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This post has been edited by george: 2005-11-01 14:02:26

The new immigration office at Kap Choeng opened this week. It is about 2km's past the old one, and actually in Kap Choeng town.
Enter the town from Prasat side and go past the bus station and Police station. The next set of buildings you come to should be the 'Ampeur' There stuck away in the corner is an orangy/pink/red building that houses the new office.

The office.
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View from the ampeur grounds
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View from the road.
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The staff are all new,but seem as pleasant as always.

Noted..........thanks M8!

noted your worships thanks for that

Is the telephone number the same?

And do you know the new address in case of postal notifications?

I was told by them that phone number and address are the same

Went to the new Office yesterday:

On arrival there was one guy there that I know he was in shorts and 'T' shirt:

Stated Saturday Holiday, but never the less he took my TM 47 and did my 90 day check in, he said you can check in 2 days before or 7 days after.

So worth bearing in mind weekends office on holiday he could have refused but I know most of them now as I am sure other regulars do.

Thanks to the info I found the office this morning quite easily.
The telephone number is 044 55 9166
The hours seem to be 8:30 to 16:00 (no mention of Saturdays)
Was there at 8:40 and one officer ready in an empty office.
The car park actually says 'customer car park' !
I think that it is actually next to the Police station rather than the Amphur but I can be mistaken.
I cam in from Khun Han on route 24 and it was a 20km short cut to take the road (2283) on the left just after Sangkha indicated towards Ban Dan
I enquired about my 1 year extension for retirement based on Embassy letter
Was told date of letter not important and copy would do. If letter states excess of 65k per month also no need of bank book nor bank letter.
I will test this next September at my actual renewal date.
As I am new to the region wanted to make sure where the office was.
I attach a picture (not directly related) of the border crossing at Chong Chom seen from the Thai side 10km further down the immigration office.It was around 8:30 am and a very quiet day with loads of motorbikes waiting for customers.
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Hi All

If you have a flight coming up soon it may be worth checking. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/annoyed.gif)

PBair have just issued another change i.e reduced flights down to 3 a week with effect from 09/05-06/06

Tues/Thurs/Sats. Flight timings all as before, I have no idea why it is for such a short period.

It remains to be seen what happens on 07/06 onwards? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

TBWG (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wai.gif)

Thanks Mr Tall Bloke..........................I've edited that...........................

Technically, yes. But the Police station and Immigration are in the same grounds, which is next to the Amphur. Anyway, it's very easy to find.

I have been trying to get a flight scheule for November Elephant festival time without any luck.
Without a flight schedule it is difficult to get a firm hotel booking...arriving/departing dates.

I'll see what I can find out. Keep yer legs crossed.

Martin. latest: GRRR!

Dear Colin Spinks,
Thanks you for your e-mail. please kindly informed you about schecdul for Buriram route. right now operated until 27th October 07. for November please check again about first of October 07.
Thanks you for choosing PB Air
Kindly Regards
Worraluck

any word if effictive till sept

Effective until October ( see previous post)

Have you thought of the train as an alternative? At least the train takes you into the heart of Surin.

And the bus is even nearer to us.

I'm frightened of the bus (even though close to Khun F*t Git), the train Takes forever....).

And you're not in the least frightened of airplanes as you know I used to be an Aircraft Engineer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Not frightened now that you are retired as an aircraft engineer.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

I agree with you about the buses. However, the piss 'ead train takes just over 6 hours, 05:45 arriving Surin around 12 noon. I usually catch the first class night train which leaves hualalumphong mid evening (20:30 I think) and arrives in Surin very early morning. Have a few beforehand and take a carryoot with you and the journey appears to be over in no time.

But then again, you go freight, and kip on the floor. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

err.what's a 'carryoot '???
I think i would take a bottle of scotch....zzzz

Errrrrrrr, it's a pack of beer that you "carry" errrr 'oot'