Just did my visa extension at Korat Immigration. It was a (seriously) pleasant experience. Doing my TM30/90 day report took around 10 minutes in total and the officers at the desk where you get the forms at were extremely helpful - they explained exactly what documents I needed and helped annotate documents where needed. There's a quaint little print shop just across the road that does photos and document printing.
In the end I submitted (for workcation):
- Bank statements going back to January
- Pay slips (the company I work for uses JustWorks so it was basically just a spreadsheet showing when I was paid)
- A printout of the website for the company I work for (literally just hit print on the main page lol)
- An example of my work - I printed one of the newsletters I wrote for the company
- All the other forms they give you on the day (basically address/passport information over and over again)
I was asked to clarify which balances were my savings (Revolut's statements are a bit confusing) and then the officer asked me when I'm going to marry my girlfriend 555. They asked my girlfriend in Thai about some details about my work so I showed them some more examples of completed work on my phone. I think this might mean they care that I'm actually working, not only about the numbers in my bank account. Everything is legit so I wasn't worried.
I came in about 1:30 and finished at 5.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A recent experience at Korat Immigration for a visa extension was notably positive. The process included a TM30 and 90-day report, taking about 10 minutes. The immigration officers were helpful, providing guidance on required documents. For a workcation extension, documents submitted included bank statements, pay slips, a company website printout, and samples of work. Officers showed a caring interest in the applicant's work legitimacy, confirming that all documentation was in order. Comparisons with other immigration offices suggested experiences can vary significantly in Thailand.
