Buriram Expats

Buriram Province - General Category => Isaan Thai Visa => Topic started by: PhilJ on July 22, 2016, 08:43:47 PM

Title: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: PhilJ on July 22, 2016, 08:43:47 PM
So, anybody know the status of the much-talked-about "new Buriram Immigration Office"? 125 kilometres to Kap Choeng from here so I am very interested in any info you all may have. Thanks!
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: urleft on July 22, 2016, 09:42:14 PM
Here it is on Google maps:


https://www.google.co.th/maps/place/Nakhon+Ratchasima+Immigration+Office/@14.8421053,102.1922279,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x3119510908dd56f9:0xe54d4a09dd794e82!8m2!3d14.8421053!4d102.1944166


PM me if you was my Garmin GPS coordinates. 

Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Tassie on July 22, 2016, 10:50:17 PM
You have posted the co ordinates for the Korat Immigration Office not the Buriram  Office.
Regards
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: nookiebear on July 23, 2016, 05:45:42 AM
It is not open yet..........
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: iammike on July 23, 2016, 06:27:58 AM
Location of the new Buriram Immigration Office on Google Street view:

https://goo.gl/maps/w7DcDgYkdz32

And GPS Coordinates 14.9425727,103.1050428
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: gotlost on July 23, 2016, 07:15:50 AM
Location of the new Buriram Immigration Office on Google Street view:

https://goo.gl/maps/w7DcDgYkdz32

And GPS Coordinates 14.9425727,103.1050428

Those GPS coordinates are in the meridian of the 226 highway. Strange location for an immigration office. :wacko:
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: iammike on July 23, 2016, 07:20:59 AM
True, but it's the Entrance of the Building (from the 226) where the Immigration Office is.

Further inside is here: N14.94469 E103.10595
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Freddy on July 23, 2016, 07:36:49 AM
Any info on the potential opening date? Are all the services currently available at KCI gong to be provided at the Biriram office?
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: PBarnfeather on August 11, 2016, 07:41:13 AM
I went to KapChoeng yesterday (Aug-10-2016) to clear up a little confusion on my retirement visa and the guy (Whose desk had a large sign saying 'Buriram') fixed all my problems and was very emphatic that for my next 90 day report that I go to Buriram and in one year, for my visa renewal , that I go (where else) but Buriram.
My wife insisted on talking to him and she was impressed.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Freddy on August 11, 2016, 10:17:09 AM
Excellent news if it happens. Thanks for the update.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: notrub on August 12, 2016, 12:34:12 PM
Can I report for my 90 day retirement visa requirement in Buriram now?  I live in Buriram province.  I saw that maybe I can go to Korat for this.  Is that true?  Also, I am moving here from Suratthani.  Where can I register my new address please?
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: nookiebear on August 12, 2016, 01:35:27 PM
Can I report for my 90 day retirement visa requirement in Buriram now?  I live in Buriram province.  I saw that maybe I can go to Korat for this.  Is that true?  Also, I am moving here from Suratthani.  Where can I register my new address please?
You have to go to Kap Cheung Immigration if you live in Buriram......Korat will turn you away
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Freddy on August 12, 2016, 01:43:16 PM
I can confirm that Korat will turn you away. I live in Buriram province and tried my luck with a 90 day report in Korat on the 26th July. The answer was No.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: iammike on August 12, 2016, 03:21:42 PM
@ Burton S

Where was your extension of stay issued ?

I had a hell of a time doing my 90 days in Kap Choeng (KCI) when I moved to Buriram because my extension of stay was issued in another Province (Chonburi)

Before you take the trip to KCI (250 km round trip for me) better call them first and ask if you can do the 90 day report

Some member for sure will post the Phone Number

Edit: Registering your new address you also need to do at KCI (unfortunately) as the Buriram Immigration Office isn't OPEN yet.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: urleft on August 12, 2016, 05:28:59 PM
Had a member here that got his O visa in Hau Hin and he came to me for the extension paperwork, filled out the forms and say things went very smooth at KCI. 

Think it depends on who you get at KCI and how they fell that day. 

Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: iammike on August 12, 2016, 05:38:06 PM
Had a member here that got his O visa in Hau Hin and he came to me for the extension paperwork, filled out the forms and say things went very smooth at KCI. 

Think it depends on who you get at KCI and how they fell that day.

I agree, but you helped them for extension, but the OP will be first looking for 90 day report (with an extension of stay done in another province)
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: notrub on August 12, 2016, 05:51:56 PM
I have a retirement visa issued in Suratthani and also resident's certificate from there.  All on the up and up and did it myself in person etc..  I want to register my residence in Buriram Province and perform my first 90 day reporting 22nd of August , or so.  I have a little over 9 months left on my retirement visa until it has to be renewed.  I have enough income to qualify but it comes from 3 different sources from 2 different countries.  I have a UK passport but am resident of France (25 years) and pay tax there.  I have my tax statement that shows my total income and will try to get the immigration authorities to accept that.  I don't want to have to leave 800,000 tied up in the bank and hope that they will accept my tax statement.  I hope to stay here full time and am about to build a house.  Any comments or advice will be welcome, thank you
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: gotlost on August 12, 2016, 06:05:35 PM
I have a retirement visa issued in Suratthani and also resident's certificate from there.  All on the up and up and did it myself in person etc..  I want to register my residence in Buriram Province and perform my first 90 day reporting 22nd of August , or so.  I have a little over 9 months left on my retirement visa until it has to be renewed.  I have enough income to qualify but it comes from 3 different sources from 2 different countries.  I have a UK passport but am resident of France (25 years) and pay tax there.  I have my tax statement that shows my total income and will try to get the immigration authorities to accept that.  I don't want to have to leave 800,000 tied up in the bank and hope that they will accept my tax statement.  I hope to stay here full time and am about to build a house.  Any comments or advice will be welcome, thank you

Do you have a Thai partner ? If so take that person with their blue house book and their Thai ID, they may and the key word is MAY let you. You will need to fill out  TM-28 and your partner whose address you will be using will fill out a TM-30. They may require you to get a YTB or yellow tabian this is a foreigners  house book. This is obtainable at your local amphur with the help of your partners.

Immigration alone will not accept your tax statements as a stand alone. You need from the British Embassy in Bangkok a letter confirming your income. You can do this by post. https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/536851/Pension_13_07_16.pdf
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: iammike on August 12, 2016, 06:13:31 PM
^ above post is spot on and the keyword is indeed MAY.

The refused me to do my 90 days report in KCI because I didn't have a Yellow Book with an address in Buriram.

Good luck !
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: gotlost on August 12, 2016, 06:21:03 PM
^ above post is spot on and the keyword is indeed MAY.

The refused me to do my 90 days report in KCI because I didn't have a Yellow Book with an address in Buriram.

Good luck !

There is a new pink ID card for foreigners out or coming out at amphurs. I understand its available in Surin so I would think its in Buriram. I have no idea if its at the  Kap Choeng . I have a YTB for KC. Some day I'll check. From what I understand this pink card does the something as the YTB.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: DeputyDavid on August 12, 2016, 06:25:02 PM
They want a yellowbook but they are the biggest cog in the wheel when trying to get one. Have they made it any easier?
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: iammike on August 12, 2016, 06:29:47 PM
^ above post is spot on and the keyword is indeed MAY.

The refused me to do my 90 days report in KCI because I didn't have a Yellow Book with an address in Buriram.

Good luck !

There is a new pink ID card for foreigners out or coming out at amphurs. I understand its available in Surin so I would think its in Buriram. I have no idea if its at the  Kap Choeng . I have a YTB for KC. Some day I'll check. From what I understand this pink card does the something as the YTB.

Yep !! I already got a letter from the Village Chief around 1.5 months ago, but not bothered getting that ID Card as I am not on a extension of stay but on ME NON-O's .

The discussion on TV is that the ID card is useful the same as the YTB, however some government agencies still don't accept it. But YMMV
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: iammike on August 12, 2016, 06:32:32 PM
They want a yellowbook but they are the biggest cog in the wheel when trying to get one. Have they made it any easier?

I posted my experience on here when I did mine, but the only reason I got it in my amphur was because of

a- I am married to a Thai and my Amphur would not issue to unmarried Farangs
b- I know a guy who is Friends with the Boss of the Local Amphur

BUT times might have changed as I did mine well over 1 year ago (and haven't used it ONCE)
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: DeputyDavid on August 12, 2016, 06:38:05 PM
Card #1 on lamplaimat ?
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: gotlost on August 12, 2016, 06:52:02 PM
^ above post is spot on and the keyword is indeed MAY.

The refused me to do my 90 days report in KCI because I didn't have a Yellow Book with an address in Buriram.

Good luck !

There is a new pink ID card for foreigners out or coming out at amphurs. I understand its available in Surin so I would think its in Buriram. I have no idea if its at the  Kap Choeng . I have a YTB for KC. Some day I'll check. From what I understand this pink card does the something as the YTB.

Yep !! I already got a letter from the Village Chief around 1.5 months ago, but not bothered getting that ID Card as I am not on a extension of stay but on ME NON-O's .

The discussion on TV is that the ID card is useful the same as the YTB, however some government agencies still don't accept it. But YMMV

Try and to get it any way on your Multi O. The worst your amphur will say is no. TV is not always correct close but not always.  In the mean time I think I'll keep my YTB its paper. You every try to wipe your ass with plastic. :D
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: iammike on August 12, 2016, 07:12:30 PM
@GL

I will not get that Pink ID Card. I don't see why I should (at the moment)

And I don't think the Amphur will be bothered to look at my Visa status as I think the deciding factor for getting the ID card is the YTB.

Edit: Yes I will keep my YTB, as I am not going anywhere. (Buriram to stay :biggrin: )
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: maraudingscot on August 13, 2016, 12:57:16 AM
Well, All this sounds very daunting! I am, just in the stages of moving to Thailand (North of Buriram) and will be looking at getting a retirement visa. But reading all this makes it sound very difficult.

So staying just outside Buriram where would one go to do the retirement visa? Would Buriram immigration be pen by then (end august-being september) or is it a long trip to Kop Chong? and then oh you no have this mr, all the way back to get that document?

I was thinking of doing it initially in banglamung as I have a friend that does this sort of thing there. But if living near Buriram, would this cause a problem? Does one go to the local amphur/police to register that you are living there? I can get a letter from the head of the village saying I am resident and give a letter  where I live etc etc

arrrgggghhh
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Starman on August 13, 2016, 07:42:34 AM
Don't worry. It is not that daunting.

You need to go to the immigration office that serves your province.

Right now, for Buriram residents, that is Kap Cheong. It may, in the future, be Buriram.

There appear to be a few new immigration offices waiting to open in Issan. The hold up seems to be a signature from a big ranking official.



Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Freddy on August 13, 2016, 08:30:02 AM
Maraudingscot- Obtaining the first retirement visa does at first appear daunting but in reality it's pretty straight forward. Suggest you take a look at the thread 'Retirement Extension for Dummies'. This sets out the requirements and provides the pro- formas.
If your looking to obtain a Thai driving lisence they will require a certificate of residence which you can get from the Buriram Police station. I've only been retired here for 2 years and getting my lisence is the only thing I have needed a certificate of residence for to date.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: notrub on August 13, 2016, 08:41:11 AM
I got a retirement visa through a get your visa service company and stupidly did not know that I needed a re entry paper on leaving the country.  So I lost it.  This time I thought I would save the 25k THB and do it myself.  In Suratthani you need:
Passport
non immigrant 'O' visa
bank account with 800,000 THB in it for 3 months (or proof of 67k  per month income)
bank book
letter from bank confirming that you are a customer and have that money  The sum noted in this letter MUST match what is in the book
bank letter is only valid for 7 days so be careful of your timing
rental contract
print of google map showing residence
visit by police to photo your residence and you sitting in front of it

What I had with me but they did not care about
medical certificate
letter from France (my resident country) to state no criminal problems

I had got a non immigrant 'O' visa b4 from Geneva but had to get a tourist visa this last time around as the consulate there said the 'O'
visa no longer existed.  Not true but that is what they said.

So I had to get my tourist visa converted to an 'O' visa b4 applying for a retirement visa.  I did this in Thailand but it was a struggle.

My bank made a mistake in the sum written in their letter by 54 THB (06 vs 60) so it did not match my bank book and they would not accept it even though I had more than 1.5 million in that account for more than 6 months.  New letter was gotten minutes b4 closing time.

I don't know if you can open a Thai bank account w/o a retirement visa now so it would be good to check.  I have an account at Bangkok bank in Euros and THB (2 separate accounts) and they accepted a letter from the bank showing my money in Euros = THB. (but they didn't really like it)

I got my residence letter when I got the ret visa stamp in Koh Samui and now want to re register in Buriram province.  My experience has been that there are rules about many things and how they are interpreted by the officer that you speak to is what makes the difference. 

We bought 2 rai land and about to build a house near Putthaisong BTW and are here to stay so I want to make a good/correct impression with the immigration people here. 

What gets me about all of this is that I am an honest person with an income and just want to live a quiet life and how difficult this all is.

But then I look at the hoops people must jump through in many Farangland countries to do this same thing there and realise it is just more of the same everywhere.  I am spoiled as I have EU and Canadian citizenship  and have not had to do much to live someplace where I want to for a long time.

Any thoughts on getting along with local immigration will be welcome.  I think I have it wired but 'what you don't know, you don't know' as Confucius used to say.




Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: gotlost on August 13, 2016, 09:25:35 AM
I got a retirement visa through a get your visa service company and stupidly did not know that I needed a re entry paper on leaving the country.  So I lost it.  This time I thought I would save the 25k THB and do it myself.  In Suratthani you need:
Passport
non immigrant 'O' visa
bank account with 800,000 THB in it for 3 months (or proof of 67k  per month income)
bank book
letter from bank confirming that you are a customer and have that money  The sum noted in this letter MUST match what is in the book
bank letter is only valid for 7 days so be careful of your timing
rental contract
print of google map showing residence
visit by police to photo your residence and you sitting in front of it

What I had with me but they did not care about
medical certificate
letter from France (my resident country) to state no criminal problems

I had got a non immigrant 'O' visa b4 from Geneva but had to get a tourist visa this last time around as the consulate there said the 'O'
visa no longer existed.  Not true but that is what they said.

So I had to get my tourist visa converted to an 'O' visa b4 applying for a retirement visa.  I did this in Thailand but it was a struggle.

My bank made a mistake in the sum written in their letter by 54 THB (06 vs 60) so it did not match my bank book and they would not accept it even though I had more than 1.5 million in that account for more than 6 months.  New letter was gotten minutes b4 closing time.

I don't know if you can open a Thai bank account w/o a retirement visa now so it would be good to check.  I have an account at Bangkok bank in Euros and THB (2 separate accounts) and they accepted a letter from the bank showing my money in Euros = THB. (but they didn't really like it)

I got my residence letter when I got the ret visa stamp in Koh Samui and now want to re register in Buriram province.  My experience has been that there are rules about many things and how they are interpreted by the officer that you speak to is what makes the difference. 

We bought 2 rai land and about to build a house near Putthaisong BTW and are here to stay so I want to make a good/correct impression with the immigration people here. 

What gets me about all of this is that I am an honest person with an income and just want to live a quiet life and how difficult this all is.

But then I look at the hoops people must jump through in many Farangland countries to do this same thing there and realise it is just more of the same everywhere.  I am spoiled as I have EU and Canadian citizenship  and have not had to do much to live someplace where I want to for a long time.

Any thoughts on getting along with local immigration will be welcome.  I think I have it wired but 'what you don't know, you don't know' as Confucius used to say.

Burt.    Are you legally married ?
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: notrub on August 13, 2016, 09:45:02 AM
no, am separated but not divorced due to business connection in France.  That may change but would prefer not to for financial reasons.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: gotlost on August 13, 2016, 10:12:35 AM
no, am separated but not divorced due to business connection in France.  That may change but would prefer not to for financial reasons.

You are going to have to get a YTB as Surin immigration will not talk to you about a 90 day report or transferring your retirement extension to this area. Most amphur offices in the area will not grant a YTB unless your legally married and can prove it.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: iammike on August 13, 2016, 11:20:34 AM
^Unfortunately GL is right :(

Edit: In addition to GL's text, For you to get the YTB (Yellow Tabien Baan or Yellow House Book) you have to be legally MARRIED to a THAI). However go to your Local Amphur and ask them what they want, as not every Amphur is the same.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: notrub on August 13, 2016, 12:05:16 PM
My partner is from this area with many family members living here.  We tried for a yellow book with her dad vouching for me and it was a no go.  What is next?  I no longer live in the Suratthani area and so I suppose that I am breaking some regulation not to notify the authorities of my new residence.  I am going to try the office in Buriram on Monday.  I understand that it is not fully open but may get some info there. I still have a couple of weeks b4 the 90 day report is due.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: gotlost on August 13, 2016, 12:11:37 PM
My partner is from this area with many family members living here.  We tried for a yellow book with her dad vouching for me and it was a no go.  What is next?  I no longer live in the Suratthani area and so I suppose that I am breaking some regulation not to notify the authorities of my new residence.  I am going to try the office in Buriram on Monday.  I understand that it is not fully open but may get some info there. I still have a couple of weeks b4 the 90 day report is due.

There is NO office in Buriram. Your immigration office for Buriram is Surin Immigration in Kap Choeng. You do not have a choice on this office. The only way forward for you that I foresee keep doing your 90 day reports where you are doing them know. Then let your retirement extension expire go out of country to the Thai Embassy in Vientiane Lao and obtain a single entry O-visa based on retirement, return to Kap Choeng and start the process over again.

BTW I'm not being smart on you I'm just laying out reality for this area. You have your self in a pickle and I see this all the time. I wish you the best.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: PBarnfeather on August 13, 2016, 01:00:23 PM
The man in KapChoeng assured me that in 90 days when I do my 90 day report that there would be an immigration office in Burriram.
My wife (A world-class doubter.) insisted on speaking to him herself and she was satisfied that what he said was true as far as he knew.

He fixed my Passport/Visa and everything looks hunky-dory to me.

This happened AUG-10-2016
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: gotlost on August 13, 2016, 01:06:10 PM
The man in KapChoeng assured me that in 90 days when I do my 90 day report that there would be an immigration office in Burriram.
My wife (A world-class doubter.) insisted on speaking to him herself and she was satisfied that what he said was true as far as he knew.

He fixed my Passport/Visa and everything looks hunky-dory to me.

This happened AUG-10-2016

Remember the immigration officers are being trained at Surin Immigration. Don't think the attitude of BI if it does open will be any different.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: fishy on August 13, 2016, 05:01:20 PM
I gave up trying to get my name in the TYB. From my readings online the local Amphur can not deny your request legally. It was just to hard for them and well Fellang just Jai Yen Yen. For me it was not worth the hassle. This is Thailand. Move on letitallout letitallout.....    https://xpat.life/thailand/tabien-baan  letitallout
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Starman on August 13, 2016, 06:33:52 PM
I gave up trying to get my name in the TYB. From my readings online the local Amphur can not deny your request legally. It was just to hard for them and well Fellang just Jai Yen Yen. For me it was not worth the hassle. This is Thailand. Move on letitallout letitallout.....    https://xpat.life/thailand/tabien-baan  letitallout

You have asked to go in the house registration with the Thais?

You need to request a Yellow book.

Personally I have never tried. I have no use for a yellow book.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: PBarnfeather on August 14, 2016, 07:43:30 AM
I have not had a problem with the attitude at KapChoeng--but I very much like the Buriram location (If they get it built)
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: iammike on August 14, 2016, 08:14:05 AM
I have not had a problem with the attitude at KapChoeng--but I very much like the Buriram location (If they get it built)

The building is already there (The Big government office on the 226) ;)

https://goo.gl/maps/w7DcDgYkdz32
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: gotlost on August 14, 2016, 08:30:51 AM
I have not had a problem with the attitude at KapChoeng--but I very much like the Buriram location (If they get it built)

The building is already there (The Big government office on the 226) ;)

https://goo.gl/maps/w7DcDgYkdz32

If the city if Buriram lets it go through. This is what has pushed immigration backward in Roi ET. Thought they had a deal then the city of Roi ET said noway.. There are something like 12 other provence in Thailand that are shouting that they are getting an immigration office, not one of them have opened. Why you may ask ? Its called money and staffing. It takes a lot more then just one person to make an office operational.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: davureborn on August 19, 2016, 05:47:44 PM
From the horse's mouth, this morning (not the guy that told me that the Buriram office would definitely open in April): OCTOBER.
There was not a shadow of sardonic humour or mocking condescension in his answer.
The joke is on me as I never did the Internet 90 days thingy as I liked to visit the market, which seems now to be on the verge of being swept away by a Robinsons. (I'm guessing that it will reappear on the other side of the road). So when the Immigration office comes to Buriram I will be using the website for my 90 days.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Starman on August 19, 2016, 06:23:31 PM
The advertisement at the market for Robinsons is for the store in Surin, that was completed more than a year ago.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: claus31130 on August 19, 2016, 07:31:11 PM
Very easy , and most convenient to do the 90 day reporting via the internet , does not take long, and you get an email notification when it is ready an approved. just remember to use good old internet explorer, otherwise it won't work

Claus
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: urleft on September 10, 2016, 07:25:41 PM
It just occurred to me that whenever the Buriram Immigration opens there can be a copier issue.  Where are you going to go to get copies (especially a duplicate package if they require home visits)? 

Unless a copier service is available in the building that can become an issue as from what I recall that is a large GVT area.  Hopefully the immigration office will provide copies.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Starman on September 10, 2016, 08:03:54 PM
There is already a copy service in the building.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: DeputyDavid on September 10, 2016, 08:05:07 PM
Just call the local mobile copy shop and notary service.   Hmmmm.  A business idea?
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: DeputyDavid on September 10, 2016, 08:06:06 PM
Ok scratch that idea.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: notrub on September 12, 2016, 06:43:50 PM
is the new burriram immigration office open and functioning now?   For all services not just reporting i mean
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Freddy on September 12, 2016, 06:46:02 PM
Afraid not. Still no confirmed date for opening.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: notrub on September 12, 2016, 09:39:48 PM
Too bad, Thanks
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: urleft on September 13, 2016, 02:33:44 PM
Went by the Buriram Immigration office today, you can tell it by the sign over the door saying "BURIRAM IMMIGRATION".  As mentioned it is on Floor 3 at the East South East Corner.  No signs on the door to indicate when opening.

The office is bigger than I expected, but no separate offices from what I saw, just a large room. 

The location in just off 226 between the road to IMobile and road to Surin. 

https://www.google.co.th/maps/@14.9425478,103.1051149,3a,75y,27.86h,94.38t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sWdfJFGhEO0-OwlNEUG9_KA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1 (https://www.google.co.th/maps/@14.9425478,103.1051149,3a,75y,27.86h,94.38t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sWdfJFGhEO0-OwlNEUG9_KA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1)
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: notrub on September 13, 2016, 03:02:52 PM
It looks very empty.  I thought that it was due to open months ago then postponed to Sept 1 (2016) so that didn't work out either it looks like.  Thanks for the news anyway.  Burton
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: notrub on September 21, 2016, 01:50:34 PM
Any new news on the Immigration office opening up?  I would go and look but am 100 km north.  Thanks, Burton
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: nookiebear on September 22, 2016, 06:12:37 AM
Any new news on the Immigration office opening up?  I would go and look but am 100 km north.  Thanks, Burton
No Update
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: DeputyDavid on September 22, 2016, 01:08:11 PM
As of 3 min ago lady at Buriram desk at KCI says "open next month. " sign outside says open now. Call center #  1178.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: nookiebear on September 22, 2016, 01:14:55 PM
As of 3 min ago lady at Buriram desk at KCI says "open next month. " sign outside says open now. Call center #  1178.
Which Year??
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: notrub on September 22, 2016, 07:14:52 PM
Too bad about Buriram   immigration.  Looking forward to it opening as we are only 90 km from there.  Thanks for the info just the same.  I went to Kap Cheung Immigration a couple of weeks ago and the youngish man at the desk with a Buriram sign on it helped me out and was very friendly and spoke pretty good english too.  He had a small goatee then if it helps you to get the same guy.  There were plenty there for a 90 day and it was just in and out.  Pretty relaxed.  I transferred from Suratthani and he helped with the paper work  I had to come and report to the local police and that is all.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: RonCray on September 22, 2016, 10:16:01 PM
Opens 1st of October
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Freddy on September 23, 2016, 06:28:28 AM
Opens 1st of October


 :D
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: nookiebear on September 23, 2016, 07:03:36 AM
Opens 1st of October
They don't open on Saturday's
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: CO-CO on September 23, 2016, 10:40:48 AM
Horses mouth yesterday at KCI........................................... lady IO on the right was packing up her desk and they again said "Open 1st October".


I sense that it is getting closer.............................
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Starman on September 23, 2016, 10:54:08 AM
The first date announced a few months back was a Saturday.That is most likely the day they are moving. Then they will be ready for customers on Monday 3rd.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: davureborn on September 23, 2016, 11:32:05 AM
I have had a few 90 day visits appointed to a Saturday or Sunday. Just wait and see guys, nobody will die if they go to Kap Choeng one more time. My next one is in November so like everyone else I will wait and see.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Freddy on September 24, 2016, 07:18:51 AM
Although I laughed at the suggested date of October 1st, I do hope it is correct. I'm also hoping that as I had a home visit last year for my retirement extension it won't be required again this year (December). But, if the Buriram Office does open shortly and they decide a further visit is necessary, it would prevent the need for 2 KCI trips in quick succession.
Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: CO-CO on September 24, 2016, 07:31:36 AM
Although I laughed at the suggested date of October 1st, I do hope it is correct. I'm also hoping that as I had a home visit last year for my retirement extension it won't be required again this year (December). But, if the Buriram Office does open shortly and they decide a further visit is necessary, it would prevent the need for 2 KCI trips in quick succession.
Fingers crossed.


Somebody was told last week that they no longer do home visits!..
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: DeputyDavid on September 24, 2016, 07:38:00 AM
I think it was no home visit if you have yellow book.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: KhunG on September 24, 2016, 02:43:11 PM
Somebody was told last week that they no longer do home visits!..

That would be nice, as apparently KCI is the only immigration office in the country that does home visits on retirement extensions.  Everywhere else those are only done for marriage extensions.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: gotlost on September 24, 2016, 06:09:54 PM
Somebody was told last week that they no longer do home visits!..

That would be nice, as apparently KCI is the only immigration office in the country that does home visits on retirement extensions.  Everywhere else those are only done for marriage extensions.

Not true. They were the first and the worst but there has been reports of others picking up on this nasty habit such as Nong Khai, Amrat Charoen, Udon. Not many but they have done it..
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: KhunG on September 24, 2016, 10:31:08 PM

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Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: KhunG on September 24, 2016, 10:33:55 PM
Somebody was told last week that they no longer do home visits!..

That would be nice, as apparently KCI is the only immigration office in the country that does home visits on retirement extensions.  Everywhere else those are only done for marriage extensions.

Not true. They were the first and the worst but there has been reports of others picking up on this nasty habit such as Nong Khai, Amrat Charoen, Udon. Not many but they have done it..


If wrong, I stand corrected.  But a quick search on TV came up with no other immigration offices making up this new requirement other than KCI since last year.  Sources?
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: CO-CO on September 24, 2016, 10:35:36 PM
[quote author=gotlost link=topic=8905.msg60527#msg60527 date=147471539

That would be nice, as apparently KCI is the only immigration office in the country that does home visits on retirement extensions.  Everywhere else those are only done for marriage extensions.

Not true. They were the first and the worst but there has been reports of others picking up on this nasty habit such as Nong Khai, Amrat Charoen, Udon. Not many but they have done it..
[/quote]



If wrong, I stand corrected.  But a quick search on TV came up with no other immigration offices making up this new requirement other than KCI since last year.  Sources?
[/quote]



I have read on TV and I recall 2 other offices doing home visits on retirement extensions.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: KhunG on September 24, 2016, 10:47:19 PM
I have read on TV and I recall 2 other offices doing home visits on retirement extensions.

I guess I didn't find them, then.  I searched on "home visit" and scanned the titles visually.  What should I have searched for?
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: CO-CO on September 24, 2016, 10:59:44 PM
I have read on TV and I recall 2 other offices doing home visits on retirement extensions.

I guess I didn't find them, then.  I searched on "home visit" and scanned the titles visually.  What should I have searched for?


No idea. I just stumbled across them.

Academic really as each immigration office will do it's own thing.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: KhunG on September 24, 2016, 11:20:28 PM
I have read on TV and I recall 2 other offices doing home visits on retirement extensions.

I guess I didn't find them, then.  I searched on "home visit" and scanned the titles visually.  What should I have searched for?


No idea. I just stumbled across them.

Academic really as each immigration office will do it's own thing.

True that.  Good night.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: gotlost on September 25, 2016, 06:29:43 AM
Somebody was told last week that they no longer do home visits!..

That would be nice, as apparently KCI is the only immigration office in the country that does home visits on retirement extensions.  Everywhere else those are only done for marriage extensions.

Belive or not its is on TV BUT TV is Not the end all. There are are other sources. Just keep looking, Never just believe one bar stool.

Not true. They were the first and the worst but there has been reports of others picking up on this nasty habit such as Nong Khai, Amrat Charoen, Udon. Not many but they have done it..


If wrong, I stand corrected.  But a quick search on TV came up with no other immigration offices making up this new requirement other than KCI since last year.  Sources?

Believe it or not its is on TV saying that never relay soly on just TV there are other sources.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: RayBan on September 27, 2016, 03:30:46 PM
For info I visited KC Immigration today (27/09) for 90 Day renewal and afterwards the IO informed me that the new Buriram office was open as of tomorrow - 28/09. He volunteered this info, I did not ask him beforehand.

Last Saturday I visited the new office complex, as i was in the city at the time and just wanted to locate it for future reference. There was a notice on the window supplying contact telephone numbers, I have posted the jpg I took below.

Hope this helps.

BTW - I asked the IO whether he was transferring tehre, to which he replied that he was. I said to him that it seemed an improvement on the KC office, he replied "More room, but NO A/C!!!" - could get warm if waiting times are like KC office!!!!

Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Starman on September 27, 2016, 03:54:17 PM
That sign says to call Surin for info about extensions and 90 day reports.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: KhunG on September 27, 2016, 04:05:06 PM
I did my online 90 day report yesterday (26th) and it routed through KCI successfully.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Geordie Boy on October 02, 2016, 02:48:39 PM
At last we have good news, the immigration office opens in Buriram tomorrow (Mon 3rd October)
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: DeputyDavid on October 03, 2016, 08:47:52 AM
Yes this was posted on the fan page.  I may take a run over there just to have a look.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: CO-CO on October 03, 2016, 08:50:07 AM
Which BE member is going to be the first to report a successful transaction at the new office ?
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Starman on October 03, 2016, 10:29:05 AM
There is a BE member, although a non posting one, there right now. I will report on his behalf
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: DeputyDavid on October 03, 2016, 10:48:04 AM
Yes it's open. Heck of a line. About 6 officers inside.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Herbergier on October 03, 2016, 12:09:37 PM
10 officers inside but they have only one pc for 90 days and the one year extension, i was there to day at 08.45 hr. for my 90 days, they give me nr.10 and 10.30 hr. i was outside again.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: DeputyDavid on October 03, 2016, 02:51:14 PM
The other four went on break then.  whistle
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Thai Bart on October 03, 2016, 03:22:27 PM
Hi everyone, went to KCI this morning for my 90 days reporting as I wasn't too optimistic that Buriram would really be open only to be very rudely told to " go to Buriram ", when I said I have driven for 1 3/4 hours he raised his voice and said " go to Buriram ". So we left the office and I was not processed. There were only 4 farangs in there. So unless you like arguing with officialdom or you want to go to Chong Chom I suggest you try Buriram immigration if that's your address.
Bart
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: buckwhelk on October 04, 2016, 08:11:59 AM
Now that Buriram office is open, I wonder if the online 90 day reporting will still work for Buriram residents. Presumably if they haven't changed the system to route the applications to Buriram, then they will be rejected by KCI.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Freddy on October 04, 2016, 02:08:19 PM
I'm due to do my 90 day in a few days. I'll give it a go. At least if it isn't up and running yet its nosy a short drive to Buriram for me. Will post how it goes if no confirmation from other members reporting before me.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: CO-CO on October 04, 2016, 04:57:20 PM
Now that Buriram office is open, I wonder if the online 90 day reporting will still work for Buriram residents. Presumably if they haven't changed the system to route the applications to Buriram, then they will be rejected by KCI.




Unless the 90 day reporting is onto a central system.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: buckwhelk on October 04, 2016, 05:00:45 PM
Now that Buriram office is open, I wonder if the online 90 day reporting will still work for Buriram residents. Presumably if they haven't changed the system to route the applications to Buriram, then they will be rejected by KCI.




Unless the 90 day reporting is onto a central system.
Yes, I suppose it could be
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: urleft on October 04, 2016, 05:03:40 PM
Got a report that Old John did his 90 day report Monday, he arrived 0830 and was done by 1230. 

An American tried to get his Visa but they told him to come back with his bank book, this despite having an US Embassy Income Statement. 

Sounds like there are growing pains. 
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Thai Bart on October 04, 2016, 05:36:40 PM
Just an update, went to Buriram immigration at 09:45 and did not get processed until 12:10. There were only 3 farang in front of my number, however, they accepted an agent bringing in about 15 " students " who were all processed before us. And it is true they only have 1 computer to work with.
Bart
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Somnat on October 04, 2016, 05:42:12 PM
4 hours for a 90 day report !!!!!!

Surely you jest urleft.

A couple of years ago at KCI I did a yearly extension + 90 day report and a re-entry permit in 19 minutes.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: CO-CO on October 04, 2016, 06:36:40 PM
Got a report that Old John did his 90 day report Monday, he arrived 0830 and was done by 1230. 

An American tried to get his Visa but they told him to come back with his bank book, this despite having an US Embassy Income Statement. 

Sounds like there are growing pains.


The bank book (or online statements) is not an unusual request as they often want to see money coning in and out.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: CO-CO on October 04, 2016, 06:37:49 PM
4 hours for a 90 day report !!!!!!

Surely you jest urleft.

A couple of years ago at KCI I did a yearly extension + 90 day report and a re-entry permit in 19 minutes.


Probably still quicker than driving to KCI and back!    :)
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: urleft on October 04, 2016, 06:52:37 PM
No jest, however I got that info 2nd hand and not directly from John.  But it would not surprise me to have long delays during the 1st day (week) of operation while they sort things out. 


Looks like it is supposed to be by the number with no 90 day report line.  More growing pains.  And with one computer I hope they figure out they can have desk check packages and use the computer only as required (I won't hold my breath). 


And on the bank book the guy just forgot to bring it, he was warned.  Besides, the bank book was not updated so I told him to make sure he did it. 

BTW, are they making copies in the office?  If not, where do you go for copies? 
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Somnat on October 04, 2016, 06:52:50 PM
4 hours for a 90 day report !!!!!!

Surely you jest urleft.

A couple of years ago at KCI I did a yearly extension + 90 day report and a re-entry permit in 19 minutes.


Probably still quicker than driving to KCI and back!    :)

Valid point CO-CO.

I will certainly miss the visits to the markets that the wife insists on. NOT  :)
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Thai Bart on October 05, 2016, 09:17:45 AM
To Urleft. They were making photo copies in the actual office whilst I was there yesterday via the immigration officials. 2 were handling the paperwork whilst a civilian dressed lady typed in the details. Very painful to sit there and watch I can assure you. Hopefully they will get some more computers and also hopefully some aircon, as stated by others it is early days.
Bart
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Starman on October 06, 2016, 06:00:22 AM
There is a BE member, although a non posting one, there right now. I will report on his behalf

Retirment extention done. No home visit and no under consideation stamp. Stamped straight away with 365 days.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: PBarnfeather on October 06, 2016, 06:10:51 AM
This place sounds better everyday.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: buckwhelk on October 06, 2016, 06:34:25 AM
There is a BE member, although a non posting one, there right now. I will report on his behalf

Retirment extention done. No home visit and no under consideation stamp. Stamped straight away with 365 days.
Good post.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: CO-CO on October 06, 2016, 06:39:51 AM
There is a BE member, although a non posting one, there right now. I will report on his behalf

Retirment extention done. No home visit and no under consideation stamp. Stamped straight away with 365 days.
Good post.



+  1
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: gaviolit on October 11, 2016, 08:33:42 PM
Hello everybody,
anyone knows the office email?
thanks
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Tassie on October 11, 2016, 09:40:59 PM
I hope the new Buriram Immigration Office will have a lift, especially useful for those that find it difficult in walking.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: urleft on October 12, 2016, 01:40:03 AM
I hope the new Buriram Immigration Office will have a lift, especially useful for those that find it difficult in walking.

Yes there is a lift at both the front and back entrances to the building.  I would recommend using the rear entrance between the two buildings. 

However, whoever designed the parking must have been on LSD, and as usual cars are parked everywhere whether legal or not.  You would need to be dropped off. 


Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Tassie on October 12, 2016, 05:46:06 AM
Thanks urleft.
Regards
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: dimple joe on October 12, 2016, 05:52:39 PM
I went today (12th) for my annual marriage visa extension. Arrived 14.15, finished 15.15

As per Urleft's advice was dropped off at the rear entrance, about 10 steps up to the lift lobby, 3rd floor, keep turning left and you'll find the immigration office, perhaps 150 metres.

All the staff are new, from all over the country and they are learning as they go. All speak good english.

They were kindness itself and understand our frustration with the constant changes.

The whole attitude in the office was different from any I have been to in the last 9 years, quite refreshing.

I'd used a "pack" obtained from Kap Choeng on my last 90 day in August but I found that most of the forms are different, so beware, I had to transfer all the information to their forms !

They require two copies of everything, they will do the copying for you for a small fee.

No A/C as others mentioned, I suggested a bucket on the table labelled "AIRCON FUND", they were reluctant, concerned about the dreaded "corruption" of course, but we would all benefit in my opinion.

Thoughts anyone?
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: CO-CO on October 12, 2016, 06:06:21 PM
I went today (12th) for my annual marriage visa extension. Arrived 14.15, finished 15.15

As per Urleft's advice was dropped off at the rear entrance, about 10 steps up to the lift lobby, 3rd floor, keep turning left and you'll find the immigration office, perhaps 150 metres.

All the staff are new, from all over the country and they are learning as they go. All speak good english.

They were kindness itself and understand our frustration with the constant changes.

The whole attitude in the office was different from any I have been to in the last 9 years, quite refreshing.

I'd used a "pack" obtained from Kap Choeng on my last 90 day in August but I found that most of the forms are different, so beware, I had to transfer all the information to their forms !

They require two copies of everything, they will do the copying for you for a small fee.

No A/C as others mentioned, I suggested a bucket on the table labelled "AIRCON FUND", they were reluctant, concerned about the dreaded "corruption" of course, but we would all benefit in my opinion.

Thoughts anyone?



Nice report DJ.


Put me down for 200 Baht.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: BillH52 on October 12, 2016, 07:28:28 PM
I went today (12th) for my annual marriage visa extension. Arrived 14.15, finished 15.15
A great report for a promising future.
Put me down for 200, also.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: gaviolit on October 12, 2016, 07:39:59 PM
please,
someone who can ask for the email or telephone number of the office, I urgently need to contact them for serious health reasons.
many thanks
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: urleft on October 12, 2016, 07:47:35 PM
I am getting word the office will be happy to take white envelopes.  One guy was asked for 15000 baht another for 10000 baht. 
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: CO-CO on October 12, 2016, 07:48:20 PM
please,
someone who can ask for the email or telephone number of the office, I urgently need to contact them for serious health reasons.
many thanks


You might have more success posting your question on here.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: CO-CO on October 12, 2016, 07:49:16 PM
I am getting word the office will be happy to take white envelopes.  One guy was asked for 15000 baht another for 10000 baht.


For what ?
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: urleft on October 12, 2016, 07:51:47 PM
I am getting word the office will be happy to take white envelopes.  One guy was asked for 15000 baht another for 10000 baht.


For what ?

One for a Marriage Visa and the other for a retirement visa, both had on arrival visas. 

Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Starman on October 12, 2016, 08:28:39 PM
I am getting word the office will be happy to take white envelopes.  One guy was asked for 15000 baht another for 10000 baht.

Do you mean to say they had no entry stamp in their passport?


For what ?

One for a Marriage Visa and the other for a retirement visa, both had on arrival visas. 


Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: CO-CO on October 12, 2016, 08:44:36 PM
I am getting word the office will be happy to take white envelopes.  One guy was asked for 15000 baht another for 10000 baht.


For what ?

One for a Marriage Visa and the other for a retirement visa, both had on arrival visas.


Keith - for the sake of clarity - do you mean Visa Exempt entries ?
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Starman on October 12, 2016, 08:47:05 PM
That's what I asked,CoCo but my post didn't show.

I am a little confused with the terminology that has been used.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: CO-CO on October 12, 2016, 08:51:58 PM
I am getting word the office will be happy to take white envelopes.  One guy was asked for 15000 baht another for 10000 baht.




If that is indeed correct, I with withdraw my 200 Baht offer - they can buy the aircon from the corruption fund.

On the positive side it might save a few people a trip to Pattaya.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: dimple joe on October 13, 2016, 06:29:55 AM
I am getting word the office will be happy to take white envelopes.  One guy was asked for 15000 baht another for 10000 baht. 

If true then this should be reported.

The reason we are confronted with more and more petty rule changes and extra documentation is because people constantly try to get round the regulations.

For example, at one time is was ok to declare your income, people were found to be lying so we had to get an Embassy letter; next people were found to be forging this letter and now we additionally have to show income and outgoings in a local bank book.

However the phrase "I am getting word" means it is probably just a bar stool rumour started by the usual ex SAS type.
  biggrin1
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Freddy on October 13, 2016, 06:44:41 AM
I hope just a silly rumour. A voluntary contribution to the tea fund (air con fund) is one thing but requests for additional payment (bribe) another. A real shame if such a new office were to begin this way.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: smoooth2 on October 13, 2016, 08:12:41 AM
I'm astonished that the office is not airconditioned. Can't imagine the Immi staff tolerating that situation for too long.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: BillH52 on October 13, 2016, 10:45:37 AM
If that is indeed correct, I with withdraw my 200 Baht offer - they can buy the aircon from the corruption fund.

Am with Co Co on the withdrawal issue. 

Hmmm, would prefer for my visa expiration date to be changed to first week or two of November rather than the current date of early September.  Wonder if a plain white envelope would fix that.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: urleft on October 13, 2016, 10:42:52 PM

I'd used a "pack" obtained from Kap Choeng on my last 90 day in August but I found that most of the forms are different, so beware, I had to transfer all the information to their forms !

They require two copies of everything, they will do the copying for you for a small fee.


Thoughts anyone?

That concerns me.  I would like to get a copy of the required forms so I can post them on BE. 


How do the forms differ from what I posted on the Dummies thread?   Being proved wrong does not bother me, I just want to get to the correct solution.




Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Thai Bart on October 14, 2016, 03:05:47 PM
please,
someone who can ask for the email or telephone number of the office, I urgently need to contact them for serious health reasons.
many thanks

I have this so I hope it is of use to you, one of the officers in there gave it to me, it might be a personal tel number but either way it will get you through to one of their staff.    044666903
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: dimple joe on October 14, 2016, 07:03:08 PM
How do the forms differ from what I posted on the Dummies thread?   Being proved wrong does not bother me, I just want to get to the correct solution.

Honestly, I am not completely sure. After I handed my marriage extension application and passport to the very polite guy who met me at the door, I was asked to fill in the "personal information form" you may have heard about.

I filled in my name at the top but didn't fill in any information such as my address, parents names, passport number etc., which was already contained in the application - from memory I think I'd written my address eight or nine times on the various documents - I signed at the bottom and smiled sweetly as I handed it in and sat down to read the paper.

When these omissions were pointed out I flatly refused to comply and said they should look in the application, my wife said I should stop making trouble but realizing I was not going to budge, took the form and filled it out herself.

She stayed at the desk and copied laboriously every document in the application to the new forms while I read the paper.

I was called to the desk to have a photo taken and given back my passport with an under consideration date and 90 day date.

It's difficult to get much sense from her today, much wailing and gnashing of teeth over the death of the King; but as far as I can tell the only difference between the new and old forms is the old have Kap Choeng on them while the new have Buriram.

The only way to get your packs correct is to visit and pick up some sets yourself. I think you are about the same distance from the place as me.   
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: gaviolit on October 14, 2016, 07:48:01 PM
please,
someone who can ask for the email or telephone number of the office, I urgently need to contact them for serious health reasons.
many thanks

I have this so I hope it is of use to you, one of the officers in there gave it to me, it might be a personal tel number but either way it will get you through to one of their staff.    044666903

Thanks so much, i ll try these number
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Deeculler on October 15, 2016, 09:55:10 AM
What is the address of Buriram Immigration Office?
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Freddy on October 15, 2016, 11:17:19 AM
Page 1 of this thread has all details mcluding GPS coordinates.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Freddy on October 18, 2016, 04:55:45 PM
On the 13th I submitted my online 90 day report about 2 hours prior to the news that the King had passed away.
As of 30 mins ago it is still showing as pending.
The good news is that the system ( as far as submitting the report) seemed to be working fine.
I'm thinking it quite likely that very little was done on the day following the government announcement and am guessing the office was probably closed on Friday. Then the weekend.
I remain hopeful that it will be processed this week and if not it's no problem to go and do in person. I'm unclear if on line reports are handled at a central location using a central data base or re- routed to local offices from the main site.
If routed to local offices and as reported the Buriram Office is busy and only has one computer then possibly on line submissions aren't getting much attention.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: gaviolit on October 19, 2016, 02:34:07 PM
please,
someone who can ask for the email or telephone number of the office, I urgently need to contact them for serious health reasons.
many thanks

I have this so I hope it is of use to you, one of the officers in there gave it to me, it might be a personal tel number but either way it will get you through to one of their staff.    044666903

Unfortunately at this number no one answers,
someone has to go in office and may request their contacts? is very important. thank you
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: KhunG on October 23, 2016, 06:49:07 PM
Does anyone have the current forms for the retirement extension and re-entry permit, yet?  I'm due in a couple weeks.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: buckwhelk on October 24, 2016, 08:57:42 AM
Does anyone have the current forms for the retirement extension and re-entry permit, yet?  I'm due in a couple weeks.
KhunG,
I got these at Buriram Immigration last week.
I was after a complete pack, but this was all that was available on the day I went.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: KhunG on October 24, 2016, 09:41:55 AM
KhunG,
I got these at Buriram Immigration last week.
I was after a complete pack, but this was all that was available on the day I went.

buckwhelk thank you very much!
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: buckwhelk on October 24, 2016, 09:52:29 AM
^^You're welcome
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: urleft on October 24, 2016, 04:47:33 PM
Does anyone have the current forms for the retirement extension and re-entry permit, yet?  I'm due in a couple weeks.


Go here:  http://www.buriramexpats.com/forum/index.php/topic,8136.0.html

The TM 7/8 can be completed in word and printed. 

When I get to BI in the next few weeks I will try to get their packet and scan it.

Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: KhunG on October 24, 2016, 05:51:24 PM

Go here:  http://www.buriramexpats.com/forum/index.php/topic,8136.0.html

The TM 7/8 can be completed in word and printed. 

When I get to BI in the next few weeks I will try to get their packet and scan it.

I had read in another post that Buriram wasn't accepting the forms used at KCI.  Does that not apply to the TM7 and TM8?
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: smoooth2 on October 24, 2016, 06:49:06 PM

I had read in another post that Buriram wasn't accepting the forms used at KCI.  Does that not apply to the TM7 and TM8?



The TM7 and TM8 that buckwhelk posted in Reply #134 (the ones he picked up at Buriram Immi) appear to be identical to a couple of blank TM7s and TM8s that I picked up from KCI about 1 month ago.

Maybe other Immi forms are different, but I think the TM7 + TM8 are same same for Surin and Buriram Immi.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Starman on October 24, 2016, 06:57:23 PM
The TM7 and TM8 are often stamped with by the immigration office using an ink pad. The details stamped are that of the immigration office.

My guess would be that is what happened.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: urleft on October 24, 2016, 07:57:50 PM

Go here:  http://www.buriramexpats.com/forum/index.php/topic,8136.0.html

The TM 7/8 can be completed in word and printed. 

When I get to BI in the next few weeks I will try to get their packet and scan it.

I had read in another post that Buriram wasn't accepting the forms used at KCI.  Does that not apply to the TM7 and TM8?

The TM 7/8 forms supplied were not from KCI, there were from:  http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/en/base.php?page=download

Which appears to be the main Thailand Government site for forms, so they should be accepted. 

Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: buckwhelk on October 24, 2016, 09:49:00 PM

Go here:  http://www.buriramexpats.com/forum/index.php/topic,8136.0.html

The TM 7/8 can be completed in word and printed. 

When I get to BI in the next few weeks I will try to get their packet and scan it.

I had read in another post that Buriram wasn't accepting the forms used at KCI.  Does that not apply to the TM7 and TM8?
The TM7 looks the same as the one I was using @ KCI, but the TM8 looks as though the print is larger than the KCI TM8 which could explain why it is now double sided....I'll be using the forms I posted when I apply to extend my permission to stay in mid November
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: buckwhelk on October 24, 2016, 09:56:55 PM

Go here:  http://www.buriramexpats.com/forum/index.php/topic,8136.0.html

The TM 7/8 can be completed in word and printed. 

When I get to BI in the next few weeks I will try to get their packet and scan it.

I had read in another post that Buriram wasn't accepting the forms used at KCI.  Does that not apply to the TM7 and TM8?

The TM 7/8 forms supplied were not from KCI, there were from:  http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/en/base.php?page=download

Which appears to be the main Thailand Government site for forms, so they should be accepted.
I used the TM8 from this website last year when I applied for a re-entry permit, but KCI wouldn't accept it and I had to fill in their version of the form
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: urleft on October 24, 2016, 09:57:53 PM

The TM7 looks the same as the one I was using @ KCI, but the TM8 looks as though the print is larger than the KCI TM8 which could explain why it is now double sided....I'll be using the forms I posted when I apply to extend my permission to stay in mid November

Whatever works.  The BI office is so new they don't have established procedures.  When I get my next extension I should be able to post the initial set of forms that BI requires (subject to change). 

That being said, I provided an individual a set of forms (exactly as posted on the Dummy thread, but filled out), BI accepted them all. 


Growing pains.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: urleft on October 24, 2016, 10:02:30 PM
I used the TM8 from this website last year when I applied for a re-entry permit, but KCI wouldn't accept it and I had to fill in their version of the form

We must have had the same idiot girl.  She refused to understand that the form could be filled out "on-line".  However, when we got past her, the agent readily accepted the Thai Immigration Download form. 

Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: buckwhelk on October 24, 2016, 10:03:23 PM

The TM7 looks the same as the one I was using @ KCI, but the TM8 looks as though the print is larger than the KCI TM8 which could explain why it is now double sided....I'll be using the forms I posted when I apply to extend my permission to stay in mid November

Whatever works.  The BI office is so new they don't have established procedures.  When I get my next extension I should be able to post the initial set of forms that BI requires (subject to change). 

That being said, I provided an individual a set of forms (exactly as posted on the Dummy thread, but filled out), BI accepted them all. 


Growing pains.
Indeed. I'm sure between us (Buriram residents) we can come up with a definitive solution soon
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: urleft on October 25, 2016, 07:18:46 PM
Went to BI to do a 90 day report.  There were 5 people ahead of me all doing visas/extensions, after an hour they finally asked for me.  Then they gave me a blank TM 47 to fill out, once completed an official made some marks on the form and then on my passport marked through the old date and wrote in the new 90 day report date of Jan 2017.  He did not use the computer to do the 90 day.

So lesson learned, take a filled out copy of TM 47 with you. 

I further asked for their retirement forms, they gave me a TM 7 and one page instructions that basically said have TM 7, Photo, passport, copy of passport pages, income verification, and 1900 baht.  Of course there is also the catch all of other information as required. 

Attached is a word TM 47. 


Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Freddy on October 26, 2016, 08:42:38 AM
On the 13th I submitted my online 90 day report about 2 hours prior to the news that the King had passed away.
As of 30 mins ago it is still showing as pending.
The good news is that the system ( as far as submitting the report) seemed to be working fine.
I'm thinking it quite likely that very little was done on the day following the government announcement and am guessing the office was probably closed on Friday. Then the weekend.
I remain hopeful that it will be processed this week and if not it's no problem to go and do in person. I'm unclear if on line reports are handled at a central location using a central data base or re- routed to local offices from the main site.
If routed to local offices and as reported the Buriram Office is busy and only has one computer then possibly on line submissions aren't getting much attention.

Well......no luck with the on line 90 day report. Up to 2 days ago it stayed showing as 'Pending' and the last 2 days the site server seems to be down ( at least when I tried).
Will go to the office today and report.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Tassie on October 26, 2016, 03:10:10 PM
I got my 90 day extension at BI yesterday.  It was fast and painless.  The entire Immigration computer network was down yesterday.  For those who find it difficult to walk, arriving at the front entrance is so simple.  Once you are dropped off at the front entrance you walk a few metres to the lift.  When you get out of the lift on floor 3 it is only a few metres walk to the BI office.  It is not the 150 metre marathon suggested by a contributor,  suggesting going around and entering at the rear entrance is preferable, re parking.  There were plenty of parking spaces in front of the front entrance roadway. There are no disabled ramps for those that move around in wheel chairs.
Regards
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Freddy on October 26, 2016, 04:12:41 PM
Just one correction from the post above. Facing the main entrance, take the corner to your left and there is a side/corner door that has wheelchair ramp and rails. Upon entering the building there is a short corridor in front of you. At the end the main entrance is then immediately to your right and the lifts as mentioned in post above. Also disabled parking right by the ramp.

My visit today was as smooth as butter!! 4 waiting on visas when I arrived. When I advised that I was doing 90 day report my passport was taken and process completed immediately. Same for another Farang who walked in behind me. Computer system running. No form filling required. That must just be for the Yanks.

The guy who served me was very polite and had excellent English.

In and out in 5 mins. Excellent.

My retirement extension is due 16/12. I noted that my next report has been dated in line with that extension requirement, also 16/12. Last year I don't think they bothered to align the dates. I had a extension due December and a 90 day report due Jan.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Tassie on October 26, 2016, 04:15:36 PM
Thanks Freddy for the info on the disabled ramp.
Regards
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: buckwhelk on October 26, 2016, 09:22:17 PM
Went to BI to do a 90 day report.  There were 5 people ahead of me all doing visas/extensions, after an hour they finally asked for me.  Then they gave me a blank TM 47 to fill out, once completed an official made some marks on the form and then on my passport marked through the old date and wrote in the new 90 day report date of Jan 2017.  He did not use the computer to do the 90 day.

So lesson learned, take a filled out copy of TM 47 with you. 

I further asked for their retirement forms, they gave me a TM 7 and one page instructions that basically said have TM 7, Photo, passport, copy of passport pages, income verification, and 1900 baht.  Of course there is also the catch all of other information as required. 

Attached is a word TM 47.
When I renew my permission to stay in November, I will be presenting the forms in urleft's "packet" posted in the "Dummies" thread (as I did last year @ KCI)  apart from the TM7 & TM8 which I got from Buriram Immigration at my recent visit there, and incorporating any other updates posted here prior to my visit.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: KhunG on October 27, 2016, 04:04:35 PM
Just one correction from the post above. Facing the main entrance, take the corner to your left and there is a side/corner door that has wheelchair ramp and rails. Upon entering the building there is a short corridor in front of you. At the end the main entrance is then immediately to your right and the lifts as mentioned in post above. Also disabled parking right by the ramp.

My visit today was as smooth as butter!! 4 waiting on visas when I arrived. When I advised that I was doing 90 day report my passport was taken and process completed immediately. Same for another Farang who walked in behind me. Computer system running. No form filling required. That must just be for the Yanks.

The guy who served me was very polite and had excellent English.

In and out in 5 mins. Excellent.

My retirement extension is due 16/12. I noted that my next report has been dated in line with that extension requirement, also 16/12. Last year I don't think they bothered to align the dates. I had a extension due December and a 90 day report due Jan.

I noticed that happened with my last online 90 report, a few days before BI openned.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: CO-CO on November 07, 2016, 08:10:15 PM
90 days report today, in and out in 7 minutes.

Not so successful with getting a certificate of residence for a car passport. I was thinking of going to Pakse and taking my car through the Chong Mek border I knew I had to get a purple book (car passport) from  Land Transport Office:-


I have been to 3 LTO's in an attempt to obtain a car passport:-

1, Prakhonchai LTO - "Yes can do. No, we can't we have no (purple) books and don't plan to get any soon".

2. Prasat LTO - "Yes, can do. No, we can't do for you here - you have to go to Buriram as it is your first one and you will need English plates"

3, Buriram LTO -"Yes, can do. But, you need a residence certificate first from immigration".

(Fortunately, there is now an immigration office in Buriram only 2 miles from the LTO).

4. Buriram Immigration: - "We need the form from the LTO requesting the residence certicate"

(I had experienced this before when transferring a car into my name, so... back to)

5. Buriram LTO - "You don't need the form" (Boss man's words)


6. Buriram Immigration - "Yes you do, we can't issue the certificate without it". "Anyway you can sort it out when you leave Thailand".


Pakse, under my own steam, is on the back-burner for now !
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Freddy on November 08, 2016, 12:16:00 PM
Just a thought but when there is an issue like this has anyone. Ever tried getting the two officials from the respective offices to talk to one another. May be worth having the number of one in your mobile, calling them up and handing the phone to the other. They my refuse I guess but seems to me they may both be wrong but they can't both be right.

Also, now that we have new Buriram immigration office does anyone know if they will do certificate of residence for car purchace/registration in farang name or is it still yellow book or trip to Bangkok?
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: CO-CO on November 08, 2016, 12:39:03 PM
Just a thought but when there is an issue like this has anyone. Ever tried getting the two officials from the respective offices to talk to one another. May be worth having the number of one in your mobile, calling them up and handing the phone to the other. They my refuse I guess but seems to me they may both be wrong but they can't both be right.

Also, now that we have new Buriram immigration office does anyone know if they will do certificate of residence for car purchace/registration in farang name or is it still yellow book or trip to Bangkok?


A good point and one I considered.

The main issue is communication - I cannot have the depth of conversation with the parties concerned because of the language barrier. To avoid me over-reacting I tried the strategy of letting my missus do the talking in the last 2 'meetings' whilst I stayed in the car. My expectations were not high as on one side the Thais will not challenge authority and on the other there would be the obstinacy of 'face' to contend with.

I also believed that putting me as 'piggy-in-the-middle' with the LTO and immigration would only result in there being one loser.

I had considered taking a photo on my camera of the 'head' of the LTO and showing it to immigration and saying "OK - YOU sort it out with him, he is the one saying a form is not required" (the reverse tactic equally applies).

My view was that there would, again, only be one loser.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Freddy on November 08, 2016, 12:55:32 PM
I think I'd give it a try. If they both try to save face you never know. They may give you the certificate and say they have done it as a special favour to assist you whilst neither admitting that they got it wrong.
It's a ridiculous situation.
I think the most annoying aspect is that recently many Farangs had to have the home visits. You would think that such a visit would then support any request for a certificate of residence. Also a missed revenue opportunity. I'd happily pay a few hundred baht for the certificate if it saved me a trip to Bangkok.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: CO-CO on November 08, 2016, 01:01:47 PM
I think I'd give it a try. If they both try to save face you never know. They may give you the certificate and say they have done it as a special favour to assist you whilst neither admitting that they got it wrong.
It's a ridiculous situation.
I think the most annoying aspect is that recently many Farangs had to have the home visits. You would think that such a visit would then support any request for a certificate of residence. Also a missed revenue opportunity. I'd happily pay a few hundred baht for the certificate if it saved me a trip to Bangkok.


Ridiculous, as you say Freddy, immigration have my address from a number of extensions. My address is on my driving licence and a letter I had with me plus, the missus had her house boo. Sure, if I had a yellow book it would not be an issue - but in Prakhonchai they will only issue if you are married - I wouldn't get married just to get a yellow book.

I could go to Prakhonchai LTO and tell them I need a form for buying a car/changing ownership then take it to Buriram immigration.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: KhunG on November 08, 2016, 02:36:57 PM

- but in Prakhonchai they will only issue if you are married - I wouldn't get married just to get a yellow book.


Ha!  I am married and I haven't been able to get Prakhon Chai to issue me a yellow book for two years.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: KhunG on November 08, 2016, 02:49:48 PM
I did my retirement extension, re-entry permit, and 90 day report today at the Buriram Immigration office.

We arrived at 08:30 just when they opened, and ran into a problem right away.  I had all the forms and copies as shared by the great folks on this board, but my letter from the bank was dated yesterday, and my last transaction on the account was dated 1 November.  They wanted those to be the same date.  So I had to go downtown, make a small withdrawal, update my account book and get a new letter.  At least the Buriram branch didn't charge 100 Baht for the letter like the PC branch does.

I got back to BI and everything was fine.  I walked straight up to the desk, the officers were very friendly, and we talked about how lucky we were because usually they are quite busy but I saw a total of four Farangs come in during the two visits this morning, and three were 90 day reports.  In and out in 1/2 hour.  No home visit necessary, full year extension.

If the online 90 day report keeps working (I've done 5 online so far) doing this once a year is painless.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: KhunG on November 08, 2016, 03:08:57 PM
One more note: Someone has donated air conditioners to the office.  I forgot who but it's on one of the a/c units.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Freddy on November 08, 2016, 04:37:39 PM
That's interesting. My extension renewal is due next month. I keep the required 800,000 in a separate account which shows no transactions other than a yearly addition of interest ( added each September) and the occasional book update. I wonder how they'll get around that one. Presumably my other account showing money in/out covers it although I don't keep the balance at anywhere near the 800,000
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: KhunG on November 08, 2016, 05:16:07 PM
I don't think it will work, Freddy.  My account with the 800K is also my emergency fund account, and has no ATM card.  Once a month I move what I need to another account that has an ATM card and use that for normal things.  I tried showing the officer that bank book but he said there has to be 800K for 3 months in the account I use and I have to have transactions including one on the day of the letter.

This is new this year, and I haven't seen it written anywhere.  Maybe you could withdraw the interest on the day you get the letter and that would work?
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Freddy on November 08, 2016, 05:27:04 PM
Should be interesting.
Doesn't make much sense however I've given up expecting any logic here.
I'll do as you suggest. Withdraw the interest day before I renew and get the letter. See how I get on.

Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: nookiebear on November 08, 2016, 05:28:23 PM
That's interesting. My extension renewal is due next month. I keep the required 800,000 in a separate account which shows no transactions other than a yearly addition of interest ( added each September) and the occasional book update. I wonder how they'll get around that one. Presumably my other account showing money in/out covers it although I don't keep the balance at anywhere near the 800,000

When you go to get your letter from the bank,make sure you make a transaction of any kind on that day before you get the letter.Last year the lady in the bank informed me of this when I went to get my letter.1st time in 15 years!!
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Freddy on November 08, 2016, 05:33:19 PM
Will do...thanks. I've got about 820,000 in it so will withdraw a couple of thousand then request the letter,
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Somnat on November 08, 2016, 05:36:36 PM
Will do...thanks. I've got about 820,000 in it so will withdraw a couple of thousand then request the letter,

Freddy, which branch of Bangkok bank in buriram did you get your account details letter from?

My account is at the University and when I last asked about it they had NO idea what I needed / wanted from them !!!!!!!
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Freddy on November 08, 2016, 06:10:23 PM
I get mine from Bangkok Bank in Lam Plait Mat. They are fully familiar with the requirements. You make request and then collect letter next day.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Somnat on November 08, 2016, 06:18:15 PM
I get mine from Bangkok Bank in Lam Plait Mat. They are fully familiar with the requirements. You make request and then collect letter next day.

Thanks Freddy.

I wonder why Kap choeng Bangkok bank could issue the letter the same day?

I'll try the main branch in town here and see what they come up with  :)
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Freddy on November 08, 2016, 06:36:38 PM
I guess KCI Bangkok bank were set up to do a lot of them each and every day. Lam Plait Mat is a small branch and probably only do a few a year. They seem to do all their admin requests out of opening hours. The girls that do the letters seem to focus on opening new accounts when open. A larger branch may do it while you wait.
Other members viewing this thread will no doubt advise of best option in Buriram
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: urleft on November 08, 2016, 06:47:20 PM
I used the Bangkok Bank at Big C for the letter, they knew what to do.  However, there is usually a wait at that branch. 

In the Dummy thread 2015 I address where KCI wanted an update in my bank book, I didn't need a transaction, I went to the BB update machine and it gave me a balance update with the current date, that was sufficient. 

Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: buckwhelk on November 15, 2016, 11:28:39 AM
I did my retirement extension, re-entry permit, and 90 day report today at the Buriram Immigration office.

We arrived at 08:30 just when they opened, and ran into a problem right away.  I had all the forms and copies as shared by the great folks on this board, but my letter from the bank was dated yesterday, and my last transaction on the account was dated 1 November.  They wanted those to be the same date.  So I had to go downtown, make a small withdrawal, update my account book and get a new letter.  At least the Buriram branch didn't charge 100 Baht for the letter like the PC branch does.

I got back to BI and everything was fine.  I walked straight up to the desk, the officers were very friendly, and we talked about how lucky we were because usually they are quite busy but I saw a total of four Farangs come in during the two visits this morning, and three were 90 day reports.  In and out in 1/2 hour.  No home visit necessary, full year extension.

If the online 90 day report keeps working (I've done 5 online so far) doing this once a year is painless.
KhunG, can you confirm exactly which forms you submitted?
Was the Immigration "Income" Form (see attached) one of them?
Does anyone have an English translation of this form?
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: iammike on November 15, 2016, 12:43:28 PM
Does anyone have the Docs required / requirements for getting an extension based on Marriage at Buriram Immigration ?

Thanks

Edit: And additional question, does anyone know if a Fixed Deposit account is acceptable for BI ?
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Freddy on November 15, 2016, 01:01:47 PM
The income form is the only one I've not been able to get in English. Previously at KCI I've always taken it blank and they filled it for me. Hopefully BI will assist in the same way.
From previous posts on the subject of Fixed Deposit account. Apparently it is fine but they require that you show a transaction on it in the past 7 days at time of application. That is even if you show another bank account with money in/out on a monthly basis.
Seems crazy but that is what others have had to do. Reccomendation I got was to withdraw a couple of thousand of the interest the day you get your bank letter and get book updated at same time.
Mine is due in 3 weeks so any useful info or changes please advise. Good luck.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Starman on November 15, 2016, 01:09:13 PM
I did my retirement extension, re-entry permit, and 90 day report today at the Buriram Immigration office.

We arrived at 08:30 just when they opened, and ran into a problem right away.  I had all the forms and copies as shared by the great folks on this board, but my letter from the bank was dated yesterday, and my last transaction on the account was dated 1 November.  They wanted those to be the same date.  So I had to go downtown, make a small withdrawal, update my account book and get a new letter.  At least the Buriram branch didn't charge 100 Baht for the letter like the PC branch does.

I got back to BI and everything was fine.  I walked straight up to the desk, the officers were very friendly, and we talked about how lucky we were because usually they are quite busy but I saw a total of four Farangs come in during the two visits this morning, and three were 90 day reports.  In and out in 1/2 hour.  No home visit necessary, full year extension.

If the online 90 day report keeps working (I've done 5 online so far) doing this once a year is painless.
KhunG, can you confirm exactly which forms you submitted?
Was the Immigration "Income" Form (see attached) one of them?
Does anyone have an English translation of this form?

Not sure BI will accept that form. The heading says KCI.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: buckwhelk on November 15, 2016, 01:29:44 PM
^^Thanks Starman. I thought was a KCI form, that's why I asked KhunG the original question.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: iammike on November 15, 2016, 01:44:37 PM
<snip>
From previous posts on the subject of Fixed Deposit account. Apparently it is fine but they require that you show a transaction on it in the past 7 days at time of application. That is even if you show another bank account with money in/out on a monthly basis.
Seems crazy but that is what others have had to do. Reccomendation I got was to withdraw a couple of thousand of the interest the day you get your bank letter and get book updated at same time.
Mine is due in 3 weeks so any useful info or changes please advise. Good luck.

Oke that makes it difficult for 2 reasons, 1) No idea if it is possible to withdraw a small amount from that account, but will ask tmrw at the local Bank 2) The account is in Pattaya and was opened when I still did my Extensions of Stay there, but since we moved to Buriram I am on ME NON-O visa's, but it's looking more and more that they are "forcing" people to go with the Extension of Stay instead of NON-O visa's.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Starman on November 15, 2016, 01:50:11 PM
<snip>
From previous posts on the subject of Fixed Deposit account. Apparently it is fine but they require that you show a transaction on it in the past 7 days at time of application. That is even if you show another bank account with money in/out on a monthly basis.
Seems crazy but that is what others have had to do. Reccomendation I got was to withdraw a couple of thousand of the interest the day you get your bank letter and get book updated at same time.
Mine is due in 3 weeks so any useful info or changes please advise. Good luck.

Oke that makes it difficult for 2 reasons, 1) No idea if it is possible to withdraw a small amount from that account, but will ask tmrw at the local Bank 2) The account is in Pattaya and was opened when I still did my Extensions of Stay there, but since we moved to Buriram I am on ME NON-O visa's, but it's looking more and more that they are "forcing" people to go with the Extension of Stay instead of NON-O visa's.

Why do you think they are forcing people to stop using the multi O ?
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: iammike on November 15, 2016, 01:54:11 PM
More and more topics on Thaivisa about this. Not 100% sure about this one of course, but I rather have a plan B just in case they actually go through with it.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/953415-experience-at-poipet-border-yesterday/

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/953699-immigration-tightening-up/

They are mostly about TR visa's but also people are mentioning that they get scrutinized even with valid NON-O visa's.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Starman on November 15, 2016, 02:01:55 PM
Poipet has been infamous for difficulties for many years.

The other post involves tourist visas and, most importantly. a Laos national.

I would not let those posts bother you.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: iammike on November 15, 2016, 02:05:52 PM
Poipet has been infamous for difficulties for many years.

The other post involves tourist visas and, most importantly. a Laos national.

I would not let those posts bother you.

True, but as said I like to have contingency plans just in case they are "cracking" down. The money for the Extension based on Marriage I have already in the account, and just in case the next time we go to Pattaya I will transfer the money to my Buriram Savings account and open a new Fixed Deposit account here. Still unfortunately too young to get an extension based on Retirement.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: KhunG on November 15, 2016, 08:31:43 PM
I did my retirement extension, re-entry permit, and 90 day report today at the Buriram Immigration office.

We arrived at 08:30 just when they opened, and ran into a problem right away.  I had all the forms and copies as shared by the great folks on this board, but my letter from the bank was dated yesterday, and my last transaction on the account was dated 1 November.  They wanted those to be the same date.  So I had to go downtown, make a small withdrawal, update my account book and get a new letter.  At least the Buriram branch didn't charge 100 Baht for the letter like the PC branch does.

I got back to BI and everything was fine.  I walked straight up to the desk, the officers were very friendly, and we talked about how lucky we were because usually they are quite busy but I saw a total of four Farangs come in during the two visits this morning, and three were 90 day reports.  In and out in 1/2 hour.  No home visit necessary, full year extension.

If the online 90 day report keeps working (I've done 5 online so far) doing this once a year is painless.
KhunG, can you confirm exactly which forms you submitted?
Was the Immigration "Income" Form (see attached) one of them?
Does anyone have an English translation of this form?

No, I just do the bank balance method.  A letter from my bank and my updated bank book, so no additional forms beyond the TM7 for the retirement extension.

Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: buckwhelk on November 15, 2016, 08:43:33 PM
I did my retirement extension, re-entry permit, and 90 day report today at the Buriram Immigration office.

We arrived at 08:30 just when they opened, and ran into a problem right away.  I had all the forms and copies as shared by the great folks on this board, but my letter from the bank was dated yesterday, and my last transaction on the account was dated 1 November.  They wanted those to be the same date.  So I had to go downtown, make a small withdrawal, update my account book and get a new letter.  At least the Buriram branch didn't charge 100 Baht for the letter like the PC branch does.

I got back to BI and everything was fine.  I walked straight up to the desk, the officers were very friendly, and we talked about how lucky we were because usually they are quite busy but I saw a total of four Farangs come in during the two visits this morning, and three were 90 day reports.  In and out in 1/2 hour.  No home visit necessary, full year extension.

If the online 90 day report keeps working (I've done 5 online so far) doing this once a year is painless.
KhunG, can you confirm exactly which forms you submitted?
Was the Immigration "Income" Form (see attached) one of them?
Does anyone have an English translation of this form?

No, I just do the bank balance method.  A letter from my bank and my updated bank book, so no additional forms beyond the TM7 for the retirement extension.
I also use the bank balance method but KCI completed the "income" form for me.
So you didn't submit the "acknowledgement of conditions of extension of stay" or the "acknowledgement of the penalties of overstaying" ?
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: KhunG on November 15, 2016, 08:51:19 PM
I also use the bank balance method but KCI completed the "income" form for me.
So you didn't submit the "acknowledgement of conditions of extension of stay" or the "acknowledgement of the penalties of overstaying" ?

Nope.  TM7, pre-filled, copy of main page and all stamped pages of passport, photo, copy of bank book, bank letter, copy of TW's house book, copy of her ID, 1900 Baht.  That's it.

For the re-entry permit, TM8 pre-filled, copy of main page and all stamped pages of passport, 1000 Baht for single re-entry, which I probably won't even use.  I didn't use last year's.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: buckwhelk on November 15, 2016, 09:13:14 PM
I also use the bank balance method but KCI completed the "income" form for me.
So you didn't submit the "acknowledgement of conditions of extension of stay" or the "acknowledgement of the penalties of overstaying" ?

Nope.  TM7, pre-filled, copy of main page and all stamped pages of passport, photo, copy of bank book, bank letter, copy of TW's house book, copy of her ID, 1900 Baht.  That's it.

For the re-entry permit, TM8 pre-filled, copy of main page and all stamped pages of passport, 1000 Baht for single re-entry, which I probably won't even use.  I didn't use last year's.
Excellent. Thanks very much KhunG. I never give immigration anything that they don't ask for, in case it "raises the bar" for others.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: urleft on November 16, 2016, 06:13:40 AM
I also use the bank balance method but KCI completed the "income" form for me.
So you didn't submit the "acknowledgement of conditions of extension of stay" or the "acknowledgement of the penalties of overstaying" ?

Nope.  TM7, pre-filled, copy of main page and all stamped pages of passport, photo, copy of bank book, bank letter, copy of TW's house book, copy of her ID, 1900 Baht.  That's it.

For the re-entry permit, TM8 pre-filled, copy of main page and all stamped pages of passport, 1000 Baht for single re-entry, which I probably won't even use.  I didn't use last year's.

Thanks KhunG, I stole your post and added to the Dummies thread.

Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Tod Daniels on November 17, 2016, 08:07:20 AM
That you guys don't raise a stink about the hoops those immigration officers make you jump thru concerning "imaginary policy" wobbles my mind.

There is an immigration policy stating a bank letter is good for 7 days from the date it's issued and if you're using an embassy letter it's good for 6 months.

True, you must show your bank balance on the day you apply, so for people who have regular savings accounts, but don't use Bangkok Bank, (which can do a balance print without a transaction at the counter of the bank) this means doin' a withdrawal so that the bank book will update.

My question is; what if you're using a timed or fixed deposit account, one you can access the money at any time, but that only prints a transaction every 90 days when it dumps interest into the account? Seeing as there's NO way to print a current balance on those types of accounts. What do the immigration officers say about using an account like that up there?

Just curious on a couple points. IF you're getting an extension of stay based on being over 50 (retirement), why would the immigration office need a copy of your thai wife's house book listing & her i/d card? You're not applying for an extension of stay based on marriage to a thai. Also what is this mythical "income form" mentioned?
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: KhunG on November 17, 2016, 08:48:02 AM
For whatever reason my amphur doesn't like issuing yellow Tabien Bahns.  The wife's Tabien Bahn and ID is for proof of address.

It's strange your mind is wobbled, since much like in the west, immigration officers have final say as to which foreigners are permitted in the country.  So you go along.  Before TW got US citizenship we had to do a lot of hoop jumping there, and raising a stink could quite likely have had her looking for a return ticket from the wrong side of the passport line one day.

I did hold my ground with KCI on my first extension a couple of years ago, though, until they finally broke out the regulations and found out that 60 days was sufficient for a first extension.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Tod Daniels on November 17, 2016, 09:27:07 AM
For whatever reason my amphur doesn't like issuing yellow Tabien Bahns.
You Amphur may not "like" issuing yellow house-books to foreigners but a call to the complaint line would most likely get them on-board and cranking them out like every other Amphur in the country seems to do.

Even if you rent an apartment, condo, or house you can request a yellow house-book. That is how the rules governing house-books for foreigners in thailand is written. It is not an optional thing an Amphur can decide not to do because they don't "like to", unless you take what some mid level paper-pushing thai gov't official in a oh-so tight uniform says at face value.

If you do not have a yellow house book, there is a form which the owner of the property you reside on is required to file with the local immigration office. It's a TM.30 form and has the oh-so long name of "Notification From For House-Master, Owner Or The Possessor Of The Residence Where Alien Has Stayed". Once it's filed, the receipt you keep in your passport negates using ANYONE's house book or i/d at immigrations as it's their form for proof you reside where you say you do.

It sounds like KCI gave you a 60 day "visit thai family" extension that first time, because other than the year you get based on marriage that's the only other extension which they coulda gave you.

How things are done in a real country in the west compared to a developing third world one in S/E Asia, is like comparing apples to durian. 

Interestingly enough (or not) I have the opportunity to do a "field trip" up to that neck of the woods in a few weeks. I will definitely stop in to the Buriram Immigration office to see what's what. I'm a curious person by nature and as rule curiosity is only fatal to cats.

Good luck to you Buriram-ese and your extensions of stays, I hope that the new Buriram office runs closer to the actual rules.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Starman on November 17, 2016, 09:36:42 AM
At the end of the day, Tod, much of what you try to push upon people is nothing but you trying to prove something about your manhood.

What you fail to see is that most expats live here because they want to. They enjoy living here and wish to continue to do so. If that involves a bitof hoop jumping once a year then so be it. It is a small sacrifice.

I for one would rather you did not go to Buriram Immigration flexing your metaphorical muscules and exercising your inflated ego. It could, and would most likely, have a negative effect for the rest of the expat community here in Buriram.

Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: KhunG on November 17, 2016, 10:15:36 AM
So far BI does follow much more closely to the law than KCI.  No extra forms or home visits for retirement extensions.

My first extension was a retirement extension, not a visiting family extension.  The issue was KCI wanted the bank account to have the funds for 90 days, but the law said only 60 days was necessary for the first retirement extension, and 90 days thereafter.  That was what I held my ground on.

As to where I live, the house was built under contract with me and the land is under USUFRCT to me.  The Amphur hasn't listed the owner on my wife's Tabien Bahn, because they tell me it will be me when we can finally get a Yellow Book.

I'm satisfied with our decision to go along with the whims of whatever immigration officer we were dealing with at a given time in the US, as ultimately she got out from under their control completely.  We could have raised a stink instead of being courteous and patient, and she might have found herself outside of the country.

I can never gain citizenship here, but I'll stick with being courteous and patient and enjoy a long life here.

EDIT: BTW I've seen up close and personal how immigration officials in the west make it up as the go along, and like here, have final say on who is in the country.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: CO-CO on November 17, 2016, 11:28:08 AM
This is a story about Bangkok Bank but Buriram Immigration played a part as well. Posted on Surin Farang.


Prkhonchai Nick and I had, separately,  decided to apply to BKB in Buriram for Foreign Currency Accounts. Alan's the Builder's account on Surin Farang was informative and BKB website was excellent in it's clarity regarding these accounts.Going on the same day gave the opportunity to compare experiences.

Unfortunately, the clarity of a website often gets lost in translation in Bum-x Buriram!

I had the advantage of batting second (I have a general rule of NEVER following Nick for 'sloppy seconds') and was made aware of Nick's rejection by the pretty lady at BKB. For the record Nick fully satisfied BKB website requirements (as did I) and went a step further by having Permanent Residence and his name in the blue house book.Notwithstanding this Nick was told "Need immigration certificate of address". Despite pressing his point of righteousness the girl refused to yield - a rare outcome for Nick, I understand!

He kindly conveyed this result as I was en route for Buriram. My missus (Jip) had already spoken with BKB to check on requirements and when she was advised of the need for the immigration letter I pointed out that was not the case and I would correct them on my arrival. Then I received Nick's call. I got Jip to call immigration.... "Need letter from the bank..." Jip called BKb "Don't need letter...".

At this point deja vu kicked in- it was a repetition of my failed attempt to get a car passport a week or so earlier.

Change of tactic.......................... I call immigration and tell them I need a certificate of address for BKB and I am coming in NOW, If there is any issue I want to see the boss lady. Well, that worked - although it took 40 mins and much confusion that we were not married "Farang live in your house?" boss lady asked Jip. I said tell them it is my fucking house, they have visited there and have previously issued 3 visa extensions, done numerous 90 day reports and issued 5 address certificates for driving licences and vehicle purchases over the last 8 years - ALL of which required me to evidence my address.

(That beautiful song by Simply Red came to mind................... "If You Don't Know Me By Now.................."


Anyway,......... off to BKB with said certificate. No receipt for the 500 Baht 'unofficial' charge.

Was initially sent upstairs by nubile young 'meeter & greeter' but after 10 mins I wasn't convinced we were in the right place. Jip asked - and sure enough - off we went back downstairs. Immediately saw the pretty girl that had rejected Nick's approaches. Long-winded but successful - Oh, we were sent back upstairs part-way through to open a basic savings account (300 Baht) because my existing BKB basic savings account was NFU as it was held with Ban Kruat branch (who don't service FCD's) and if I wanted to join all the dots on internet banking I needed a basic savings account with Buriram branch.

All done and I should get the account number tomorrow. GBP 700 required to activate the account and free of charges as long as the balance doesn't drop below GBP 200.


Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: KhunG on November 17, 2016, 12:01:31 PM
Quote
CO-CO « on: Today at 11:28:08 AM »
decided to apply to BKB in Buriram for Foreign Currency Accounts

Totally OT, and we can take it to another thread, but what is the benefit of having a Foreign Currency Account in Thailand?  This is an honest question.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: CO-CO on November 17, 2016, 01:33:48 PM
Quote
CO-CO « on: Today at 11:28:08 AM »
decided to apply to BKB in Buriram for Foreign Currency Accounts

Totally OT, and we can take it to another thread, but what is the benefit of having a Foreign Currency Account in Thailand?  This is an honest question.

Immediate availability of funds to switch to Baht when the rate is favourable.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: iammike on November 17, 2016, 02:35:11 PM
Quote
CO-CO « on: Today at 11:28:08 AM »
decided to apply to BKB in Buriram for Foreign Currency Accounts

Totally OT, and we can take it to another thread, but what is the benefit of having a Foreign Currency Account in Thailand?  This is an honest question.

Immediate availability of funds to switch to Baht when the rate is favourable.

+1, or having to close your account at your Home Country Bank because you are not a resident anymore ;)
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: KhunG on November 17, 2016, 04:39:11 PM
Quote
CO-CO « on: Today at 11:28:08 AM »
decided to apply to BKB in Buriram for Foreign Currency Accounts

Totally OT, and we can take it to another thread, but what is the benefit of having a Foreign Currency Account in Thailand?  This is an honest question.

Immediate availability of funds to switch to Baht when the rate is favourable.

+1, or having to close your account at your Home Country Bank because you are not a resident anymore ;)

Okay, on the immediate availability of funds, does that switch of funds count for visa extension purposes, or do those funds have to come directly from overseas?

On the second, my home country doesn't require residence to have an account.  Thanks for the replies.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: iammike on November 17, 2016, 05:17:07 PM
<snIp>

On the second, my home country doesn't require residence to have an account.  Thanks for the replies.

Offtopic.

@KhunG, I have no idea which country you are from, but in the country where I am from, a lot of NON-Residents are being asked to close their accounts at their Bank mostly because they don't live there anymore.
(This maybe is because of the forming of the Banking Union and could start effecting other EU countries as well.)

This was in the news last week

http://www.dutchnews.nl/news/archives/2016/11/amro-abn-amro-to-close-the-accounts-of-15000-people-who-live-outside-europe/
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: CO-CO on November 17, 2016, 06:06:05 PM
<snIp>

On the second, my home country doesn't require residence to have an account.  Thanks for the replies.

Offtopic.

@KhunG, I have no idea which country you are from, but in the country where I am from, a lot of NON-Residents are being asked to close their accounts at their Bank mostly because they don't live there anymore.
(This maybe is because of the forming of the Banking Union and could start effecting other EU countries as well.)

This was in the news last week

http://www.dutchnews.nl/news/archives/2016/11/amro-abn-amro-to-close-the-accounts-of-15000-people-who-live-outside-europe/


I have 4 UK bank accounts and 6 UK credit cards.

I haven't lived there for nearly 10 years.

My advice to any expat coming to Thailand is to retain a home country address, bank account and credit card.

No UK bank now offers current accounts for expats.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: iammike on November 17, 2016, 06:09:33 PM
<snIp>

On the second, my home country doesn't require residence to have an account.  Thanks for the replies.

Offtopic.

@KhunG, I have no idea which country you are from, but in the country where I am from, a lot of NON-Residents are being asked to close their accounts at their Bank mostly because they don't live there anymore.
(This maybe is because of the forming of the Banking Union and could start effecting other EU countries as well.)

This was in the news last week

http://www.dutchnews.nl/news/archives/2016/11/amro-abn-amro-to-close-the-accounts-of-15000-people-who-live-outside-europe/


I have 4 UK bank accounts and 6 UK credit cards.

I haven't lived there for nearly 10 years.

To the best of my knowledge  UK isn't part of the Banking Union, and also with the BREXIT, I doubt you guys will follow the EU Banking Rules. But I have the same back in Europe (only less credit cards namely 1 ;)) , and I moved out in 2008, but I'm maybe forced to close one of my accounts. I am waiting for the letter where the bank ask me to do so.

Edit: But this very much offtopic and (if) the letter arrives I will scan it and post it with of course a translation ;)
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: DeputyDavid on November 17, 2016, 06:24:08 PM
Coco did you meet any resistance at Buriram BKB??  I did. I had to go to head office and open one there.  The problem was they wanted leter of residence from Immigration which as we know they don't just hand out. Even with yellow book which they refused to acknowledge.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: BillH52 on November 17, 2016, 07:01:40 PM
I have several friends who utilize a mail forwarding service in their home country;  they are furnished with an actual street address for their mailing address; then, packages and mail is forwarded to them anywhere in the world.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: CO-CO on November 17, 2016, 07:54:52 PM
Coco did you meet any resistance at Buriram BKB??  I did. I had to go to head office and open one there.  The problem was they wanted leter of residence from Immigration which as we know they don't just hand out. Even with yellow book which they refused to acknowledge.



DD - see my post above.

BKB (incorrectly according to their website) asked for a certificate of residence but don't issue letters that BI seem to ask for.

I obtained a certificate after forcefully requesting one from immigration.The account is in the course of being opened.

The staff were actually very polite and efficient - up to the level of their knowledge. More training required.

Prakhonchai Nick (who actually goes a step further by having having permanent residence) has received a semi-apology from BKB head office and has been asked to go back to the branch to see a specified member of staff (to complete the account opening).

Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: DeputyDavid on November 30, 2016, 05:54:21 PM
Coco did you get that account after all?  I remember I had to also get a letter of reference from the branch I opened my account at originally.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: CO-CO on November 30, 2016, 06:02:58 PM
Coco did you get that account after all?  I remember I had to also get a letter of reference from the branch I opened my account at originally.



Yes, sorted DD.

The girls are lovely in Bangkok Bank and I found them very helpful.

As in many cases in Thailand there are issues with knowledge and training. Prakhonchai Nick and I knew more about their products than they did. That said, I have to say that BKB, Buriram and Kasikorn Bank, Prakhonchai are the best  banks that I have experienced in Thailand.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: buckwhelk on December 01, 2016, 09:12:23 AM
At the end of the day, Tod, much of what you try to push upon people is nothing but you trying to prove something about your manhood.

What you fail to see is that most expats live here because they want to. They enjoy living here and wish to continue to do so. If that involves a bitof hoop jumping once a year then so be it. It is a small sacrifice.

I for one would rather you did not go to Buriram Immigration flexing your metaphorical muscules and exercising your inflated ego. It could, and would most likely, have a negative effect for the rest of the expat community here in Buriram.

Totally agree on all your points Starman
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: BillH52 on December 01, 2016, 07:01:42 PM
Arrived @ BI this afternoon, about 1:30 for my first 90 day renewal.  3 minutes later, my passport was returned to me with visit completed.  How cool is that!
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: DeputyDavid on December 01, 2016, 08:37:53 PM
Way cool!!
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: nookiebear on December 02, 2016, 06:40:00 AM
Way cool!!
A nice cool 18 degrees here right now
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: DeputyDavid on January 24, 2017, 02:54:47 PM
When you open a currency account and make a minimum deposit BKK Bank sends you a nifty gold VIP card in the mail. Thinking it was a gimmick I showed it to the greeter who then took my documents completed all forms for my transaction and called another girl over to explain the card. She said no waiting. You go direct to first desk or window one or six. You are VIP. SO don't throw those cards away. They really do help.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: CO-CO on January 24, 2017, 03:00:21 PM
When you open a currency account and make a minimum deposit BKK Bank sends you a nifty gold VIP card in the mail. Thinking it was a gimmick I showed it to the greeter who then took my documents completed all forms for my transaction and called another girl over to explain the card. She said no waiting. You go direct to first desk or window one or six. You are VIP. SO don't throw those cards away. They really do help.




Haven't got mine.....


You must be a special VIP Deputy David.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Tassie on January 24, 2017, 03:26:37 PM
I met someone at Robinson this morning who told me a Thai immigration officer has recently been transferred to Buriram Immigration Office.  He told me he is an angry little ant who is on the take.  Can anyone verify this?
Regards
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: PBarnfeather on January 28, 2017, 06:45:40 AM
I've been there and everything was quick and easy -- about to go back in a few days.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: maraudingscot on January 30, 2017, 05:08:00 PM
 oldmanwithstick

Well, went along to Buriram to do my first 90 days report.

Was a little nervous and had photocopied everything, twice, just incase needed. Got to the 3rd floor of the Buriram building and was served straight away, bloke came over and updated my address, as original address was in Chonburi, and then did the 90 day report, all no fuse or hassle.   :o :o :o

I was so shocked at it being straight forward and not complicated that I forgot to ask about getting a letter of residency and a exit/re-entry visa for next trip out! loco loco

Heading back this week to see if I can get it sorted.   party3
As I believe you need a resident letter to get your thai driving licence? 
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: CO-CO on January 30, 2017, 05:26:55 PM
You need the letter from the Land Transport Office first (in theory).
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Freddy on January 30, 2017, 06:15:07 PM
The last 2 times I have got my DL I obtained the certificate of residence from the Buriram Police Station. As of September last year, that was accepted for my 5 yr renewal.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: smoooth2 on January 30, 2017, 08:34:19 PM
You need the letter from the Land Transport Office first (in theory).

Ray ... I have to agree with Freddy on this one. Buriram DLT will accept a Police issued Certificate of Residence for Driver Licence application or renewal. Easy to obtain. No letter from DLT required.

Just tell the cops you'd like a Res Cert for Thai Driver Licence.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: BillH52 on January 30, 2017, 09:22:58 PM
Yup.  Me too.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: nookiebear on January 31, 2017, 05:47:19 AM
Nang Rong Police Station also issues them
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: maraudingscot on January 31, 2017, 09:20:05 AM
You need the letter from the Land Transport Office first (in theory).

Ray ... I have to agree with Freddy on this one. Buriram DLT will accept a Police issued Certificate of Residence for Driver Licence application or renewal. Easy to obtain. No letter from DLT required.

Just tell the cops you'd like a Res Cert for Thai Driver Licence.

 :o :o :o :o :o :o

Will have to go along to my local police station (Satuek) and see if they will do one!  ohmybar

Where, me being a  newbie  welcome1, would you find the "Buriram DLT" to get a thai driving licence  cool1

thanks
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Freddy on January 31, 2017, 09:37:33 AM
Just be aware that some of the Police Stations don't produce certificates of residence that are accepted by the DLT. My first time I obtained one from Lam Plait Mat Police that they hand wrote and was not accepted so had to get a 2nd one from Buriram.
It may be worth considering getting the letter from Buriram Police as you have to go to the DLT anyway.

Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: iammike on January 31, 2017, 09:54:06 AM
<snip>
Where would you find the "Buriram DLT" to get a thai driving licence

thanks

It's here https://goo.gl/maps/PdwdXMzXvWJ2

Ps: On the same road where the Football Stadium is
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: DeputyDavid on January 31, 2017, 10:39:44 AM
Do they recognize pink ID card or yellow book?  Anyone try this recently?
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: maraudingscot on February 01, 2017, 10:31:20 PM
<snip>
Where would you find the "Buriram DLT" to get a thai driving licence

thanks

It's here https://goo.gl/maps/PdwdXMzXvWJ2

Ps: On the same road where the Football Stadium is

so just before you turn left at traffic lights to go to immigration office, that is handy.  party4
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: urleft on February 01, 2017, 10:53:00 PM
Well I am a Buriram Immigration fan.  They have really streamlined the Retirement Extension Process to the point that Expats that meet the requirements should do it themselves. 

I am not bothering to offer to help expats any longer as outside help is not needed. 

http://www.buriramexpats.com/forum/index.php/topic,9189.0.html

Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Freddy on February 02, 2017, 10:23:41 AM
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Where would you find the "Buriram DLT" to get a thai driving licence

thanks

It's here https://goo.gl/maps/PdwdXMzXvWJ2

Ps: On the same road where the Football Stadium is

so just before you turn left at traffic lights to go to immigration office, that is handy.  party4

Yes, that's correct. They have flags and good signage so you shouldn't miss it. F you park at the rear when you go inside the vehicle tax/lisence office is on the lower floor.mfor your DL you need to go up one floor.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Gazza0308 on February 07, 2017, 05:47:42 AM
Hi, can you tell me where the Buriram Immigration office is?
I have to do my 90 day reporting today
I went to Surin yesterday but they wouldnt do it
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: urleft on February 07, 2017, 06:34:15 AM
Hi, can you tell me where the Buriram Immigration office is?
I have to do my 90 day reporting today
I went to Surin yesterday but they wouldnt do it

Keep driving south past the DLT located above.  At the light turn left, go up the hill about a Kilometer and look for the big 4 story building on the left.  The office is on the 3rd floor at the SW corner.

Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Gazza0308 on February 07, 2017, 09:16:31 AM
Thank you so much
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Gazza0308 on February 07, 2017, 10:36:46 AM
Is it called City Hall where immigration is?
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: urleft on February 07, 2017, 10:40:38 AM
Check this post for pics:

http://www.buriramexpats.com/forum/index.php/topic,8905.msg60374.html#msg60374

Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Mod on February 07, 2017, 11:21:51 AM
Is it called City Hall where immigration is?

Yes,  it is.

Thai is Sala Klang.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Gazza0308 on February 08, 2017, 09:11:12 AM
Thank you all for directions, found it no troubles, everything went ok but took a little time coz i change my address and report 90 days.
Also the shop vendors outside told my wife there was no lift and my wife being pregnant said she not walk up 3 flights of stairs(understandable) but there is a lift, when yoj come out of lift on the 3rd floor turn to the right to go to immigration office.
Thanks again
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: CO-CO on February 09, 2017, 10:04:15 AM
I met someone at Robinson this morning who told me a Thai immigration officer has recently been transferred to Buriram Immigration Office.  He told me he is an angry little ant who is on the take.  Can anyone verify this?
Regards



A friend was quoted 27,000 Baht to convert from visa exempt entry to retirement extension.


Tends to support the above comment.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Freddy on February 09, 2017, 11:36:30 AM
Blimey, that's as much as an agent would charge to provide the service with the immigration office fees included.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Starman on February 09, 2017, 11:42:48 AM
I was told only yesterday that someone was offered an extention with no money in the bank for 22000.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: CO-CO on February 09, 2017, 11:58:27 AM
I was told only yesterday that someone was offered an extention with no money in the bank for 22000.




My man had 900k in the bank.


With Pattaya 'extensions' now @ 17,000 Baht Buriram perhaps need to understand the finer art of generating tea money.


Only a mug would pay 22k.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Nobby on February 09, 2017, 05:07:44 PM
I was told only yesterday that someone was offered an extention with no money in the bank for 22000


My man had 900k in the bank.


With Pattaya 'extensions' now @ 17,000 Baht Buriram perhaps need to understand the finer art of generating tea money.


Only a mug would pay 22k.

Agree. This mug paid 15,000b 5 years ago so that is quite a hike!
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: CO-CO on February 09, 2017, 05:17:17 PM
I was told only yesterday that someone was offered an extention with no money in the bank for 22000


My man had 900k in the bank.


With Pattaya 'extensions' now @ 17,000 Baht Buriram perhaps need to understand the finer art of generating tea money.


Only a mug would pay 22k.

Agree. This mug paid 15,000b 5 years ago so that is quite a hike!


Was that at Immigration or in Pattaya Vlad ?


(Vlad the "mug" doesn't quite have the same ring to it....  :)  )
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Nobby on February 09, 2017, 05:41:57 PM
I was told only yesterday that someone was offered an extention with no money in the bank for 22000


My man had 900k in the bank.


With Pattaya 'extensions' now @ 17,000 Baht Buriram perhaps need to understand the finer art of generating tea money.


Only a mug would pay 22k.

Agree. This mug paid 15,000b 5 years ago so that is quite a hike!


Was that at Immigration or in Pattaya Vlad ?



(Vlad the "mug" doesn't quite have the same ring to it....  :)  )
It was at an agency who used an immigration person. For the years duration, I had no problems at all.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Farang Mart on April 15, 2018, 10:15:37 PM
Is this Buriram Immigration office still open in the Government Administration Building ?
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: iammike on April 15, 2018, 10:45:43 PM
May I ask why you think it?s not ?

This one (see link) is the Buriram Immigration I just recently used, so yes that one is still open but with the Songkran holidays there could be dates that they are closed.

https://bit.ly/2IYx5Yd
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Farang Mart on April 15, 2018, 10:59:24 PM
I will need a certificate of residence but my residence is in Jomtien it is better that I go to establish my certificate to Jomtien immigration?
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: iammike on April 15, 2018, 11:05:14 PM
I have no idea if Buriram will help you or not, maybe someone else (Starman ???) can comment, but IMHO I think as your registered address is in Jomtien you have to go there to get it.

Question, Do you have a Yellow House Book with a Buriram address ?
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: nookiebear on April 16, 2018, 06:37:52 AM
I will need a certificate of residence but my residence is in Jomtien it is better that I go to establish my certificate to Jomtien immigration?
If you go to BI I would suggest it will cost you a bit of cash ,as I doubt you have notified them of you not being in your registered abode...........
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Starman on April 16, 2018, 08:44:57 AM
To do it in Buriram you will need proof of address. Wife's house book and ID card, or a rent agreement from a landlord. The province in which those documents are registered will need to be the same as where you need to get your certificate of residence. As Nookie pointed out, if you have not submitted a Tm30 or Tm28 you maybe subject to a fine of 800 baht.

May I ask, for what purpose do you require a cert of residence?
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Farang Mart on April 16, 2018, 01:30:23 PM
To do it in Buriram you will need proof of address. Wife's house book and ID card, or a rent agreement from a landlord. The province in which those documents are registered will need to be the same as where you need to get your certificate of residence. As Nookie pointed out, if you have not submitted a Tm30 or Tm28 you maybe subject to a fine of 800 baht.

May I ask, for what purpose do you require a cert of residence?

@Starman you're the best thks a lot, i need cert of residence to have drivers licences motobike and car !
I prefer to do them in Buriram than in Pattaya it's workable ?

Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Farang Mart on April 16, 2018, 01:36:16 PM
Question, Do you have a Yellow House Book with a Buriram address ?

No I do not have !
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Starman on April 16, 2018, 02:00:55 PM
Question, Do you have a Yellow House Book with a Buriram address ?

No I do not have !

No need to go to immigration. Get a certificate from Buriram police station. Just need copies of your passport, wife's ID and house book.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Nobby on April 17, 2018, 09:48:55 AM
Are the (Buriram)police still issuing these, now there is a local
Immigration office?????
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Farang Mart on April 17, 2018, 11:26:51 AM
Are the (Buriram)police still issuing these, now there is a local Immigration office?????

He wrote that it's possible I'm surprised especially since my home is in Jomtien alone the gf house is in Buriram !
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Starman on April 17, 2018, 11:29:42 AM
Are the (Buriram)police still issuing these, now there is a local Immigration office?????

He wrote that it's possible I'm surprised especially since my home is in Jomtien alone the gf house is in Buriram !

If your wife is registered in a house book in Buriram then no problem. No need to say anything about you.
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Farang Mart on April 17, 2018, 11:31:29 AM
If your wife is registered in a house book in Buriram then no problem. No need to say anything about you.

it's my girlfriend not my wife we're not married it's same for the residence certificate ?
Title: Re: Buriram immigration office?
Post by: Starman on April 17, 2018, 11:38:17 AM
No problem. The police don't ask for confirmation of marriage.