jacko

Yes, in the older days I always got a multiple soon after renewing the extension, and duly arrive soon after they opened. It became apparent I was just making life hard for myself as there are plenty of people who live closer and can get up earlier than me! Now it is midweek, no recent holidays, and at about 10am. I also do my extension early to avoid the peak season time... I know you pick Christmas day. When the Jomtiem place opened it was to a bit of a fanfare, but it soon became rather small for the needs! I am still amazed people even bother to try and turn into soi 5 from Beach Rd or Second Rd in trucks and cars only to get stuck on the street!

Yes I was expecting that comment. But of course one is expected to complete the forms truthfully, you even sign to certify the above statements are 'true and correct'.... I have not had the issue you did, did you arrive late in the morning or afternoon?

As a late after thought along these lines, when living here on an extension, one has to get 'permission' to leave and return, ie a Re-Entry permit. Not only that, on the form you use, TM 8, they want to know where you are going ,when, and when will you return. Seems intrusive.... Still must say today's visit to immigration not so bad, in at 10.05, out at 10.35 with a Re-Entry Permit and completed 90 day reporting. Busy in there, no where to sit or even stand while waiting, but things got done swiftly.

There is no such Visa as a marriage visa. There are Non-Imm O Visas that you can get based on marriage to a Thai, and 'extensions' to those. I guess you mean an Extension. As said before, without the Re-Entry Permit that would be cancelled on leaving the country.

It is out on the dark side, down Soi Siam CC by the lake. Pong District. Google Maps

You obviously have not met the immigration lady who educated me, then you might do as you were told!

Be near £100 in the UK, I always buy some at BKK heading that way.

I think the impending Chinese New Year and expected swarm of locusts is exactly the reason. My plate of fried scallops with black pepper for 250 baht recently was derisory!

You misspelt 'licence' shame on you.

He likely has his own lighter.

Actually I similarly learned that I was required to do this by a school-marm like immigration lady officer on coming into Thailand many years ago. I felt suitably scolded, informed and never forgot since!

It is on the one sitting on my desk waiting for me to get my ass over to immigration (TM8), and on the half dozen or so stamps in my passport.

Perhaps it isn't specifically designed for those with extensions. Actually it is called a RE-ENTRY Permit.

FBWY... With True service, I know when to press the 1 (or is it 2) to get English, but I frequently have to call 2-3 times to get the procedure correct. I have my service number handy, but once I get through to an English speaking person, they always seem to have it already tied with my phone number. If I get an English recorded message, telling me of service interruptions, I usually take it no further as there is no point. Often these interruptions can be most of the afternoon. That said I haven't had one for a spell and was streaming fine yesterday afternoon. I do like that when I get an English speaking service telephone person, they really do speak English, well. That is refreshing here.They are in Bangkok of course! I used to have TOT ADSL and after their shit, all looks fair with True, although getting an issue sorted over Songkran last year was tough.

Let us say, I was under the impression prior, that a single night away, didn't require a re submittal of a TM30. Also I have had these odd nights in a Bangkok Hotel, and had no consequences, and they were not little places. So living in Pattaya I don't think they aren't being too stringent. It's when they are pressured to send more money to Bangkok they will tighten up. As to the OP, he is using Chiang Rai, I have friends up there who give me positive feedback as to their dealings with immigration.

If anybody wants to add 3 or 4 blobs of 'sauce' to decorate my plate they are wasting their time! And I hope never to be given a 'foam'.... looks disgusting.

What 'visa' do you obtain in Thailand, or are you referring to an extension? A guy who makes a living around 'visas' in my area suggests that even if you have been out of the country, go and do your 'previous' 90 day report anyhow. if you are back in Thailand when it is due. They can only send you away or process it, and thus avoid the 'confusion'. Personally I have never had an issue and usually reset the 90 day clock when I land back in Thailand. I don't do the TM30 either as 'haven't been asked'..... living at the same address many years. Such is the confusion and variety around Thailand.

You can find most things in the Pattaya area, for those you can't adapt, do without. Most of the time it is hardware items, or gadgets, where I just can;t be bothered going round the shops to find them, and order on-line.

I have found Thais useless at understanding maps. Fortunately they all seem to know 'TOPS' which isn't there any more!

So long as it isn't Poland or Delhi..... I am still unsure where our passports will be coming from.

What, The Sea Side Restaurant didn't get a mention?