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What are the challenges faced by expats regarding visa extensions in Thailand?

Apr 1, 2020
6 years ago
Roger ********
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Expats in Thailand face significant challenges when dealing with visa extensions, particularly in light of the ongoing emergency decrees. Many are frustrated with the bureaucratic process and feel that local authorities are incompetent in handling their needs. Some expats, like a commenter who recently extended their daughter's tourist visa, note the difficulty of navigating the system. Concerns are raised about the Thai government pushing foreigners to return to their home countries, amidst feelings of dissatisfaction with the treatment and hurdles present for those who contribute to the local economy.
Martin *********
Which visa require this .
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Steven ***************
@Martin ********
. Unless you live in Trat.. ignore it.
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Brahim ******
Interrogation loolll
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Mark **********
Endless nonsense
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Henri ******
For interrogation... My God what uncaring, savages they are ....isn't it the foreigners who created their jobs and guarantee their wages ?
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Nigel *********
hold your fuckin horses there, they not savages. I've never had a problem with them yet. It's an unfortunate use of a word, thats all
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Mark ******
I'm sure it'll solve the problem and get things done much more quickly if you tell them they should be thanking you for the fact that they have a job.
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Nigel *********
Quite clear that they want people to return to their "home" countries. (whatever home means)
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David **********
My daughter (USA passport) recently extended her tourist visa at the Nonthaburi immigration office.

We too had to jump through all of these same hoops. Crazy. :-(
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Stu *******
When we require something they send back the message we are looking into it. They are looking into a manhole and extracting any shit that pumps out. Where is the signature from the precious cabinet? Where is the amendment signed into law. I'm in rural Thailand and my office is splendid to date. I just get wound up at the unfortunate plight of fellow expats and tourists who insert handsomely into the economy and try to get on with it. It's not racist or sectioning us out they are just 100% incompetent.

An emergency decree!!!

Go to your local police station and report your predicament. You will be given an appointment and we will tend to your needs. Please Stay At Home as advised by the Prime Minister.
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Stu *******
Fck it jails easier, only thing they can do right. Sick of raising a family in this lunatic assylum
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Peter ***********
blind leading the blind
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Stu *******
@Peter **********
mate that's not leading in any shape or form it's total reckless made up lunacy ๐Ÿ‘Œ
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