Why is the Non-O visa extension process in Thailand so complicated?

May 18, 2023
2 years ago
Bob *******
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Just spent one whole day at chaiyaphum immigration office. Just wanted to get extension for 1 year non o visa. Unbelievable.my wife asked how much longer and he brought my passport and extension out.
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The user shared their frustrating experience at the Chaiyaphum immigration office, where they spent an entire day trying to obtain a one-year extension for their Non-O visa. A commenter noted that the Non-O visa extension based on marriage is one of the most complicated to process, implying that this complexity contributes to longer wait times, a sentiment echoed by the user.
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Todd *********
Why agents are doing so well
Brandon ************
Non-O based on marriage is about the most complicated extension that exists. Out of every extension type I would expect that to take the longest.
Bob *******
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@Brandon ***********
was not marriage visa just retirement visa
Brandon ************
@Bob ******
ah. Your mention of your wife was unclear. Then it sounds like they forgot about you
Bob *******
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@Brandon ***********
defiantly forgot about us but no apologies
John ********
@Bob ******
you don't think that they care how long you have been waiting

Your just a number to them just like the rest of us
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