Buriram Expats

Buriram Province - General Category => Isaan Thai Visa => Topic started by: Lourens on January 22, 2008, 06:06:27 PM

Title: Interesting Story
Post by: Lourens on January 22, 2008, 06:06:27 PM

My very good friend Geoff went on one of his many trips to get his visa renewed at the border. After all the formalities were done on the Cambodian side, he was waiting in line for his passport to be stamped to leave Cambodia. He felt a tap on his shoulder. There, standing behind him, was two large officers, indicating that he should follow them right now. Geoff nearly soiled his sarong. They loaded him on the back of a motorcycle and drove him to town and the police station. There, he was escorted into what he describes as an interrogation room complete with bright light and all, and made to sit on a hard chair. The escorts left. Silence. Suddenly the door bursts open and in walks an officer with lots of brass on his shoulders. He asked Geoff in a very friendly voice what his name was.

Geoff stuttered: “Jeff, I mean Geoff.”
Officer: “Is this your passport?”
Geoff (in a tiny voice): “Yes.”
Officer: “How much did you pay for your visa?”
Geoff: “1500 Baht, like I always do.”
Officer: “Well, I’m afraid they overcharged you. If you come back with us to the border and point out the person who helped you, we will refund your 300 Baht.”

They went back but the person who helped him was nowhere to be seen. The officer gave Geoff back his 300 Baht anyway. So, now you know. But the point is, if the border people ask you for 1500 Baht, don’t argue. You’ll just make life difficult for yourself. Grin and bear it.  ;D

Title: Re: Interesting Story
Post by: Admin on January 22, 2008, 08:19:29 PM

Thats a good one.. hehe .. I always pay 1000 baht and sometimes +100 baht ..
 8)

Title: Re: Interesting Story
Post by: Buriramallstars on January 23, 2008, 01:16:06 AM

Quote from: Lourens on January 22, 2008, 06:06:27 PM

My very good friend Geoff went on one of his many trips to get his visa renewed at the border. After all the formalities were done on the Cambodian side, he was waiting in line for his passport to be stamped to leave Cambodia. He felt a tap on his shoulder. There, standing behind him, was two large officers, indicating that he should follow them right now. Geoff nearly soiled his sarong. They loaded him on the back of a motorcycle and drove him to town and the police station. There, he was escorted into what he describes as an interrogation room complete with bright light and all, and made to sit on a hard chair. The escorts left. Silence. Suddenly the door bursts open and in walks an officer with lots of brass on his shoulders. He asked Geoff in a very friendly voice what his name was.

Geoff stuttered: “Jeff, I mean Geoff.”
Officer: “Is this your passport?”
Geoff (in a tiny voice): “Yes.”
Officer: “How much did you pay for your visa?”
Geoff: “1500 Baht, like I always do.”
Officer: “Well, I’m afraid they overcharged you. If you come back with us to the border and point out the person who helped you, we will refund your 300 Baht.”

They went back but the person who helped him was nowhere to be seen. The officer gave Geoff back his 300 Baht anyway. So, now you know. But the point is, if the border people ask you for 1500 Baht, don’t argue. You’ll just make life difficult for yourself. Grin and bear it.  ;D

And i bet Knowing Geoff, Beer Chaing in one hand,and a fag in the other, i bet you he spent that 300 baht on Fags and booze, he is a character, he was once with me in the Casino at the border, i was doing well on Roulette, he was skint, i mean skint, i gave him 20 baht Two 10 baht coins, on the way out he stuck them in the Bandit, hell he won 800 baht, made his day, more fags and booze. i love the guy.