Buriram Expats
Buriram Province - General Category => Isaan Thai Visa => Topic started by: Admin on October 15, 2009, 04:54:00 PM
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Notification of staying in the Kingdom over 90 days
Procedure and notification
The foreigner makes the notification in person, or
The foreigner authorises another person to make the notification, or
The foreigner makes the notification by registered mail.
The notification must be made within 7 days before or after the period of 90 days expires.
The first application for extension of stay by the foreigner is equivalent to the notification of staying in the Kingdom over 90 days.
Offices accepting notification in Buriram area:
-Chong Chom Surin-Cambodia border office.
-Chok Chai/Korat immigration office is at Chokchai.
(on Route 24 between Toyota and PTT).
Tel: 044-559-333 (Surin-Kap Chong Staff) / 044-492-903,044-492-399 (Chok Chai)
See interactive map location:
http://map.longdo.com/?lat=14.7403572845459&long=102.15677334899902&res=4096&mode=icons-en&map=ms22&locale=en (http://map.longdo.com/?lat=14.7403572845459&long=102.15677334899902&res=4096&mode=icons-en&map=ms22&locale=en)
Notification by registered mail
90 Days notification by mail is NOT POSSIBLE anymore!.
*checked and confirmed with immigration Chok-Chai .
*Must notify in Chok-Chai immigration office OR Surin immigration office in the border.
Copy of all passport pages (up to the latest arrival stamp in the Kingdom or latest visa stamp)
Copy of arrival/departure card TM. 6 (front and back)
Previous notifications of staying over 90 days (if any)
Completely filled in and signed notification form TM. 47 * See file attached.
Note
( http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/en/base.php?page=90days (http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/en/base.php?page=90days) )
The notification of staying in the Kingdom over 90 days is in no way equivalent to a visa extension.
If a foreigner staying in the kingdom over 90 days without notifying the Immigration Bureau or notifying the Immigration Bureau later than the set period, a fine of 2,000.- Baht will be collected. If a foreigner who did not make the notification of staying over 90 days is arrested, he will be fined 4,000.- Baht.
If a foreigner leaves the country and re-enters, the day count starts at 1 in every case.
For more information contact Bangkok immigration office.
Location: Government Center Chaengwattana Building B , No. 120 ,
Moo 3 , Chaengwattana Road , Tungsonghong Sub-District , Laksi District, Bangkok 10210
(As shown in the map)
Tel: 0-2141-9889 Fax: 0-2143-8228
sawadi
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An update.
I have a situation which I can't do the 90 days notification on time this month.
So I called the Chok Chai immigration office and the missus there (Dao) have told me there is a window of 7 days can be late.
So, you better not late anyway, but I'll keep you updated with my experience after I'll do my 90 days report.
sawadi
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It has always been 7 days early or late.................
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good news, this 90 days report is a pain in the *ss. ashamed1
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good news, this 90 days report is a pain in the *ss. ashamed1
Yes it is................but to my knowledge it hasn't changed in the last 24 years
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good news, this 90 days report is a pain in the *ss. ashamed1
Yes it is................but to my knowledge it hasn't changed in the last 24 years
It's been on the statute book for the past 24 (or more) years, but has only been enforced for six or seven. Only last year, I had the greatest difficulty in convincing a long-term resident of Thailand that he was supposed to report!
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good news, this 90 days report is a pain in the *ss. ashamed1
Yes it is................but to my knowledge it hasn't changed in the last 24 years
It's been on the statute book for the past 24 (or more) years, but has only been enforced for six or seven. Only last year, I had the greatest difficulty in convincing a long-term resident of Thailand that he was supposed to report!
I can only speak from my personal experiences........There is an English fella who has been here almost 30 years.....I'll ask him the question when we have a get together on Friday afternoon
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late with the 90 days report is not a problem, actually its not even that important but they force all of us to do it. for what? I don't know, I guess will have to put up with it and go on time.
anyway 7 days is not a problem, I always do it on the way to Korat, a 10 minutes stop that's the whole thing.
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Confirm!
No problem to be late with the 90 days notification up to 7 days from the date on the invitation paper to report.
sawadi
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I have just returned from a trip back to the UK,while i was away my 90 day report was due however i was unable to do it as I was out of the country.
Upon my return a lady immigration officer at Swampy said that my new 90 days start on the day I returned to Thailand is this correct?
Left 3rd June
Returned 22nd June
90 Day was 10th June
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I have just returned from a trip back to the UK,while i was away my 90 day report was due however i was unable to do it as I was out of the country.
Upon my return a lady immigration officer at Swampy said that my new 90 days start on the day I returned to Thailand is this correct?
Left 3rd June
Returned 22nd June
90 Day was 10th June
The immigration lady at Swampy is correct...it starts on your return to the Kingdom
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late with the 90 days report is not a problem, actually its not even that important but they force all of us to do it. for what? I don't know, I guess will have to put up with it and go on time.
anyway 7 days is not a problem, I always do it on the way to Korat, a 10 minutes stop that's the whole thing.
Go to report 8 days late & it costs a minimum of 2,000 baht,a maximum of 5,000baht at the officers discretion together with a written note <in Thai> in your passport
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Go to report 8 days late & it costs a minimum of 2,000 baht,a maximum of 5,000baht at the officers discretion together with a written note <in Thai> in your passport
2 weeks ago, I went to Chon Chom 10 days late and was not fined/charged/pp stamped NOTHING!
But I dont recommend it as a good idea
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Go to report 8 days late & it costs a minimum of 2,000 baht,a maximum of 5,000baht at the officers discretion together with a written note <in Thai> in your passport
2 weeks ago, I went to Chon Chom 10 days late and was not fined/charged/pp stamped NOTHING!
But I dont recommend it as a good idea
You are the lucky one.........One of the locals here went to Chok Chai ONE day late only a couple of months ago & it cost him 2,000baht,,,,,,,,,,he's lived here for 31 years too!!!!!!!!!
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You are the lucky one.........One of the locals here went to Chok Chai ONE day late only a couple of months ago & it cost him 2,000baht,,,,,,,,,,he's lived here for 31 years too!!!!!!!!!
I must admit Nookie, I took the wife incase there was trouble or communication issues AND tried to be ultra nice&friendly (yes, I know that hard to believe) but it worked.
I think another case of being polite,friendly and smiling a lot, wins the day! IMHO
With Chok Chai, I always take them gifts that they can eat, as opposed to 'tea money' and think that gives me extra 'brownie points'
I should start charging for these tips! :D :D
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ADMIN
In the OP this....
Offices accepting notification in Buriram are:
-Kap chong Surin-Cambodia border office.
should read this......
Offices accepting notification in Buriram are:
-Chong Chom Surin-Cambodia border office.
I am not trying to be padantic but Kap chong is the village before the border that once had an Immigration Office and has sadly now gone. Hope the plans for a Surin Town office come off as has been discussed in BKK Immigration. happy2
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Thank you for the correction. fastclapping
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Thank you for the correction. fastclapping
Glad to back as your Surin reporter elephant027 bravo1 whistle
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It has been my impression that any time one gets a new visa or has one renewed, the ninety day reporting period begins from the date of the new visa. I picked up a new visa in Vientiane to get a work permit on the 4th of October. The reporting slip stapled in my passport prior to that time indicated a reporting date of November 24. That slip was not removed or changed. Am I still bound by that date or 90 days from the date of the new visa? I would hate to take a day off from work to discover I did not have to.
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Its the same as when you have a re-entry permit,,,,they don't alter the slip but officially the 90 days starts from the day you re-enter the Kingdom.
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I am not 100% sure but THINK the reporting date will be 90 days from when you returned into Thailand. I would give Daw a call at Korat Immigration, If I were you.
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I am not 100% sure but THINK the reporting date will be 90 days from when you returned into Thailand. I would give Daw a call at Korat Immigration, If I were you.
I'd like to give her more than a 'call'
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She can occasionally be seen in Tawan Deang, Surin and in true Forest Gump fashion "Thats all I am going to say about the matter"
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She can occasionally be seen in Tawan Deang, Surin and in true Forest Gump fashion "Thats all I am going to say about the matter"
Where the hell are those places??
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Where the hell are those places??
Set back from Tessabaan 1 road and opposite the private hospital. Cannot miss it
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I have been trying to find the phone number of Immigration since it moved from Chok Chai. Is it the same or has it changed. Does any one know? Thanx for the valuable information. I think I am okay with 90 days from the visa date, but the minute you think you are Okay is the minute you get into trouble.
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Phone Daw on 0898443736. She is sure to help you and speaks good Engrish.
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I have been trying to find the phone number of Immigration since it moved from Chok Chai. Is it the same or has it changed. Does any one know? Thanx for the valuable information. I think I am okay with 90 days from the visa date, but the minute you think you are Okay is the minute you get into trouble.
IT IS 90DATS from the day you re enterthe kingdom regardless of the date on the slip of paper
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Thank you all for the information.
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Thats what the forum is for!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I have been trying to find the phone number of Immigration since it moved from Chok Chai. Is it the same or has it changed. Does any one know? Thanx for the valuable information. I think I am okay with 90 days from the visa date, but the minute you think you are Okay is the minute you get into trouble.
IT IS 90DATS from the day you re enterthe kingdom regardless of the date on the slip of paper
Indeed the paper does say it is for those who have lived "longer than 90 days"
I did mine a while ago, the same time I got a 60 day extention of stay on grounds of being married to a Thai lady. Was told that if I left the country after the 60 days then the new 90 day notification would start when I get back.
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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
The 90 day report, by post, is now accepted by Korat Immigration Office.
Here is the address is in both Thai and English:
สำนักงานตวจคนเข้าเมืองจังหวัดนครราชสิมา
เลขที่ 7 หมู่ 7
ต.ด่านเกวียน
อ.โชคชัย
จ.นครราชสิมา
30190
Immigration Nakhon Ratchasima
7 Moo 7
Tambol Dan Kwian
Ampoe Chok Chai
Jangwat Nakhon Ratchasima
30190
Telephone 0-4437-5138
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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
Normally a big pair of jugs just inside the door too!!
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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
Normally a big pair of jugs just inside the door too!!
I am sure they have been enhanced.
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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
I am sure they have been enhanced.
Normally a big pair of jugs just inside the door too!!
I see I am here with like-minded people!
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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
Normally a big pair of jugs just inside the door too!!
I am sure they have been enhanced.
I don't think so...I remember them walking towards me in a T shirt,,,wobbling around like a pair of jugglers elbows!!!
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They are 'enhanced' and we paid for them!
I also seen 'em juggling in Tawan Deang,Surin.
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Thats me lost any interest then.............All natural only.......
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I remember when Kap Chang was open she had a well endowed friend too....Don't tell me that we've paid for them too!! thumbup
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If we've paid for them then we ought to be able to enjoy them!
Lets start a queue!
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After reading the last 7/8 post's may be some Ex-pats are just long term sex tourist's ...:-)
http://www.buriramexpats.com/forum/index.php/topic,4010.msg14699/topicseen.html#new (http://www.buriramexpats.com/forum/index.php/topic,4010.msg14699/topicseen.html#new)
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We are mere mortals!
Just men who show a normal interest in sexy women.
Are you with us Boloa?
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Confirmed! icon_must
I have just talked with the immigration office:
Steps to report 90 days by mail / Documents needed inside the envelope:
-Front passport copy.
-Last visa page.
-Copy of house registration book (Your address in Thailand).
-Completed TM 47 form (Report 90 days form).
-Empty envelope with your address on it, ready with 10 Baht stamp (That immigration will use it to send mail back to you.
-100 Baht money note.
Link to download all immigration forms:
http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/en/base.php?page=download (http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/en/base.php?page=download)
sawadi
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
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Confirmed! icon_must
I have just talked with the immigration office:
Steps to report 90 days by mail / Documents needed inside the envelope:
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-100 Baht money note.
MAFIA!
More enhanced tits to come!!!
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We are mere mortals!
Just men who show a normal interest in sexy women.
Are you with us Boloa?
Love the jugs ...:-)
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Confirmed! icon_must
I have just talked with the immigration office:
Steps to report 90 days by mail / Documents needed inside the envelope:
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-100 Baht money note.
MAFIA!
More enhanced tits to come!!!
If it's a 100 baht note and a 100 baht for P@P it's far better than spending a morning and 700 baht on Diesel going to the border and back.
A win for us farang for a change ,me thinks !!!!!
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If it's a 100 baht note and a 100 baht for P@P it's far better than spending a morning and 700 baht on Diesel going to the border and back.
A win for us farang for a change ,me thinks !!!!!
I don't think they should charge anything, actually when I asked the first lady about the cost she replied: None,Free.
Than she asked another lady that sound like lady D (you all know lady D ;) ) and she answered: 100 Baht.
well, considering the more expensive alternative, I accept the 100 Baht fee and don't mind paying it either.
Saving me time and money. sawadi
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Whilst it may be cheaper for all concerned, you are condoning exploitation and corruption, and are as guilty as those on the make!
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Whilst it may be cheaper for all concerned, you are condoning exploitation and corruption, and are as guilty as those on the make!
I'm sure the 100 baht Tip would be optional,I couldn't see the Immigration Office turning down your TM47 or refusing to send it because there was not tip in the envelope...:-/
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Whilst it may be cheaper for all concerned, you are condoning exploitation and corruption, and are as guilty as those on the make!
I'm sure the 100 baht Tip would be optional,I couldn't see the Immigration Office turning down your TM47 or refusing to send it because there was not tip in the envelope...:-/
Agree. Maybe it was a joke only. hahaha
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This Lady in the Immigration Office you are talking about ______------Lady D exclaim
Anyone got any photos rolleyesbar
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We all have a mental picture of her complete with her enhancements!
Don't you Nookie!!!
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We all have a mental picture of her complete with her enhancements!
Don't you Nookie!!!
Indeed I do
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I'm sure a post on here has now vanished
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Whilst it may be cheaper for all concerned, you are condoning exploitation and corruption, and are as guilty as those on the make!
I'm sure the 100 baht Tip would be optional,I couldn't see the Immigration Office turning down your TM47 or refusing to send it because there was not tip in the envelope...:-/
Agree. Maybe it was a joke only. hahaha
I'm sure it was a joke, not because I think they're necessarily honest, but because I don't think they'd lay themselves open to an accusation of corruption for such a small amount. I'll check myself when I go next time, but it's not until March, so I guess this'll all be sorted out by then.
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The 100 baht ensures 'hand delivery' by our beloved Lady D thumbup
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The 100 baht ensures 'hand delivery' by our beloved Lady D thumbup
If that were the case I and many others would happily pay more
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So how much would you be willing to cough up??
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So how much would you be willing to cough up??
Slightly more. Charm should do the rest! jumping9 party3
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If it continue in this direction messages will be splitted & moved to a more appropriate area of the forum. slapfight
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So how much would you be willing to cough up??
Slightly more. Charm should do the rest! jumping9 party3
I've just fell of the chair............I've seen more charm from a Jellybaby!!!!
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If it continue in this direction messages will be splitted & moved to a more appropriate area of the forum. slapfight
Almog,in which direction would you like us to proceed??
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If it continue in this direction messages will be splitted & moved to a more appropriate area of the forum. slapfight
Almog,in which direction would you like us to proceed??
That is your choice of course........ party3
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oldmanwithstick Please keep this thread clean ! Only facts and relevant questions about the immigration office in Korat would be appreciated !
One question is; do they accept a "Time Deposit Account" (with a fixed interest rate) to show my money when I apply for my yearly extension ?
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oldmanwithstick Please keep this thread clean ! Only facts and relevant questions about the immigration office in Korat would be appreciated !
One question is; do they accept a "Time Deposit Account" (with a fixed interest rate) to show my money when I apply for my yearly extension ?
Somw Accounts especially from Kasikorn bank are not acceptable,,,the best idea is to ring immigration just to be on the safe side
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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).
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I thought I would try the 90 day report by post. My report date was March 14 and I sent all documents on Friday March 4 via EMS.
However, I still have not received anything back from Imm Dan Kwian.
Is this normal? Has anybody else done the 90 day report by post?
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I thought I would try the 90 day report by post. My report date was March 14 and I sent all documents on Friday March 4 via EMS.
However, I still have not received anything back from Imm Dan Kwian.
Is this normal? Has anybody else done the 90 day report by post?
Why didn't you just went to the monthly visit of immigration in Buriram/Surin?
They have been to Surin on 8th March 2011.
Full list:
http://www.buriramexpats.com/forum/index.php/topic,4092.0.html (http://www.buriramexpats.com/forum/index.php/topic,4092.0.html)
You should call their office and ask them if they have received your letter.
sawadi
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I thought I would try the 90 day report by post. My report date was March 14 and I sent all documents on Friday March 4 via EMS.
However, I still have not received anything back from Imm Dan Kwian.
Is this normal? Has anybody else done the 90 day report by post?
I would give then a ring,you could end up with an overstay charge !!!
044375138
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I thought I would try the 90 day report by post. My report date was March 14 and I sent all documents on Friday March 4 via EMS.
However, I still have not received anything back from Imm Dan Kwian.
Is this normal? Has anybody else done the 90 day report by post?
Just a thought,Do you have to enclose a pre paid envelope for its return??
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Thanks for the advice. I will give them a call tomorrow. I enclosed everything required including the prepaid self addressed envelope and the 100 Baht note against my better judgment but I was really trying to avoid this present scenario.
Also looking on two other forums I have yet to see any post indicating that someone has successfully did their 90 day report at Dan Kwian Immigration.
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finally received my 90 report notice in todays mail. This morning I checked the EMS status on the Web and saw they received my paperwork on March 5. I couldn't read the postmark but it finally arrived today.
I don't know why it took 24 days to process but at least it got here. Be sure to keep your EMS receipt.
Thank everybody for the suggestions.
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finally received my 90 report notice in todays mail. This morning I checked the EMS status on the Web and saw they received my paperwork on March 5. I couldn't read the postmark but it finally arrived today.
I don't know why it took 24 days to process but at least it got here.
Be sure to keep your EMS receipt.
Thank everybody for the suggestions.
Good news & Good advice.smilenod
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Well done Livram for being the Guinea-pig bravo1
I will try this method next time mine is due :biggrin:
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Well done Livram for being the Guinea-pig bravo1
I will try this method next time mine is due :biggrin:
I'll still pop along to see the eye candy!!
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I prefer to report in person to rule out any uncertainty as to whether the report has been processed or not
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Ok i know this is an old topic but is reporting by registered post still acceptable for 90day reports??
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Ok i know this is an old topic but is reporting by registered post still acceptable for 90day reports??
Kap Choeng Immigration DOES NOT except reoporting by mail. Sorry.
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can i report at Korat by post or not ?
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can i report at Korat by post or not ?
no. you must use kci.
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Ok thanks for that clarification looks like a 3 monthly trip to the market is to be the norm then lol
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Ok thanks for that clarification looks like a 3 monthly trip to the market is to be the norm then lol
Understand your asking but as KCI has said they want to see your smilling face and if your in Buriram or Surin Kora wants nothing to do with you.
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Ok thanks for that clarification looks like a 3 monthly trip to the market is to be the norm then lol
Understand your asking but as KCI has said they want to see your smilling face and if your in Buriram or Surin Kora wants nothing to do with you.
Sorry Gotlost...........Utter Bollox,,,,,,I don't know of any farang from here in Nong Ki(about 40 of us) that goes to KC to do 90 day reporting,all go to Dan Kwain with no problem
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Ok thanks for that clarification looks like a 3 monthly trip to the market is to be them then lol
nUnderstand your asking but as KCI has said they want to see your smilling face and if your in Buriram or Surin Kora wants nothing to do with you.
Sorry Gotlost...........Utter Bollox,,,,,,I don't know of any farang from here in Nong Ki(about 40 of us) that goes to KC to do 90 day reporting,all go to Dan Kwain with no problem
Hey thats great as long as they let you. Can not blame you. Question.. where did you all get your extentions, Dan Kawain or KC?
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Nookie, any words of wisdom as far as going to Korat for reporting every ninety days? Such as, better to get there early or after lunch? Can you have documents completed prior to arrival or do they want them completed there. Any other advice you can give is appreciated. From what I gather, being in LamPlaiMat I will be reporting at Korat.
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Ok thanks for that clarification looks like a 3 monthly trip to the market is to be them then lol
nUnderstand your asking but as KCI has said they want to see your smilling face and if your in Buriram or Surin Kora wants nothing to do with you.
Sorry Gotlost...........Utter Bollox,,,,,,I don't know of any farang from here in Nong Ki(about 40 of us) that goes to KC to do 90 day reporting,all go to Dan Kwain with no problem
Hey thats great as long as they let you. Can not blame you. Question.. where did you all get your extentions, Dan Kawain or KC?
Everything apart from 90 days is done at KC as we live in Buriram.2 of the lads from Nong Ki were in Dan Kwain last Weds & Thurs,90 day report no problem.
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Nookie, any words of wisdom as far as going to Korat for reporting every ninety days? Such as, better to get there early or after lunch? Can you have documents completed prior to arrival or do they want them completed there. Any other advice you can give is appreciated. From what I gather, being in LamPlaiMat I will be reporting at Korat.
As soon as they open 08-30 is the best,one lad who went last Thursday after lunch was number 33 in the queue!
Are you sure Lamplaimat comes under Korat as its only 26kms from Buriram city?
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It is in Buriram Province not Korat.........so the choice of where to do a 90 day report is yours!
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being only 50 km from Korat this is understandable. thanks for the info. your the first person i know of to come forward with this info. thanks.
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,Nookie, does Korat immigration do 90 day mail in reports.
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Nookie, any words of wisdom as far as going to Korat for reporting every ninety days? Such as, better to get there early or after lunch? Can you have documents completed prior to arrival or do they want them completed there. Any other advice you can give is appreciated. From what I gather, being in LamPlaiMat I will be reporting at Korat.
As soon as they open 08-30 is the best,one lad who went last Thursday after lunch was number 33 in the queue!
Are you sure Lamplaimat comes under Korat as its only 26kms from Buriram city?
Nookie, no not sure at all. Korat and KCI were the only two I saw mentioned so I just thought there was nothing in between. So there IS an immigration office in Burri Ram city proper then. This is good news to me. I am sure I will be taking a trip or two to Korat anyway to look at the pottery. Thank you as always for your help.
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Nookie means that you come under the jurastiction of Buriram so you must use Kap Cheong. There is no immigration office in Buriram
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I was one of the guys from Nongki (mentioned by Nookie is one of his posts) who did a 90 day report last Thursday @ Dan Kwien (Korat). I do most of my 90 day reports there. Not only is it a lot closer than KC, but you don't need to fill out a TM47 report form. They just put my passport number into the computer and the officer prints out the TM47 and staples it into my passport. In my experience Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday are the best days to report and I get there around the time the office opens..I walked into the office, pressed the 90 Day Report button at reception and my number was called as soon as I took the ticket. However, I have been unlucky a couple of times and been stuck behind someone with around 30 passports to process....
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I was one of the guys from Nongki (mentioned by Nookie is one of his posts) who did a 90 day report last Thursday @ Dan Kwien (Korat). I do most of my 90 day reports there. Not only is it a lot closer than KC, but you don't need to fill out a TM47 report form. They just put my passport number into the computer and the officer prints out the TM47 and staples it into my passport. In my experience Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday are the best days to report and I get there around the time the office opens..I walked into the office, pressed the 90 Day Report button at reception and my number was called as soon as I took the ticket. However, I have been unlucky a couple of times and been stuck behind someone with around 30 passports to process....
Does Korat immigration do 90 day mail in reports.....
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I was one of the guys from Nongki (mentioned by Nookie is one of his posts) who did a 90 day report last Thursday @ Dan Kwien (Korat). I do most of my 90 day reports there. Not only is it a lot closer than KC, but you don't need to fill out a TM47 report form. They just put my passport number into the computer and the officer prints out the TM47 and staples it into my passport. In my experience Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday are the best days to report and I get there around the time the office opens..I walked into the office, pressed the 90 Day Report button at reception and my number was called as soon as I took the ticket. However, I have been unlucky a couple of times and been stuck behind someone with around 30 passports to process....
Does Korat immigration do 90 day mail in reports.....
No, they don't
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Minor correction to my initial post above ...
They staple the receipt into my passport and not the TM47 form....
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I was one of the guys from Nongki (mentioned by Nookie is one of his posts) who did a 90 day report last Thursday @ Dan Kwien (Korat). I do most of my 90 day reports there. Not only is it a lot closer than KC, but you don't need to fill out a TM47 report form. They just put my passport number into the computer and the officer prints out the TM47 and staples it into my passport. In my experience Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday are the best days to report and I get there around the time the office opens..I walked into the office, pressed the 90 Day Report button at reception and my number was called as soon as I took the ticket. However, I have been unlucky a couple of times and been stuck behind someone with around 30 passports to process....
Does Korat immigration do 90 day mail in reports.....
No, they don't
sawadi
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Nice to be able to report to Dan Kwien. It would save me 120 kilometers each time. How about the immigration office in Khon Kaen ? Can I do my 90-days report there ?
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Nice to be able to report to Dan Kwien. It would save me 120 kilometers each time. How about the immigration office in Khon Kaen ? Can I do my 90-days report there ?
where do you live.
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Sorry ! I forgot. I live in Napho the northernmost district in Buriram. 185 km to Kap Cheong an 120 km to Khon Kaen. And the part of the 24 highway from Prakon Chai to Prasat oldmanwithstick :(
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Sorry ! I forgot. I live in Napho the northernmost district in Buriram. 185 km to Kap Cheong an 120 km to Khon Kaen. And the part of the 24 highway from Prakon Chai to Prasat oldmanwithstick :(
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Understand what your up against. What Korat Immigration has done it to let those that are a lot closer to them in Buriram use Korat for their 90 days report BUT they must renew their extension in Kap Choeng. Nong KI Buriram is approximately 50 km from Korat. I'm sure there are more individual's north of the 24 that report to Korat. So I see your options as 1: you have to renew your extension at Kap Choeng BUT 2. Go to Khon Kaen and ask, be real nice and eat humble pie. There have been no reports of anyone doing this that I know of. If the answerer is no then go down to Korat, I would thank they will let you. If all else fails its Kap Choeng.
Korat Immigration is the boss of Kap Choeng Immigration and they basically call the shots.
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In 31 years I've never had a problem anywhere with immigration here in Thailand,,,,just turn up with a smile on your face & be polite!!
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In 31 years I've never had a problem anywhere with immigration here in Thailand,,,,just turn up with a smile on your face & be polite!!
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mxyzptik,
I live 15 KM south of Buriram on 226. Would you please give me directions to the Dan Kwien immigration office for where I live
Thanks
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mxyzptik,
I live 15 KM south of Buriram on 226. Would you please give me directions to the Dan Kwien immigration office for where I live
Thanks
You need to drive to Korat. When you get to the first junction with traffic lights you need to turn left. You do not go into Korat town. You should then be on the road going out to Chok Chai. The Immigration is a left turn about 15kms down that road. There are 2 giant pottery jugs to the entrance. Once you are actually inside the pottery village Immigration is well sign posted.
Kap Cheong is an easier drive for you.
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Thanks for that, where is Kap Cheong
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When you say you are on the 226 I assume you mean on the way to Lamplaimat????? If so then you must travel along the 226 in the opposite direction to Korat, and head towards Surin. As you approach Surin you will see a sign to Prasat and a set of traffic lights. Turn right there. When you reach the end of that road, about 15kms, turn right again. Then follow the road. You will pass through Prasat. Continue along, through another set of traffic lights. About 30kms down that road is Kap Cheong.
A slightly longer drive for you but much much less traffic. Plus there is more road that is 4 lanes.
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Thanks again, we will give it a try tomorrow morning. In Kap Cheong is the immigration office on the main road.
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Other side of the road to BANGKOK BANK maybe 25 yards before hand up a road about 50 yards it is sign posted.
BANGKOK BANK ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE AS YOU GO IN.
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I found it, in and out in no time, next trip we'll go to the market.
Thanks all
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I found it, in and out in no time, next trip we'll go to the market.
Thanks all
Yeah, that's a heap of fun the first time :blink:
Becomes a bit repetitive after awhile.
I now plan any trip to Kap Choeng immigration around days I know my wife will be unable to accompany me thumbup
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I found it, in and out in no time, next trip we'll go to the market.
Thanks all
Yeah, that's a heap of fun the first time :blink:
Becomes a bit repetitive after awhile.
I now plan any trip to Kap Choeng immigration around days I know my wife will be unable to accompany me thumbup
I thought the misses works 7 days a week -- how many days in your week ?
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I found it, in and out in no time, next trip we'll go to the market.
Thanks all
Yeah, that's a heap of fun the first time :blink:
Becomes a bit repetitive after awhile.
I now plan any trip to Kap Choeng immigration around days I know my wife will be unable to accompany me thumbup
I thought the misses works 7 days a week -- how many days in your week ?
Just the 7 Mick :biggrin:
Wife no longer runs the laundry but is still "busy" 7 days a week.
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Anybody driving to immigration from Buriram to make a 90 day run on or before 13/03? I will be happy to share expenses for a ride. I live near the Rama 1 statue just south of Buriram Agriculture College.
Tony
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We went to KC today arrived 8.19am straight into office and out again by 8.22am. No fingerprinting yet
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Thai Immigration Bureau to blacklist all overstayers of more than 90 days
BANGKOK: -- [thaivisa.com] Over the past two weeks, social media websites such as Twitter and Facebook have been flooded with information on an apparent crackdown by Immigration on foreigners that overstay their visa in Thailand.
Today, Thaivisa.com has been given access to a new Police order proposal that is due to be signed and released imminently, detailing tough new measures for foreigners who overstay in Thailand.
The new measures, which will see overstayers of more than 90 days blacklisted, are as follows:
In the case that alien surrenders themselves:
Overstay more than 90 days > Forbidden from re-entering the kingdom for 1 year.
Overstay more than 1 year > Forbidden from re-entering the kingdom for 3 years.
Overstay more than 3 years > Forbidden from re-entering the kingdom for 5 years.
Overstay more than 5 years > Forbidden from re-entering the kingdom for 10 years.
Overstay more than 10 years > Forbidden from re-entering the kingdom for life.
In the case that the alien is being apprehended:
Overstay for less than 1 year > Forbidden from re-entering the kingdom for 5 years.
Overstay for more than 1 year > Forbidden from re-entering the kingdom for 10 years
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A very good move! Each case might be different but if a foreigner cannot stay with a proper visa in Thailand and cannot realize by himself he shouldn't be in Thailand, maybe Thailand need to decide for him.
Apart of it, another subject I disagree is the (In my opinion) unfair requirments and status of married couple and people whom have children in Thailand but still yet must show money in Thai bank account (400-700K Baht) for so many years before getting the chance to apply citizenship.
sawadi
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Nice well thought out comment, Admin. So if I am one day overstay at the airport (overstay less than one year) then I get banned for 5 years?
I notice that no appeals procedure seems to be in place, so if the Immigration oficer doesn't like your face, that's it.
I was recently on overstay, I misread the renewal stamp, at KapChoeng they took some time to decide that I was in fact on overstay, it was a smudged mess, almost unreadable. The border guard at Chom Chung rang them up and told them what he thought of them. My fault of course, but absolutely no ill will intended, I had to go to Vientiane, expensive business plus a new mariage extension..
Of course there are many people around that decide that they will go on overstay, they just don't have /no longer have the required income / bank balance to qualify. (They haven't increased them YET). A friend in Buriram had all his money stolen from him, just after he had built a new house and established a family. He certainly doesn't want to go back to poverty in Germany, and I don't think that he is an evil parasite. Another German guy in Buriram had his 800 000 taken from him by his wife who hasn't told him about the 400 000 requirements for married people, obviously, and is now living from day to day without an extension. He is 83 and doesn't want to go back either. These are problems that have been created by Thailand, not the people that come here and are actually contributing something to society here.
I think that the junta, laudable as its efforts are to correct things, are showing signs of Farangophobia and that this will in time affect all of us, including the holier than thou guys that were celebrating the end of visa runs recently.
(No sleep blues)
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5 year banned by being 1 day overstay is if your apprehended by the authorities. If you turn yourself in, up to 90 days overstay, your home free.
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Nice well thought out comment, Admin. So if I am one day overstay at the airport (overstay less than one year) then I get banned for 5 years?
I notice that no appeals procedure seems to be in place, so if the Immigration oficer doesn't like your face, that's it.
I was recently on overstay, I misread the renewal stamp, at KapChoeng they took some time to decide that I was in fact on overstay, it was a smudged mess, almost unreadable. The border guard at Chom Chung rang them up and told them what he thought of them. My fault of course, but absolutely no ill will intended, I had to go to Vientiane, expensive business plus a new mariage extension..
Of course there are many people around that decide that they will go on overstay, they just don't have /no longer have the required income / bank balance to qualify. (They haven't increased them YET). A friend in Buriram had all his money stolen from him, just after he had built a new house and established a family. He certainly doesn't want to go back to poverty in Germany, and I don't think that he is an evil parasite. Another German guy in Buriram had his 800 000 taken from him by his wife who hasn't told him about the 400 000 requirements for married people, obviously, and is now living from day to day without an extension. He is 83 and doesn't want to go back either. These are problems that have been created by Thailand, not the people that come here and are actually contributing something to society here.
I think that the junta, laudable as its efforts are to correct things, are showing signs of Farangophobia and that this will in time affect all of us, including the holier than thou guys that were celebrating the end of visa runs recently.
(No sleep blues)
I am sorry but I really don't understand this comment.
The fact that people go on overstay because they don't understand, or choose to ignore, the rules is Thailand's fault?
I would have thought that those visiting Thailand or coming for a long stay would find out about visa rules before coming.
It is quite easy to get visas local to Thailand.
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US Embassy.Thai Immigration’s Enforcement of Thai Visa Exemption Policy
Immigration Announcement
Thai Immigration’s Enforcement of Thai Visa Exemption Policy
July 7, 2014
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U.S. citizens are reminded that Thailand immigration laws require visitors to remain in the proper visa status. *U.S. citizen tourists traveling to Thailand are eligible to enter Thailand without a visa and stay for 30 days under the Thai visa exemption policy if they are able to show an onward/return ticket and possess a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond their date of entry into Thailand.*
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The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs has informed us that Thai Immigration will enforce existing foreign entry regulations and step up efforts to prevent abuse of the 30-day visa exemption policy for tourism granted to some foreigners, including U.S. citizens.* Thai immigration authorities will review carefully travelers who have received permission to stay for 30 days through the visa exemption policy, and who subsequently seek to reenter Thailand repeatedly for an additional 30 days under the same program. *If immigration officials perceive that individuals are entering Thailand to reside for an extended time or indefinitely, rather than seeking entry for tourism, such individuals may be denied re-entry. *If so, they will be referred to a Royal Thai Embassy outside of Thailand to apply for a regular Thai visa before seeking to enter Thailand again. *The U.S. Embassy and Consulate are not able to intervene with Thai Immigration or the airlines regarding their regulations and policies on behalf of a U.S. citizen who is denied re-entry.
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U.S. long-term tourists and business travelers should check with the*Royal Thai Embassy*about Thailand’s visa requirements.* Additional information is available at the Department of State’s Country Specific Information for Thailand at http://travel.state.gov/content/pass.../thailand.html.
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Not everyone is an intellectual genius that lives here, Starman. Furthermore there are many older people that have never used internet and can't even speak English. I repeat: if I can't get a ticket to fly home before my visa expires, I get a 10 year ban? Now that is Thailand's fault, I don't think you will find a rule like that anywhere else. Even if there was an appeal process I expect you would be spending a few days in immigration cells, you might get bail, maybe not if you have no more money which is the reason you are leaving...
What I meant by this comment is that Thailand has very restrictive rules when it comes to staying here permanently. Now they are tightening them even further, and as I said, we may well have more surprises in store. Please don't tell me that Thais are discriminated when they want to settle there, this is understandable due to the large number of Thai 'ladies'abroad, doing what they do best.
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You don't need to be an intellect to contact your own embassy and ask advice.
If you have an overstay of less than 90 days and you inform immigration before they find you there is no punishment, as pointed out already by Gotlost.
"They" are not tightening the rules. "They" are just pointing out what is already illegal.
Do you really think that the visa rules are difficult to understand?
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You don't need to be an intellect to contact your own embassy and ask advice.
If you have an overstay of less than 90 days and you inform immigration before they find you there is no punishment, as pointed out already by Gotlost.
"They" are not tightening the rules. "They" are just pointing out what is already illegal.
Do you really think that the visa rules are difficult to understand?
I would say by black listing for overstayers is seriously tighting up the screws. This tighting up on visa requirements is not over. I look for Ed Visa's to be busted and If I was on a Dodge O visa for retirement I would be looking over my shoulder and the no money for an O multi on marriage at Savanhaket is on borrowed time
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You don't need to be an intellect to contact your own embassy and ask advice.
If you have an overstay of less than 90 days and you inform immigration before they find you there is no punishment, as pointed out already by Gotlost.
"They" are not tightening the rules. "They" are just pointing out what is already illegal.
Do you really think that the visa rules are difficult to understand?
I would say by black listing for overstayers is seriously tighting up the screws. This tighting up on visa requirements is not over. I look for Ed Visa's to be busted and If I was on a Dodge O visa for retirement I would be looking over my shoulder and the no money for an O multi on marriage at Savanhaket is on borrowed time
Yes i am personally glad the rules are being implemented more seriously than before.
Why should some be allowed to bend the rules when others are living within the system.
If you don't have enough to show you are able to look after yourself and your family then you are no good to anyone,after all if you are retired here then the money you need to show in the bank/pension shouldn't be a problem for anyone.
As for people living here on so called fake visas,well they are not even worth mentioning.
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You don't need to be an intellect to contact your own embassy and ask advice.
If you have an overstay of less than 90 days and you inform immigration before they find you there is no punishment, as pointed out already by Gotlost.
"They" are not tightening the rules. "They" are just pointing out what is already illegal.
Do you really think that the visa rules are difficult to understand?
I would say by black listing for overstayers is seriously tighting up the screws. This tighting up on visa requirements is not over. I look for Ed Visa's to be busted and If I was on a Dodge O visa for retirement I would be looking over my shoulder and the no money for an O multi on marriage at Savanhaket is on borrowed time
and .... I have heard whispers that "not properly qualified" teachers will be seriously looked at .....
apparently in regards to their presented documentation. (I am assuming he meant diplomas / degrees)
nothing on Thai Visa about it as yet that I could find ........
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I was in Korat, and more than that I was buying stuff walking distance to Korat Immigration. So I decided to try my 90 day report.
1. They took me with no questions and issued me an updated report time. While I filled out the form, they ignored it and just used my passport.
2. I had not been to Korat Immigration for over 2 years. They have split operations. If you are doing a 90 day and enter the front the door, ignore the number machine. Continue straight and you will see a 2nd number machnine for 90 day reports, it is now a separate room.
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I was in Korat, and more than that I was buying stuff walking distance to Korat Immigration. So I decided to try my 90 day report.
1. They took me with no questions and issued me an updated report time. While I filled out the form, they ignored it and just used my passport.
2. I had not been to Korat Immigration for over 2 years. They have split operations. If you are doing a 90 day and enter the front the door, ignore the number machine. Continue straight and you will see a 2nd number machnine for 90 day reports, it is now a separate room.
I do all my 90 day reports at Korat, unless one is due when I renew my extension of stay at Kap Choeng so I do it there...
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You don't need to be an intellect to contact your own embassy and ask advice.
If you have an overstay of less than 90 days and you inform immigration before they find you there is no punishment, as pointed out already by Gotlost.
"They" are not tightening the rules. "They" are just pointing out what is already illegal.
Do you really think that the visa rules are difficult to understand?
I would say by black listing for overstayers is seriously tighting up the screws. This tighting up on visa requirements is not over. I look for Ed Visa's to be busted and If I was on a Dodge O visa for retirement I would be looking over my shoulder and the no money for an O multi on marriage at Savanhaket is on borrowed time
and .... I have heard whispers that "not properly qualified" teachers will be seriously looked at .....
apparently in regards to their presented documentation. (I am assuming he meant diplomas / degrees)
nothing on Thai Visa about it as yet that I could find ........
There is now,Dave!
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^^^^ Yes Sparky. saw it yesterday.
Seems like they are serious as it appears to be a "gazetted" change to the Police order. ???
What was your take on it?
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^^^^ Yes Sparky. saw it yesterday.
Seems like they are serious as it appears to be a "gazetted" change to the Police order. ???
What was your take on it?
More to come and don't let the door hit you in the arse on the way out. redman
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I have just completed my non immigrant o extension based on marriage at bangkok (i was there for a while) my question is this can i still do my 90 day report in kap choeng or do i need to go to bkk for this now ???
thanks in advance
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I have just completed my non immigrant o extension based on marriage at bangkok (i was there for a while) my question is this can i still do my 90 day report in kap choeng or do i need to go to bkk for this now ???
thanks in advance
You can report to any immigration, but is usual to report in your home province.
Should you find yourself in Bangkok again 'for a while, then you would report there.
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I have just completed my non immigrant o extension based on marriage at bangkok (i was there for a while) my question is this can i still do my 90 day report in kap choeng or do i need to go to bkk for this now ???
thanks in advance
Expect a few questions at KC,as they will surely remember what a prick you made of yourself when getting last years from KC!!
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thanks for the informationguys and the reminder of what a tart i was last year i did ok this year so hopefully redeemed myself a little mr bear
i assume that my last 90 day report slip is now defunct and can be removed and continued with the 90 days from the beginning of my new extension ??
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thanks for the informationguys and the reminder of what a tart i was last year i did ok this year so hopefully redeemed myself a little mr bear
i assume that my last 90 day report slip is now defunct and can be removed and continued with the 90 days from the beginning of my new extension ??
No.
You report on the date shown in the 90 day report receipt. Your new extension does not reset the 90 day reporting period. The 90 day report period is only reset if you leave the country and starts when you re-enter Thailand. The date you enter is day 1.
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thanks for the informationguys and the reminder of what a tart i was last year i did ok this year so hopefully redeemed myself a little mr bear
i assume that my last 90 day report slip is now defunct and can be removed and continued with the 90 days from the beginning of my new extension ??
I'm not so sure on that one, as for the last few years the 90day has just rolled on its up to you to make sure they align when you do your yearly extension.
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nookie is pretty much correct on this. 90 day report and renewal are two separate things and its up to you to coordinate them. That said some immigration office have been known to to sink them at renewal time. Remember KCI lets you apply for a renewal of your marriage extension up to 45 days before it expires.
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So you should try to do your renewal one or two days before the 90 day stamp indicates? interesting.
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90 day reporting you have a window of 15 days before to 7 days after to report so that gives you an added window.
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true not, i don't know.
Police Colonel Rutjapong Saravanangkool said officials had mooted plans that would allow foreigners to use a keycard or something similar when checking in at convenience stores. He would push this idea over the next year and hoped to make it a reality, he added.
He was speaking at a meeting organised by the Chiang Mai Expats Club at Le Meridien hotel this morning. A panel of immigration officers answered questions about the new visa rules that came into effect at the end of August. The new rules focus on retirement visas and 90 day check-in protocols.
Retirement O-A visas
Visas are still valid for a maximum of one year and are restricted to people aged 50 and over. Police Colonel Rutjapong hinted at an attempt to extend the maximum retirement visa length to three or five years, but this is still uncertain.
Applicants must have an income of 65,000 baht per month or have more than 800,000 baht in a single bank account over three months prior to application.
Joint bank accounts are no longer accepted. Retirement visas are now issued solely on an individual basis, and the earnings or other assets of a spouse or family member cannot be taken into account. Health certificates no more than six months old are required upon application.
Retirees can receive a one-year stamp while dependents receive three months that must then be extended at the Immigration office. Children are considered dependents up to the age of 20, or older if they have disabilities.
The panel also listed some key points in the new regulations:
1. If a change in the reason for residency occurs, the original permit is invalidated immediately. People on retirement visas are not allowed to work or volunteer, as these require a work permit issued on a business visa.
2. If the retiree dies, any dependents must immediately leave the country and apply for a personal visa such as a retirement or business visa.
3. Re-entry permits are still available, at a cost of 1,000 baht for single entry and 3,800 baht for multiple entry.
90-day check-ins
All foreigners in Thailand must check-in with Immigration every 90 days. They can do so in person at the Immigration office, or submit the forms by registered mail or via a third party. Police Colonel Rutjapong said the Chiang Mai Immigration office is almost at capacity, and encouraged people not to report there in person if possible.
Changing visa status
Under the new rules, changing one's visa status – for example, from a tourist visa to a retirement visa – can no longer be done in one day. The process will now take up to 21 days.
Immigration officers encourage people who wish to change their visas to apply as soon as possible. If someone enters the country on a 30-day tourist visa, for example, they should apply for a new visa within nine days to ensure they can remain in the country legally.
'Life certificates'
Police Colonel Rutjapong also said that Thai immigration authorities can no longer issue 'Life Certificates' for foreigners to use when applying for pensions. Any foreigner who requires one must now visit their respective embassy.
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Just sent my 90 Day report by post.. First time ive done it this way.. The wife gets a call from KCI asking for me to come next time.. I asked why and he said to prove im still alive.. Why would i go to all the trouble in posting it if i was dead.. seriously these ppl get sillier by the Day.. Ive still not recieved the piece of paper back from them that you need for next time.. Im not going next time as whats the point of the postal service for???.. can you use korat instead by post??
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You can give Korat a try but have been getting reports recently of NO.
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true not, i don't know.
Police Colonel Rutjapong Saravanangkool said officials had mooted plans that would allow foreigners to use a keycard or something similar when checking in at convenience stores. He would push this idea over the next year and hoped to make it a reality, he added.
He was speaking at a meeting organised by the Chiang Mai Expats Club at Le Meridien hotel this morning. A panel of immigration officers answered questions about the new visa rules that came into effect at the end of August. The new rules focus on retirement visas and 90 day check-in protocols.
Retirement O-A visas
Visas are still valid for a maximum of one year and are restricted to people aged 50 and over. Police Colonel Rutjapong hinted at an attempt to extend the maximum retirement visa length to three or five years, but this is still uncertain.
Applicants must have an income of 65,000 baht per month or have more than 800,000 baht in a single bank account over three months prior to application.
Joint bank accounts are no longer accepted. Retirement visas are now issued solely on an individual basis, and the earnings or other assets of a spouse or family member cannot be taken into account. Health certificates no more than six months old are required upon application.
Retirees can receive a one-year stamp while dependents receive three months that must then be extended at the Immigration office. Children are considered dependents up to the age of 20, or older if they have disabilities.
The panel also listed some key points in the new regulations:
1. If a change in the reason for residency occurs, the original permit is invalidated immediately. People on retirement visas are not allowed to work or volunteer, as these require a work permit issued on a business visa.
2. If the retiree dies, any dependents must immediately leave the country and apply for a personal visa such as a retirement or business visa.
3. Re-entry permits are still available, at a cost of 1,000 baht for single entry and 3,800 baht for multiple entry.
90-day check-ins
All foreigners in Thailand must check-in with Immigration every 90 days. They can do so in person at the Immigration office, or submit the forms by registered mail or via a third party. Police Colonel Rutjapong said the Chiang Mai Immigration office is almost at capacity, and encouraged people not to report there in person if possible.
Changing visa status
Under the new rules, changing one's visa status – for example, from a tourist visa to a retirement visa – can no longer be done in one day. The process will now take up to 21 days.
Immigration officers encourage people who wish to change their visas to apply as soon as possible. If someone enters the country on a 30-day tourist visa, for example, they should apply for a new visa within nine days to ensure they can remain in the country legally.
'Life certificates'
Police Colonel Rutjapong also said that Thai immigration authorities can no longer issue 'Life Certificates' for foreigners to use when applying for pensions. Any foreigner who requires one must now visit their respective embassy.
Looks like CNX Immigration may have joined Pattaya and Phuket as a NO GO Zone.
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90 day reporting now available at all 7-Eleven outlets in Thailand
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BANGKOK:-- A spokesperson for the Immigration Bureau has announced that from today, foreigners will be able to complete their 90 day report at any 7-Eleven outlet in Thailand.
This follows the recent announcement from Immigration that foreigners can also now complete their 90 day report online.
Speaking at the launch event held at the immigration offices in Chaengwattana, Bangkok, Immigration chief Pol Col Somchai Wittiporn said: “this new service is being launched in preparation to Thailand’s integration with the ASEAN community”.
“We also want to make it easier for the aliens who stay in Thailand for a long time”.
“We know that many foreigners like to buy their cheap beer and bread and also collect the stamps from 7-Eleven, so it was our idea that they can also do their 90 day reporting when they visit their favourite store”.
Pol Col Somchai explained that in order to complete their 90 day report at 7-Eleven, foreigners will need to hand their passport, 4 passport photos and the TM47 form to 7-Eleven staff who will then scan the relevant information into the new system.
Pol Col Somchai also confirmed that due to some minor technical issues 7-Eleven staff are currently unable to issue a confirmation receipt for any 90 day report completed in store.
However, whilst the problem is being rectified and as a gesture of goodwill, Pol Col Somchai has instructed staff to issue any foreigner who completes their day 90 report at 7-Eleven during the month of April with twenty complimentary 7-Eleven stamps courtesy of the Immigration Bureau.
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/813776-90-day-reporting-now-available-at-all-7-eleven-outlets-in-thailand
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:D jumping8Did 1st 90 day at Chon Chom yesterday. Jn and out in 10 minutes. Officers very polite and absolutely no paperwork required. Asked about doing next report on line...told there should be no problem as all my info is in the system. However he advised that I try it 14 days in advance in case there is a snag. All in all a very pleasant experience. Still reporting on line will saye me a bunch of cash...with the quick turn around the Mrs got to spend most of the day at the boarder market. lol. jumping8 usaflag
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:D jumping8Did 1st 90 day at Chon Chom yesterday. Jn and out in 10 minutes. Officers very polite and absolutely no paperwork required. Asked about doing next report on line...told there should be no problem as all my info is in the system. However he advised that I try it 14 days in advance in case there is a snag. All in all a very pleasant experience. Still reporting on line will saye me a bunch of cash...with the quick turn around the Mrs got to spend most of the day at the boarder market. lol. jumping8 usaflag
Scroll down on the Visa Forum, you'll find a thread about on-line reporting. Because not only should you start trying to do the on-line 14 days before, as I think I understand it if you get within 6 days (maybe 7) they will not accept on-line, you will have to do in person.
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I have an O-A Visa and first entered Thailand on 29/5/2018, but due to the number of times I have been in and out of the country, next month will be the first time I have had to do a 90 day report. I have had to go to Immigration three times, once to have my new passport sorted out, transfer stamps and twice to get Proof of Address letters, so all my details would be in the system. All of my TM30 reports have been done on line as well. My question, can the first 90 day report be done onine, or does it have to be done in person.
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Your recent posts show that you are changing address. I believe you will need to report to Buriram immigration in person for your first report.
You need to go there for a TM30 anyway so you could check while you are there.
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Thanks Starman, but my 90 day report is due before I relocate permanently to Satuk.
In regard to the TM30, my Thai Wife has already registered on line and recieved her User Name and Password. We submitted a TM30 report on line last week when we arrived in Satuk for a short visit.
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Thanks Starman, but my 90 day report is due before I relocate permanently to Satuk.
In regard to the TM30, my Thai Wife has already registered on line and recieved her User Name and Password. We submitted a TM30 report on line last week when we arrived in Satuk for a short visit.
You could give the 90 day report a go online but I think you may need to do the first one in person.
Seeing as you have done a TM30 for your address in Satuk, you will need to do your 90 day in Buriram.
If you need to do it in Bangkok you will need to do another TM30 there first and then another TM30 when you finally relocate to Satuk.
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Excuse my ignorance but I am new to the Province, does this mean the Buriram Immigration Office cannot be used for 90 day reports? There is no mention of on line reporting, is this acceptable in Buriram?
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Alans.
Both Buriram Immigration Offices (the one at the Football Stadium and the one on Highway 226) can be used for 90 day reports, but AFAIK you can only do your 90 day reports there if you are registered with them with a Buriram Province address.
Also Buriram Immigration accepts online reports. I have used it myself last year but haven't since so not sure how accurate this is.
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Alans.
Both Buriram Immigration Offices (the one at the Football Stadium and the one on Highway 226) can be used for 90 day reports, but AFAIK you can only do your 90 day reports there if you are registered with them with a Buriram Province address.
Also Buriram Immigration accepts online reports. I have used it myself last year but haven't since so not sure how accurate this is.
Go to immigration on Monday. File a TM30 and say you arrived over the weekend. Complete your first 90 day report in person, when it is due, and then subsequent reports can be done online.
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Thank you.