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What are the challenges faced by expats in obtaining Thai visas, specifically in relation to experiences in Phuket and Penang?
Thai VisaVisa Application ProcessImmigration ChallengesPhuket Immigration OfficePenang Visa ServicesExpat ExperiencesVisa AgentsElectronic Applications
TLDR : Answer Summary
The conversation discusses the complexities and frustrations associated with obtaining Thai visas, particularly emphasizing a recent experience in Phuket. Comments reflect on difficulties faced at the Immigration Office, high costs incurred without receiving a visa, and the drawbacks of using agents. There is also mention of contrasting experiences in Penang and Kuala Lumpur, with some commenters expressing a general lack of useful information in the post.
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Tod *********
That is the most useless write up I have ever read and it provided NO useful information to anyone wanting to make the run on their own.
I think we're done :/
I think we're done :/
Nigel *********
I still don't understand why people go to Penang. I find KUL pretty straight forward with no agents. Maybe people just don't know what they don't know or where to find the information.
Robert *******
40.000 Thb for not getting a Visa. He visited 3 times Phuket and none of the foreign volunteers where available and the hand outs with requirements where not there? You need to be brave to do this on your own, I would say sue the agent who framed you out of 40.000 Thb for doing nothing. Yes, I agree the website is in Thai, but he works for a Thai Company, please don't tell me that all these Thai employees can not read Thai.
Robert *******
Or he paid an agent for a Work Permit and thinks that a Work Permit is a Visa.
Robert *******
It is about Immigration Office in Phuket, he was told now go to Penang. So he did not get the Visa in Phuket.
Robert ********
Is that even possible in Penang?
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Ron *******
The quicker ALL these consulates and Embassys move over too the Singapore model of electronic applications, the better for all concerned.
Bernd ***********
Lucky us who joined TVA....
Robert ********
Fascinating read.
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