Wanted to give an update on my 30 day extension experience at the immigration office in Ko Samui. It’s bit of a mad house if you go after lunch. I ended up waiting about an hour to have my number called to pay for my application then another half hour for my extension stamp. Bring a BLUE PEN or else you’ll be scrambling to borrow one. The shop downstairs next to the office offers printing services of 5 baht per copy if you need to make any. I don’t know how much the photo costs as I already had an extra one but they also offer this service. Inside the office, there are signs posted clearly stating you need to wear a mask and have proper attire, but it was not enforced by any Thai officials. People were wearing shorts, tanks, flip-flops, even saw a middle aged woman wearing daisy dukes 🤦🏻♂️ otherwise, process is very straightforward, just allocate spending about 2 hours of your day to get your extension
TLDR : Answer Summary
The author shares their experience at the immigration office in Ko Samui while applying for a 30-day extension. They advise visiting before lunch to avoid long wait times, which took them about 1.5 hours in total. It’s essential to bring a blue pen, as borrowing one can be difficult. The office has additional services available nearby, such as printing and photo taking. While there are rules for wearing masks and proper attire posted, enforcement seemed lax. Overall, the process is described as straightforward, but allocating around two hours is recommended.
