GG65 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Hi all, I am sure this has been asked before but I need to get a 'red tape from Australia' form signed in order to renew my drivers licence in Australia which expires in March but I will be here ... have the form but of course it requires a signature from someone worthy of sighting my photo and signing that it's me ... does the consulate here cater for this. I read they only have limited duties here ... anyone used them for document signing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard2010 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Will be interesting to hear if he can Hope the Aust Embassy dont do what the British Embassy did and canned all Verifications Have to then go to Bangkok Aust Embassy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 The Aussies are so hard up you had to get a Canuck to represent you in Phuket. BTW a very pretty one at that. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/796127-appointment-of-honorary-australian-consul-in-phuket-now-official/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG65 Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 That would be right ... I have sent the honorary consulate an email...see what happens. Must be someone in this city who can sign... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaamNaam Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Yes i had mine signed last September. There is no fee but a donation is "well noted", in other words you don't donate it will be your last visit. I gave him 500 baht. It was either him or off to BKK.... Australian Consulate in Chiang Mai, Thailand This post is headed by an Honorary Consul Address Australian Consulate,236 Chiangmai-Doi Saket Road,Amphur Sansai,Chiang Mai 50210Thailand Telephone +66 53 492 480 Fax +66 53 492 426 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordblackader Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) Will be interesting to hear if he can Hope the Aust Embassy dont do what the British Embassy did and canned all Verifications Have to then go to Bangkok Aust Embassy I had some Australian Immigration forms for my son (long story, stupid ex forgot to renew his passport and discovered the day they were due to fly out of Aus) witnessed by the Honorary Consul Michael Walther last year, he can witness forms, he just can't do anything with them for you, you then have to send them to Bangkok, or in your case possibly whatever State's transport department is applicable. Nice bloke, just watch Google Maps with the address; he's not the other side of the airport, he's out past the super highway to the east in what I could best describe as some sort of landscaping/ building materials business. Edited January 30, 2015 by lordblackader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masuk Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Will be interesting to hear if he can Hope the Aust Embassy dont do what the British Embassy did and canned all Verifications Have to then go to Bangkok Aust Embassy I had some Australian Immigration forms for my son (long story, stupid ex forgot to renew his passport and discovered the day they were due to fly out of Aus) witnessed by the Honorary Consul Michael Walther last year, he can witness forms, he just can't do anything with them for you, you then have to send them to Bangkok, or in your case possibly whatever State's transport department is applicable. Nice bloke, just watch Google Maps with the address; he's not the other side of the airport, he's out past the super highway to the east in what I could best describe as some sort of landscaping/ building materials business. Other side of the city more like it. He's on the Doi Saket road. get the address on Google, and here's what you're looking for. on the left, a bit past the SUZUKU sign way up in the air on the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konini Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Yes i had mine signed last September. There is no fee but a donation is "well noted", in other words you don't donate it will be your last visit. I gave him 500 baht. It was either him or off to BKK.... Seriously? We've been out there 4 times - he's a genuinely nice bloke and we've never even thought about making a 'donation', neither has anyone else I know who have been out to have him witness various stat dec's. I wouldn't mind in the slightest making one, he's very generous with his time, but it really hasn't ever seemed appropriate to broach the subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG65 Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 Thanks everyone...I am near Kad Suan Keaw ... will wait to hear from him and see what he says and then over after visa run! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saan Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Try this bloke he should be able to help you. "I am a Justice of the Peace (Qualified) for the State of Queensland, Australia now living in Chiang Mai. I am happy to offer my services to the local Australian community. All services are free of charge. An Australia Justice of the Peace outside of Australia can deal with many matters for Australian citizens, but not all. Please check this website to see if I may be of assistance.: jpincm.yolasite.com/ Best Wishes. Neil K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG65 Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 Gee...thanks ...will check him out as Mr Walther said he cannot sign it as he is in an honorary position ... my form just says an ambassadorial or consular officer...so I thought that would be fine but he says no. He said Bnagkok.I will check out this other guy and if not try the Australian Embassy in Vientianne on any visa run. Red tape!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG65 Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 I just wrote to the JP..fingers crossed..only problem might be he is JP in Queensland..I am Victorian so document is Victorian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG65 Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 Dear Daam Naam ... you had mor eluck than me. He said he can't sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piewarmer Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I heard just 2 days ago the Consul is leaving CM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) The Consular Section of the Australian Embassy in Bangkok (http://www.thailand.embassy.gov.au/bkok/consular.html) will organise a Consular outreach visit to Chiang Mai on Friday, 27 February from 08.30 am to 12 noon and from 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm at the following address: The Rim Resort (http://therimchiangmai.com/) 51/2 Arrak Road T. Phrasingh, A. Muang Chiang Mai 50200 Tel. 053 903999 During this visit, they will provide the following services: * Passport renewal applications – please ensure you bring all original documents and photocopies with you. * Notarial services * Statutory declarations for marriage, retirement visas and driving licence renewals * Witnessing documents Fees are payable in cash only. Please contact the Consular section (http://www.thailand.embassy.gov.au/bkok/consular.html) on 02 344 6300 to confirm fees payable. Edited February 7, 2015 by NancyL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG65 Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 Try this bloke he should be able to help you. "I am a Justice of the Peace (Qualified) for the State of Queensland, Australia now living in Chiang Mai. I am happy to offer my services to the local Australian community. All services are free of charge. An Australia Justice of the Peace outside of Australia can deal with many matters for Australian citizens, but not all. Please check this website to see if I may be of assistance.: jpincm.yolasite.com/ Best Wishes. Neil K. I am meeting Neil today ...very helpful and replied to emails immediately and offered to meet me close to where I am...thanks Saan for the info on Neil. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard2010 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) Try this bloke he should be able to help you. "I am a Justice of the Peace (Qualified) for the State of Queensland, Australia now living in Chiang Mai. I am happy to offer my services to the local Australian community. All services are free of charge. An Australia Justice of the Peace outside of Australia can deal with many matters for Australian citizens, but not all. Please check this website to see if I may be of assistance.: jpincm.yolasite.com/ Best Wishes. Neil K. I am meeting Neil today ...very helpful and replied to emails immediately and offered to meet me close to where I am...thanks Saan for the info on Neil. Thank you! Hope all goes well Oops i did not read correctly So Neil is a JP and does work as well as The Australian Consulate Can he verify a Cenrelink Pension Paperwork Plus Will the Thai Immigration accepts this signed by Neil Just a thought for future Edited February 11, 2015 by Lizard2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamborobert Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) For Commonwealth Departments there is a list of authorised persons that is quite lengthy (in regards to Statutory Declarations). Perhaps it would be easier if posters indicated what profession was authorised to certify documents relevant to what they are seeking as it can vary. There maybe one at a local hotel or backpackers or bar Australian registered Pharmacists, Nurses, Police Officers, certain ADF members, and members of bodies such as Chartered Accountants of Australia can all sign Stat Decs for the Commonwealth even when in CM on holidays. I have had most of my documents in Chiang Mai certified by a "Permanent employee of the Commonwealth" who resides in CM here for several months each year for Centrelink, Immigration, ATO, and DVA paperwork with no problems for the last six years. I just save the stuff up or pre plan as best I can as to when I know he is about. Ps...edit I imagine the Hon Consul could sign if he falls within one of these specified person categories and not solely as a result of being an honorary consul (stat dec wise anyway). Certifying true copies may be different. http://www.ag.gov.au/Publications/Pages/Statutorydeclarationsignatorylist.aspx Edited February 11, 2015 by mamborobert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevecm Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) Yes i had mine signed last September. There is no fee but a donation is "well noted", in other words you don't donate it will be your last visit. I gave him 500 baht. It was either him or off to BKK.... Seriously? We've been out there 4 times - he's a genuinely nice bloke and we've never even thought about making a 'donation', neither has anyone else I know who have been out to have him witness various stat dec's. I wouldn't mind in the slightest making one, he's very generous with his time, but it really hasn't ever seemed appropriate to broach the subject. I second that Konini. Edited February 11, 2015 by stevecm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evenstevens Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) it is so sad to report the following my super visa agent is in process of obtaining my ret extension,which was brought forward by a few weeks due to the following our hon con gen in c/mai mr micheal walther will be doing no more authorisations on retire ment visas (end of march from memory) my super visa agent said the next one (if still alive and bucking) will have to be done in bangkok i would like to add that micheal walther over years has been a tower of strength in assisting citizens from the land down under, in a complete honoury position he is a true blue aussie with a wonderful aura about him, he will indeed be sadly missed by aussies needing his mateship in assisting their stays inc/mai the micheal walthers of this world do not come along everyday , be assured of that Edited February 12, 2015 by evenstevens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG65 Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) In regards to whether Neil can sign your docs Lizard ... just email him and he will let you know. Edited February 12, 2015 by onthedarkside email removed as per forum rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saan Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 it is so sad to report the following my super visa agent is in process of obtaining my ret extension,which was brought forward by a few weeks due to the following our hon con gen in c/mai mr micheal walther will be doing no more authorisations on retire ment visas (end of march from memory) my super visa agent said the next one (if still alive and bucking) will have to be done in bangkok i would like to add that micheal walther over years has been a tower of strength in assisting citizens from the land down under, in a complete honoury position he is a true blue aussie with a wonderful aura about him, he will indeed be sadly missed by aussies needing his mateship in assisting their stays inc/mai the micheal walthers of this world do not come along everyday , be assured of that I concur with your praise of Mike. It was not his decision to cease verifying income but the Oz embassies. I think they were moved to do this by the Thai Government. I also understand that the embassy will hold more regular sessions in Chiang Mai. I just hope they decide to let us know about them. Posting it on Thai visa would not be a bad start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevecm Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 it is so sad to report the following my super visa agent is in process of obtaining my ret extension,which was brought forward by a few weeks due to the following our hon con gen in c/mai mr micheal walther will be doing no more authorisations on retire ment visas (end of march from memory) my super visa agent said the next one (if still alive and bucking) will have to be done in bangkok i would like to add that micheal walther over years has been a tower of strength in assisting citizens from the land down under, in a complete honoury position he is a true blue aussie with a wonderful aura about him, he will indeed be sadly missed by aussies needing his mateship in assisting their stays inc/mai the micheal walthers of this world do not come along everyday , be assured of that I concur with your praise of Mike. It was not his decision to cease verifying income but the Oz embassies. I think they were moved to do this by the Thai Government. I also understand that the embassy will hold more regular sessions in Chiang Mai. I just hope they decide to let us know about them. Posting it on Thai visa would not be a bad start. I would like to give my thanks to Mike, he is a true-blue good bloke. Sad news indeed, he fills a gap that the Oz Embassy and ThaiVFS can never fill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evenstevens Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 following micheal wathers retirment, i paid a vist y/day to the mobile consulate section at the rim resort for a certified proof of income,for renewal of my retirement visa i am very happy to say, it was a very pleasant experience, the two lady officers were very very nice to all ockers,they performed all their duties to the highest degree my peice of work took a mere 20 mins,from my saddle i noticed that all ockers received the same 5 star service,in comfortable meeting room great start by our mobile consulate my lady said they will be coming up every 3 months, my fee was a mere 510 baht, a very nice morning to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard2010 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 following micheal wathers retirment, i paid a vist y/day to the mobile consulate section at the rim resort for a certified proof of income,for renewal of my retirement visa i am very happy to say, it was a very pleasant experience, the two lady officers were very very nice to all ockers,they performed all their duties to the highest degree my peice of work took a mere 20 mins,from my saddle i noticed that all ockers received the same 5 star service,in comfortable meeting room great start by our mobile consulate my lady said they will be coming up every 3 months, my fee was a mere 510 baht, a very nice morning to all Good to hear all went well Also that they will come every 3 months This will help us all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkles Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Announced today on Thai Visa that the Australian Government has opened a permanent consulate in Phuket. Why not in Chiang Mai as well ? we might ask. I'm told they have very efficient Immigration office as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard2010 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Maybe they dont want to spend the Money You can never understand why they do things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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