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Are there delays in obtaining yearly Non-B extensions due to changes in immigration leadership in Thailand?

Bashir *******
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Getting yearly non B extension and there have been delays. the agent doing mine says that there was a shakeup in leadership or something at immigration, everyone is experiencing delays. Any truth to this?
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A user inquired about delays in obtaining their yearly non-B visa extension, suggesting it may be due to recent leadership changes at immigration. Comments highlighted that delays could vary by immigration office, potentially relate to the agent's processes, and mentioned stricter checks in certain locations like Samui.
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Mark *********
Mark *********
If you pay more I'm sure all your troubles will disappear.
Steven *********
Steven *********
Changes to some locations.. Samui is having a few audits and everything checked very strictly.

Even getting documents sent to Surat Thani they have said that there is a new boss and they are making their own changes ..
Graham ******
Graham ******
Probably means the bent IO the agent was using has been found out
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
I smell that a delay rather is connected to the agent you are using
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
Which immigration office? Every immigration office is different.

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