What frustrations do expats face with Thai immigration procedures?

Had you known that you needed all those documents,had you come prepared then you would not have had a run around. In this case, you need to put the blame on youself and NOT on anyone else.

Welcome to Immigration

You will get well versed after a few times

all part of the fun living here in thailand

Photos and at least 2 sets of the whole documentation have always been a requirement to get a visa extension. So, what are you complaining for?

If you want to stay here... Their country, their rules! We can always bounce if we are not happy!

Yes , Thailand attitude of pen pushers , makes you appreciate good hearted rural workers .

And whose bright idea was it waiting until the last minute before you went to get your extension? (y)

can't hear the complaints any longer, you like to stay in Thailand then you deserve the treatment. Go somewhere else, where it is nicer, no visa issues and you are really welcome!

These comments are keeping me entertained during my non travel year.

Perfectly normal Thai Immigration behaviour!

TIME TO GO

@Ho**

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Sounds familiar🤔

Being a foreigner in a country like Thailand is always going to have some challenges and the bureaucracy can be madding (as it can be elsewhere) but I have never been made to feel unwelcome. US Immigration is the worst I have experienced.

And your problem is? Like this couldn’t/wouldn’t happen in London or Berlin or Toronto (esp Toronto). Get over yourself

People in every country in the world always have something to bitch about , and people just love to bitch about those bitching ....get over it ffs

I understand where you are coming from but if you were a Citizen, at all, you would not be dealing with Immigration at all, would you?

Imagine how a Thai feels when applying for a visa in Europe or the US.............

If anyone treats you like a 3rd class citizen it's a reflection on them not us

Sorry about all these obtuse remarks from the self haters. No compassion or understanding is their horrible hallmark. Your frustrating day really brought out their little knives hahaha. Ignore them all... Carry on luv.

A lot of old fart in the comment who think being treated like shit is okay because we are not at home. They are the one who ends up broke after GF leave them for younger one and complain that life is so difficult, lol.

What's the difference between a 2nd and a 3rd class citizen?

3rd class citizens in a 2-ish 3rd world country. Fantastic!

Report this to your embassy at once! How dare you be asked for information to allow you to stay in a country of your choice.

3rd class citizen? Your not a citizen of Thailand period.

did you brush your teeth? shower? wear a clean shirt? body odor?...these are important to them...

Every immigration location is different. It has different instructions. If you follow the instructions like a Lego set then you have a happy day. If you don't, you have a shit day clueless still, come here, and we explain it to you. Welcome to 🇹🇭 it's not that difficult Ma'am.

Do as you are instructed to do on the application and it won't be a problem.

All the old retirees on retirement visas and other old bored individuals love to vent here ... nothing better to do ... And some old farts get enjoyment from those living constructive lives having a hard time at immigration... most of these beyond repair retirement visa holders have done sweet nothing in their lives to be proud of... pretty sad ... why not just shut up if not answering questions and only venting

You have been spoiled by the super friendly Consulate in Hull England which I guarantee is not the normal level of service but way beyond it. I have to agree with alot of folk on here though saying plan ahead and take all documents and extra photo copies every time. I keep a pack with photos, photocopies of passports, forms etc. so I have them with me just in case. Thailand is easier to enter/remain than the UK ir USA and nothing comes close to what it used to be like getting a Visa for Egypt or Angola fir example

Agree there is not one expat who is in thailand who has not moaned about something thailand . Plenty of flights out

All the jag offs above here will also soon to be seen again on this page screaming for the economy to re-open soonest lol. It's a delicate balance and if the nation wishes to entice travellers and retirees to the nation for long term stays, will have to sort out it's myriad immigration issues. Treat people well. Have well-trained staff. Have clear and enforceable rules that encourage people to be able to stay long term.

You had 3 months grace , yet you complain ( your tardiness)

It's their country and their rules, you can always go home, no one is forcing you to stay in Thailand.

Nobody is forcing you to stay here.

plenty of flights out

That's Thailand

Normality in any developing country...