michael888

If you remember, how did you file and collect? Didi you go to a SS office and fill out forms, then would they have wired it to your account?

Thanks for your reply. Do you remember how long the time frame was? I've also read that the SSO is supposed to send out a notice. I have not been contacted by anyone.

Thanks for your reply. I read about both the pension type ( 15 years working / monthly payment) and the lump sum for working more than 12 months but less than 15 years. So if its under 15 years then nothing huh? Gues that info is incorrect. I didn''t know, just came across it today and was optimistic.

Hi, sorry if this is the wrong forum - admin please move accordingly if not. I just found out I can collect a lump sum payout of money I paid into Thai social security for working more than 12 months but less than 15 years. How did I not know this? 🤔 I also have seen some AI and fuzzy type proclamations that this must be done within 2 years of reaching 55 and becoming unemployed? For my example: I quit my job 1.5 years ago, I'm 58 years old, I've worked over 12 months but less than 15 years. Is there a time limit to claim my benefit? Many thanks.

What is 1 job? Is that slang for Ngan? Thanks

Sorry, I don't understand. I meant changing local currency, for example VND BACK to USD (or THB) at the end of the trip before I returned back to TH. That would be ridiculous. Or bring back loads of VND? But if it is not a requirement for those reentering TH on a non 0 or extension therof, then not to worry. I was just reading how Thai Imm is denying folks entry on that requirement.

? "Have it again"? Do you mean bring in another SE asian currancy equivalent to 20,000 bht? I can't get USD (for example) where I'm going. Will be using a local ATM. Could get it I suppose, but would take a beating at the currency exchange.

Yes, I have extension, will get reentry when I leave. Should have specified reentering Thailand, my bad. so People reentering Thailand with Non O's and extensions are not required to show 20,000 in cash?

Sounds Ok if you stay in 3 star or above hotels with safes. I don't travel that way however.

True not huge, but I was planning a trip to another SE asian country for approx 3 months. That would require me to keep aside and carry around over 600 usd for the entire trip. Not ideal.

Hi, Do people on non O (marriage for me) visas and extensions need to have 20,000 baht in cash when entering Thailand? Or is that requirement for visa exempt and tourist visas? Thanks

Update, renewed at Bang Chak. Walk in. No appointment- Nov 2025

Update,,, can be paused and restarted after each section.

Hi, thanks for all the replies. Does anyone know if you can pause the E learning on the website/ and or log out then back in later to continue? I want to make sure I have enough time in the evening to complete it. Very busy at the moment. Thanks