Occasionally I hear of horror stories some folks have experienced in dealing with Thai Immigration Services.
I tend to believe that the majority of these horror stories are not caused by immigration officials, rather by the traveler.
Was at the Sakon Nakhon Immigration office. The agent assisting me, very politely apologized for keeping me waiting.
He was asked by another agent to assist explaining to a customer why he had to return to the border after having just come from there.
I pretty much got the gist of the conversation.
The gentleman probably too much in a hurry, apparently did not understand border crossing procedure and did not legally enter the country.
He was given a departure card upon reentering Thailand. He needed to fill out this card and return to the agent to complete the entry process. Instead he took the blank departure card and left.
The departure card in his possession was both blank and not stamped.
Of course, rather than admitting to his mistake, the gentleman was furious at Thai immigration procedures and declared he had his fill of this country.
Even if he decides to leave the country at his earliest convenience, I'd strongly suggest he first return to the entry point where he came from and correct the entry. Otherwise he can expect further hassles when attempting to depart with a blank departure card.
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