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47 minutes ago, cheeryble said:

If 350k was for lens replacement only it sounds like a zero too many.
You could have had a heart bypass.


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Both procedures were for repair of detached retina and lens replacement.

One was done at Rutnin (under local anesthetic) the other  a year later at Bangkok Hospital, Pattaya (under general anesthetic) BUPA paid the bill both times and they are not in the business of allowing overcharge.

Correct number of zeros.

1 hour ago, ron092007 said:

Went yesterday to Samui Immigration for my 1 year extension of stay permit and multiple re-entry permit. Obtained extension and re-entry permit in the afternoon without any problem. Was asked to sign 1 additional form. All docs as stated in my earlier post were required. No request was made related to TM30. Medical certificate from Thai International Hospital was accepted. No hand-drawn map was required.All in all, it was a smooth and not too long process. Thanks to those who responded to my earlier post.

Sounds like you had a relatively easy renewal.

Another example of the vagaries of Samui IO. No mention of TM 30 which is causing such confusion elsewhere and no hand drawn map!

The problem, of course, is that we still have to provide those documents as there's no guarantee that other applicants will not be asked for them.

20 hours ago, khunPer said:

Just to avoid confusion, as it in previous years was Google satelite (Earth) map that was asked for: That is still what is requested on the actual leaflet from immigration by today; i.e. no changes at all from user Aeiou7's previous post #87, so I won't scan and share it just to repeat that.

 

Also the list for "Visa extension, Stay with Thai family", as posted by moderator PoorSucker in #52, is still the same as per today, March 27th, 2018.

 

It would be appreciated if you do scan and and share the map requirement.

The latest list I have from Imm. from Feb. 2018 states;

7. "MAP (Satellite view of the house from Google map: latitude: longitude)."

This was the case in May 2017 as my Google Earth picture was rejected and I was obliged to get the Google Map picture for the print shop on site.

It would seem that they HAVE changed the requirement if what you say is correct.

The latest requirements are as follows:

1. TM 7 and 4 x 6 cm photograph taken in last 6 months.

2. Copies of used passport pages plus copy of original 'O' visa if in old passport.

3. Letter from bank showing 800,000 Baht, copy of all pages of bank book and statement from last 3 months. Letter valid for 7 days.

4. Google maps (not earth) map showing GPS coordinates. (can get from print shop outside Immigration).

5. Hand drawn map. You may get away with a pre drawn map but she may tell you to do it fresh.

6. Medical certificate (can get from Bandon Hospital 250 Baht , not sure about other hospitals) valid 7 days.

7. Copy of rental agreement plus landlords house book and ID.

8. Proof of TM 30 from landlord registration of aliens which you get from the office underneath Immigration. Other people have been charged 100 Baht for this but they forgot to charge me.

This is as of 23rd Feb so could easily be another useless document required by the time you go, who knows?

There used to be an excellent eye specialist, named Dr Puchunk, on the seafront in Nathon.

Does anyone know where he moved to?

Thanks.

On 22/12/2017 at 12:06 PM, phetphet said:

After reading this, I went to Samui Immigration today 22/12/17 to renew my extension based on retirement, which runs out 19/01/18.  

I was told "Cannot do.Come back nest month. Number 9 or 10."

 

So wasted THB250 0n a medical certificate, THB250 on a bank letter, and a day getting all my forms ready.

 

Seems like they have changed their minds again.

 

To top it off, I cannot access the Surat Immigration website using the username and password that I registered. Got to start all over again.

On the the occasions I've tried doing my retirement extension in Samui imm I've been told to come back on the expiry day, Last year she took my documentation but when I went back two days later she  pulled my docs out of her desk drawer and only then did she start to check them.

It would be very useful if you could post what happens when/if you try again 9/10 days early. If they actually process the extension same day or tell you to come back and just stick your docs in a drawer until the expiry date.

I would not be keen on that as it gives too much opportunity for everything to be lost!

I certainly wish you luck.

If the "house master" completes TM30 online what do I show Immigration?

6 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

I suggest you tell them it was done online but have the printout as a backup with you.

Thanks, that's what I was hoping for.

18 hours ago, wood said:

Hello again UJ.

I follow these TM30 posts with interest and following my visit to Chang Wattana last week, I can confirm that they do expect the TM30 to be completed.

With the OP raising the point that the landlady has never been submitting the TM30, it does raise the question on where the hammer will fall if all offices do, at some point in the future, start asking why individuals have never presented the TM30.

Ultimately, I see it as my responsibility to ensure the TM30 is presented in accordance with requirements, I personally would not leave it to chance and "hope" someone else is doing it.

This may be the case for the better established hotels, who have procedure In place, but, who else can you really rely on to do this if you reside In some private accommodation of some sort.

The nightmare scenario is if immigration  start retrospectively looking back at TM30 submissions and use them as a base for determination.

Is this likely ?

Food for thought...

 

 

I too have been following the TM 30 posts and I'm still confused about what is required.

My landlord had not submitted any TM 30's for the "aliens" living in my complex so I asked him to do so.

He tried to do it online but couldn't do it on his tablet so we used my laptop to complete the on line TM 30 and successfully entered my details and I have a page that shows I'm on his TM 30 page.

On the paper version there is a tear off receipt to acknowledge that the TM 30 has been completed.

There is no option to print the information so took screenshots which I've printed

If the IO asks me for the TM 30 do I simply tell them that it was done online so they can find it in their system or do I show them the prints I've taken?

If someone could clarify that it would be appreciated.

Thankyou

Has anyone using Koh Samui immigration had experience with the need to show TM 30 documents? How do I get it?

Also in the latest list of documents required for extension of stay for retirement there is a new one which says

12. A FORM OF VISA EXTENSION CONDITION (Imm.2)

No idea what that is so any help appreciated.

TOT fibre 50 mbps for 750 Bt per month.

When it comes to value for money it depends on what you want to watch.

For me, the odd early or late prem game it's fine but you only have access to BEIN sports 1, 2, 3, and 4,

if there's more than 4 games on Saturday at the same time they add an extra channel (as they did last weekend). The "Catchup" feature is also VERY limited.

This is not a full service like HDPrime but it's a case of 'you get what you pay for'.

Yep.

I bought the one day pass for 49 Bt to watch sturday's early prem game on my laptop and the stream was faultless. English commentary.

Later I connected with my phone and again the stream was perfect, no buffering at all.

My only minor niggle was the sound was a bit low.

I've no reason to think the longer subscriptions wouldn't be just as good.

21 hours ago, glegolo said:

It is NOT their job at Immigration to educate you. It is YOUR own job to learn... Clock stops when you are out of the country, and resets when you enter Thailand again...

 

Glegolo

I have heard this "clock stops" so many times, and in my personal experience it is nonsense.

In the last three years I have left and reentered Thailand three times , each time during the 90 day report period. I am on a one year extension for retirement and always have a multiple reentry permit

Twice I re-entered at Swampy and once at Samui.

All three times the IO stamped my passport with the expiry date of my one year retirement extension as the "permitted to stay until" date, in my case the 13th of May of the respective year. the permitted to stay date on my TM 6 (departure card) was left blank.

I therefore went to Samui immigration on the date of existing 90 day report slip and this has caused no problems.

The same 'end of extension stamp' was given to a mate who reentered at swampy and also has a one year retirement extension from Samui immigration.

So for both of us the clock was not "stopped", "reset" or "restarted".

That old clock just kept on ticking.

I have attached a copy of the relevant page of my passport for the latest reentry.

The OP has been derided and most of the posts have been downright insulting to Chris747's intelligence.

How about a bit less sarcasm from responders and only post what you can attest to (and support with evidence) yourselves.

entry stamp 1.9 17.pdf

6 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

Boggle my mind that those scary information was never presented in the court hearings. Can't be related to Thaksin or Yingluck as this would be gleefully used by the prosecutors to nail them. Someone higher? If Boonsong is pardon after a relatively short prison stay, it may throw a hint. 

What "scary information", this is an article based on feelings, appearances, assumptions and innuendo. There isn't a single "fact" in there.

If this is the kind of evidence you want presented in any court anywhere you can't have much respect for the rules of law.

Read the first response to this OP, he nailed it.

You don't work for the Nation rag do you Eric?

Not enough people actually buying "The Nation" news?paper so they now use Thaivisa as a platform to spread their pathetic excuse for news reporting.

The content of Thaivisa has deteriorated drastically since they took control.

If a reporter filed this in any developed country he would be fired on the spot.

Could this be the most irresponsible report the Nation has ever printed?

If this would be rapist wants to finish the job, he now knows where to find this unfortunate lady when she has recovered and returns to work.

1 minute ago, colinneil said:

The editor of the Nation should hang his head in shame.

19 people have lost their lives in a terror attack, and all the Nation can do is spout rubbish about concert in Bangkok, and ticket prices.

SHAME ON YOU.

Yet again a tragedy happens outside Thailand and "The Nation" makes it all about the trivial cosequences to Thailand.

And talking about irrelevancy, I would say that at least half of the items in TV nowadays are of no interest whatsoever to TV readers.

BTW It's time to come clean and rename "ThaiVisa.com" to "TheNationonline.com".

17 hours ago, mommysboy said:

I won't be doing it until the house sale goes through (we've had an offer).  Will report back.  But the advisor was quite clear.  I have just checked on google.  The 'know your customer' stipulation does not say anything about maintaining a UK address.  Some backs apply this criteria.  I think it also depends on how long you have had the account and what you are doing with it.  In my case it's 38 years and counting.

The 'know your customer' regulation may come back to bite you in the future.

I am still with the RBS and have had no problem with having a Thai address until two years ago when they threatened to close my accounts with them,  despite the fact that they paid my RBS pension in to one of them.

I eventually satisfied their requirement by providing paper copies of my Thai credit card statement showing my Thai address and they called off the dogs.

As another poster pointed out they will not send credit/debit cards here.

If you have any official bill showing your Thai address that should get them off your back in the future.

17 hours ago, mommysboy said:

I won't be doing it until the house sale goes through (we've had an offer).  Will report back.  But the advisor was quite clear.  I have just checked on google.  The 'know your customer' stipulation does not say anything about maintaining a UK address.  Some backs apply this criteria.  I think it also depends on how long you have had the account and what you are doing with it.  In my case it's 38 years and counting.

Amongst all the childish responses to this story only a couple touched on the salient point.

The tourist police and the court "fined" Deano for selling alcohol after midnight. The fact that this particular midnight marked the end of a Buddha day is irrelevant.

I for one was totally unaware that there is a midnight cut off time for selling beer on Samui. It is certainly not the cut off time in Chaweng or Lamai which is and has always been 2.00 a.m.

I've just read the Premiere bars last reply about the reporter and it would seem there is much more to this than meets the eye, however there would also seem to be a discrepancy between the serving hours in Bangrak and other areas of Samui.

Again I've just read Flamesfan's reply and that pedantic statement may be true but the reality is that if there is a midnight cut off for alcohol sales in 'Thailand law' it has never been enforced here before.

If the Samui BIB want to earn a small fortune in "fines" just visit Chaweng or Lamai on any given night.

To me, it looks like Premiere Bar was targeted for other reasons than selling beer after midnight.

Regards.

Ian.

5 hours ago, PoorSucker said:

Because loud music and parties were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning.

Still no trucks announcing beach parties or Thai boxing

 

Yes, only that bar.

It's been 30 days and as of last night the Thai boxing trucks were out again in Chaweng, the Duke and Baan Samui had live bands pounding out there usual travesties of "music"  and Soi Reggae was up and running. Don't know about Soi Green Mango as I didn't go there.

It's (loud) business as usual.

10 hours ago, khunPer said:

So this thread is not for 90-day reporting...

I think there is another recently updated thread running about retirement extensions – and to OP: I did mine less than two weeks ago (posted in the other thread) and used a 250 baht medical statement from TIH (Thai International Hospital).

The plot thickens. I popped in to Thai International Hospital today and was told at the reception desk that they had no problem providing the "Visa" (their word) medical certificate, no blood or urine samples taken and the cost 850 Baht.

So we have posts saying it HAS to be Nathon Hospital, posts saying TIH is okay to use, one post giving the cost as 250 Baht from TIH.

We also have immigration saying it HAS to be issued by Nathon Hospital and we have TIH saying they can issue but the cost is 850 baht.

I'm not even going to address the post about a hand drawn map being required as well as the Google Earth map, it's too bizarre.

It's a good thing this madness only has to be addressed once a year..........for now!

So confusion reigns regarding the Hospital. While I was waiting I heard a German fella with a Thia girl ask the same questionabout the hospital and got the same answer as me. The lad actually wrote "Samui" before the word hospital on the list of requirements he gave me.

Maybe you could let me know how your 90 day goes?

Regards

Hi.

I went to the 'new' immgration today to do 90 day report. Just can't avoid that Chaweng - Nathon schlep!

No problem with the 90 day report, I was in and out in ten minutes, everyone friendly and helpful. I got there at 9.45 and only eight customers in office.

I did clarify two things though.

1. The medical report must be from Samui Hospital in Nathon.

2. They now require a copy of the "Blue Book" for my place of residence in addition to the rental agreement and copy of landlord's ID that was previously required (on the list of reuirements it says "household" but the guy at the information desk showed me what this meant).

Regarding the medical report, there was a previous post that said the poster had got a medical for certificate from Thai International Hospital. I have not seen a follow up post saying that this was accepted by immigration or not.

It would be helpful if people who post here about this subject would advise other users what the result of their actions were.

Regards