Will Big Joke's appointment as head of immigration lead to positive changes for expats in Thailand?

Thailand Immigration Big Joke Visa Regulations Expat Community Immigration Law Reforms Standardization of Immigration Procedures Illegal Overstay Enforcement

Sep 28, 2018

6 years ago

Robert *******

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Will we get a breath of fresh air:

Bad guys out, Big Joke in.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The community discusses the recent appointment of Big Joke as the head of immigration in Thailand, expressing cautious optimism about potential changes. While some members support stricter enforcement against illegal immigration, they also urge for consistent regulations across regional offices to ease the process for legal expats. Concerns are raised about the actual implementation of any promised reforms and the impact on those following the rules.

Tod *********

I think that we should all wait and see if this guy is gonna be any different than any of the other immigration heads they've had over the years.

Let's heed the wise words of Harvey Keitel, playing Winston "The Wolf" Wolfe in the movie Pulp Fiction..

6 years ago

Mary ********

I have absolutely no problems with rounding up illegal overstay,working without permits etc and kicking them out. Some should be permanently barred.

BUT for those of us here legally just trying to meet the requirements stop making it so hard. Phuket I don't need TM 30, Chiang Mai I do. Proof of income document from consulate is not sufficient 1 place OK another. And even in the same office there is variation.

I would love to sit down and talk to this guy. I lived in a US border state with Mexico. I have seen it all.

6 years ago

Snakenborg ********

same law everywhere

6 years ago

Mary ********

@Robert ******

I was using hypothetical examples.

6 years ago

Robert *******

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Phuket is one of the hard core cities of TM30, it is even the only Immigration Office that require a Power of Attorney with the 10 Thb tax stamps if the owner of the house does not join you.

6 years ago

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Ray *********

What his first job should be is to standardize all the regional immigration offices so that they all have to follow the same rules.

6 years ago

Jonn *********

@Ray ********

They do.

Standardized procedures.

But they sometimes make it up too. lol

6 years ago

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Jonn *********

Ron *******

I have a feeling his changes maybe already being implemented 🤔

This boy don't mess around.

6 years ago

Ron *******

Last year after a whole host of problems, the PM said The ministry of Home affairs and immigration must get a system in place and start working together. Wether that has happened, who knows? For sure though, this guy is one of his favourite rising stars and nobody can dispute his commitment to getting things done.

6 years ago

Robert *******

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He can not change laws by himself, but I'm convinced he is going to pull the strings and get more enforcement of the rules.

6 years ago

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Robert *******

Sean *************

Well, things need to change. Whether we will like the changes is the only question.

6 years ago

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Sean *************