What precautions should I take when using visa agents in Thailand?

@Richard *****

correct...brought jobs

Yeah, haven't had one today :)

Just a update on my case, received passport with valid REAL visa! In my eyes every bath worth it

@Steve *******

I presume you have tried to contact them today? What are they saying? Nice name by the way

Imagine no passport stuck in Thailand with this virus...scary times

@Graham ********

plus time at the bangkok Hilton

@Graham ********

unfortunately that seems to be an issue, not just for immigration. I have had my fingerprints and details done twice at exactly the same desk in the police headquarters, second time my record only had 9 prints because I had cut a finger on a seat bracket in the waiting room. Since they already had me on the system it seems pointless. A bit like the photos at immigration, they want x amount of photos and what do they do before they give you your extension? They take your photo EVERY TIME YOU GO THERE! I reckon their computers are running DOS 3.1 so they can't store anything for more than a week🤣🤣

Whoa, the guys in this forum do an amazing job giving their time and great advice. I just dislike the mocking. We're all entitled to a bad hair day 😁

@Kimberly ***********

he's a total goofball old man

Why are you lying in your "Rule-breaking being acceptable here" comment, then? I know that you know that Kimberli's post was hyperbole but factual in essence, but you went full berserk on her, why? Rule-breaking IS indeed acceptable in Thailand, as long as you have money. Acceptable does not mean legal, it mean that it is legitimate. Some examples here: Agents (Visas), black market for lottery, Cockfight, underground casino, and other stuff like not going to jail if you can pay your way out for lesser crimes, or paying the cop a bit if you drive while drunk instead of being arrested. All of this is illegal but tolerated in Thailand, as long as money is involved.

I think some of the smartass replies are ugly, is it really necessary to laugh and wallow in other people's misery?

There is something called elite visa?

Laughing emojis,

I just love the solidarity in here...

@Kimberly ***********

Rule breaking is acceptable here as long as you do not get caught. Not different from anywhere else in the world, if you get caught you are screwed.

@Kimberly ***********

grumpy old expats waiting on their keyboards all day to argue about something on facebook hehe pretty standard. After a lot of research, the agency had absolutely no sign of being scammy and they have been running for years with tons of customers, but by reading some comments here, it seems like I had to predict that the owner was selling weed and making fake stamps. Anyway good thing you didn't go with them, the timing was right for you!

We all know what she means tod, and yes rules here don't seem to matter if you have money to make them go away. Everybody knows Thailand is corrupt. Its no secret

My passport is also with them... I think everything will be alright and sorted out, just be optimistic.

@Kimberly ***********

It is obviously NOT 100% acceptable though - if it was nobody would ever get doen at any time would they?

@Martin *************

immigration has your passport now

Post on their FB page..Seems they also sended the same in Line..

I ust got a one year Extension of Stay... Quite Legallly except for the tea money... Oh well.... Anyway - I had to sign my name at least 150 times... On a seemingly endless pile of documents.

@Martin *************

37,000฿ 😳

@Martin *************

there at Bangkok Hilton

Here's what they sent to all of their visa customers today:

Please do not be concerned about what has been spreading in the news.

Immigration has already checked all of our visas, and concluded that they are NOT fake. So please don't be concerned, all of the statements in the news are "alleged".

Our former staff member Grace, had a problem 5 years ago, and this caused immigration to inspect her, and they found that she was growing weed for research, with technology. For purpose of medicinal treatment.If you truly worry you may check with your local immigration to confirm that your visa is on the system. But please be aware that EVERY visa we have assisted with is on the system is done through immigration.

If you are still concerned, and we are currently processing your visa, and wish to cancel the process please contact us via LINE. We always support all customers the best we can.

Eric Thomasz whats your question.

@Mar***

oops