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What is the proper procedure for reporting a change of address to Phuket Immigration?

Chris ******
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Was in Myanmar for one day and just went to Phuket Imm to report my return. I tried the drive thru but she said I needed to go inside. Inside the Farang volunteer (older gentleman with round rimmed glasses) pulled out two forms 1. The Notification of Residence and 2. A Power of Attorney. He then said "I'm going to make it easy for you" then gave me a slip of paper and highlighted Items 4 and 5 (See Photo). I said "Ok, but last time I did this, there was no paperwork, they just asked if it was the same address and reissued the address notification slip". His was obviously put off by this and his reply with a very wide sarcastic grin and tone was, "Well, now since you are questioning me I will make it even "easier" for you". Then he highlighted items 1, 2 and 3 also for me to complete. I asked if this was some kind of joke and was he seriously punishing me for simply asking a question since the procedure had apparently changed since my last notification in October. He took my passport, looked at the notification and said "Well, you were lucky." Then he made some other sarcastic remarks while circling in pen items 4 and 5 indicating that he had now lifted his punishment. As I was obviously dealing with someone who was unstable I walked back to the drive up window as I am still unsure what is required of me next time. I re-explained my situation and this time an I/O (she is a Captain actually) got involved, confirmed all I wanted was an update to my address notification. She took my passport, made a handwritten update and gave it back, done. (No fee this time either). I thanked her and asked why the volunteer was sending me to meet my landlord etc etc etc. Her reply simply was "I'm a Captain" indicating anything the volunteer said was overruled. I was fine with that, thanked her again and left but for next time....I still don't know what the proper procedure is. Does anyone here know?
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A user recounted their frustrating experience at Phuket Immigration when reporting a return from Myanmar and updating their address. Initially, a volunteer gave them multiple forms and seemed to impose unnecessary complications, prompting the user to seek clarity from a Captain on staff. The Captain confirmed that only an update to the address was needed and dismissed the volunteer's requirements. This led the user to wonder about the current standard procedure for such notifications and prompted others to share their varying experiences with address reporting across different regions in Thailand.
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Robert *******
Robert *******
And it is time to stop. Phuket is hard core in his TM30 registration. Immigration office get help from volunteers, some very good some maybe less. But for sure no discrimination based on passports.
Richard ***********
Richard ***********
Sounds like agro
Robert *******
Robert *******
Tip for those living in Phuket and like to travel. Get the ID card and housebook from your landlord. Get the Power of Attorney, fill it in but do NOT sign it. Copy all three at least 10 times each. Landlord sign all the copies and you can travel 10 times in and out Phuket without harrassing, searching your landlord every time, like to travel more make more copies.
Tod *********
Tod *********
In Chiang Mai all they do is note the information I mentioned earlier in their system and re-stamp your receipt
Tod *********
Tod *********
Phuket is HARD CORE about the documentation required to file the initial TM.30 form

BUT

I had heard that once you have the original receipt they just re-date it after they record your new entry date and TM.6 departure card number in their system.

you mentioned they made a notation in your passport.. :/ Do you mean they re-dated your TM.30 receipt from before?
Chris ******
Chris ******
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@Tod ********
The just redacted the receipt.
Bobby ****
Bobby ****
yea, here in CR I usually just show them my passport with that receipt and say im back, they give a new receipt and that is that. no new forms or nothing written or give by me otherwise.
Richard ***********
Richard ***********
@Tod ********
sure it's so many bnbs there and renting out property.
Bobby ****
Bobby ****
you needed to provide all of that even though this was just an update? you have to bring all that in everytime now and not just the receipt that is in the passport?
Chris ******
Chris ******
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Yeah man, that's why my head was spinning. I actually would have done all the personal copies crap myself but did not really want to chase down my landlord over the next few days and harass her and found it hard to believe that's what all foreigners are doing every time they leave town for 24 hours.
Chris ******
Chris ******
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Funny when the volunteers were handing out Customer Service Satisfaction Forms they were all smiles. I wish they had given me one today.
Richard *********
Richard *********
I wonder if the volunteer has a work permit?
Richard ***********
Richard ***********
Nothing worse than ex school teachers saying I will do that for free!

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