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Buriram Province - General Category => Isaan Thai Visa => Topic started by: Admin on February 17, 2008, 11:17:50 AM

Title: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Admin on February 17, 2008, 11:17:50 AM
There's a rumor which says Korat immigration is due to be closed??someone knows more details .. ??
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Kapong on February 28, 2008, 11:51:39 AM
I'm new to this forum but I've been in korat immigration 1 month ago and have seen a notebook farangs signed on saying they want this immigration not to close down.
They write there that once they will collect enough signatures they will give some official incharge on this in hope he will consider it and NOT close the immigration..


Wierd,I dont know if it will help but..anyway..

 ;D           
BTW - nice website you have.wish u best luck with this.                                                                                             
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: buriramboy on March 02, 2008, 05:11:35 PM
yes .thats right. the clerk in the immigration office told me they might be closed till the end of 2008.

 ???
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Admin on May 26, 2008, 06:36:16 PM
THIS OFFICE IS NOT ACTIVE ANYMORE !
ONLY CHOK CHAI OFFICE IS THE RIGHT OFFICE TO GO TO MAKE VISA.


North Eastern Region Immigration Center
TOT Public Co. Ltd. Office
118 Moo 10, Mitraphap Road,
Tambon Khok Kruat,
Amphoe Muang,
Nakhon Ratchasima 30280
Thailand

NEW Tel number: 044-465342


+Map attached.

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Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Admin on September 29, 2009, 09:50:03 AM
Confirmed !
Korat immigration will be closed and will NOT accept any further visa application (ie: visa extention).


All should go apply in the new place of "Surin-Kap Chong" new place in Korat.

The "Kap Chong" Korat immigration office is at Chokchai! 
See map as well (on Route 24 between Toyota and PTT).  


Nakorn Rachasima Immigration Office
1/8 Moo 13
Decha Udom Road
Tambon Chokchai
Amphur Chokchai
Nakorn Rachasima Province 30190

Tel./Fax 044 492 903-4

Mobile phone:
081 8100588
081 3440662
087 2543605
089 8443736


"Kap Chong" Korat immigration office Telephone number: 044-559-333


 sawadi

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Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: nookiebear on September 29, 2009, 09:58:14 AM
A new immigration office is opening in Chok Chai on October 1st.It is situated close to the PTT filling station which is on the route 24, RH side after going thro the traffic lights heading for Pak Ton Chai/Saraburi.I haven't a clue as to what services will be available
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: lahansai on October 05, 2009, 06:45:34 PM
Have been in the new office.nice setting there and should be there next week to get my stamp. don't go to TOT office and go only CHOK CHAI office as the TOT guys will not accept your application.
You have been warned !  confused4  sawadi
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Admin on October 18, 2009, 11:31:43 AM
See Korat/Chok Chai interactive map location:
http://map.longdo.com/?lat=14.7403572845459&long=102.15677334899902&res=4096&mode=icons-en&map=ms22&locale=en

 sawadi
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: lamui on November 21, 2009, 11:44:59 AM
Hi,

i m at my first visa o extension, i m in Buriram, where i have to go? In kap choeng (cambodia border) or in Chok Chai (korat)????


thank s
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Admin on November 21, 2009, 11:52:50 AM
Chok Chai of course.  wave1
Read few messeges before your messege (UP).
See map and direction here as well:
http://www.buriramexpats.com/thai-visa/

 sawadi
 
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Admin on June 19, 2010, 12:26:09 AM
Just when you though all clear..  hahaha  confused6

Korat / Chok Chai immigration office will be moved to another location.
*The immigration office will no longer be located near the Chok Chai crossroads.

Date of relocation:
Start on 28th July 2010, the Immigration Office

Location + Directions:


If you're coming from Buriram or Surin area:

Turn right at Chok Chai crossroad (The traffic lights).

Continue drive about 12 km's (Near the pottery village).

Turn right (You'll have to make u-turn in order to turn right).

Continue drive about 1.5 km's.

Turn right again and you will see the new immigration office just opposite the school.

sawadi
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: nookiebear on June 19, 2010, 08:05:40 AM
Just when you though all clear..  hahaha  confused6

Korat / Chok Chai immigration office will be moved to another location.
*The immigration office will no longer be located near the Chok Chai crossroads.

Date of relocation:
Start on 28th July 2010, the Immigration Office

Location + Directions:


If you're coming from Buriram or Surin area:

Turn right at Chok Chai crossroad (The traffic lights).

Continue drive about 12 km's (Near the pottery village).

Turn right (You'll have to make u-turn in order to turn right).

Continue drive about 1.5 km's.

Turn right again and you will see the new immigration office just opposite the school.

sawadi
Is the turning before or after the pottery village>>
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Bigbus on June 19, 2010, 06:05:49 PM
Nookiebear...there is a leaflet they are handing out with a map.....
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Admin on June 19, 2010, 06:46:17 PM
Map of the new Korat immigration office: (Opening on 28th July 2010). sawadi

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Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: nookiebear on June 19, 2010, 07:40:36 PM
Map of the new Korat immigration office: (Opening on 28th July 2010). sawadi

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Cheers!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: lahansai on June 22, 2010, 11:49:12 AM
thanks for the info.  eusadance
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: burirambangkok on July 01, 2010, 11:54:08 PM
Exactly what I was looking for. kabkun kap.  wave1
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Admin on July 29, 2010, 10:40:14 AM
Just when you though all clear..  hahaha  confused6

Korat / Chok Chai immigration office will be moved to another location.
*The immigration office will no longer be located near the Chok Chai crossroads.

Date of relocation:
Start on 28th July 2010, the Immigration Office

Location + Directions:


If you're coming from Buriram or Surin area:

Turn right at Chok Chai crossroad (The traffic lights).

Continue drive about 12 km's (Near the pottery village).

Turn right (You'll have to make u-turn in order to turn right).

Continue drive about 1.5 km's.

Turn right again and you will see the new immigration office just opposite the school.

sawadi

Just to remind everybody. scatter

The korat immigration should be in the new place already.

See map to the place here:
http://www.buriramexpats.com/thai-visa/ (http://www.buriramexpats.com/thai-visa/)
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: mxyzptlk on August 06, 2010, 11:17:38 AM
Has anyone been to the new office yet and can confirm that it is now operational?
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: nookiebear on August 06, 2010, 11:54:20 AM
Has anyone been to the new office yet and can confirm that it is now operational?
I was there on its opening day..............all fully operational
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: mxyzptlk on August 06, 2010, 11:58:25 AM
Thanks for that Nookiebear
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Admin on August 11, 2010, 12:42:44 AM
Chok Chai Korat immigration office driving route picture guide.

Dear members,

I have made driving route picture guide to Chok Chai Korat immigration office.
*Direction: Coming from Buriram/Surin on Nang Rong road to Chok Chai (Road 24).

Enjoy & Drive safety. sawadi

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Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Admin on August 11, 2010, 12:44:16 AM
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Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Admin on November 12, 2010, 09:28:03 PM
Immigration Office Nakhon Ratchasima (Chok Chai):

English language:


7 Moo.7 ( Near Municipality office of Dan Kwian subdistrict )

Dan Kwian subdistrict,  Chok Chai district,  Nakhon Ratchasima province 30190

Tel: 044-375138  Fax: 044-375139
 


Thai language:

สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมืองจังหวัดนครราชสีมา:


เลขที่ 7 หมู่ 7 ( ติดเทศบาลตำบลด่านเกวียน )

ต.ด่านเกวียน  อ.โชคชัย  จ.นครราชสีมา 30190

โทรศัพท์: 044-375138  โทรสาร: 044-37-5139
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Dave the Dude on November 13, 2010, 07:29:40 AM
Great Info, Almog
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: EastFife4Forfar5 on November 13, 2010, 07:44:32 AM
Great Info, Almog

A picture route - what a great idea.

This sort of thing could stop Dave the Dude getting lost or, not finding places.  mhihi
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Dave the Dude on November 13, 2010, 08:38:56 AM
Great Info, Almog

A picture route - what a great idea.

This sort of thing could stop Dave the Dude getting lost or, not finding places.  mhihi
It never happens when the destination involves a beautiful lady, trust me, I have homing instincts.

BTW I last went there a week ago and found the place empty of customers. I seriously will now consider all future visits to be made in the afternoon after the crazy morning rush has gone.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Admin on November 13, 2010, 10:21:36 AM
Great Info, Almog

A picture route - what a great idea.

This sort of thing could stop Dave the Dude getting lost or, not finding places.  mhihi
It never happens when the destination involves a beautiful lady, trust me, I have homing instincts.

BTW I last went there a week ago and found the place empty of customers. I seriously will now consider all future visits to be made in the afternoon after the crazy morning rush has gone.

I went there yesterday, found the place EMPTY!wonderful! maybe because it was Friday and some farangs think the immigration is closed? well it not... (Monday-Friday: 8:30am - 16:30pm). happy2 All the office ladies were starring at me and Dao rushed to help me fill my 90 days notification. (while all of them starring at me of course..  stop1).
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: nookiebear on November 13, 2010, 07:27:00 PM
Great Info, Almog

A picture route - what a great idea.

This sort of thing could stop Dave the Dude getting lost or, not finding places.  mhihi
It never happens when the destination involves a beautiful lady, trust me, I have homing instincts.

BTW I last went there a week ago and found the place empty of customers. I seriously will now consider all future visits to be made in the afternoon after the crazy morning rush has gone.

I went there yesterday, found the place EMPTY!wonderful! maybe because it was Friday and some farangs think the immigration is closed? well it not... (Monday-Friday: 8:30am - 16:30pm). happy2 All the office ladies were starring at me and Dao rushed to help me fill my 90 days notification. (while all of them starring at me of course..  stop1).
What it must be like to be a dreamer!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: nookiebear on November 13, 2010, 07:31:15 PM
Great Info, Almog

A picture route - what a great idea.

This sort of thing could stop Dave the Dude getting lost or, not finding places.  mhihi
Jesus ,with the size of his hooter I find it unbelevable that he would ever lose his bearings!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Dave the Dude on November 14, 2010, 09:02:14 AM
Thai ladies love it, NB

Confused of Surin
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: nookiebear on November 14, 2010, 11:32:17 AM
Thai ladies love it, NB

Confused of Surin
Dave why are you so easily confused???????????
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: jamesthailand on November 14, 2010, 12:44:27 PM
thank you for the great info.  happy3
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Dave the Dude on November 14, 2010, 12:45:50 PM
Dave why are you so easily confused???????????

No thats me Nookie, I don't understand it but its true.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: crowsnest on December 16, 2010, 11:55:59 AM
Can you get a 30 day extension at Chok Chai?
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Dave the Dude on December 16, 2010, 12:05:11 PM
Best to phone and ask them.... 0898443736
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: crowsnest on December 16, 2010, 07:08:33 PM
Cheers Dave!
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Admin on December 16, 2010, 07:24:33 PM
crowsnest , you should really call to the immigration office, the number above is a mobile number of a woman working there name Dao, speaks very good English but sometimes not answer the phone.

Tel: 044-375138

sawadi
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Admin on January 07, 2011, 04:22:37 PM
korat immigration office dan kwian pottery village.mkv (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MybDPhnQHlA#)
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: boloa on January 07, 2011, 05:35:52 PM
Cheers for the You-Tube Admin,I have to go at the end of this month,I now feel like I've been there already  :laugh:
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: jamesthailand on January 08, 2011, 12:47:40 AM
Cheers for the You-Tube Admin,I have to go at the end of this month,I now feel like I've been there already  :laugh:
thumbup great.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: tommynew on January 16, 2011, 06:05:24 PM
Would some-one kindly give me the full postal address of Korat Immigration Office
Thanks Tom.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Admin on January 16, 2011, 06:37:33 PM
Would some-one kindly give me the full postal address of Korat Immigration Office
Thanks Tom.

http://www.buriramexpats.com/thai-visa/ (http://www.buriramexpats.com/thai-visa/)

Immigration Office Nakhon Ratchasima(Chok Chai):

7 Moo.7 ( Near Municipality office of Dan Kwian subdistrict )

Dan Kwian subdistrict, Chok Chai district, Nakhon Ratchasima province 30190

Tel: 044-375138 Fax: 044-375139

สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมืองจังหวัดนครราชสีมา:

เลขที่ 7 หมู่ 7 ( ติดเทศบาลตำบลด่านเกวียน )

ต.ด่านเกวียน อ.โชคชัย จ.นครราชสีมา 30190

โทรศัพท์: 044-375138 โทรสาร: 044-37-5139

sawadi
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Dave the Dude on January 17, 2011, 07:01:12 AM
Would some-one kindly give me the full postal address of Korat Immigration Office
Thanks Tom.
Tom
Just incase your thinking of doing it, I don't think they will accept postal applications for 90 day reports.

Dave
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Admin on January 17, 2011, 09:05:43 AM
Would some-one kindly give me the full postal address of Korat Immigration Office
Thanks Tom.
Tom
Just incase your thinking of doing it, I don't think they will accept postal applications for 90 day reports.

Dave

Unfortunately They do NOT accept 90 days notifications by mail and I have posted it in the past! sawadi
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: tommynew on January 17, 2011, 10:55:16 AM
Thanks to you all for your input, I'm going there early Feb for renewal of retirement visa and my co-pilot is my thai lady, so the more I know the better.I've seen the video which is very good. I would like to go on the 226 all the way to Korat, any thoughts on that,cheers Tom.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Admin on January 17, 2011, 02:50:20 PM
Thanks to you all for your input, I'm going there early Feb for renewal of retirement visa and my co-pilot is my thai lady, so the more I know the better.I've seen the video which is very good. I would like to go on the 226 all the way to Korat, any thoughts on that,cheers Tom.

I understand you are coming from Lamplaimat direction to Korat.
Drive straight on 226 road, as you arrive to the T junction take LEFT on road 224(Turn right is to Korat/Nakhon ratchasima city).
Keep straight about 17 kms, you will see the pottery village gate on the left side.
Get inside the village, drive straight only until the 'immigration office' sign on the right side.
Turn right and after 100 meters you will see the immigration office on the left side.

*Pictures guide+Videos can be found in previous pages of this thread.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Hua+Thale,+Muang+Nakhon+Ratchasima,+Nakhon+Ratchasima,+Thailand&daddr=dan+kwien+nakhon+ratchasima&hl=en&geocode=FbJA5AAd0V0WBik1aQnlP0wZMTEg497Iz2kEBA%3BFYy14gAdkkoXBinbSZ8Wk1EZMTEg597Iz2kEBA&mra=pd&mrcr=0&sll=14.905098,102.162598&sspn=0.309873,0.438766&ie=UTF8&ll=14.9062,102.15615&spn=0.11048,0.07194&output=embed (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Hua+Thale,+Muang+Nakhon+Ratchasima,+Nakhon+Ratchasima,+Thailand&daddr=dan+kwien+nakhon+ratchasima&hl=en&geocode=FbJA5AAd0V0WBik1aQnlP0wZMTEg497Iz2kEBA%3BFYy14gAdkkoXBinbSZ8Wk1EZMTEg597Iz2kEBA&mra=pd&mrcr=0&sll=14.905098,102.162598&sspn=0.309873,0.438766&ie=UTF8&ll=14.9062,102.15615&spn=0.11048,0.07194&output=embed)
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Dave the Dude on January 17, 2011, 03:24:09 PM
Tom
You cannot miss the entrance to the village. There is the biggest pair of jugs you will have ever seen either side of the sideroad! party3 jumping8 
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: tommynew on January 17, 2011, 05:34:11 PM
Thanks once again to you both
Tom
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: isanbirder on January 27, 2011, 05:49:06 PM
Time deposits for a fixed period of six months or above are accepted.  You need a letter from the bank as well as a copy of the account, and the last entry in the account must be on the day the letter was issued (daft, I know, but that's the way they want it).  I find it hard to believe that Immigration won't accept accounts at such a leading bank as Kasikorn.  I've always done it from Siam Commercial, but this year will be changing to Krung Thai (which is a Government bank, and therefore should be acceptable).

Sorry, not very clear.  I think you have to deposit for six months, but anyway you can break this at any time with interest.  The requirement is that the money is there for three months (two the first time you do it) when you apply for your extension.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: klaasje on March 07, 2011, 09:33:33 PM
Hello,

Some good news. Was today in the immigration office at Khorat. They told me they will got to Buriram and Surin, alternately 1 day a month. Tomorrow, 8th march in Surin, next month in Buriram. All kind of issues can be done there. Surin office is at the crossing nearby the police headquarters. Buriram I do not know, but call.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Admin on March 07, 2011, 10:01:06 PM
Hello,

Some good news. Was today in the immigration office at Khorat. They told me they will got to Buriram and Surin, alternately 1 day a month. Tomorrow, 8th march in Surin, next month in Buriram. All kind of issues can be done there. Surin office is at the crossing nearby the police headquarters. Buriram I do not know, but call.
See schedule of their visits in both provinces Buriram and Surin.
http://www.buriramexpats.com/forum/index.php/topic,4092.0.html (http://www.buriramexpats.com/forum/index.php/topic,4092.0.html)

Good to hear all passed well.  togetherhug
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: gotlost on April 29, 2012, 09:29:07 AM
Just some general information for the BE members. This past Friday I was in the Korat Immigration renewing my extention to stay based on marriage. A cake walk, only took 30 minutes course I was number four and when we departed there was over 20 others waiting. Anyway Korat Immigration informed that they would be closed on May 7&9 only May 7&9 also If you have been folowing us on SF forum the Kap Choeng Immigration is scheduled to reopen to full service in May and they have not set a date as of the past Friday. As I live in Kap Choeng and the wife (with my help) has opened a farang/Thai/western coffee shop we have been staying on top of the developments for the reopening of KCI. Our name is M&D Coffee and we are located 600 meters south of KCI on the east side of the highway. We offer all kinds of coffee drinks hot and cold along with western food that the locals can not get enough of an course we have beer and wine. I'll keep you informed of the reopening of KCI and in the mean while if your in the area stop by and say hello.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Admin on April 29, 2012, 07:02:02 PM
Just some general information for the BE members. This past Friday I was in the Korat Immigration renewing my extention to stay based on marriage. A cake walk, only took 30 minutes course I was number four and when we departed there was over 20 others waiting. Anyway Korat Immigration informed that they would be closed on May 7&9 only May 7&9 also If you have been folowing us on SF forum the Kap Choeng Immigration is scheduled to reopen to full service in May and they have not set a date as of the past Friday. As I live in Kap Choeng and the wife (with my help) has opened a farang/Thai/western coffee shop we have been staying on top of the developments for the reopening of KCI. Our name is M&D Coffee and we are located 600 meters south of KCI on the east side of the highway. We offer all kinds of coffee drinks hot and cold along with western food that the locals can not get enough of an course we have beer and wine. I'll keep you informed of the reopening of KCI and in the mean while if your in the area stop by and say hello.
Thank you for great report and important information. fastclapping
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: vin on April 30, 2012, 12:53:43 PM
thank you gotlost for that vauluble info im due to renew my retirement visa on 20/5/2012 if its at kap choeng great and i will be buying you some beers 60kl from my home keep keep me posted vin
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Nobby on April 30, 2012, 01:57:01 PM
thank you gotlost for that vauluble info im due to renew my retirement visa on 20/5/2012 if its at kap choeng great and i will be buying you some beers 60kl from my home keep keep me posted vin

Worth a phone call the day before,mate.
You know what Thai organisational skills are like!
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: gotlost on April 30, 2012, 07:05:54 PM
thank you gotlost for that vauluble info im due to renew my retirement visa on 20/5/2012 if its at kap choeng great and i will be buying you some beers 60kl from my home keep keep me posted vin

Worth a phone call the day before,mate.
You know what Thai organisational skills are like!

M&D Coffee is only 600 meters south of KCI on the east side of 214.
If you go to..                                       http://surincoffeeshops.blogspot.com/ you will see our shop, M&D.
If yo click on coffee shop map top left google map comes up with location, as said we are  only 600 meters south of KCI.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Nobby on April 30, 2012, 08:29:24 PM
thank you gotlost for that vauluble info im due to renew my retirement visa on 20/5/2012 if its at kap choeng great and i will be buying you some beers 60kl from my home keep keep me posted vin

Worth a phone call the day before,mate.
You know what Thai organisational skills are like!

I meant the Immigration people,sorry for the misunderstanding,Dave. I DIDN'T mean your place
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: gotlost on May 01, 2012, 07:59:47 AM
(http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg532/David_Vick/20120424_110453.jpg)
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: vin on May 01, 2012, 08:40:56 PM
 nice motor is that yours gotlost thanks nobby for the advice i will ring ahead the doors look very inviting and i will be their on the 20/5/2012 i hope keep me informed all the best vin   crazydance
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: gotlost on May 02, 2012, 11:20:03 AM
Just returned from the soon to be NEW REOPENED KCI. Talked to another immigration officer and they are now having 24 hour security on site. There still has not been any equipment moved in such as computers,pp scanners, etc. The office is still closed. As for the car it belongs to the HNIC of KCI. That is what all our fees go to. bananadance
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: gotlost on June 08, 2012, 03:33:42 PM
Just returned from th Kap Choeng Immigration Office. Their phone number is now working (044559278).
 Their new fax number is (04455927). They had 6 officers on duty helping 4 foreigners. Info: They well convert a tourist visa to an O for marriage at Kap Choeng Immigration. Cost 1900 baht
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Vombatus on June 08, 2012, 03:48:02 PM
Just returned from th Kap Choeng Immigration Office. Their phone number is now working (044559278).
 Their new fax number is (04455927). They had 6 officers on duty helping 4 foreigners. Info: They well convert a tourist visa to an O for marriage at Kap Choeng Immigration. Cost 1900 baht

David presumably they will convert to retirement as well ?

This flys in the face of all the Thai Immigration regulations where it is stated that a Non-Imm O visa must be obtained outside of Thailand. We knew that Chaeng Wattana would convert and recently a friend was apparently converted by Korat (he paid 5k for the convenience having already paid 1,900 in BKK). I now looks even more widespread.

Helpful for foreigners but still outside the official rulebook.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: gotlost on June 08, 2012, 04:54:01 PM
Just returned from th Kap Choeng Immigration Office. Their phone number is now working (044559278).
 Their new fax number is (04455927). They had 6 officers on duty helping 4 foreigners. Info: They well convert a tourist visa to an O for marriage at Kap Choeng Immigration. Cost 1900 baht

David presumably they will convert to retirement as well ?

This flys in the face of all the Thai Immigration regulations where it is stated that a Non-Imm O visa must be obtained outside of Thailand. We knew that Chaeng Wattana would convert and recently a friend was apparently converted by Korat (he paid 5k for the convenience having already paid 1,900 in BKK). I now looks even more widespread.

Helpful for foreigners but still outside the official rulebook.

This was told to me direct by an Immigration officer at 3 pm today. I only asked about a marriage can nretirementout retirment. He did say same for Korat. There was no misunderstandinI'm Next time Im in KCI I'retirementout retirment. In the mean time thanks to the BE EXPATS that stopped by to day and drunk all my beer. thumbup
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: dundeemk6 on June 08, 2012, 05:28:25 PM
I hope they paid their bill !!!!
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: urleft on July 24, 2012, 11:25:53 PM
Is this Korat Office still Open?   stop1

I have been told it is closed and we have to go to Kap Choeng.   :blink:
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: gotlost on July 25, 2012, 07:45:17 AM
Is this Korat Office still Open?   stop1

I have been told it is closed and we have to go to Kap Choeng.   :blink:


Korat immigration never closed it is still opened for residence of Nakhon Ratchasima and Chaiyphum Provinces.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: mxyzptlk on July 25, 2012, 03:26:46 PM
Myself & 2 friends who live in Nongki did 90 day reports @ Korat 2 weeks ago. From what they were saying @ Korat, it looks as though you only need to go to Kap Choeng when applying for extensions.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: gotlost on July 25, 2012, 04:55:26 PM
Myself & 2 friends who live in Nongki did 90 day reports @ Korat 2 weeks ago. From what they were saying @ Korat, it looks as though you only need to go to Kap Choeng when applying for extensions.

 By immigration law the office that issued your extension (marriage or retirement) is suppose to honor your 90 day reports until that extension expires at which time you will be required if your address is in Buriram or Surin to do your new extension AND 90 day reports at Kap Choeng.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: mxyzptlk on July 25, 2012, 05:03:23 PM
I'm not disagreeing with you gotlost, but one of the guys who did the 90 day report at Korat was told he could continue to use the Korat office for ever for 90 day reports...As we all know, different offices and indeed the individual official who processes you uses their interpretation of the rules. I guess we'll find out for certain the next time someone who got their extension @ Kap Choeng tries to do a 90 day report @ Korat...
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: finnomick on July 27, 2012, 10:03:43 PM
Did my 90 day report at Kap Choeng this morning ( extension processed by Korat last August ). No queues and a 50km reduction in the round trip as opposed to going to Korat. Great. Glad to see there's been no expense spared in supplying the newly re-opened office with the latest state-of-the-art electronic equipment, errr, well not quite. When I gave the official my passport she said I must complete form TM47 by hand because they don't have a computer. So, when I go back there in a couple of weeks to re-new my extension I wonder how they are going to check my records that are all stored on the computer at Korat ? Both interesting and worrying.   
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: nookiebear on July 28, 2012, 08:29:41 AM
I'm not disagreeing with you gotlost, but one of the guys who did the 90 day report at Korat was told he could continue to use the Korat office for ever for 90 day reports...As we all know, different offices and indeed the individual official who processes you uses their interpretation of the rules. I guess we'll find out for certain the next time someone who got their extension @ Kap Choeng tries to do a 90 day report @ Korat...
From my understanding your 90 day report can be done at any Immigration Office in Thailand.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Various 57 on July 28, 2012, 09:48:55 AM
I'm not disagreeing with you gotlost, but one of the guys who did the 90 day report at Korat was told he could continue to use the Korat office for ever for 90 day reports...As we all know, different offices and indeed the individual official who processes you uses their interpretation of the rules. I guess we'll find out for certain the next time someone who got their extension @ Kap Choeng tries to do a 90 day report @ Korat...
From my understanding your 90 day report can be done at any Immigration Office in Thailand.

My understanding too Nookiebear. smilenod

The 90 days address notification can be done at any Immigration Office. Applications for the extension of the permissions of stay, re-entry permits and so on, have to be done at the Immigration Office designated to the province you're living in.

Quote from: immigration.go.th
Notification of staying in the Kingdom over 90 days ::

Offices accepting notification:
1.Immigration offices throughout the country
2.For foreigners who residing in Bangkok contact at Immigration Division1 Office, Chalermprakiat Government Complex,Chaengwattana Rd., Laksi ,Bangkok
3. For foreigners carrying out duties relating to the specific law : Immigration Act , Proleum Act / Board of Investment Act / Industrial 4.Estate Authority of Thailand Act. contact at sub-division 3 Visa extension units, Chamchuree Square Building, Floor 18 , Phatumwan, Bangkok.
5.For special Labor of three Nationalities Loas , Cambodia and Mynmar residing in Bangkok contact at Immigration Division1 , Soi SuaPlu , Satorn Rd.
http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/en/base.php?page=90days
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: finnomick on July 28, 2012, 08:04:47 PM
Reading other posts especially by Various 57 and Nookiebear regarding the 90 day report -- and please do not shoot me, I'm only the messenger -- last time I did my 90 day report in Korat on 30.04.2012., they informed me that in future, ALL my extension requests AND 90 day reports must now be done at Kap Choeng. They went on to say that if I turned up at Korat to do a 90 day report, they would not deal with it. Obviously, and as has been noted earlier, all immigration officers interpret their rules in their way. Pity really because the misses and I made a day of it going to The Mall etc to buy groceries and passing Do Home was also very handy.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Various 57 on July 28, 2012, 09:15:04 PM
Reading other posts especially by Various 57 and Nookiebear regarding the 90 day report -- and please do not shoot me, I'm only the messenger -- last time I did my 90 day report in Korat on 30.04.2012., they informed me that in future, ALL my extension requests AND 90 day reports must now be done at Kap Choeng. They went on to say that if I turned up at Korat to do a 90 day report, they would not deal with it. Obviously, and as has been noted earlier, all immigration officers interpret their rules in their way. Pity really because the misses and I made a day of it going to The Mall etc to buy groceries and passing Do Home was also very handy.

I'm sure your correct Finnomick,the problem with Immigration or anything Government run is they all make up their own rules.What's OK at one place is not OK at another.Now that 90 day reporting is computer generated you would think it would make it easier.Lets say you live in Buriram on the border with Korat,why travel all the way to KC when Korat Immigration is so close,it just doesn't make sense ,does it  :wacko:
The rules state all 90 reports can be done by post  but KC doesn't do it ,KC Immigration used to do a Letter of Residency for free but when they moved to Korat it all of a sudden became 500Baht. I paid 300 baht for my new 5 year driving licence and was in and out in 20 minutes even though my old licence was 4 month out of date,others I have read pay 500 baht and have to sit and read the Highway code for an hour .All part of the fun of Thailand  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: finnomick on July 29, 2012, 01:22:28 PM
Quote;- " Now that 90 day reporting is computer generated " end of quote. Not at KC it isn't, there's no computer in the office... But as you so rightly put it V 57, it's all part of the fun of living here.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Nobby on July 29, 2012, 05:22:56 PM
That is quite funny because its fully computerised in the shack at the border (Chong Chom) which is a short distance down the road (Past M&D coffee shop as well)
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: gotlost on July 29, 2012, 08:52:57 PM
Quote;- " Now that 90 day reporting is computer generated " end of quote. Not at KC it isn't, there's no computer in the office... But as you so rightly put it V 57, it's all part of the fun of living here.
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There are computers in the office. Three to be exact that are connected to TOT internet. Are they talking to Bangkok ? Thats a good question. There is no PP reader.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: finnomick on July 29, 2012, 09:03:00 PM
Quote;- " Now that 90 day reporting is computer generated " end of quote. Not at KC it isn't, there's no computer in the office... But as you so rightly put it V 57, it's all part of the fun of living here.
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There are computers in the office. Three to be exact that are connected to TOT internet. Are they talking to Bangkok ? Thats a good question. There is no PP reader.

Well, all the desktops were bare in the office on friday. Maybe someones nicked them or sold them down at the border market? The official that dealt with my 90 day report also told us that there had been a lot of complaints due to the time it was taking in hand-writing all the forms required for the visa extensions. Foreigners complaining at extension re-newals ? Dodgy.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: urleft on July 29, 2012, 09:06:14 PM
I always found it better to restate the understandings: 

1. Buriram and Surin expas should use the Kap Choeng Immigration Office for visas and 90 day reportings. 

2.  All offices are supposed to accept 90 day reports, but if you live in Buriram/Surin area Korat may send you to the Kap Choeng Immigration Office. 

3.  The Korat office is still open, but it may deny Buriram Province Expats service.   

4.  The Kap Choeng Immigration Office reportedly does not have a computer and is not networked, so you will probably want to have as much as the forms completed and available when using this office.  Otherwise be prepared to manually complete them.

5.  The border crossing close to KC at Chong Chom is computerized and may be able to accomodate the 90 day reporting. 

Anyone see any glaring errors in this synopsis? 
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: gotlost on July 29, 2012, 09:24:14 PM
Soup cans and string to be installed for cummunications. thumbup
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: nookiebear on July 30, 2012, 08:30:10 AM
Reading other posts especially by Various 57 and Nookiebear regarding the 90 day report -- and please do not shoot me, I'm only the messenger -- last time I did my 90 day report in Korat on 30.04.2012., they informed me that in future, ALL my extension requests AND 90 day reports must now be done at Kap Choeng. They went on to say that if I turned up at Korat to do a 90 day report, they would not deal with it. Obviously, and as has been noted earlier, all immigration officers interpret their rules in their way. Pity really because the misses and I made a day of it going to The Mall etc to buy groceries and passing Do Home was also very handy.

I'm sure your correct Finnomick,the problem with Immigration or anything Government run is they all make up their own rules.What's OK at one place is not OK at another.Now that 90 day reporting is computer generated you would think it would make it easier.Lets say you live in Buriram on the border with Korat,why travel all the way to KC when Korat Immigration is so close,it just doesn't make sense ,does it  :wacko:
The rules state all 90 reports can be done by post  but KC doesn't do it ,KC Immigration used to do a Letter of Residency for free but when they moved to Korat it all of a sudden became 500Baht. I paid 300 baht for my new 5 year driving licence and was in and out in 20 minutes even though my old licence was 4 month out of date,others I have read pay 500 baht and have to sit and read the Highway code for an hour .All part of the fun of Thailand  :biggrin:
Its when you renew a 5 year licence that you have the video etc,etc not when making your 1 year into a 5 year.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: gotlost on July 30, 2012, 09:14:19 AM
Quote;- " Now that 90 day reporting is computer generated " end of quote. Not at KC it isn't, there's no computer in the office... But as you so rightly put it V 57, it's all part of the fun of living here.
[/quote

There are computers in the office. Three to be exact that are connected to TOT internet. Are they talking to Bangkok ? Thats a good question. There is no PP reader.

Well, all the desktops were bare in the office on friday. Maybe someones nicked them or sold them down at the border market? The official that dealt with my 90 day report also told us that there had been a lot of complaints due to the time it was taking in hand-writing all the forms required for the visa extensions. Foreigners complaining at extension re-newals ? Dodgy.

The desk that are in the very front that you set at for service do not have computuers. The desk to your extrem right and inback has a computer and printer  that is used for froums. To your extrem left is another computer with printer and has the TOT Modem next to it. The desk to your left as you enter the room has a computer. All of these computuers are connected to TOT internet. Their printor is in the front by the restrooms. On the desk in the office are plastic bukets for you to put change in for copies. They do not have a passport reader which they need for 90 day reporting. All of this kit was taken from the Korat office. The computuers and TOT Intenet has been connect and in use for two months.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: finnomick on July 30, 2012, 10:51:48 AM
Sorry Gotlost, things have changed since you were last in. I sat at the desk immediately on the left as you go in the office. Nothing on it so plenty of room to write out forms. Yes, there is a printer at the back where they keep forms but not a computer in sight. They must have cleared them all out so as not to be embarrassed when people ask why the computers are not in use. Whatever, no doubt this will change.....
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: gotlost on July 30, 2012, 01:18:56 PM
Sorry Gotlost, things have changed since you were last in. I sat at the desk immediately on the left as you go in the office. Nothing on it so plenty of room to write out forms. Yes, there is a printer at the back where they keep forms but not a computer in sight. They must have cleared them all out so as not to be embarrassed when people ask why the computers are not in use. Whatever, no doubt this will change.....

Just returned from KCI and yes there is only 0ne computer in use in the extreme left hand corner with printer and it is connected to TOT internet. THe other two were moved to the office across from the main office and are in use and connected to TOT internet. Therestill is no PP Reader.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: tommynew on September 02, 2012, 08:57:26 PM
We went to KC Friday.  31.8 arrived 8.45 am. staff having breakfast. Her indoors rousted them out, all done and dusted 9am
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: tommynew on September 02, 2012, 08:59:56 PM
P.S. hand written forms only
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Michael888 on October 04, 2012, 12:16:09 PM
Sorry , But am am confused.
I have been coming to Thailand for over 5 years now using Double entry visas and extensions.
At the moment I am in SURIN. My Visa on arrival expires on 9th October.
My understanding is that I can extend this for 15 days(this is how things work at Jomtien Immigration, Same at Khon Kaen Immigration Office).

Can someone please advise me what to do!!! Do I go to Kap Choeng Immigration Office? Or to Chom Chong? Or do I do a visa run?
Sorry again for my ignorance, but the frustrations are getting to me.

 Thanks in Advance your help.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Starman on October 04, 2012, 12:43:55 PM
Sorry , But am am confused.
I have been coming to Thailand for over 5 years now using Double entry visas and extensions.
At the moment I am in SURIN. My Visa on arrival expires on 9th October.
My understanding is that I can extend this for 15 days(this is how things work at Jomtien Immigration, Same at Khon Kaen Immigration Office).

Can someone please advise me what to do!!! Do I go to Kap Choeng Immigration Office? Or to Chom Chong? Or do I do a visa run?
Sorry again for my ignorance, but the frustrations are getting to me.

 Thanks in Advance your help.

Please explain some more. First you speak about double entry visas then you talk about a visa on arrival.

When you arrived in Thailand this time did you get a 30 visa exempt stamp or did you get a 60 day tourist stamp?
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Michael888 on October 04, 2012, 04:14:01 PM
Hi Starman.
Thanks for your reply.
In my original post I wrote 
"At the moment I am in SURIN. My Visa on arrival expires on 9th October."
Sorry for any confusion.

So I will start again
I am in Surin after arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport on 10th September 2012(I flew to Singapore and back on same day to get my "thirty days".
My Passport is Stamped....Admitted 10 Sep 2012. Admitted until  9th October 2012.

Different sites say different things, including that a 10day extension can be obtained in Immigration Bangkok.
15 days by doing a Visa run.
Or 15 days by going to an Immigration Office in the Province one is currently residing in.
I have done this in the past...both in Khon Kaen and Jomtien Immigration.
So I presume I dont need to do a visa run.

I dont wish to drive all the way to  Kap Choeng Immigration Office (near Korat).
My Fiancee called the KC number provided here (044559278), a female answered and said that was not KC Immigration.

I was going to drive to Chong Chom today and approach the Thai Immigration Office.
However, it is highly likely they will ask me to enter Cambodia, and then Stamp my passport on Exit.

I am perplexed by all the different variations and can see it is just revenue spinning.
Any advice would be appreciated.

I still for the life of me cant understand why Buriram and Surin DONT HAVE Immigration Offices.

Thanks again.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Starman on October 04, 2012, 04:30:34 PM
It would appear that your only options are: Go to Immigration and get a 7 day extention for 1900 baht, or go over the border at Chong Chom and get 15 days.

Kap Cheong Immigration is not near Korat. Kap Cheong is in Surin province, but somewhat out of town, heading towards Chong Chom border.

You mentioned your fiancee. If you were married you would be able to obtain a 60 day extention as you are also be able to if you have a child here in Thailand. You need a few, easily obtained documents, but no need to show money in the bank.

Hope this helps.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Michael888 on October 04, 2012, 07:59:19 PM
Thanks for your suggestions Starman.

I assume that in future I can extend my Multiple entry Visa's prior to the end of 60 days by going to Kap Cheong Immigration in Surin Province.
This would give me 30 days, as in Jomtien and Khon Kaen. I would then need to fly out and return to activate next 60 day visa....etc, etc.

I could also fly out of Thailand and get a Visa on arrival.

Another option would be to travel to Savannakhet and apply for a Tourist Visa(single entry only). If I wanted a double or triple entry TV I would need to travel to Vientiane and go to the Royal Thai Embassy. Again,I'm perplexed why this cant be done in Savannakhet.
Perhaps I should do more research and qualify to take people on Visa Runs and make money in Thailand, but of course in a Thai Company Name owned by my fiancee/wife !!!

In any event, I am still frustrated that honest people need to be inconvenienced and spend more money to stay in Thailand. Thai logic. And Thais and Farangs who run Visa Businesses benefit....lovely.

In the Philippines it is much easier. 21 days on arrival. Visit an Immigration Office and it's simple to get a 6 month Visa. No visa runs required. No 800,000 baht in a Government Bank...etc, etc.

TIT...I know...and it's up to me...but really never up to me.

Cheers

And best wishes to all the Happy Campers in Thailand.

BTW. Is there an Immigration Office in Buriram Province? And if so where is it? If not, why not??

Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Prakhonchai Nick on October 04, 2012, 08:08:09 PM
Hello Michael - As far as I know there is no immigration office in Buriram. Why? No idea, other than that there are many provinces that do not have an immigration office.

Why worry - you have said you are in Surin, and Surin has an immigration office at Kap Choeng.

Be thankful that you no longer have to go to Dan Kwian!

Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Michael888 on October 04, 2012, 08:42:59 PM
Hi Nick

I am in Surin by default, rather than choice.
My Fiancee and her Family live closer to Krasang and have relatives in Surin Province.

I actually find Majestic Hotel nicer and better value for money than any place in Buriram.
Also, night life is far better here and locals are friendlier.

Sure, more University girls to perve on in Buriram!!!(Not my cup of tea).

I have spent lots of time in Isaan and have stayed in many provinces.
I am disappointed with Buriram. Hence my limited stay in Surin and Isaan.

My attitude may change,however I see so much injustice in the way the true Isaan People are treated.
As opposed to the "Rich Chinese/Chinese/Thais who monopolize what happens, not just in Isaan but all over Thailand.
Sorry I'm off the topic, but I am disappointed that Farangs are looked upon as ATM's and here for cheap sex.......it's not the reality of what really happens in Thailand.

Yet farangs have to scurry around working out what the heck to do so they can stay in Thailand.
Incredulous.

Cheers.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Starman on October 05, 2012, 08:05:26 AM
No need to fly out to activate your next entry. Walk out at the Chong Chom border and come back.

When you get married you can get a multi entry O visa based on marriage. They are valid for 12 months. Every entry is valid for 90 days. Leave on the day before "enter before date" and get another 3 months. That takes you up to 15 months stay. After that go to immigration and get another 60 days based on "visiting wife". That means 17 months on one visa.

Multi entry O visas are available in Savannaket. No need to show proof of funds or income.

You could also apply for a 12 month extension by showing 400000 baht in the bank or an income of 40000 a month. That would then mean you will have to go to Immigration every 90 days to prove current address.

Either way, you could then stay in Buriram or Surin a bit longer and you may discover that things are not really as bad as they seem.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Michael888 on October 05, 2012, 12:45:32 PM
Thanks again for the useful info Starman.
I dont want to get married.....Fiancee has house, car, PCX.....all paid and money in Bank....
....But I guess I'd qualify for a Mia Noi or two or three...so why not :)

I actually do like the friendly REAL THAIS in the Villages...they are truly wonderful.
I have stayed in the old run down house for over 3months with no Internet, poor Mobile phone reception etc.
Better in the New "Palace" TG now has...but boredom sets in easily!!!

I do like to party...and this has restrictions. Both in Surin and Buriram 
Discos (be it Speed1(Bram) or Speed3 and Saren(Surin) or any other Discos in Isaan including Mahasarakham, Khon Kaen, Udon, Srisaket)..
...have a much better time if I'm with my Fiancee...Thais are really warm and friendly....girls are gorgeous!!!
Monogomy is not for me......
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: MichelNL on October 08, 2012, 09:26:43 AM

(Quote)
(I dont want to get married.....Fiancee has house, car, PCX.....all paid and money in Bank....)


If you dont want to get married, .... why is she your Fiancee then ??.....
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Michael888 on October 08, 2012, 09:52:17 PM
Hi MichelNL.
Good question.....5 years is a long time together, and I am a real softie!!!
I'm waiting for real proof that it's not primarily my money she's after.

I really like her Family and even though I speak very little Thai...(mai pud thai jing jing)
and spend minimal time in her village there is a strong "family bond" I'm reluctant to part with.

Time will tell.

Anyway, off to Chom Chong to get my 15day extension...tomorrow.
Has anyone had dealings with a Guy called Mr. Pov Heang (Visa and Siam Reap Tour guide)?
I met him last time I was in Chom Chong. He has kindly offered to get me a Single Entry Tourist Visa (from PP) for 7000baht.
I will still need to do the normal border run, then give him my passport....and then go back to Chom Chong to collect it when he returns from
PP. Personally I feel its a bit risky.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers.

I know I could obtain a single entry TV from PP myself or from Savannakhet,Laos.
Just feel a bit fed-up with these requirements to fatten other's wallets and inconvenience myself. Sorry for being negative..just tired... moneysmile
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: TBWG on October 08, 2012, 10:11:11 PM
Mr Pov may be a good guy but personally I get nervous when parted from my passport.

I would not do under any circumstances. nono  But if you like to live dangerously then what the hell ~~~ go for it!


TBWG buriram_united sawadi

Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: nookiebear on October 09, 2012, 04:51:23 AM
Mr Pov may be a good guy but personally I get nervous when parted from my passport.

I would not do under any circumstances. nono  But if you like to live dangerously then what the hell ~~~ go for it!


TBWG buriram_united sawadi


Agree 100% David,I always like my passport with me.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Michael888 on October 09, 2012, 07:38:02 AM
Thanks for the info guys.
I agree. Feel safer with my passport in my possession.
Now it's time to see the country-side.
Have a great day :)
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Nobby on October 09, 2012, 10:47:44 AM
Thanks for the info guys.
I agree. Feel safer with my passport in my possession.
Now it's time to see the country-side.
Have a great day :)

I think i know this guy but still go along with comments about keeping close to PP. Just think about the stories you hear about the guys selling ciggarettes who then phone the police to get you arrested. A closed shop where everyone makes money and the falang is stung. Now imagine what could happen when you get you passport back with some moody stamp from a potato stencil.

It just aint with the risk, mate. Same applies to Sh@gging around, it has huge risks in a closeknit community where Machete's are used to sort out problems.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: toffo on October 09, 2012, 03:56:17 PM
Hi MichelNL.
Good question.....5 years is a long time together, and I am a real softie!!!
I'm waiting for real proof that it's not primarily my money she's after.

I really like her Family and even though I speak very little Thai...(mai pud thai jing jing)
and spend minimal time in her village there is a strong "family bond" I'm reluctant to part with.

Time will tell.

Anyway, off to Chom Chong to get my 15day extension...tomorrow.
Has anyone had dealings with a Guy called Mr. Pov Heang (Visa and Siam Reap Tour guide)?
I met him last time I was in Chom Chong. He has kindly offered to get me a Single Entry Tourist Visa (from PP) for 7000baht.
I will still need to do the normal border run, then give him my passport....and then go back to Chom Chong to collect it when he returns from
PP. Personally I feel its a bit risky.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers.

I know I could obtain a single entry TV from PP myself or from Savannakhet,Laos.
Just feel a bit fed-up with these requirements to fatten other's wallets and inconvenience myself. Sorry for being negative..just tired... moneysmile

Iused a guy there called pich who went and got my visa in cambodia and even travelled on bus to Buriram to give me it.. very nice boy i see him if im ever at that border crossing
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: davu on October 09, 2012, 04:43:43 PM
Kap Choeng: made today my first application for a visa extension, marriage, everything ok... except they now want 'confirmation of ability to marry', copy of! Never heard of this before. So I have to go back to Lamplaimat, get a certified copy of said document (or go to the police station for a paper stating that it is lost) and drive back to sunny Kap Choeng. Some tea money already passed hands this morning, more, doubtless, to follow. You are very vulnerable when you apply for your first extension and I think that someone has decided to profit from this. I expect to be paying  ฿1000.- over the odds to bring the process to an end. I think that at least two other people have had to pay, following a conversation with another couple and getting a glance at a document filled out by a previous victim.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: gotlost on October 09, 2012, 05:33:35 PM
Kap Choeng: made today my first application for a visa extension, marriage, everything ok... except they now want 'confirmation of ability to marry', copy of! Never heard of this before. So I have to go back to Lamplaimat, get a certified copy of said document (or go to the police station for a paper stating that it is lost) and drive back to sunny Kap Choeng. Some tea money already passed hands this morning, more, doubtless, to follow. You are very vulnerable when you apply for your first extension and I think that someone has decided to profit from this. I expect to be paying  ฿1000.- over the odds to bring the process to an end. I think that at least two other people have had to pay, following a conversation with another couple and getting a glance at a document filled out by a previous victim.
Welling to venture that your missing and need the KR-2 forum which can be had at your local amphur office for 20 bhat.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: nookiebear on October 09, 2012, 06:31:11 PM
As far as I remember the letter you have to produce re' proof you are free to marry' is only issued by your Embassy/Consulate in Bangkok.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Prakhonchai Nick on October 09, 2012, 07:00:06 PM
That is correct Nookie, but why on earth would Immigration want to see it.  Surely what matters is that you are married and can produce a marriage certificate.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Nobby on October 09, 2012, 07:04:05 PM
As far as I remember the letter you have to produce re' proof you are free to marry' is only issued by your Embassy/Consulate in Bangkok.
You remember rightly, NB.
If you have already married, an aformation to prove you are eligable to marry must have been provided at the Aumper for your marriage to be registered and obtained at your embassy.

I suppose the Aumper might be able to backtrack and give you a copy but thats doubtful. That stupid rule is a new one on me but then again it no longer applies to me!  yeahme
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: davu on October 09, 2012, 07:40:44 PM
Apparently it's not the KR-2 that they want, we actually showed a document called that. A bit puzzled by this as I guess will everybody be that follows me until some bright spark works it all out. I will get back in a day or two when I get results (or not)... hope to have more time in Prakhon Chai next time..
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: dimple joe on October 09, 2012, 08:15:08 PM
I went to Kap Choeng a couple of weeks ago to extend my marriage visa - 3rd or 4th time - took all the usual docs copied from my previous extensions at Korat and was asked for an additional document to back up my marriage license. I think it was called a "kor sor sorng".

I started to throw a wobbler as this had never been asked for before and had no intention of returning to Buriram to look for it.

After some discussion my wife went to the local Amphur office in Kap Choeng, paid 10 Baht and came back with the necessary in about 15 minutes.

Seems it was some docs (3 pages) that come with the big red license, just a paperwork exercise.
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: Alan on October 09, 2012, 08:38:29 PM
Thai immigration fully supports deforestation...................... jumping8
Title: Re: Korat immigration Info.
Post by: DeputyDavid on June 24, 2013, 06:02:36 AM
ADM, the photo driving directions are fantastic idea.  I have saved the thread to refer to later.  The latest post describes now having to show "single letter" when applying for extension based on marriage.  We did not register marriage in Thailand, but here in America.  We are in the process of getting the marriage registered here.  They want copy of my divorce, but not the single letter.  Not sure I can get one or even who to ask for one if needed.  Now that I am married, with document from USA, will it be necessary?  Anyone have this type of experience?

Thanks in advance for the reply!