doctormann

Yes, bankbook needs to be updated on the day of application. Not a problem. Wouldn't it be good if all Immigration Offices and IOs sang from the same hymn sheet!

Yes, if you do the 12 monthly transfer method you certainly need the certified statement from the bank. I deal with TTB who have been good in most respects. However, the branch that I have used previously has been closed so I now need to use another one. Finding out which one was not straightforward as their contact centre gave me bad information, which caused me to waste an entire day, trying to set things up with an incorrect branch. That is now sorted but the question of validity remains as they don't seem to know just how long it will take for Head Office to produce the document. Last year it took a few days. In fact, it should not really matter as the purpose of the statement is merely to certify that 12 transfers have been made over the previous year and the date of the statement is largely irrelevant. However, TiT, as usual. The letter that certifies the account is another matter. That has to be dated on the date of application - but no problem as that can be done on the spot.

As always - no consistency here, TiT!

I need a 12-month statement from TTB bank for the purposes of extending my permission to stay. I recall that, last year, it took several working days for Head Office to produce this. Dates, this year, are not too convenient as I have other commitments so I'm trying to coordinate things. The question is, having obtained the statement, how many days is it valid for? i have heard 3 days but also 7 days. I also need the usual bank letter but this can, i believe, be done on the spot by my local branch. I think that the validity of the letter is 3 days. Anyone have any actual information on this?

Thanks for the replies. WD40 sounds like an easy option for a quick test. I've even got some kicking around somewhere among the junk.

Thanks. I'll take a look.

Anyone have any advice on removing rubber deposits - from car tires - from a tiled driveway? Normal detergent type cleaners do not work so I think that i need some chemical that's specific to rubber stain removal. Suggestions?

Please don't confuse them!

I used to be an avid reader, with catholic tastes. Then my eyes started to give up and reading became difficult so I moved on to audio books. i got my cataracts fixed and my eyes are now fine but, sadly, I've not got back into the habit of reading actual hardware books. So much stuff available on the internet now - and mostly free - that it's hardly worthwhile keeping the bulky 'real' books around. I must admit though that there is something about the experience of reading a 'real' book that you just don't get from reading on a monitor or phone or Kindle.

I'm well aware of what Jomtien require for the annual extension - been doing it for 20 years now. Usually straightforward until last year when TTB apparently couldn't provide the 12-month statement on the spot. Had to come from head office so took a few days. The passbook thing is something else - I suspect that Immigration will still need to see the paper book. i don't really see what benefit the e-book confers, to be honest.

I use the branch by soi 13/4. Bank letter is no problem - done on the spot - but the 12-month statement takes a while. Apparently, they can do a 6-month statement on the spot but a 12-month one has to come from head office, or so they claim. Doesn't make a lot of sense but TiT so no surprise really.

Yes, my passbook gets updated once a year, at extension time. I'm just trying to avoid an extra visit to TTB. My passbook is full - certainly not enough room for an update so i do need a new one. Maybe TTB can provide one on the spot, when i go in for the statement and letter, but maybe not. It took them quite a few days to provide the annual statement, last year. Might be safer to get the new book a bit in advance - unless the e-book will do the job, which is why I asked if anyone had any experience of doing it that way.

TTB Bank now offers a virtual passbook as an alternative to the usual paper version. This would seem to be convenient - especially as my current passbook is full so I'm going to have to get a new one before doing my extension of stay in July. I can obviously call into the bank for this but I'm not very mobile and going into Pattaya town is a bit of a PITA. So, I'm wondering if Immigration will accept a printout of the virtual passbook in lieu of the 'real' thing. My experience has been that they need a copy of the updated book - ideally on the day of submitting the extension application - but also keep the actual book until the application is approved. I suspect that just trying to use the virtual book will not be acceptable but has anyone tried this? I deal with the TTB branch on Pattaya 2nd Road.

Unfortunately, in Pattaya, it's not just a matter of avoiding street parties as the madness goes on everywhere. What i really object to is throwing water/ice at motorcycles - this is extremely dangerous. You have to be some sort of special idiot to think that this is acceptable behaviour.

My Missus comes from there - a few km from Pichit town. I haven't been there for quite a while because, to be honest, it's about as interesting as watching paint dry. As I recall, there is a crocodile park where you can actually feed the crocs. There is also a large, concrete croc that you can go inside. Also, the usual temples but that's about it.