Temporary immigration hub opens doorsSocial-distancing measures are put in place at a temporary centre for immigration services in Nonthaburi's Pak Kret district that is now open to foreign visitors seeking short-stay extensions. (Photo by Apichit Jinakul)A temporary immigration service centre is now up and running at Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi province to alleviate congestion at the Immigration Bureau as foreigners flock to seek short-stay extensions during the Covid-19 pandemic. Pol Col Pakkapong Sai-ubon, deputy commander of Immigration Division 1, said the new office at the Central Investigation Bureau in Muang Thong Thani housing estate in Pak Kret district is open for three services only including short-stay extensions. The other two types of services are 90-day place of residence reports and 24-hour reports on accommodation, he said. Pol Maj Gen Piti Nithinonthaset, commander of Immigration Division 1, said the opening of the Muang Thong Thani centre is in line with the disease control policy of Immigration Bureau commissioner Pol Lt Gen Sompong Chingduang.

Source: Bangkok Post July 13, 2020 22:41 UTC