Retirement Extension for Dummies ver 2015

[gotlost]

Are they doing this for all types of extensions or just based on retirement?

Marriage extensions interviews are handled the same way but are more in-depth.

[KhunG]

Our first visit was a no show, and when we called to check, we we're told everyone was tied up in a meeting.  I different voice called to make an appointment for the next day, and he was a much more pleasant sounding person.

The visit was held on the front porch.  As mentioned, they had their own computer, printer, and camera.  They only needed an A/C outlet.

The PuYai was out of town, but his deputy, who has been a friend for over 10 years (she was a school chum of TW) stood in.  They needed one additional witness and we asked a nice neighbor lady who lived nearby.  The immigration officers copied their IDs.

Most of the interview was with the Deputy PuYai, and they mostly asked her if I socialized in the village or stayed at home.  I go to all the marriages, ordinations, funerals, temple festivals, etc, plus throw birthday parties, etc at our place, so they were satisfied I wasn't hiding out or something.  They double checked that info with the witness, took a few photos - me with Deputy PuYai, the witness, TW and kids and we were done.  They didn't ask for my passport or any other documentation.

[Freddy]

According to the IO I spoke with on Wednesday they will call us the day before they show up. Do they tell you then if they want the Village Head Man present or just request it adhoc? Obviously we can give him the heads up ( no pun intended) but without knowing the date it's impossible to organise. And what if he's not available.
All seems a bit hit and miss to me. Should be fun! If necessary I'm sure we can pull in a few random villagers to confirm I live here.

Thank you all for your advice, guidance. First home visit for me so..........

[Freddy]

Had the home visit today. All pretty painless. Village Head Man and his deputy present. They didn't arrive until 5pm. Stayed for all of 15 minutes. Asked if I was a good man. All present assured them I am 
Took copies of Headmans house book and ID. Filled out one form , took a picture and off they went with their 200baht petrol money.
Headman + deputy now getting pissed on the whiskey we gave them.
I return to KCI on 4rg Jan.

[buckwhelk]

Just had my home visit today. Pretty much as Freddy described above. Puyai & one other witness was required. Took copies of the witnesses IDs & blue books & took one photo. Printed some forms which the witnesses signed. Took around 20 minutes. All done in a friendly professional manner.

[buckwhelk]

Had the home visit today. All pretty painless. Village Head Man and his deputy present. They didn't arrive until 5pm. Stayed for all of 15 minutes. Asked if I was a good man. All present assured them I am 
Took copies of Headmans house book and ID. Filled out one form , took a picture and off they went with their 200baht petrol money.
Headman + deputy now getting pissed on the whiskey we gave them.
I return to KCI on 4rg Jan.

@Freddy: If I was you, I would ring them to see if your application has been approved before you make the trip to Kap Choeng on Jan 4th. Last year, I was told to return on Jan 10th but my extension was not approved until Jan 20th...

[Somnat]

Had the home visit today. All pretty painless. Village Head Man and his deputy present. They didn't arrive until 5pm. Stayed for all of 15 minutes. Asked if I was a good man. All present assured them I am 
Took copies of Headmans house book and ID. Filled out one form , took a picture and off they went with their 200baht petrol money.
Headman + deputy now getting pissed on the whiskey we gave them.
I return to KCI on 4rg Jan.

@Freddy: If I was you, I would ring them to see if your application has been approved before you make the trip to Kap Choeng on Jan 4th. Last year, I was told to return on Jan 10th but my extension was not approved until Jan 20th...

So it seems that this home visit isn't just a one off for those extending their stay by reason of retirement   

[urleft]

I did a first retirement extension for an American in Sep, he did not get a "home" visit and this with his address being an apartment.

I plan to get a new Retirement extension next month, will see if I trip the home visit criteria. 

[gotlost]

I did a first retirement extension for an American in Sep, he did not get a "home" visit and this with his address being an apartment.

I plan to get a new Retirement extension next month, will see if I trip the home visit criteria.

How much tea did he pour ?

[Freddy]

I did a first retirement extension for an American in Sep, he did not get a "home" visit and this with his address being an apartment.

I plan to get a new Retirement extension next month, will see if I trip the home visit criteria.

I got the impression that in September and October the home visits weren't across the board. However I was told at KCI and by the Offivers who did my home visit that now they are required to do home visits for all. No idea of correct or not but the guys who came to me did not arrive until nearly 5pm. They stated they had done multiple visits in Buriram and when they left is they asked for directions to another village area where they were doing 2 more. Perhaps the length of time they stayed is reflective of a higher workload.
Keith, I hope you escape the visit but don't hold your breath. Seems they are doing all.

[buckwhelk]

Had the home visit today. All pretty painless. Village Head Man and his deputy present. They didn't arrive until 5pm. Stayed for all of 15 minutes. Asked if I was a good man. All present assured them I am 
Took copies of Headmans house book and ID. Filled out one form , took a picture and off they went with their 200baht petrol money.
Headman + deputy now getting pissed on the whiskey we gave them.
I return to KCI on 4rg Jan.

@Freddy: If I was you, I would ring them to see if your application has been approved before you make the trip to Kap Choeng on Jan 4th. Last year, I was told to return on Jan 10th but my extension was not approved until Jan 20th...

So it seems that this home visit isn't just a one off for those extending their stay by reason of retirement   

Last year I applied for an extension based on being married to a Thai lady...which is why I got a home visit
Strange that I have had 2 previous extensions based on marriage when Dan Kwien (korat) was my designated immigration office and I never got a home visit.....

[buckwhelk]

I forget to mention that one of the officers mentioned that an immigration office would be opening "soon" in Buriram...

[Somnat]

So ...... it is still possible that the home visits for extensions based on retirement are / maybe a one off (?)

That's not the first time I have heard talk about a Buriram immigration office.

Here's hoping, if they do, that it is in place before March 2016 

[gotlost]

Put this alongside making the Buriram Border Land Crossing official. That has not happened. I do agree it would be nice if immigration did have an office in Buriram City but you won't be seeing it any time soon.

[toffo]

Buriram already had one before.. A mobile unit used to come to Buriram from Korat 5 years ago when  I arrived here.. THEy then stopped this service..