Excellent OP Buadhai. Great to know that it all went OK. I've not heard of the "two photocopies" requirement either. So I'll make a note for next year to make an extra set.
But I'm a bit pissed off to hear that they charge 50 satang for copies up there! One baht per page down here! See? I told you all Phuket was damn expensive - 100% extra.
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Originally Posted by buadhai  I was also surprised at the little "Interview" that culminated the process. The Immigration Officer filled out a form based on answers to a few simple questions: my parents names, my age, my residence address, was I working, do I have a bank account, etc. She printed out the form, we signed it and that was it. |
Damn! I'd forgotten to mention that. Yes, they have a form that's written in Thai and the guys at Phuket put it into a typewriter and fill out the details that you mentioned - with a little help in spelling the English names
. I think that's been the case for every one of my extensions, but it's over so quickly that I always forget about it. I think it's just one more check that you are who you say you are! (I'm thinking somebody will check the answers you gave this time compared with previous times...)
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Originally Posted by buadhai I have to add that I am very impressed with the way the office is managed... |
Your description is very close to the way the Phuket office is run too. Very efficient and friendly.