mrhitchens Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) I studied at the school in BKK for one year. After taking the schools own Thai language test I was given three options 1. Take the test at the ministry of Education and extent my visa 2. Leave Thailand and apply for a new ED Visa 2. Change to Pattaya and just extend my visa As spend a lot of time in Pattaya as I have Condo and business there I take the 3rd option and payed the 24,900 Thai baht Today I called to check if my paper work was ready and if not when. Absolute shock to be told that, I would have to come to the school again on the 11 Aug and apply again, and the that the paper work will take to to another 6 weeks, ? My Visa expires on 29th of August,which of course would put me on a massive overstay, I paid my money to renew the extension with them over 5 weeks ago and even had my friend to call and check that everything is ok. Can not believe that they never bothererd to inform me, OMG. No I am left with no way of renewing my ED visa and 24,900 baht out of pocket. Edited August 13, 2014 by ubonjoe Edited title to remove name of school, Naming and shaming is not allowed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagler Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 This is going to be an interesting thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGareth2 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inbangkok Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Can you inform us as to why the paperwork was not ready and why you must apply again? Or at least the reason that was given by the school? That would be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrhitchens Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 I went to the school and asked to speak with him, staff refused to give me his contact details! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrhitchens Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Reason from <snip> was the government changed the rules , best they say they San do is keep 6000 baht for themselves and refund me the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoslim Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 buy a Thailand Elite card, all problems solved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverdie Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 This is going to be an interesting thread. Indeed. However, it will have a very predictable ending. ;) Sorry to hear about this OP. It seems as if you have been well and truely let down. I hope you can resolve this issue ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 The topic title and 2 posts has been edited. Naming and shaming is not allowed by forum rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mataleo Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I went to the school and asked to speak with him, staff refused to give me his contact details! FB him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrhitchens Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Yeah thanks, will do that, it was a good school so just was this coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 The topic title and 2 posts has been edited. Naming and shaming is not allowed by forum rules. Plus one post deleted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisb Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Did you try their dance school??.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inbangkok Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) Reason from <snip> was the government changed the rules , best they say they San do is keep 6000 baht for themselves and refund me the rest. And why are they demanding to keep 6,000? Did they tell you what the rule changes were? I am not trying to be difficult. I am honestly curious as to what happened as I just obtained my paperwork for my ED Visa (different school). I had no problems and everything was processed in 2.5 weeks. Edited August 13, 2014 by inbangkok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 The topic title and 2 posts has been edited. Naming and shaming is not allowed by forum rules. Plus one post deleted. That was not me. Plus you edited your post, That made it off topic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 The topic title and 2 posts has been edited. Naming and shaming is not allowed by forum rules. Plus one post deleted. That was not me. Plus you edited your post, That made it off topic. Thanks for info! Yes edited the post by correcting the spelling of one word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 It seems you got caught in the middle of rule changes the apparently caused your first application to be rejected. Perhaps they will be able to get your paperwork pushed quicker than normal. If not it might mean going out for a new visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGareth2 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 admin costs? maybe they can give you some free lessons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrhitchens Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 I accept it's to late to fix it now, with only 2 weeks on my current visa left. Trying to get a full refund but seems they will not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdSingha Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I accept it's to late to fix it now, with only 2 weeks on my current visa left. Trying to get a full refund but seems they will not. that sucks they should at least offer you a refund under these circumstances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sales Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 It is difficult right now due to ongoing developments with ED visas, the future is unclear as things are very fluid, a few things to note in general,You are not buying a visa, you are buying lessons, the visa assistance is to help you study and is provided at no cost.Triple the workload at the MOE means you need to not leave applications to the last minute, paperwork is taking 5-6 weeks, previously 2-3 weeks.The schools are not responsible for changes to visa rules, the information given by schools is current when provided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) Not to take sides but if the rules have changed it's not school fault. Anyone that has stayed 1 year on extensions have to do an ED visa run now. For what I understand the school is petitioning MoE for a new ED visa now. That has administrative costs for which they will withhold an amount in case the student wants to cancel the course. Otherwise he may wait to get the paperwork, it seems to me that until 29/8 plus perhaps a 7 days extension there is time enough for the ED visa run, and he will not loose any money. Edited August 13, 2014 by paz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraSnakeNecktie Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 It is difficult right now due to ongoing developments with ED visas, the future is unclear as things are very fluid, a few things to note in general, You are not buying a visa, you are buying lessons, the visa assistance is to help you study and is provided at no cost. Triple the workload at the MOE means you need to not leave applications to the last minute, paperwork is taking 5-6 weeks, previously 2-3 weeks. The schools are not responsible for changes to visa rules, the information given by schools is current when provided. I wonder what do they expect students to do? Just leave the country for 5+ weeks until the paperwork is processed? Seems incredibly short sighted policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samran Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Business in Pattaya? Me thinks you are applying for the wrong visa.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inbangkok Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Anyway, sounds like you only have two options. Take the loss and go home...or.....go to Laos and return on a tourist Visa. That will give you 60 and you can extend by 30. Hopefully the paperwork will be complete by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sales Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 It is difficult right now due to ongoing developments with ED visas, the future is unclear as things are very fluid, a few things to note in general,You are not buying a visa, you are buying lessons, the visa assistance is to help you study and is provided at no cost.Triple the workload at the MOE means you need to not leave applications to the last minute, paperwork is taking 5-6 weeks, previously 2-3 weeks.The schools are not responsible for changes to visa rules, the information given by schools is current when provided. I wonder what do they expect students to do? Just leave the country for 5+ weeks until the paperwork is processed? Seems incredibly short sighted policy.The schools have no control over the time it takes the MOE to issue the paperwork, the workload is high due to the recent changes and this could not be foreseen by anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sales Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Anyway, sounds like you only have two options. Take the loss and go home...or.....go to Laos and return on a tourist Visa. That will give you 60 and you can extend by 30. Hopefully the paperwork will be complete by then.Taking the exam to see that the knowledge of Thai Language is improving is another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisb Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Business in Pattaya? Me thinks you are applying for the wrong visa.... That's right. Everyone knows when it comes to Pattaya and visas, multiple entry is the go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrhitchens Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Yep, I need to learn Thai so ED visa is part of the package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) This MoE testin in order to get an one-year ext. is interesting, it is the first time it has been mentioned. Edited August 13, 2014 by paz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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