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by Khun Paul » May 4, 2015, 5:45 am
The problem with this situation ios that if as has been told some do not get receipts, for LEGAL work done is the Visa then valid, as there would be not checks that would justify it being issued aka entry in the book etc.
Although this situation seems to be centred in Udon does anyone know if it exists anywhere else.
As I previously stated on another post I was subject to this illegal request as I had only 10 days to flying out of the country and due to the Ministry of Education I was barred from teaching due to my inability to take a test that was never held, then I was in a catch 22 situation and had to pay to rectify my quandary.
This seemingly illegal fee is under investigation and i think we should wait to see where the axe falls, I am sure that although personally I had not had any problems prior to my recent visit, this seems to be getting out of hand and blatant, it reminds me of Nong Khai years ago and that was sorted eventually.
With the current ruling that one HAS to attend your local IO and you are unable to go elsewhere means that we are stuck with what we have. If what we have is corrupt and a blatant SCAM then the more of us that complain the quicker it will be sorted out.
Immigration officers tends to stick together , so softly softly and the situation will I am sure get better.
Although one or two have pointed out that the Months delay is the same as a marriage Visa, that situation has always been the case, in 12 years only this last time was I informed that I would have to wait as the Inspector had to write a report, although in all that time my income and residence has never been in doubt.
So the question remains does the Senior Officer in Charge know about this ? Does the officer in Charge of Royal Thai Police in Udon Thani know about this ? As although the Immigration Division is separate from the RTP Police station they are still Royal Thai Police !.