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What are the current regulations regarding visa fees and immigration practices in Thailand?

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Oct 5, 2018
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Robert *******
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No Tips Please. You do not have to pay for the service of the Immigration. You only pay for the Visa or Extension of Stay. Also signs at the border at Sadao: “No other fees charged in passing this border”.

He also vowed to go after agents that use fake documents for Extension of Stay, first arrest is made in Bangkok.
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The post discusses the clarification that individuals do not need to pay for immigration services beyond the actual visa or extension fees, supported by signage at the Sadao border stating 'No other fees charged in passing this border.' It also highlights recent actions against agents using fake documents for extensions, with notable arrests made in Bangkok. The comments reflect a mixed response about tipping immigration officers and concerns about future immigration processes for expats.
Robert *******
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It takes a short time to change the subject into a chat about UK and Thai driving licenses. Sorry guys, but that has nothing to do with Thai Visa. For all the others, thanks for your contributions.
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Christopher ***********
At every 90 day report I make in person (because on-line only works one third of the time) the Immigration Officer asked how much I paid the Visa Agent and that it would be much cheaper to 'do it with us'. You can take that two ways! The other day I legitimately renewed my extension. My Thai Mrs gave the I.O. 500 baht extra. I asked her why? She said that it was not asked for but she gave it 'in case we need help in the future'. Tipping officials is built into the Thai culture. In other Countries also of course.
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Ron *******
He'll be getting promoted to head of the UK border agency at this rate.
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Robert *******
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Liam *****
Off-topic, but I love the term 'transferred to inactive posts' - does that just mean they're going to get paid to do nothing now?
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Ron *******
@Robert ******
 oh dear!
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Robert *******
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At least he's making head lines on every news paper:
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Frankie *************
Sounds like people employed in the visa-industry are in for a bumpy ride.
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Jason ******
they should put this sign up in more places. people who tip just make the employees expect tip from everyone and then complain if someone just gave 20b instead of 100b like most foreigners do
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John *****
If he really tackles the agents and false financial submissions along the lines of the arrests made yesterday, then a tsunami will hit the ex-pat immigration process.

Time will tell.
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Myriam ********
Who tips them ? 😂
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@Matt *******
 exactly , big difference between tips and bribe
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George *******
Darren Low what’s your B visa for? Business or ..?
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Matt ********
Everyone that shouldn’t be allowed to enter the country (to many land entries, visa on arrivals, no proof of accommodation or
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baht on hand or flights out of the country or any of the other things that they might ask for.

Let’s be honest, they bribe them, it’s not a tip
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George *******
On what grounds were you refused?
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Michael ********
Very few people...??? Everyone tips them
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George *******
Agents aren’t going to stop bribing these guys because of a sign! Lol ...
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George *******
Very few people I imagine. That’s why I am skeptical about the effectiveness and actual importance of this “campaign”.
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Robert ********
Follow the rules and its all good...
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Michael ********
'Tips' make the world go round....
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Stuart *********
Would not underestimate this guy... He's on a mission
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George *******
Eh? What would I have to worry about?
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Ron *******
You sound worried about something? 🤔
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George *******
He’s on a mission to raise his profile. He’ll be entering politics before long no doubt.
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Rolly ******
its will be hard im sure
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Ron *******
He's a man on a mission to clean up the immigration system.
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George *******
yes, so i have found out - i'm assuming they know how to read the classes of vehicles a UK license permits you to use, based on the little table on the back of the UK license?
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Robert *******
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and what has Uk and Thai driving license to do with Thai Visa?
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@Christopher **********
 my UK license is plastic photo card type. weird thing - i just had to renew it in the UK and during the application they noted that my photo was over 10 years old, but were able to access my passport photo(which is quite recent) somehow via the goverment databases, so my new DL has my passport photo in it.
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Christopher ***********
@George ******
 Are they paper or photo style George? Some stories of paper ones not being accepted.
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George *******
Andy cheers, but i just want to convert my UK car/bike license to a thai one - i think you can do that now, right?
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@Thomas ****
 I can imagine that being a hassle. I think I’ll use one of the services to get that done.
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George *******
🙄
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Ron *******
@George ******
 take him on! Particularly now his chief of immigration. I'm sure you'll win the battle
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George *******
A "doer"? in the tourist police?? gimme a break. the tourist police are the most toothless outfit in the country.
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Ron *******
@George ******
 you may well be very wrong with this guy.

He's a 'Doer' as he has been for the last 18 month's
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Thomas *****
But what is the next step. Yesterday in BKK I had a hell of a time getting my Thai DL.
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George *******
Hahaha! Wise up man! He’s doing what many new appointees do - making a splash and showing off. Give it a few weeks and it will be business as usual.
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Tony ********
@Thomas ****
 and a few immigration officers
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@Tony *******
 might be a bunch of houses vacant too as he's also going after these fake Thai company's.
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Thomas *****
Going to hurt Expats. I think
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Tony ********
gonna be a bunch of condos going vacant!
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