Old Croc Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 15 hours ago, madmitch said: Paid a visit this afternoon for a re-entry permit. Looks much more welcoming and it would appear that extra staff are dealing with customers, most of them female. The officer that returned my passport with the permit did so with a smile rarely seen in Government officer. I thought I was on Soi Bangla for a minute! Those doing 90 day reports were in and out in a minute or so. Maybe it's always like this on a Tuesday afternoon? Perhaps some of the investigations and transfers are actually having an effect on those still there? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badrabbit Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Certificate of residence will at last really be free, can't see that happening!Sent from my SM-G610F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisfeld Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 (edited) I can confirm that the certificate of residency still costs 300 THB. This part hasn't changed. Edited November 22, 2017 by eisfeld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, eisfeld said: I can confirm that the certificate of residency still costs 300 THB. This part hasn't changed. No it's free ... up to you if you want to tip the officer. I never do ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Psimbo Posted November 22, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2017 (edited) 5 minutes ago, eisfeld said: I can confirm that the certificate of residency still costs 300 THB. This part hasn't changed. I wish they would just be above board and legalise the cost- then there would not be a problem (as pointed out above one can press the issue and not pay but why should it be free?). After all we have to pay for a bank letter and statement, why not this? Edited November 22, 2017 by Psimbo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 patong always charges, never paid for one in Phuket town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psimbo Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 1 minute ago, phuketrichard said: patong always charges, never paid for one in Phuket town I've given up on doing anything at the Patong Office, not worth the effort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisfeld Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 3 hours ago, LivinginKata said: No it's free ... up to you if you want to tip the officer. I never do ... Ok let me rephrase: they still strongly suggest a 300 THB tip and might hold a grudge against you if you refuse :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badrabbit Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Everyone pays the fee, I've asked before "anyone going for the certificate and intends to refuse the fee please tell me so I can be there to witness the refusal" Sent from my SM-G610F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 On Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 8:41 AM, madmitch said: Was that redacted by you or the Immigration office? That was done by me. The original shows all the data. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psimbo Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 On 11/23/2017 at 9:35 AM, Badrabbit said: Everyone pays the fee, I've asked before "anyone going for the certificate and intends to refuse the fee please tell me so I can be there to witness the refusal" Sent from my SM-G610F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app In that case why don't YOU try it and we can all come down and watch.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badrabbit Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Na. I have no problem paying!!Sent from my SM-G610F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Psimbo Posted December 2, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2017 2 hours ago, Badrabbit said: Na. I have no problem paying!! Sent from my SM-G610F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app So- you are part of the problem then. I had a couple of friends who had the 'but its only 100, 200, 300 baht so it's OK' syndrome. Times that by a few hundred people a week and its not just 100, 200, 300 baht. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badrabbit Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 So- you are part of the problem then. I had a couple of friends who had the 'but its only 100, 200, 300 baht so it's OK' syndrome. Times that by a few hundred people a week and its not just 100, 200, 300 baht.No it's not ok but like many I don't need potential problems with immigration, maybe you are the person to step forward and get this changed!Sent from my SM-G610F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psimbo Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Packed this avvy - took two hours to do an address notifiation ( I'll start a proper thread on it tomorrow as its getting too convoluted in here). Mind you that was down to the one IO at Desk 1 taking an hour to process 9 people in amongst scratching his erse and talking on telephones. When he finally got in gear he was processing about one a minute or so,. Probably sulking as he was on his own (apart from the pretty Uni student helping out). Don't forget- they are closed tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaZa9 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 News in Bang Tao today said that Phuket Immigration is starting to do the same as Patong and CM. I didnt hear all of what actually transpired ... the gist of it was that the person admitted they had been away from their address and were fined for not reporting their return. Whether they were away O/S or just within Thailand I didnt hear. Also that there was only 3 officers in attendance and that a 90 day report took a 3 hour wait. Anyone have any news on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaZa9 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 On 12/4/2017 at 7:21 PM, Psimbo said: Packed this avvy - took two hours to do an address notifiation ( I'll start a proper thread on it tomorrow as its getting too convoluted in here). Mind you that was down to the one IO at Desk 1 taking an hour to process 9 people in amongst scratching his erse and talking on telephones. When he finally got in gear he was processing about one a minute or so,. Probably sulking as he was on his own (apart from the pretty Uni student helping out). Don't forget- they are closed tomorrow. Link to new thread please Psimbo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merijn Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 3 hours ago, zaZa9 said: News in Bang Tao today said that Phuket Immigration is starting to do the same as Patong and CM. I didnt hear all of what actually transpired ... the gist of it was that the person admitted they had been away from their address and were fined for not reporting their return. Whether they were away O/S or just within Thailand I didnt hear. Also that there was only 3 officers in attendance and that a 90 day report took a 3 hour wait. Anyone have any news on this? Phuket Town Immigration does not yet start fining people for late address reporting. (unless you upset the IO maybe :-) ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badrabbit Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Immigration very easy and quick registering address this morning, busy but efficient, big thanks to the guy that gave me 3bht for a photo copy, they would not give me the copy as I did not have the correct money, was just about to give them 100bht(big profit) when Mr nice man stepped forward! I would have done the same! Sent from my SM-G610F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightest Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 (edited) Has anyone in Phuket been successful with the 90 days on line process? I have tried a few times now but always the status stays at PENDING Edited December 20, 2017 by flightest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 6 minutes ago, flightest said: Has anyone in Phuket been successful with the 90 days on line process? I have tried a few times now but always the status stays at PENDING I did mine using the online process last month with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightest Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 OK thanks , how long did you have to wait for them to process it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 21 minutes ago, flightest said: OK thanks , how long did you have to wait for them to process it ? Two days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Badrabbit Posted December 21, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2017 90 day today and super easy, very busy but efficient, someone was asked to leave for not wearing the correct clothing!Sent from my [device_name] using http://Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merijn Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 6 minutes ago, Badrabbit said: 90 day today and super easy, very busy but efficient, someone was asked to leave for not wearing the correct clothing! Sent from my [device_name] using http://Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app They are becoming indeed more strict on the dress code as mentioned by the billboard on the entrance. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 25 minutes ago, Badrabbit said: 90 day today and super easy, very busy but efficient, someone was asked to leave for not wearing the correct clothing! Sent from my [device_name] using http://Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app How long was your wait? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badrabbit Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 In and out in approx 15mins Sent from my [device_name] using http://Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psimbo Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 3 hours ago, merijn said: They are becoming indeed more strict on the dress code as mentioned by the billboard on the entrance. Quite right too- some of the people in there really are 'the great unwashed'. Ambling into a gov't office unshaven wanting to obtain services in flip flops, boardies and a wife-beater is not the best way to go about things. That's not just visitors - I see 'expats' dressed the same way- they should know better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post merijn Posted December 21, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2017 4 minutes ago, Psimbo said: Quite right too- some of the people in there really are 'the great unwashed'. Ambling into a gov't office unshaven wanting to obtain services in flip flops, boardies and a wife-beater is not the best way to go about things. That's not just visitors - I see 'expats' dressed the same way- they should know better. Totally agree with your remarks. I always think by myself would they dress the same if they go to a government building in their own country. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisfeld Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Last time I was at immigration, some western foreigner had one of those "wife beater" shirts and was told to get something with sleeves. So he went out and got a completely transparent plastic raincoat (not a colored 7/11 one) and wore that. They accepted it :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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