bokningar Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Hi Is the scam/corruption demanding money from people coming this way in to Thailand to be stamped in still going on? Have not heard anything about if for some time. Any news? Best regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamhua Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 RM 2 per passport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokningar Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 24 minutes ago, Clamhua said: RM 2 per passport Isn't that what they take on the minibuss to fill out the entry form? I heard it was 100 or 200 THB in the passport or has that gone down? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamhua Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 They might tell you that but it's not really true, 2 New 1 ringgit notes works every time... But, maybe if people are doing border runs, quick in outs they might charge more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamkyong Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 never heard of it in the first place thai side?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamhua Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Going into Thailand, Sadao crossing...and if you are driving a Malaysian car into Thailand it is RM 4 to get processed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokningar Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 10 minutes ago, Lamkyong said: never heard of it in the first place thai side?? Sadao or Danok is where all minibuses pass on the way to and from Penang. Thai side Malaysian side is Bukit Kayu Hitam. Heard from more than one person that came this way that they had to put money in the passport and if refused they did not get stamped in. I think there was some posts here on TV about it as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamhua Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 I think the vans do Padang Besar crossing...driving up the main highway you go through Bukit Kayu Hitam. The signs going into Thailand say Sadao but the village is Danok where the boarder crossing is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokningar Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 17 minutes ago, Lamkyong said: 2 minutes ago, Clamhua said: I think the vans do Padang Besar crossing...driving up the main highway you go through Bukit Kayu Hitam. The signs going into Thailand say Sadao but the village is Danok where the boarder crossing is Padang Besar use to be the train. Every time I have gone on a minibus it has gone via Sadao/Danok. But I have not done this for more than 2 years. But I have friend who did maybe half year ago and had to pay 100 or 200 B can't remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamhua Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 I did the drive in November last year and February this year...it may change since then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikishrory Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 I did it twice. Last was about a year ago. I had heard reports that if you take evidence to show you have required funds (I forget what the amount is now) then you don't need to pay. First time it worked. Second time the guy handed it all back to me and looked at me angrily like "where's my money". I really can't imagine things changing there anytime soon. I have seen signs saying to report corrupt immigration but it's as if their name tags are designed not to be read. Even if you can read thai they are too small and shiny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokningar Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 2 hours ago, sikishrory said: I did it twice. Last was about a year ago. I had heard reports that if you take evidence to show you have required funds (I forget what the amount is now) then you don't need to pay. First time it worked. Second time the guy handed it all back to me and looked at me angrily like "where's my money". I really can't imagine things changing there anytime soon. I have seen signs saying to report corrupt immigration but it's as if their name tags are designed not to be read. Even if you can read thai they are too small and shiny. Hi Thank you for the info. do you remember how much you had to pay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recom273 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 It all depends on your nationality, what visa you are on and how you are traveling and if you have onward ticket or funds to show. If you come back via van the driver will advise you, 100 or 200B. A month ago, I came back in on a multi-entry O after a long weekend in Malaysia on my own bike. I was expecting difficulties but nothing was said. A mate came back on a van with a 3 month non-b .. No problems for him, some guys without funds put some red notes into their passport, they didn't like the look of another South African teacher on a non-b and sent him back to MY. They would have made it difficult even if he had. I also hear that Padang Bezar has also been refusing the odd person, due to multiple visa exemptions, but there is no need for westerners to pay a fee there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlakey Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 14 hours ago, bokningar said: Padang Besar use to be the train. Every time I have gone on a minibus it has gone via Sadao/Danok. But I have not done this for more than 2 years. But I have friend who did maybe half year ago and had to pay 100 or 200 B can't remember. The train uses Padang Besar last time by road about 10 years ago was one Ringgit Inflation not too bad then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kataglenn Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 15 hours ago, Lamkyong said: never heard of it in the first place thai side?? Every Mini Bus at Sadao 200 baht thank you every time i've been across Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackThompson Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 11 hours ago, sikishrory said: I did it twice. Last was about a year ago. I had heard reports that if you take evidence to show you have required funds (I forget what the amount is now) then you don't need to pay. .. A guy I spoke to who went through about 5 mo ago with a Tourist Visa from Penang said he was sent back to collect 20K Baht in cash from ATMs to show. The general rule is, cash and/or traveler's checks only at the border / airport, but bank-records only at the Consulate where you get your visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bark Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 It is small price to pay; for everything going smoothly. Don't be so cheap. It is people like you who hold up the lines; trying to reduce a already cheap price. Hope you are not in my bus or van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khounteen Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 I just crossed the border yesterday at Danok, its 1 ringgit per person if you put it in your passport and 2 ringgit if they ask from you. They say its overtime money, lol.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokningar Posted September 26, 2016 Author Share Posted September 26, 2016 4 hours ago, khounteen said: I just crossed the border yesterday at Danok, its 1 ringgit per person if you put it in your passport and 2 ringgit if they ask from you. They say its overtime money, lol.. Did you come in one of the minibus tours or did you have your own transport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 (edited) 5 hours ago, khounteen said: I just crossed the border yesterday at Danok, its 1 ringgit per person if you put it in your passport and 2 ringgit if they ask from you. They say its overtime money, lol.. 2 Malaysian Ringgit. Another scandalous scam/extortion in the 50 US cent range. Just wasted 3 min of lifetime on this thread Edited September 26, 2016 by KhunBENQ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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