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Is there a priority queue for retirees over 70 years old at Chiang Mai immigration for retirement visa extensions?

Jul 6, 2017
9 years ago
Pat *******
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Does the priority queue for over 70's exist at Chiang Mai immigration for extension of retirement visa?
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The discussion addresses whether there is a priority queue for individuals over 70 years old at Chiang Mai immigration for the extension of retirement visas. Comments suggest that the age limit might have changed to over 75, and there's speculation about future changes. Suggestions include alternative ways to manage long wait times, such as hiring someone to hold a place in line, indicating that there currently does not seem to be a formal priority system based on the conversation.
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Pat *******
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Seems like the answer is NO!
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Jan **********
or send a stand-in
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Pat *******
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Pay someone around 500 baht to save your place in the queue. Often from the night before!
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Jordan ********
What's a stand in?
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Niclas ********
ask for a wheel chair if you have problems standing for long
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Vincent *************
I heard that they are going to change it to 95 soon !hahaha lol
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Jan **********
i think it changed to over 75 recently
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