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

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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 *********

Todd *********

Why agents are doing so well

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Brandon ************

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.

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Bob *******

Bob *******

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@Brandon ***********

was not marriage visa just retirement visa

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Brandon ************

Brandon ************

ah. Your mention of your wife was unclear. Then it sounds like they forgot about you

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John ********

John ********

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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Bob *******

Bob *******

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@Brandon ***********

defiantly forgot about us but no apologies

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