What should I know about the TM30 requirement and extension process for my visa in Thailand?

@Jerry *******

Apply at your local district office and ask them for a list of documents needed for the yellow house book. I received my pink card together with the house book.

Different offices have different requirements. Some are straightforward, some are so difficult to deal with.

I applied first time in 2008 and was told they were too busy. I was rejected 4 times. The last time I told them that it was an absolute must, so they called me in for four meetings and 10K baht under the table.

My friends in another district had no problems and got their cards without problems.

Mind you, our office is notorious for being difficult.

Now I use it in so many places that require ID. Everything seems to run so smoothly using the card.

@Michael ******

How do you get one?

@Jerry *******

I went round and round in circles. Then a senior looking woman in the office beckoned me over and gave me her card which said something like "Your key to accessing public services".

I called her, met her behind the office, gave her some money and returned the next day to pick up the card 😁

@Frank *********

Well, I have had 19 likes to my comment. So, somebody must have said something derogatory to get 19 agreements (likes)

@Philip **********

my friend was always particularly smug about not needing residence cert... But then when tried to renew his licence they refused to do without a certificate.. 555