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Why was I directed to counter J2 instead of K1 for my 30-day tourist visa extension at Changwattana immigration?

Julia ********
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At changwatana immigration, I was always directed to counter K1. Today they are directing me to counter J2. Any idea why and what is the difference?

I am doing an extension for 30 days tourism
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At Changwattana immigration, the poster was usually directed to counter K1 for their visa extension but was recently directed to counter J2. The difference between these counters relates to the type of visa the individual holds; counter J typically handles extensions for those with a 60-day tourist visa, while counter K deals with extensions for people on a 30-day visa exempt stamp.
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Tod *********
Tod *********
These are the sections I deal with often and what they do;

A - 90 day report, address change, TM.30

C-1 - issuing 90 day visas in country

C-2 - re-entry permits

J - tourist visa extensions, residence certificates

K - visa exempt extensions

L - extensions based on marriage, retirement & raising kids

M - extensions based on employment (except teachers)

N-1 - extensions for teachers

N-2 - ED visa extensions
Adam ***********
Adam ***********
I was wondering exactly the same thing when I extended mine yesterday 😁
Tod *********
Tod *********
As a rule counter J does extensions when you have a 60 day tourist visa and counter K does extensions when you are on a 30 day visa exempt stamp.
Julia ********
Julia ********
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Haaaa ok !! Yes that was the difference ! Thank you for answering !
Ron *******
Ron *******
Maybe they have read your Facebook status. Living in Bangkok as a travel blogger asking for a Tourist visa extension?
Julia ********
Julia ********
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They did note look at my name before sending me to a counter ;)
Fred *********
Fred *********
Folks at K1 getting tired of listening to you? Just saying... 555+

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