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What are the Thai immigration office and consulate closures during the Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day?

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May 7, 2018

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THAI CONSULATE & IMMIGRATION OFFICE CLOSURE

May 14 Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day

ALL Thai immigration offices will be closed country wide (borders are open)

Also the following nearby consulates will be closed; 

Vientiane & Savannakhet Lao

Yangon Myanmar

Phnom Penh Cambodia

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All Thai immigration offices will be closed on May 14 for the Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day, including consulates in nearby locations such as Vientiane, Savannakhet, Yangon, and Phnom Penh. Additionally, comments discuss concerns about extending visas around this closure date.

James ********

Annoying

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James ********

Didn't even think to check because I knew some teachers going back to work today, you know what they say about assuming 5555

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Tod *********

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ouch :/ sorry about that. :(

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James ********

That I didnt see this until I went to local office to do my extension. Have to go tomorrow early

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Tod *********

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?? Annoying that the immigration offices and some consulates in other countries are closed on government holidays??

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Ivan ******************

we are going to penang on the 13th at night, is the office open? thanks

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Ivan ******************

thank you, maybe i just panic 🤣 i dont want to pay for overstay

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Tod *********

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the consulates I listed are the only ones in the area closed. If it's NOT listed (like Penang isn't), it means they are open.

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James **************

Its not open at night.

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William ********

Thanks a lot.🤝

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Stuart ***********

open on 15 i need to extend my 30 days?

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Stuart ***********

yea gonna go tomorrow or next day like Tod says still get same amount of days

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Shayne **********

Go early! It's good for the soul and mind. If you try and go Tuesday there is 90% likelihood that craziness will occur and you will not be able to extend, which will make you overstay three days.

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Stuart ***********

yea your tottaly right haha i always leave things..il try go earlier 😉

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Tod *********

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They're open BUT you can go early, there is no advantage to waiting until the last day.

They ADD the 30 day extension on to your current expiration date. ;)

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