@Michael *************

. I don't use an agent. I'm not paying someone a month's salary to do a days work, especially when I would do most of the paperwork for them anyway. It's It's rort..

@Maxim **********

. I'm well aware agents do it. Because they are unprofessional and ignore thai laws regarding passports. A "professional " wold collect the passport just prior to going to imm and return it asap after the 30 day consideration stamp is done. Thats what is bullshit about it. A month is totally unnecessary, also considering the exorbitant prices they charge for doing stuff all, a days work at most.

@Maxim **********

. A few days I would understand .A month is total bullshit. If you want to hand your most important legal document to total strangers for a month for no reason , be my guest. Bangkok= passport forgery capital of the world. .

@Maxim **********

. More likely the agent does a monthly trip to immigration and too lazy to pick up and return it before and after.

@Maxim **********

. Bullshit. I've done 4 yearly extensions and immigration give you back your passport during the 30 day under consideration. Thai imm law states you are supposed to carry it or have quick access to it at all times. Try doing anything at a govt office, bank , utility company , hotel, rental company without it.. passport belongs to your govt, not you.

Yes. You need passport to do new tm30.

Just wait until you get your passport back.

Just curious, why the hell is an agent holding your passport for a month? Just hope you don't get questioned by police for any reason, they'll fine you for not having it on you or readily available . Agent having it for a month is very suspicious.

Relax. I was 86 days late once. 2000B fine and a little stamp in my passport. Was reset and had no effect on my next yearly extension.

Did you use the NEW website? Old one hasn't worked for me for 2 years. New one does though after registering in it.

I was a day late once, they didn't care. Being a day early won't work though.

Its Sunday.. don't expect a reply until tomorrow.