What time ( in Thailand ) does on line immigration come available?

[thaibeachlovers]

I went to on line web page this morning and May 14 already full. What time does it open for May 15? I need to get in early, obviously.

Thank you.

[uptheos]

Start at midnight tonight and keep refreshing the page until you get a hit.

If you get a slot enter your information QUICK!!

Sometimes the page is fully booked, obviously in cooperation with immigration staff in which case you're unlucky.

[thaibeachlovers]

Thank you.

[thaibeachlovers]

I'M SOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY. I was logged onto the site 5 seconds after midnight Thai time, and was the first on. Appointment made by 30 seconds later. Two others also reserved at same time. By 9 minutes past, all slots filled.

It's been a long night waiting for the q to open, but very happy to have made it. Obviously, there need to be more officers/ more slots, but that is obvious to anyone attending C M immigration office.

However, last time I went, I was sent away to make a transaction at the bank, so it showed in my bank book. How does that work for those with an early slot?

Cheers.

[uptheos]

I'M SOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY. I was logged onto the site 5 seconds after midnight Thai time, and was the first on. Appointment made by 30 seconds later. Two others also reserved at same time. By 9 minutes past, all slots filled.

It's been a long night waiting for the q to open, but very happy to have made it. Obviously, there need to be more officers/ more slots, but that is obvious to anyone attending C M immigration office.

However, last time I went, I was sent away to make a transaction at the bank, so it showed in my bank book. How does that work for those with an early slot?

Cheers.

Get your letter the day before and the bank should update your book at the same time (make sure they do).

If you use Bangkok Bank they put a 24 hour freeze on funds, immigration know this.

I have used a letter and matching funds 5 days before, with no problem whatsoever.

I very much doubt you will have a problem - well done.

[LivinLOS]

Yes if you dont have transactions on the account (I keep a bank account just for my show money) make sure you take out 20b the day before and update the book..

Even though I had my letter stating balance, which was dated only a couple of days before, they demanded I go, make a transaction, update the book, then copy it all again..

What purpose this serves when the bank letter is dated god only knows.

[uptheos]

Yes if you dont have transactions on the account (I keep a bank account just for my show money) make sure you take out 20b the day before and update the book..

Even though I had my letter stating balance, which was dated only a couple of days before, they demanded I go, make a transaction, update the book, then copy it all again..

What purpose this serves when the bank letter is dated god only knows.

If you have the letter and book balanced the same day there's no problem.

[LivinLOS]

Letter and book done the day prior (or 2 days) to the mornings extension.

The officer just didnt like that the bank balance had been exactly the same for many many months.. the fact the letter confirmed the balance the day prior seemed to not show it well enough.. They simply didnt like that the book had a last use date months before.

Just seems stupid.. the letter states the balance and the date of the balance.. making a 20b transaction (so now the letter and book copy dont match, just so it has a recent date in the book, adds no actual info.

[uptheos]

Letter and book done the day prior (or 2 days) to the mornings extension.

The officer just didnt like that the bank balance had been exactly the same for many many months.. the fact the letter confirmed the balance the day prior seemed to not show it well enough.. They simply didnt like that the book had a last use date months before.

Just seems stupid.. the letter states the balance and the date of the balance.. making a 20b transaction (so now the letter and book copy dont match, just so it has a recent date in the book, adds no actual info.

A plank comes to mind, they make it up as they go thus causing delays.

I'm sure if the stuck to the rules and didn't ad lib things would move faster.

I have no respect for them.....sorry apologists.

[CMBob]

The officer just didnt like that the bank balance had been exactly the same for many many months.. the fact the letter confirmed the balance the day prior seemed to not show it well enough.. They simply didnt like that the book had a last use date months before.

I've never had that problem and my bank book balance (pages showing the 3+ month-time period) always show the exact same balance as I, probably like many others, keep a separate account for the 800K account and never withdraw from it except when it's turned into a new account once the time period has expired. And, so far, nobody has asked me as to the source of funds for living (which comes from a separate bank account). Guess I'll remember to take the second passbook with me this time just in case I am asked.

[uptheos]

The officer just didnt like that the bank balance had been exactly the same for many many months.. the fact the letter confirmed the balance the day prior seemed to not show it well enough.. They simply didnt like that the book had a last use date months before.

I've never had that problem and my bank book balance (pages showing the 3+ month-time period) always show the exact same balance as I, probably like many others, keep a separate account for the 800K account and never withdraw from it except when it's turned into a new account once the time period has expired. And, so far, nobody has asked me as to the source of funds for living (which comes from a separate bank account). Guess I'll remember to take the second passbook with me this time just in case I am asked.

They shouldn't ask or give to any grief, but of course this is Chiang Mai and they might as they make it up as they go along.

There is no rule whatsoever that says you need to demonstrate the spending of one baht, you just need to meet the income requirements for the extension renewal.

I bought the house, I have the money in the bank to satisfy immigration rules and my working wife keeps me in the style I'm accustomed to.

[winstonc]

thanks to uptheos for some great info on the midnight booking sorted mine out last night.there were still 3 places left after i finished and im not the sharpest tool.speed wise.....yes more slots would be better..obvious to a blind man.but what to expect over here..once again thank you uptheos..

[northernjohn]

Letter and book done the day prior (or 2 days) to the mornings extension.

The officer just didnt like that the bank balance had been exactly the same for many many months.. the fact the letter confirmed the balance the day prior seemed to not show it well enough.. They simply didnt like that the book had a last use date months before.

Just seems stupid.. the letter states the balance and the date of the balance.. making a 20b transaction (so now the letter and book copy dont match, just so it has a recent date in the book, adds no actual info.

A plank comes to mind, they make it up as they go thus causing delays.

I'm sure if the stuck to the rules and didn't ad lib things would move faster.

I have no respect for them.....sorry apologists.

Not apologizing for them. It just seems strange to me that the people who use the system don't know. I do not use the system but have seen it mentioned often enough to know that you best have both and recently done. Not sure if it is just 1 day or 2 or 3 days that you are allowed.

One other point I might make and the Thai bashers will love this. Why do the banks not tell the people to update their bank book at the same time. They do enough of them to know.

[uptheos]

Letter and book done the day prior (or 2 days) to the mornings extension.

The officer just didnt like that the bank balance had been exactly the same for many many months.. the fact the letter confirmed the balance the day prior seemed to not show it well enough.. They simply didnt like that the book had a last use date months before.

Just seems stupid.. the letter states the balance and the date of the balance.. making a 20b transaction (so now the letter and book copy dont match, just so it has a recent date in the book, adds no actual info.

A plank comes to mind, they make it up as they go thus causing delays.

I'm sure if the stuck to the rules and didn't ad lib things would move faster.

I have no respect for them.....sorry apologists.

Not apologizing for them. It just seems strange to me that the people who use the system don't know. I do not use the system but have seen it mentioned often enough to know that you best have both and recently done. Not sure if it is just 1 day or 2 or 3 days that you are allowed.

One other point I might make and the Thai bashers will love this. Why do the banks not tell the people to update their bank book at the same time. They do enough of them to know.

Banks normally update the book before writing the letter to ensure they are writing the correct balance.

It would be a bit embarrassing to write a letter, only to find out 800k was withdrawn yesterday.

[thaibeachlovers]

Letter and book done the day prior (or 2 days) to the mornings extension.

The officer just didnt like that the bank balance had been exactly the same for many many months.. the fact the letter confirmed the balance the day prior seemed to not show it well enough.. They simply didnt like that the book had a last use date months before.

Just seems stupid.. the letter states the balance and the date of the balance.. making a 20b transaction (so now the letter and book copy dont match, just so it has a recent date in the book, adds no actual info.

A plank comes to mind, they make it up as they go thus causing delays.

I'm sure if the stuck to the rules and didn't ad lib things would move faster.

I have no respect for them.....sorry apologists.

Not apologizing for them. It just seems strange to me that the people who use the system don't know. I do not use the system but have seen it mentioned often enough to know that you best have both and recently done. Not sure if it is just 1 day or 2 or 3 days that you are allowed.

One other point I might make and the Thai bashers will love this. Why do the banks not tell the people to update their bank book at the same time. They do enough of them to know.

Banks normally update the book before writing the letter to ensure they are writing the correct balance.

It would be a bit embarrassing to write a letter, only to find out 800k was withdrawn yesterday.

Not in my case. I asked for the letter and they gave it to me. Said nothing about updating the bank book. Would help if immigration wrote along with all the other requirements that that has to be done. Could it also be noted on the relevant TV section, please.

[LivinLOS]

Letter and book done the day prior (or 2 days) to the mornings extension.

The officer just didnt like that the bank balance had been exactly the same for many many months.. the fact the letter confirmed the balance the day prior seemed to not show it well enough.. They simply didnt like that the book had a last use date months before.

Just seems stupid.. the letter states the balance and the date of the balance.. making a 20b transaction (so now the letter and book copy dont match, just so it has a recent date in the book, adds no actual info.

A plank comes to mind, they make it up as they go thus causing delays.

I'm sure if the stuck to the rules and didn't ad lib things would move faster.

I have no respect for them.....sorry apologists.

Not apologizing for them. It just seems strange to me that the people who use the system don't know. I do not use the system but have seen it mentioned often enough to know that you best have both and recently done. Not sure if it is just 1 day or 2 or 3 days that you are allowed.

One other point I might make and the Thai bashers will love this. Why do the banks not tell the people to update their bank book at the same time. They do enough of them to know.

Banks normally update the book before writing the letter to ensure they are writing the correct balance.

It would be a bit embarrassing to write a letter, only to find out 800k was withdrawn yesterday.

Its not just updating the book though.. It had to have a recent transaction..

The officer in my case demanded I go, take 20 baht out of the bank, update to give it a recent transaction date, even though this made the balance different to the letter..

Thats not how they did it in other offices and doubt its actually a rule.. But its best to try to cover every possible request. From now on, I pull 20b out when getting my letter.

[uptheos]

Banks normally update the book before writing the letter to ensure they are writing the correct balance.

It would be a bit embarrassing to write a letter, only to find out 800k was withdrawn yesterday.

Not in my case. I asked for the letter and they gave it to me. Said nothing about updating the bank book. Would help if immigration wrote along with all the other requirements that that has to be done. Could it also be noted on the relevant TV section, please.

You can tell them to update the book first, before writing the letter.

Or take 100 baht out and then ask for a letter, the book will then be updated the same day.

[Sparkles]

In 9 retirement extensions when I have gone to the BB bank to get their confirmation letter they have automatically updated the book and given me photo copies of that page plus the first page with name and account number.

Sort of makes sense for the book to be updated the day before you go to Imm doesn't it ? even you do it in the machine which is outside nearly every bank.

Never been asked for a recent transaction, if the money is there what is the point ? Its the balance that counts ....TIT

[LivinLOS]

Sort of makes sense for the book to be updated the day before you go to Imm doesn't it ? even you do it in the machine which is outside nearly every bank.

Never been asked for a recent transaction, if the money is there what is the point ? Its the balance that counts ....TIT

If theres no recent transactions.. how can they tell if you have updated the book..

[uptheos]

Sort of makes sense for the book to be updated the day before you go to Imm doesn't it ? even you do it in the machine which is outside nearly every bank.

Never been asked for a recent transaction, if the money is there what is the point ? Its the balance that counts ....TIT

If theres no recent transactions.. how can they tell if you have updated the book..

I don't see why some people get their knickers in a twist.

1. "Can you please update my book?"

2. "Can I then have a letter for immigration please?"

Can anything be easier?