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What are the challenges faced by expats in obtaining Thai visas, specifically in relation to experiences in Phuket and Penang?

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Sep 21, 2018

6 years ago

James **********

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The conversation discusses the complexities and frustrations associated with obtaining Thai visas, particularly emphasizing a recent experience in Phuket. Comments reflect on difficulties faced at the Immigration Office, high costs incurred without receiving a visa, and the drawbacks of using agents. There is also mention of contrasting experiences in Penang and Kuala Lumpur, with some commenters expressing a general lack of useful information in the post.

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Tod *********

That is the most useless write up I have ever read and it provided NO useful information to anyone wanting to make the run on their own.

I think we're done :/

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Nigel *********

I still don't understand why people go to Penang. I find KUL pretty straight forward with no agents. Maybe people just don't know what they don't know or where to find the information.

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Robert *******

40.000 Thb for not getting a Visa. He visited 3 times Phuket and none of the foreign volunteers where available and the hand outs with requirements where not there? You need to be brave to do this on your own, I would say sue the agent who framed you out of 40.000 Thb for doing nothing. Yes, I agree the website is in Thai, but he works for a Thai Company, please don't tell me that all these Thai employees can not read Thai.

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Robert *******

Or he paid an agent for a Work Permit and thinks that a Work Permit is a Visa.

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Robert *******

It is about Immigration Office in Phuket, he was told now go to Penang. So he did not get the Visa in Phuket.

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Robert ********

Is that even possible in Penang?

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Ron *******

The quicker ALL these consulates and Embassys move over too the Singapore model of electronic applications, the better for all concerned.

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Bernd ***********

Lucky us who joined TVA....

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Robert ********

Fascinating read.

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