Agree. In Phuket, a few years ago, you couldn’t do anything until you registered your address. But, this was before this ‘after every entry’ bunk.

My sense is that if it really was legit, they’d have to be charging Thais too. But, I’d never press the point.

When it comes to immigration visits, my sentiment has always been ‘Better you than me’. I just want to get done and get out.

Agreed, but nowhere is it the alien’s responsibility. It’s the rental operator.

Now, if they were fining Thai and alien landlords, and extended it to the visitor in some cases, I could accept that. But, they aren’t. I think it’s an illegal money grab.

Shouldn’t they be fining the Thais?

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It appears that you’ve already applied for an extension based on marriage and the application and documents have already been accepted for this year. You’re only waiting for the remaining 11 months.

In this case, I’m pretty sure you can access your money.

The OPs confusion may be that...

It used to be only 7 days extensions were given on the 30 day stamp.

But years ago they changed it to 30 day extensions.

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, I went over to the permanent residency desks at CW immigration and asked the woman many questions, about 30 minutes worth. That’s where I found out the above info and when I found out that I’d disqualified myself on my last string of extensions.

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, I meant to say the top 100 candidates from each nationality. If more than 100, the applicants are selected by merit.

I know there is lots of mis-information and we strive for accuracy. Sorry for the oversight.

Of all the people that apply in a year, they take the top 100 candidates. CEOs and high (tax) paying jobs would top the list. Other things that would increase your standing are things like making a significant contribution to Thai society, the number of Thai staff you employ, etc.

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