TerraplaneGuy

I'm planning to apply for one of these permits at DLT in Bangkok. I see the list of required documents, and I wonder: - does "5 years Thai driving licence" mean there are still 5 years left before the licence expires? If so it's a problem for me since mine expires in a little over one year. - one of the required documents is "work permit" - but I don't have one, I'm here on a retirement visa/extension. Is that a problem? - is there an expiry date on the international permit when they issue it?

I think I’ll have to file a TM47 (90 day report) for my new Krabi address before I do my extension, so I’ll have that. In that case is there any need for a TM30 for the extension in Krabi? I used to live in Bangkok and did many extensions at Chaeng Wattana; never was I asked for a TM30.

Thanks yes every year I submit that at Samui. Anything else to add to Pappap’s list above? What about a screenshot of Form TM30 registered by landlord/hotel? That’s required in Samui.

Hi all I’m on a retirement extension of a Non-Imm OA visa. Thinking of moving to Krabi (been in Samui for a couple years). Does anyone have a list of the current requirements for this kind of extension at Krabi Immigration?

Hi all I’m on a retirement extension of a Non-Imm OA visa. Thinking of moving to Krabi (been in Samui for a couple years). Does anyone have a list of the current requirements for this kind of extension at Krabi Immigration?

Does anyone have a link to an official English translation of this new rule? I suspect there has to be one out there.

Thanks but what’s your authority for answer #1? The translation you linked says flatly that foreign income brought into Thailand must be included in assessable income. No exceptions for DTAs. If they’d intended such an exception they should have said “subject to any DTA …” or words to that effect. Also, I’ve never seen a DTA that says foreign income is or is not assessable in Thailand depending on when it is brought into Thailand. That is an internal Thai question that wouldn’t make sense to be in a treaty because the foreign government couldn’t know if or when the income was moved and therefore the foreign tax treatment couldn’t turn on such an event. It looks to me like the big change here is foreign income is included even if brought into Thailand more than a year after receipt (whereas up to now such “delayed” income has not been required to be included).

Hi all 2 questions: 1. Do we have to declare foreign income that remains abroad, or only if we bring it into Thailand? 2. Is there a link to an official English of this new rule?

Very helpful report, thanks. Two questions about the bonds: Do they have to have a term of at least 5 years? And roughly what interest rate were you able to get (I'm seeing a 5-year Thai rate of 2.35% online this week, compared to around 4% for U.S. treasuries - is that about right?)

Good to hear. What about picking up your passport with the extension in it? Is that what you refer to re the 1.5 hours or was that to submit (in which case, when was pickup)?

Can someone please explain briefly what a fixed deposit account is? I looked at Bangkok Bank's description and it puzzles me because they have fixed terms (3 months, 12 months, etc.) but it seems you can withdraw the money prior to maturity, the only downside being you then get interest at just the savings account rate (or none at all if you withdraw before 3 months). That doesn't really sound like a "fixed term", given the ability to withdraw, and it makes me wonder why anyone would NOT get one of these.

Do you mean your LTR visa (supposedly 5 years) actually states that it expires on your passport expiry date (2 years from now)? If so, what assurance did they give you that in fact you will get the benefit of the full 5 years and that indeed they will endorse it (with one of those fancy transfer stamps, I assume) in your new passport? If they do endorse it, it seems they would have to change the expiry date by extending it for another 3 years in order to complete the 5-year term. Was any of that discussed?

Do you have to make an appointment or just walk in?

Getting my medical certificate for retirement extension this week. I've read here that Thai International charges B250 for it and I just checked Bangkok Hospital Samui and they charge B900! Is Thai International still 250 and is it definitely accepted at Immigration? If so the choice is obvious ????

I haven't gone in yet, will in the next couple weeks. But anyway I got a lease (rental) at a serviced apartment. I didn't want to take a chance on just a hotel booking confirmation. I was told by a couple of Samui bungalow developments that their retired guests have been fine with just a booking confirmation, no lease, but who knows if that's reliable. The Samui immigration list says "house rental contract" which sounds like more than just a hotel booking.

Thanks. It does seem to contain the address of the house and name of the company that owns it.

Is this kind of TM30 screenshot acceptable to Samui Immigration? I just got it from the landlord and it's a different setup than the ones I had in past years. I pointed out to her that it doesn't actually seem to say "TM30" but she says it is and it's the new style.

Thanks, you're very helpful! ????

Thanks a lot! One thing I don't see listed here (wasn't in previous years' lists either but was required) is the medical insurance, if your category is non-OA. I assume you still need to show a certificate for coverage of THB3 million (and outpatient THB 40,000 I think?) and also a certificate of Covid coverage or a statement in the first certificate that Covid is covered - unless they've dropped that now. One other question: I understand they now have an online appointment booking system. Is it working these days? I think the URL is https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/[email protected]/bookings/

Thanks. About the medical certificate (x-Ray etc) how long is it valid? Can you get it a week before or does it have to be the previous day?

How early can you apply for retirement extension in Samui? I have a note from previous years that you can apply up to 45 days before your expiry date but another that maybe 30 days early is the maximum. Any recent experience on this? I have a non-OA retirement extension. Cheers!

I believe the OP is on a marriage extension but do you need those documents, including lease, for a retirement (non-OA) extension at Chaeng Wattana these days? I was never asked for them there before but I'm seeing a lot of posts indicating they're required. If so, does the lease have to be a one-year term? That would cause problems for people staying at serviced apart/hotels.

Which Immigration office do you use? I'm interested whether they in fact ask to see the lease or if it's just something you bring along for safety's sake (which I used to do at Chaeng Wattana although they never asked for it).

Very helpful, thanks! That map you have to draw - they never used to require that at Chaeng Wattana (pre-2020 as I recall). But they do require it down in Koh Samui (where I've extended the past two years). But in Samui they also require a copy of your lease, landlord's house book, and landlord's ID. None of that required at Chaeng Wattana? Also I'm surprised there's no requirement for a TM30. Others have said it is required at CW and it sure is down in Samui. Could it be your officer overlooked it?

Thanks, that I do know. It's all the rest I'm not sure of ????