What should I do if I can't get an online appointment for a tourist visa extension at Muang Thong Thani?

Sep 23, 2020
4 years ago
Lhamaa ******
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Hi there. I couldn’t get an online app at Muang Thong Thani for extension of tourist visa since last Friday. All days are fully booked. Did anyone got the tourist visa extension without online appointment? Pls
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The user is facing difficulties obtaining an online appointment for a tourist visa extension at Muang Thong Thani, where all slots are fully booked. The community offers various suggestions, including showing up at the immigration office without an appointment and seeking advice on the correct counter to book under. Some individuals share their experiences and tips about traveling to the immigration office and navigating the process. Overall, patience and flexibility seem essential for successfully extending a tourist visa in Thailand.
Tod *********
and we are done. Thanx one and all for the suggestions
Shaughn ***********
For those travelling to Muang Thong Thani you can get there easily with bus 166 from Victory Monument. It will drop you at the shops around Impact Stadium and you just walk a couple of blocks under cover from the clothing outlet stores to immigration. Can come back on bus 166 as well by walking directly back down the street past Impact Stadium which the Ibis hotel is on. At the end of the street you cross the road to a bus stop where you can wait for another bus 166. Tip: use google maps on your phone and click on the bus stop to reveal the bus numbers that use any stop.
Tod *********
Okay, it seems that people are being advised to book an appointment under counter K (no matter if you entered on a tourist visa and should really be using counter J :O )

That means in BANGKOK you want THIS choice from this website

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Tung *******
@Lhamaa *****
This morning I came there, at 7:45 without booking because it is full. Some comments:

- Hard to find that building because Muang Thani is so big

- I came to the refugee area for counter K, got guided to go to the other building Counter J.

- Got advised to book immediately in the slot under K, because J is fully/ hackingly booked.

- I got seat 6... 8:30 got in, but system error... for an hour

- Done: under consideration, come back by 12Oct 😞
Tod *********
did they also tell you to book an appointment when you come back?
Tung *******
@Tod ********
By the way, for some applicants, the official requested to call Embassy to prove that the letter was authentic! (Not my case... I was just sitting there and hearing.) not crowded at all actually.
Tung *******
@Tod ********
Come back no need. I asked her again and again... Can you do for me now, I live very far:

- no sir, mai dai sir...

- but on that day you just come here and stamp
Tod *********
So they told you to book an appointment under the wrong counter for the wrong entry stamp?
Tung *******
@Tod ********
And here how the building looks like (for J type TR60.) Please help spread the word... because it’s so hard to find. It’s opposite iBis hotel, simply said.
Tung *******
@Tod ********
Kind of.

- First: security told me to come to K (refugee area)

- Then: told me to show booking, but saw my visa is paid TR visa, told me to come to opposite building.

- The lady in J advised me to book under K because it is wrong/ need to switch

- I followed and can book for tomorrow only (cannot do the same day on that system). I took screenshot all done

- Got in with full document, got inside paid 1900... no one inside ask me show booking anymore

- Stamped under consideration and gone...

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Tod *********
I meant no disrespect in my comment. The reason there are no appointments is that they are booked up.

I would NOT make a booking for a counter you can't use. I would just show up like people who can't get bookings are doing.
Rhys ****
When you select counter K, it should have two time slots, morning and afternoon.. can still book if require tourist extension
Tod *********
just so you're clear
@Rh**
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@Lha***
,Tourist visa holders use counter J, NOT counter K. Counter K is for people who entered on a visa exempt entry
Lhamaa ******
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@Rhys ***
😊
Francis *******
Good luck 🍀
Tod *********
I think it's because you waited until the last couple of weeks before amnesty ran out.

All you can do is show up, and hope for the best.

Good Luck with it
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