The manic Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Yesterday I went for the second time to do my 90 reporting. I had a pink flimsy with a bar code on it. I was processed in less than 60 seconds. Total time spent in the IO. Brilliant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halfaboy Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 And how much time did you spend filling in the forms ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 4 minutes ago, Halfaboy said: And how much time did you spend filling in the forms ? No forms are needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) I don't know why people keep posting about how quick they did their 90 day report as though it's something very unusual, I've found it to be pretty much the norm, unless you happen to go after a long weekend, then you may wait a while. Edited February 23, 2017 by giddyup 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, giddyup said: I don't know why people keep posting about how quick they did their 90 day report as though it's something very unusual, I've found it to be pretty much the norm, unless you happen to go after a long weekend, then you may wait a while. I agree. If you're set up with the computer printed form already in your passport, it will usually be very rapid. More remarkable I suppose would be completing a retirement extension in 5 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 12 minutes ago, Jingthing said: I agree. If you're set up with the computer printed form already in your passport, it will usually be very rapid. More remarkable I suppose would be completing a retirement extension in 5 minutes. That would be unusual, but I have done it in about 15 minutes, not including the visit to the bank and returning to pick up the passport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The manic Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 I get sick of people whinging and whining all the time and feel when I get excellent service-really fast-really efficient service then it should be credited. I was expecting a couple of hours and had not realised the flimsy was relevant to expediting the process. I spent less than a minute in the building from the time I walked in the door and out again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 1 minute ago, The manic said: I get sick of people whinging and whining all the time and feel when I get excellent service-really fast-really efficient service then it should be credited. I was expecting a couple of hours and had not realised the flimsy was relevant to expediting the process. I spent less than a minute in the building from the time I walked in the door and out again. Like I said, pretty much the norm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Saan Posted February 23, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) You are only posting your experience at Jomtien immigration to make the expats in Chiang Mai weep. Edited February 23, 2017 by Saan grammar correction 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinL Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Not Jomtien but Khon Kaen (sorry). For 4 of my last 5 90-day reports, Immigration have just asked for the receipt from the previous report - in and out in no time. On one occasion, they had computer problems so asked for additional papers but not a problem. Now, posters on KK Forum say that copies of a number of papers are routinely required - TM47, TM30, TM6, passport data page, 'O' visa, last entry stamp, last re-entry permit & last extension -- a big step backwards if true. I'm due to report tomorrow and will give only the previous computer-printed, bar-coded receipt from last time but will be armed with the additional pages which they can have if they ask for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maoro2013 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 3 hours ago, giddyup said: I don't know why people keep posting about how quick they did their 90 day report as though it's something very unusual, I've found it to be pretty much the norm, unless you happen to go after a long weekend, then you may wait a while. Yes all true but what is the perceived need for this reporting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 1 minute ago, maoro2013 said: Yes all true but what is the perceived need for this reporting? The misconception that you're the first to get through a 90 day report in 60 seconds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maoro2013 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 21 minutes ago, giddyup said: The misconception that you're the first to get through a 90 day report in 60 seconds? Why is the 90 day reporting required as a start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 15 minutes ago, maoro2013 said: Why is the 90 day reporting required as a start Ask immigration, but as a rough guess it's to keep tabs on you, making sure your visa is current and that you are alive and kicking. Also to keep a couple (at least) of immigration officers in full-time employment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maoro2013 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 9 minutes ago, giddyup said: Ask immigration, but as a rough guess it's to keep tabs on you, making sure your visa is current and that you are alive and kicking. Also to keep a couple (at least) of immigration officers in full-time employment. Long time ago Yeah I think creating jobs is up there. I don't know any other country that does this. I may be wrong but seems a hassle for what. We were told that we could report by Internet a long time ago but the system appears to still not work.. All ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Just now, maoro2013 said: Long time ago Yeah I think creating jobs is up there. I don't know any other country that does this. I may be wrong but seems a hassle for what. We were told that we could report by Internet a long time ago but the system appears to still not work.. All ridiculous. Personally, it doesn't bother me, takes so little time and I usually combine the immigration report with a bit of shopping, so no biggie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maoro2013 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 24 minutes ago, giddyup said: Personally, it doesn't bother me, takes so little time and I usually combine the immigration report with a bit of shopping, so no biggie. What I ask is why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 5 minutes ago, maoro2013 said: What I ask is why. A section of the immigration act of 1979 is why. Quote Section 37 : An alien having received a temporary entry permit into the Kingdom must comply with the following : 5. If the alien stays in the Kingdom longer than ninety days, such alien must notify the competent official at the Immigration Division , in writing , concerning his place of stay , as soon as possible upon expiration of ninety days. The alien is required to do so every ninety days. Where there is an Immigration Office , the alien may notify a competent Immigration Official of that office. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 24 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: A section of the immigration act of 1979 is why. In other words, because they say so, which is fair enough. Their country after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how241 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I have had similar great experiences at Jomtien. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 6 hours ago, Jingthing said: I agree. If you're set up with the computer printed form already in your passport, it will usually be very rapid. More remarkable I suppose would be completing a retirement extension in 5 minutes. Doubt that will be implemented in Chiang Mai. They seem to enjoy the Machiavellian approach here. I'm surprise they don't require you to wear thumbscrews while standing in line at zero-dark-thirty to add to the pain. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo53 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) I think your talking crap....I went in there at 4.10pm yesterday...one person in front of me before getting my ticket at the front desk,seconds later got the ticket...460.....went to the seating adjacent to the Officer,ticket 459 got up to leave.460 called ,I was right there,the lady took at least 3 minutes to take my passport,review it,and scan,staple it into my passport and return it to me,you don't get any quicker than that,and it was at least 3 minutes!!!! A lot better than filling in the form and sitting in the long queues of a couple of years ago. Edited February 23, 2017 by Jimbo53 Doubled up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) 4 hours ago, MartinL said: Not Jomtien but Khon Kaen (sorry). For 4 of my last 5 90-day reports, Immigration have just asked for the receipt from the previous report - in and out in no time. On one occasion, they had computer problems so asked for additional papers but not a problem. Now, posters on KK Forum say that copies of a number of papers are routinely required - TM47, TM30, TM6, passport data page, 'O' visa, last entry stamp, last re-entry permit & last extension -- a big step backwards if true. I'm due to report tomorrow and will give only the previous computer-printed, bar-coded receipt from last time but will be armed with the additional pages which they can have if they ask for them. Now, posters on KK Forum say that copies of a number of papers are routinely required - TM47, TM30, TM6, passport data page, 'O' visa, last entry stamp, last re-entry permit & last extension. Exactly what you need to get processed in Chiang Mai, well, after you stand in line. Always has been that way. Keeps the photocopy business busy and obviously the Thai paper industries. Don't ever see that changing anytime soon. I'm jealous, but not enough to move. Edited February 23, 2017 by connda 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo53 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I think your talking crap....I went in there at 4.10pm yesterday...one person in front of me before getting my ticket at the front desk,seconds later got the ticket...460.....went to the seating adjacent to the Officer,ticket 459 got up to leave.460 called ,I was right there,the lady took at least 3 minutes to take my passport,review it,and scan,staple it into my passport and return it to me,you don't get any quicker than that,and it was at least 3 minutes!!!! A lot better than filling in the form and sitting in the long queues of a couple of years ago. Ps: I don't why you had a pink slip....they are normally blue!!! Quote Edit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The manic Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 It's just that Jomtien is so utterly depressing. The IO is about the only positive thing about this dull, lifeless version of 1970s Costa del Solihull. What a shit hole. By day and night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneZero Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 7 hours ago, Jingthing said: I agree. If you're set up with the computer printed form already in your passport, it will usually be very rapid. More remarkable I suppose would be completing a retirement extension in 5 minutes. Retirement extension never more than 30 minutes for me, usually less. Best time was 7 minures (true), I found it hard to believe myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csmith Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Well ... this beat my 20 mins for 90 day reporting in Chiangmai this week (inc. photocopying) .... Kudos to Thai Immigration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I went yesterday as well, even with 12 ahead of me in the queue (I clearly picked a busy moment), I was in and out in 15 minutes. Jomtien are very efficient on 90 day reporting and retirement extensions in my experience. The place is always packed out but those two desks always manage to process people fairly quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenterry Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 16 hours ago, Saan said: You are only posting your experience at Jomtien immigration to make the expats in Chiang Mai weep. You're bloody right there, mate. It continues to be a pain in the rear-end, although to be fair the officers are polite and gracious with their insistence on photocopying most passport pages. And they do manage to process about 25 retirements visas a day. The other week I arrived for this annual visa at 5.15 am, was 18th in the queue, and when I received my ticket at 9.15, was told to come back at 1pm, and at half-past two, I was cleared. I gather that BKK won't approve more manpower to process these visas, as there continues to be only one officer plus a girl helper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orientfan Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Hi! No need for the Personal Info Form when 90 day reporting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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