thaibeachlovers Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 I just read a thread on the Samui forum that said they have to produce a house blue book and a medical certificate from a government hospital to get a retirement extension. Has that been brought in at Promenada? It sounded more like a marriage extension than a retirement extension from the things they had to do, like the cops visiting their accomodation and taking photos etc. I will be trying for a retirement extension from Promenada in about 2 months, but I was going to stay in an hotel in C M as will be travelling on to Europe for a while after getting the extension. Is that not a starter, and should I be staying in a condo or similar? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 The medical certificate for a retirement extension is something that Samui has been doing for a long time. So far, Chiang Mai hasn't required this. The gov't hospitals here a quite busy, I doubt it will become a requirement. As for the requirement of a house book, CM Immigration often wants to see evidence that there is a TM30 on file for you. You should be OK staying in a guest house, provided they submit a TM30 for you when you register. As them to provide you with evidence that they've done this, like a screen shot of the data they've input for you or a copy of the report they submitted if they aren't doing it on-line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Just there to do extension last Thursday, no need for medical certificate or blue book, everything was the same as last year,only quicker. regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Everything in CM stay the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 IIRC the medical-certificate used to a requirement, over a decade ago, then they stopped asking for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Ranger Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 1 hour ago, TheFishman1 said: Everything in CM stay the same Worst immigration in Thailand I believe. Left 5 yrs ago but not after confronting Head of Immigration & respectfully pointing out that animals were treated better than Farangs & shouldn't he do something about the disgraceful,squalid conditions not to mention the inefficiency & time it took & he actually nodded & changed the rubbish ticket system slightly but still an appalling,disgusting inhumane place more akin to a prison ! I also tried to complain to British Consulate in CM but I was told not his area-useless man -classic inept diplomat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill97 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 OP,If what you are inquiring about were happening in CM, it would be documented in several threads on this forum already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siameaze Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 In Phuket, they asked for copy of credit/debit card and picture of the house/residence for Retirement extension. They do let you bring house picture (also show an example of desired format) the next day when collecting your passport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramrod711 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 1 hour ago, Lone Ranger said: an appalling,disgusting inhumane place Don't be shy, speak your mind and tell us what you really think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Ranger Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 12 minutes ago, ramrod711 said: Don't be shy, speak your mind and tell us what you really think. Just have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Ranger Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 35 minutes ago, Bill97 said: OP, If what you are inquiring about were happening in CM, it would be documented in several threads on this forum already. I did state it was 5 yrs ago now . Hopefully things have changed would be interested in responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMBob Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 2 hours ago, Lone Ranger said: Left 5 yrs ago but not after confronting Head of Immigration & respectfully pointing out that animals were treated better than Farangs & shouldn't he do something about the disgraceful,squalid conditions not to mention the inefficiency & time it took & he actually nodded & changed the rubbish ticket system slightly but still an appalling,disgusting inhumane place more akin to a prison ! I also tried to complain to British Consulate in CM but I was told not his area-useless man -classic inept diplomat. I'm not sure what the Immigration conditions here in CM 5 years ago has any bearing on the question asked; beside, in my opinion, your description of what was happening here 5 years ago isn't at all what it was like here. We had the online queue then and that was relatively easy to use and set up an appointment. And we didn't have a load of people going to Immigration at 3-4-5AM in hopes of getting a daily queue ticket. The old office was surely cramped but there were less complaints then. Finally, your comment calling Immigration (5 years ago) "an appalling,disgusting inhumane place more akin to a prison!" is beyond the pale, incorrect, and silly beyond rational belief. As to the OP's question, nothing's changed here in CM with regards to annual extensions based on retirement. Same as before (I just got my annual extension based on retirement 5 days ago and it was the same old requirements). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandor Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 3 hours ago, Lone Ranger said: Worst immigration in Thailand I believe. Left 5 yrs ago but not after confronting Head of Immigration & respectfully pointing out that animals were treated better than Farangs & shouldn't he do something about the disgraceful,squalid conditions not to mention the inefficiency & time it took & he actually nodded & changed the rubbish ticket system slightly but still an appalling,disgusting inhumane place more akin to a prison ! I also tried to complain to British Consulate in CM but I was told not his area-useless man -classic inept diplomat. ...have you tried Grumpy-land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Ranger Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 8 minutes ago, tandor said: ...have you tried Grumpy-land. Been there ...done that. Just my opinion ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandor Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 37 minutes ago, Lone Ranger said: Been there ...done that. Just my opinion ok. ...very ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilostmypassword Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 52 minutes ago, CMBob said: I'm not sure what the Immigration conditions here in CM 5 years ago has any bearing on the question asked; beside, in my opinion, your description of what was happening here 5 years ago isn't at all what it was like here. We had the online queue then and that was relatively easy to use and set up an appointment. And we didn't have a load of people going to Immigration at 3-4-5AM in hopes of getting a daily queue ticket. The old office was surely cramped but there were less complaints then. Finally, your comment calling Immigration (5 years ago) "an appalling,disgusting inhumane place more akin to a prison!" is beyond the pale, incorrect, and silly beyond rational belief. As to the OP's question, nothing's changed here in CM with regards to annual extensions based on retirement. Same as before (I just got my annual extension based on retirement 5 days ago and it was the same old requirements). Well, to be fair, the cappuccino was only ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 4 hours ago, Lone Ranger said: Worst immigration in Thailand I believe. Left 5 yrs ago but not after confronting Head of Immigration & respectfully pointing out that animals were treated better than Farangs & shouldn't he do something about the disgraceful,squalid conditions not to mention the inefficiency & time it took & he actually nodded & changed the rubbish ticket system slightly but still an appalling,disgusting inhumane place more akin to a prison ! I also tried to complain to British Consulate in CM but I was told not his area-useless man -classic inept diplomat. Rubbish. Never a single problem there in 10 years. People are all very nice, system is very efficient. "Disgraceful, squalid conditions - inhumane place more akin to a prison"??? What on earth are you on about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Ranger Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 3 minutes ago, elektrified said: Rubbish. Never a single problem there in 10 years. People are all very nice, system is very efficient. "Disgraceful, squalid conditions - inhumane place more akin to a prison"??? What on earth are you on about? Again just my opinion which I am entitled to express .Hope it's changed for the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgrahmm Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 5 minutes ago, Lone Ranger said: Again just my opinion which I am entitled to express .Hope it's changed for the better. Well - Silver was 17+ hands....He was a high horse.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 45 minutes ago, elektrified said: system is very efficient When I read that comment regarding CM Immigration "system is very efficient" I assumed I had jumped to the Joke section by accident! Efficiency and the CM Immigration Dept is a classic oxymoron! That comment must be a contender for the most asinine comment ever on the subject of CM Immigration and a contender for joke of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 44 minutes ago, Lone Ranger said: Again just my opinion which I am entitled to express .Hope it's changed for the better. Could not get any worse could it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 22 hours ago, NancyL said: The medical certificate for a retirement extension is something that Samui has been doing for a long time. So far, Chiang Mai hasn't required this. The gov't hospitals here a quite busy, I doubt it will become a requirement. As for the requirement of a house book, CM Immigration often wants to see evidence that there is a TM30 on file for you. You should be OK staying in a guest house, provided they submit a TM30 for you when you register. As them to provide you with evidence that they've done this, like a screen shot of the data they've input for you or a copy of the report they submitted if they aren't doing it on-line. The place I will be staying in does it on line. When I did my 90 day I just took a letter from the receptionist. Not sure they'd be happy having to front up at immigration with the blue book like they are demanding in Samui. Anyway, sounds like Samui has lost the plot and C M not. Thanks for all the reassuring replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 5 hours ago, Lone Ranger said: Worst immigration in Thailand I believe. Left 5 yrs ago but not after confronting Head of Immigration & respectfully pointing out that animals were treated better than Farangs & shouldn't he do something about the disgraceful,squalid conditions not to mention the inefficiency & time it took & he actually nodded & changed the rubbish ticket system slightly but still an appalling,disgusting inhumane place more akin to a prison ! I also tried to complain to British Consulate in CM but I was told not his area-useless man -classic inept diplomat. Can't remember exactly when Imm. moved to Promenada, but squalid and disgusting it isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesimps Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Going by comments that I've seen about CM immig over the last few years, I'd say that your post is spot on. Having never had need to visit there myself, I could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Ranger Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 1 hour ago, scottiejohn said: When I read that comment regarding CM Immigration "system is very efficient" I assumed I had jumped to the Joke section by accident! Efficiency and the CM Immigration Dept is a classic oxymoron! That comment must be a contender for the most asinine comment ever on the subject of CM Immigration and a contender for joke of the year. Absolutely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retiredandhappyhere Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 8 hours ago, ramrod711 said: Don't be shy, speak your mind and tell us what you really think. Give him a break, he was trying to be polite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retiredandhappyhere Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 4 hours ago, scottiejohn said: When I read that comment regarding CM Immigration "system is very efficient" I assumed I had jumped to the Joke section by accident! Efficiency and the CM Immigration Dept is a classic oxymoron! That comment must be a contender for the most asinine comment ever on the subject of CM Immigration and a contender for joke of the year. Perhaps he is a Chiang Mai Immigration official? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 6 hours ago, scottiejohn said: When I read that comment regarding CM Immigration "system is very efficient" I assumed I had jumped to the Joke section by accident! Efficiency and the CM Immigration Dept is a classic oxymoron! That comment must be a contender for the most asinine comment ever on the subject of CM Immigration and a contender for joke of the year. Very efficient FOR ME. NEVER a single problem in 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) 10 hours ago, elektrified said: Very efficient FOR ME. NEVER a single problem in 10 years. Just because you have never had a problem with the Imm Dept does not make them efficient! For example; If they were efficient you would be able to get a Certificate of Residence at any time the Department is open, not have to turn up at very restricted hours one day and go back a number of days later to get a piece of paper out of a computer. If they were efficient a large number of the threads on the CM Forum would never have been needed. They may not make a mistake and thus cause you a problem but efficient they are NOT. Edited May 2, 2017 by scottiejohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgrahmm Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Just renewed today + a multiple re-entry..... I didn't notice anything different from prior years - no requests for any additional information other than the regular stuff... Smooth sailing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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