Immigration services at Cheang Wattana now suspended

[01322521959]

Oh dear. Can of worms and all that.. Sorry, yes, I was referring to Lad Prao.

[build6]

Hi,

does anyone know if the main offices at Cheang Wattana have finally reopened?

if not, from the above posts I guess Major Hollywood is a better choice than Lad Prao?

[ubonjoe]

CW is still closed.

From several reports I have seen Major Hollywood the best of the two.

[pmarlin]

Went to Major Hollywood this morning to do a retirement extension and transfer visa stamp to a new passport. Was in an out in less than an hour. Went there from Asoke by BTS to Chong Nonsi and taxi from there. Fare was 81 baht and total travel time from asoke was about 40 to 45 min. Taxi driver told me it was faster to take a taxi from Asoke all the way and it cost only a little more. So coming back I took a taxi. Took 20 min and cost 101 baht. If you live in the lower to mid Sukhumvit area just take a taxi, it's easier and faster. The route coming back was to RAMA 3 to Klong Toey.

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

That's interesting... thanks for that report.

The last time I went to Major Hollywood, I too took BTS to Chong Nonsi (and taxi from there) from my home in the Asoke area, figuring that was the best route.

I never would have thought taking a taxi direct from the Asoke area to Klong Toey via Rama II would be faster... Might also depend on the time of day and avoiding the morning or afternoon commute rush hours.

[pmarlin]

Came back around 1230 pm and traffic was lite.

[Bocking]

Major Hollywood @ Suksawat .. Thursday 27th March (11:15am) I went for a 30 day extension (Form DM7). The office looked very busy, but I was in and out within 16 minutes. I live just 5 minutes away from Chaeng Wattana, so the journey to Suksawat was a pain, but I was very impressed with the service at Immigration .. Well Done.

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

FWIW, there was a news article the other day about the newly reinstated (Abhisit era) National Security Chief going to meet with the CW Buddha asking him to allow the reopening of the NSC office at CW.

The answer from the CW Buddha, according to the NSC chief in the news report, was that he wasn't opposed to allowing the reopening, but that wasn't something he was willing to talk about now, so it would have to be something for the future.

Unfortunately, that makes is sound like -- barring some unexpected change -- no one's going anywhere at CW Immigration anytime soon.

[lildragon]

Thought I'd ask this here rather than start a new thread.

I'm flying out to Japan from Swampy on Monday night around 10 pm. Is the 24 hour desk still there for me to get a re-entry permit? I'd rather just go earlier and get it done there rather than drive down the congested lad prao road in this heat.

Answers from google are from a year ago. And knowing how things are in Thailand I thought I'd just double check

[ubonjoe]

Thought I'd ask this here rather than start a new thread.

I'm flying out to Japan from Swampy on Monday night around 10 pm. Is the 24 hour desk still there for me to get a re-entry permit? I'd rather just go earlier and get it done there rather than drive down the congested lad prao road in this heat.

Answers from google are from a year ago. And knowing how things are in Thailand I thought I'd just double check

Yes it is still there.

[lildragon]

Thought I'd ask this here rather than start a new thread.

I'm flying out to Japan from Swampy on Monday night around 10 pm. Is the 24 hour desk still there for me to get a re-entry permit? I'd rather just go earlier and get it done there rather than drive down the congested lad prao road in this heat.

Answers from google are from a year ago. And knowing how things are in Thailand I thought I'd just double check

Yes it is still there.

Cheers! That saves me baking in the sun today to get down the forever congested Lad Prao road

[Cuchulainn]

Actually was there yesterday for a re entry permit and was in & out in an hour. Not too bad. A few weeks ago my 90 days took me 3 minutes!! I went both times in the late afternoon. Much less crowded.

I would recommend that if you want a small service (ie not extension and the like), I would go about 4-5pm.

[Mason45]

What time is the Immigration officials lunch break at the Imperial World Office and how long is it.

[build6]

does anyone know if there are any photocopying services available at these temporary sites or do you need to have prepared all your documents, photos etc. beforehand?

[ubonjoe]

Copies are available at both locations.

But to save time it is best do the copies before you go.

[jayceenik]

Copies are available at both locations.

But to save time it is best do the copies before you go.

yes, of course, but if you want a re-entry visa the same day you need to submit a photocopy of your newly extended visa.

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

There are several copy shops right outside the Immigration offices at Major Suksawat.... Clearly they handle photocopies, but I didn't check about photography, though I'd imagine they do.

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

Copies are available at both locations.

But to save time it is best do the copies before you go.

yes, of course, but if you want a re-entry visa the same day you need to submit a photocopy of your newly extended visa.

I always purchase a new re-entry permit at the same time I do my annual retirement extension.

But at CW, I've never had to mess around with photocopies of my new retirement extension. I just fill out the re-entry permit application form at home in advance, and then write in the new extension permit info on the re-entry form before I submit it.

Obviously, Immigration takes your passport, and can see the new extension of stay stamp when you then/subsequently give them your passport for the re-entry permit.

[SABloke]

Does anyone know if there's a place for passport photos at Imperial?

[ubonjoe]

It is still closed.

Bump

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

Joe, as you probably saw in the news today, Suthep was claiming that they were going to allow government workers back into all government facilities except for Government House and the Interior Ministry.

Unfortunately, that doesn't necessarily shed any light on what the infamous monk and his supporters will do out at Chaeng Wattana, since they're seeming to operate somewhat on their own.

[ubonjoe]

As has been discussed in another topic it will be several days after immigration has access to the office before they will reopen.

I think the earliest would be after Songkran and more than likely the week after.

[ubonjoe]

As has been discussed in another topic it will be several days after immigration has access to the office before they will reopen.

I think the earliest would be after Songkran and more than likely the week after.

[big pickle]

Been at Nontaburi immigration for six hours today to cancel work permit. What a crap place.

[davejonesbkk]

Went to Suksawad today as had read here it was faster and it was a shambles, not sure if that was because I was going an ed visa extension or what, just got back and tired as hell but will post how it went later.

[thepool]

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Been at Nontaburi immigration for six hours today to cancel work permit. What a crap place.

Why did you go to immigration to cancel a work permit ?

[Glen Garry]

Does the immigration at Major Hollywood open at 10.30? If so what is a good time to get there for a quick in and out (tourist visa 30 day ext.)?

Thanks.

[ubonjoe]

Yes it opens at 10:30. But afternoon might be a good time because there will be a lot of people there at opening time. They close for lunch 12:30 to 13:30 and close at 18:30.

[Glen Garry]

Thanks, will try it in the afternoon then.

[Glen Garry]

Do they have a copy service at Major Hollywood? Thanks