more than a few hundred baht. Saves me from being arrested and deported.

@ falkan

Another condo that floats in mid air.

@ falkan

Another condo that floats in mid air.

doesn't all condos do that..

A lot of money for Tabien Bahns and WPs to save a few hundred baht once or twice a year

well if you have some money over why not? and gives me 10% every year back..

@ falkan

Another condo that floats in mid air.

doesn't all condos do that..

If other people's condo's float in mid air, of course, yours will too. Right????

A lot of money for Tabien Bahns and WPs to save a few hundred baht once or twice a year

well if you have some money over why not? and gives me 10% every year back..

I would expect a better return than 10% for the risk involved, and taking on such a depreciating asset.