giddyup Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 24 minutes ago, RioMist said: Just ask for a receipt and it will be free Yes, and you will be told to come back in 2 weeks and the letter will be ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) 34 minutes ago, thongplay said: I got a drivers licence for a car by passing the test. All legit. I never had nor was asked for a 'letter from Immigration'. So don't know what you are talking about. If you don't know what I'm talking about you haven't been here long. Have a look at the attachment for docs needed for Thai driving licence. it's called a "Certificate of Residence". http://www.pattayacityexpatsclub.com/expats/docs/thai license Checklist.pdf Edited July 12, 2017 by giddyup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
free123 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 5 hours ago, Seismic said: The fact that they have to issue an order for this tells you everything you need to know. the officers are simply underpayed...that breads corruption and the result is a corrupt thailand ...pay em all very very well and impose capital punishment to those who remain corrupt same as spore done in the sixtys ... compare both countrys today life for the population differs like day and night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavemanwww Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) Only in Thailand. If BIB /police and or immigration dept caught accepting so called tea money HERE IN AUSTRALIA. Punishment go to GAOL STRAIGHT TO GAOL. DO NOT PASS GO. OH BUT NOT HERE. lmao Edited July 12, 2017 by wavemanwww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) 8 minutes ago, free123 said: the officers are simply underpayed...that breads corruption and the result is a corrupt thailand ...pay em all very very well and impose capital punishment to those who remain corrupt same as spore done in the sixtys ... compare both countrys today life for the population differs like day and night Not sure that will work. A lot of Thai government officials and politicians are paid very well, doesn't stop them wanting more. Jobs in immigration are highly sought after because of all the benefits. Edited July 12, 2017 by giddyup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perthperson Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Those interested in "corruption" need to explain what "pork barrel" politics in the US and similar Western schemes in the West are before claiming "corruption" is something unique to SE Asia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavemanwww Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 4 minutes ago, perthperson said: Those interested in "corruption" need to explain what "pork barrel" politics in the US and similar Western schemes in the West are before claiming "corruption" is something unique to SE Asia. As much sense as Thai's disciplinary actions for corruption!!! As Pauline Hanson once said "Please explain".Perhperson (doughting you have ever left Thailand). LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggles45 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I know 3 men who have paid between 15k and 22k to renew their retirement extension without having the required money in the bank., It doesn't matter how much you paid them the corruption and greed is so deeply ingrained into the organisations that they will not stop grafting. It has become an accepted part of Thai culture now., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 So no more Thb 20K for a Non-O visa when the applicant has no funds I guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 1 minute ago, ChrisY1 said: So no more Thb 20K for a Non-O visa when the applicant has no funds I guess... 1 minute ago, ChrisY1 said: So no more Thb 20K for a Non-O visa when the applicant has no funds I guess... Price can be negotiable. A friend paid 17,000 baht recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice777 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 It's OK they will just take money for coffee Instead Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jip99 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 44 minutes ago, perthperson said: Those interested in "corruption" need to explain what "pork barrel" politics in the US and similar Western schemes in the West are before claiming "corruption" is something unique to SE Asia. It is not that it is unique, it is the fact that it is endemic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 6 minutes ago, Jip99 said: It is not that it is unique, it is the fact that it is endemic. and accepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1SteveC Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 4 hours ago, badlad said: what about immigration offices being given the same orders about collecting tea money . the last time i visited an office the tea money box was stuffed with 1000 baht notes until the officer emptied it to make way for more 1000 baht notes .when shared out this must be an enormous bonus on top of salary and untaxed Which office - Because I for one do not believe you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memkuk Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 6 hours ago, giddyup said: No, I mean the letter supplied by immigration that is required by Motor Transport before you can get a drivers licence. It's free. I just tell the officer politely "Sorry, but I think you might have made a mistake. This document is free." Appogies then come from the other side. Worked every time for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, memkuk said: It's free. I just tell the officer politely "Sorry, but I think you might have made a mistake. This document is free." Appogies then come from the other side. Worked every time for me. Then they tell you to come back in 2 weeks to collect it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grusa Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 5 hours ago, andersonat said: The letter *is* free, but there's *no* chance of getting a "free" letter quickly [with a a day/week or three] - unfortunately, the Immigration Police have invented an expedited service, where you can get the letter in a day-or-two. -- You are asked to pay for the expedited service, although you will *never* receive a receipt for your payment (of typically B500). Got mine yesterday, ฿300, 20 minutes, no receipt, no problems. Used to be ฿200, that's inflation for you! (Jomtien). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 1 minute ago, Grusa said: Got mine yesterday, ฿300, 20 minutes, no receipt, no problems. Used to be ฿200, that's inflation for you! (Jomtien). What immigration office? I believe they charge 500 baht at Pattaya, which is a nice little earner for somebody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximillian Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 7 hours ago, giddyup said: While we're on the subject, can someone clear up whether immigration are entitled to charge for a letter of residence or not. I know I have paid every time, but have read somewhere that it's supposed to be free. 500 Baht is the correct fee as is stated at the form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perthperson Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Just now, maximillian said: 500 Baht is the correct fee as is stated at the form. There is no official published "correct fee" What is being paid is a "service fee" which will not be receipted ......................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arandora Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) 2 minutes ago, perthperson said: There is no official published "correct fee" What is being paid is a "service fee" which will not be receipted ......................... 2 minutes ago, perthperson said: There is no official published "correct fee" What is being paid is a "service fee" which will not be receipted ......................... I have receipts for mine from the Phang Nga Immigration Office. Edited July 12, 2017 by Arandora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximillian Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 1 minute ago, perthperson said: There is no official published "correct fee" What is being paid is a "service fee" which will not be receipted ......................... Well, you might be right. 500 Baht I saw printed on the application form and paid 500 several times in different offices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andersonat Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 7 minutes ago, maximillian said: 500 Baht is the correct fee as is stated at the form. - Is there any chance that you have a (PDF) copy of this form ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Off topic posts and replies about corruption in Australia have been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximillian Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 8 minutes ago, andersonat said: - Is there any chance that you have a (PDF) copy of this form ? Nope, sorry, but there might be one at Immigration website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grusa Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 41 minutes ago, giddyup said: What immigration office? I believe they charge 500 baht at Pattaya, which is a nice little earner for somebody. As I said, Jomtien (pattaya). They asked ฿300, gave them a ฿500, got ฿200 and a smile back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andersonat Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I *wish* that it were possible to get a (reliable) number for how many of these residence-certificates are requested/supplied each year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aslimversgwm Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 4 hours ago, giddyup said: If you don't know what I'm talking about you haven't been here long. Have a look at the attachment for docs needed for Thai driving licence. it's called a "Certificate of Residence". http://www.pattayacityexpatsclub.com/expats/docs/thai license Checklist.pdf Quite right. You must have a certificate of residence to get or renew a Thai driving licence if you're not actually a Thai national. Certainly the case in CM. No certificate = No licence. End of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telly Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 1 hour ago, aslimversgwm said: Quite right. You must have a certificate of residence to get or renew a Thai driving licence if you're not actually a Thai national. Certainly the case in CM. No certificate = No licence. End of. Correct. Friend of mine at CM transport office this morning. No cert of residence so off she goes to immi. For an expedited fee of 500, she gets the paper in half an hour. Let's see how her test goes tomorrow. Yes you can choose not to pay. And wait 2-3 weeks. If your medical cert doesn't expire, good. If it does, please jump thru the monkey hoops again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 A troll post has now been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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