Retiremet Visa new or renewal pay 20000 or go to Bangkok
I've heard two stories now about farangs in Pattaya being asked to fork over 20,000 baht for 'expedited' service to get a signature verified by the Thai government. If you don't pay then you are directed to travel to a Thai government office in Bangkok to get the signature verified.
Both instances occured at Jomtien Immigration office. One guy was applying for a new retirement visa and the other guy just wanted the regular one year extension, So what's up with this? Is anyone else hearing similar stories?