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Henry *********
Thanks. Then presumably at passport control at the airport in Bangkok we just show the Extension stamp and Re-entry permit in the cancelled passport? Then get them transferred into the new passport later?
Henry *********
We've tried. Emails are not replied to and they don't pick up the phone - hence the question here in case someone has experience of doing this.
Henry *********
Going after lunch seems to be the way to do it.
Henry *********
You can also mail in a TM28 form in Bangkok. I did this successfully last year.
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@Steve ******
That's how it works for many parents of non-Thai kids. Enter on visa exempt and then just stay. Overstay fines and bans are not applied. I prefer to do it properly; but I know many parents who have been told it's ok by Thai Immigration.
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@Gary ******
Exactly. It's being "jobsworth" in the extreme to insist very young kids, who are entitled to a visa exempt entry, buy an onward ticket they couldn't possibly use!
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@Steve ******
Indeed. That's why this Group and this post is very useful.
Henry *********
Yes. But I'm surprised they would insist on applying this to young children accompanied by parents who have visas.
Henry *********
How old are your kids? My 3year old is piggy-backing on my Extension but there have been times when I've been tempted to let him enter visa exempt and just overstay. Not sure I'll do that now, in light of your experience!
Henry *********
Ah, thanks. In that case I might be better off waiting until 8 November when I will be going to renew my annual Extension (plus my wife and son's)? Will I get one queue ticket ('N') for the transfer and the Extension renewals?