New rule! Immigration now makes house calls?

[ozsamurai]

Put the extension in yesterday at Nakhon Pathom Immigration for Spouse Non-O, 6th year at it......all fine.  10 mins ago, we get a cal saying new rules (apart from the new overstay form I had to sign as well) they are on their way over within the hour, and will be interviewing neighbors as well.....  If only doctors were this diligent!  Its just getting better and better.  Wonder if they need refreshments or snacks as well, maybe a cheese platter?

 

Oz

 

 

[RolandRat]

Nothing new, they have done that over the years with many people, usually for visa extensions based on a Thai wife.

Thats why many choose "retirement" option (subject to eligibility) as its less hassle and nothing to do with the wife.Also less paperwork and verification for them.

[Fellini]

Immigration can be a pain. I don't know why we don't just have open borders.

[cooked]

If they have any doubts about the genuineness of your marriage (I, for instance, said 'nothing', which is the truth, when they asked me how much I give my wife a month)  they may well come and visit. They get bored sometimes. We were asked for a petrol money donation and cooked food.

[Bernard Flint]

Immigration can be a pain. I don't know why we don't just have open borders.

 

 

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[ATF]

Nothing new, they have done that over the years with many people, usually for visa extensions based on a Thai wife.

Thats why many choose "retirement" option (subject to eligibility) as its less hassle and nothing to do with the wife.Also less paperwork and verification for them.

 

Spot on Roland. Normal practice in most countries.

[Brit_Doggie]

Darn i hope this never happens to me i h8 housework and usually lounge around butt naked until refreshment time comes.

[ozsamurai]

Well they rock up carrying a printer and the guy is sitting around trying to figure it out, couldn't even bribe them with a Pepsi... all a bit 'whatever'

[bkkjames]

why didn't you sign the new overstay form at their office...seems like someone just wanted to get out of the office. 

[thailiketoo]

I don't think cheese is a good idea. 

[ozsamurai]

A dose of lactose might help some of them .  I did the form at the office yesterday... pretty bad copy of a copy of a poor copy, but just readable...

 

Oz

[bkkjames]

A dose of lactose might help some of them .  I did the form at the office yesterday... pretty bad copy of a copy of a poor copy, but just readable...

 

Oz

 

So why did they rock up with a printer today? Where do you live by the way... Bangkok?

[ozsamurai]

Samphran, just up from OmNoi....

 

Who knows, wonder if I bill them for the elec and internet usage?? 1900 baht sound about right?

 

Oz

[CharlieH]

Title is a bit misleading as there is nothing "new" about home visits.

 

They sometimes take pictures and print them for you to sign and they file away, usually pictures of you with them, or around the home etc.

Nothing to be alarmed or excited about. 

 

[ozsamurai]

It seems so, just my first in 6 years and they said on the phone to us that it was a new rule.... they just left this minute.....

 

 

Oz

[Eddy B]

I am on my 2nd yr of Non-O. We had a visit after my first application and had to pay some tea money. I hope this does not mean they will be coming every year expecting tea money everytime, they can go and fornicate with themselves if they think they will get it.

 

[benj005]

I fear! :(

[Bernard Flint]

Title is a bit misleading as there is nothing "new" about home visits.

 

They sometimes take pictures and print them for you to sign and they file away, usually pictures of you with them, or around the home etc.

Nothing to be alarmed or excited about. 

 

 

 

Unless one is hiding in Issan,or even working without a work permit,and god forbid big overstay

[bkkjames]

I am on my 2nd yr of Non-O. We had a visit after my first application and had to pay some tea money. I hope this does not mean they will be coming every year expecting tea money everytime, they can go and fornicate with themselves if they think they will get it.

 

 

if everything was in order, why did you have to pay?

[LennyW]

When they come round get them drunk and then take pictures of them playing cards!

[uptheos]

A dose of lactose might help some of them .  I did the form at the office yesterday... pretty bad copy of a copy of a poor copy, but just readable...

 

Oz

 

They love chocolate cake, I'm sure someone can bake up a really nice for them!

 

[cooked]

I am on my 2nd yr of Non-O. We had a visit after my first application and had to pay some tea money. I hope this does not mean they will be coming every year expecting tea money everytime, they can go and fornicate with themselves if they think they will get it.
 

 
if everything was in order, why did you have to pay?

This sounds like a newbie's comment. Everybody else pays and you don't?. What happens then?

[96tehtarp]

Title is a bit misleading as there is nothing "new" about home visits.

 

They sometimes take pictures and print them for you to sign and they file away, usually pictures of you with them, or around the home etc.

Nothing to be alarmed or excited about. 

 

Nothing new is right.

 

4 of them came to my house all filming with their iPads taking live video of me and the wife and kids.

 

The boss interviewed a neighbor and took copies and details of his papers and he had to sign a statement.

 

They were simply verifying my marriage wasn't a pro forma one.

 

The OP should not have paid tea money. These guys are all scared of the army now. My inspectors got a free bottle of water and use of my toilet.

[CharlieH]

Ok, I think its been firmly established this is nothing new, its not a 'new rule' and is in fact quite standard immigration practice.

So, we'll draw a line under this topic and close it.

CLOSED.