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What are the current challenges faced during the visa extension process in Thailand?

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Apr 22, 2023
2 years ago
Umami *********
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Saw those lines today, somewhere else, AKA borrowed a few sentences, from the OP's experiences, confirming they are valid here as well, at times, as I is on so-called retirement extensions for a decade, and had several examples, too early too late to extend, let you sit and wait on a chair, even the paperwork is done, and they're all chit-chatting personal unrelated matters, missing unlisted items in the pre-checklist, bedroom pic with wife no acceptable blah blah OKAY - have to add, most at times sailed thru the process super smoothly

One of the most unpleasant parts of the process used to be the vetting of one's paperwork before being granted a queue number for an appointment to see an Immigration Officer. This process used to be conducted by bureaucratic harpies who appeared to be adhering to a dictum of "they shall not pass" whatever the circumstances. Any failure to dot all the i's or cross all the t's brought down withering scorn and instantaneous rejection.
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The discussion revolves around the unpleasant experiences faced by expats in Thailand during the visa extension process, notably the bureaucratic scrutiny of paperwork leading to rejections. The poster shares that while they have had smooth processes at times, there are systemic issues like missing items on checklists and delays caused by immigration officers. Comments reflect a consensus on the growing difficulties and frustration with the visa application process, particularly mentioning the requirements for marriage extensions and other types of visas.
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Erik *******
It’s getting worse and worse …
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Kurt ********
You might want to post the entitre original post not just an extract to spark debate - This headline of the original post "A shoutout to Korat Immigration" -
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Steve **********
It's getting worse
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Robert *********
Harpies!
2 years ago
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Cabbie ******
Which office?
2 years ago
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Umami *********
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@Cabibi *****
 the image pic, was uploaded in post from someone 2 days ago, at which IO, no idea -
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เจสัน ******
@Umami ********
 Both the UK and US Embassies no longer provide income affidavits for their citizens. (Source UK and US Embassy websites)

The RTP IO are aware of this.

Other counties may still comply with this request hence it is still being referred to in the documentation presented.

As with all bureaucratic processes in any country it pays to prepare well in advance.

Most stress is self induced through lack of preparation and leaving everything to the last minute.

Smiling, admitting you've made a silly boo boo and the staff are more likely to help than send you away.

I use my UK Form P60 to verify my pension income with my IO.
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@Jay ********
 very true 👍🇹🇭😎
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John ********
@Umami ********
 yep that's about right

But you don't need a letter from the embassy if you have the
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0 in the bank account

Anyway most of the embassy's will not give you any letter now
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Umami *********
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 I got a list of requirements prior my visit back then, passed the for check of documents, then the stamp IO says, only today bank statement letter is acceptable, back to the bank for a new one, the make a single typo, disapproval again
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@Umami ********
 yep I know what you are saying

It will depend on the official

Don't forget to have the bank statement stamped by the bank or you will be going back to the bank
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Umami *********
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back in the old days, marriage extension, copy, passport, visa/extension, bankbook, 100,000 baht, marriage certificate, wife ID card, tabian baan, photo - one year extension, if recall it right, shit forgot 50 satang stamp, clued on the application, now days even the "O-A" extension are getting similar procedure as got a Thai wife ext. time to use a agents here
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Sam *******
The only time it's ever time 'to use agents' is in VN!
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Sam *******
Confirming, what, precisely, is correct?
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@Sam ******
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Andy *********
Umami Malimal

I also have no idea what your 1st sentence is referring to.

Time waster.

Babble.
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@Andy ********
 "lines" is usually (but not only) South African for printed matter.
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