@Greg *******

Sometimes the girls by the door on the paperwork checking desk aren’t there or there’s a queue. Other staff help out. If they see I haven’t yet got a TM47 or filled it out they say “never mind”. They take my passport, print a confirmation slip at their desk and staple it in. That’s worth 100 baht and brings a smile to their face!

Anonymous participant 501 I’m not from USA. Experience of living in South America taught me how to ‘open doors’. My Thai wife is skilled in picking up when an official would be open to bribery. She says; “They’re all right”. If it makes life easier I’m all for it.

@Ashi *******

TM30 was what I was referring to. I don’t know whether Marie has a new address or not. To date, my immigration office doesn’t require another one even when returning from abroad providing returning to same address. But that could change and I wouldn’t know. That’s when 500 baht comes in handy to avoid another 160km round trip.

@Ashi *******

Exactly. Can download Form TM47 and fill it in before you go. Otherwise, get one at the immigration office and fill it in whilst there. Sometimes they will fill out your TM47 for you. I give them a 100 baht tip for doing that. If they say “you’re missing something” it could be true or they could be holding out for a bribe. 500 baht would save you having to go away and come back.

@Tony ********

Vyke offers virtual mobile numbers for; USA, UK, Israel, Canada, Austria, Australia, Finland and Mexico. Can port your existing number if you wish.

@Luit ****************

If you tell the truth you have nothing to hide. Simple as that.

@Luit ****************

Waqar’s information is that despite previous posts to the contrary, there was no interrogation and/or request to provide sight of the documents he submitted for his application.

Thanks for your information!

@Luit ****************

Anonymous = Troll Heaven. Genuine posters advising others of their own recent experiences (not theories, beliefs and opinions) never need to hide behind anonymity.

Thanks for your report Jason. Sounds like the first immigration officer didn’t look at your entry record upon the two previous occasions either.