I like the Sportsman, on Sukhumvit Soi 13.

@Stuart ********

just had a thought…

Was it still covid extensions, they were doing, in April last year? Perhaps they weren’t doing those at Patong. What I can say as a definite, they were definitely only doing 7 day extensions at the time.

@Stuart ********

I had a qualifying passport. They were definitely only doing 7 day extensions at the time. I had got them there previously, so I was surprised when they said they couldn’t do them. It was just before Songkran, memory just clicked.

@Stuart ********

but I’m right in saying, they weren’t doing them this time last year? If anyone knows, it you lol. And if I’m still talking to Stuart’s hacker, you’re playing the role well 🤣

@Stuart ********

no tm30 required for a 30 day extension??? And you’re sure Patong are doing them again, because they didn’t for me. It was last year, same sort of time I last attempted. I know you know your stuff… But are you sure sure or has someone hacked your Fb account? 😅

@Rikki *****

the only requirements regarding the tm30 is, it has to be in the same province as the immigration you go to. So you couldn’t use a tm30 for a hotel in Chiang mai, if you’re going to the Phuket immigration office. I made that mistake too and had to go twice 🤣 Enjoy Phuket, it’s a ball 👍

@Rikki *****

wish someone had told me lol. Your current hotels TM30 is all you need. A TM30 is a form your hotel/landlord needs to submit to immigration within 24 hours of your arrival. You could book into anywhere for 1 night and get the tm30… Just ask your current hotel

Pretty sure Patong don’t do 30 day extensions anymore. They were only doing 7 day extensions last time I tried. I had to go to Phuket Town immigration.

You will need your TM30 from your hotel or landlord, just ask them and they should know. You will need to make some photocopies but that can be done at the immigration centre, it’s located at the back. Copy people know what you need to copy, costs a few pennies/baht. The forms you need to fill are supplied at reception of immigration. They close for lunch between 12:00-1:00. Either go early, when they open or go at 1:00.

@Graham *****

Poipet has always been a crazy crossing. The border crossing down by Surin, was always much more laid back.

@Sum ****

it’s not about showing you have a job or income coming in. It’s all about the money amount you’re sending into Thailand, each month. For marriage visa, you need to show Thai bank statements showing 40k a month coming in.