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3 hours ago, Chang_paarp said:

Thailand is safe IF you stay in the airport.

 

Even that might not be the case given the way the immigration police treat some visitors.

I seem to remember a Chinese woman being kidnapped in the airport recently.

16 hours ago, Sheryl said:

When money is transferred from oversees there is something called a "credit advice" that comes in. Your bank HQ will have it.

 

Even though I use the 800K method my Imm office requires proof the money came from overseas, I get that in a bank letter and for that I have to show the bank the various credit advices. They then include the details in their letter, describing briefly each transfer.

 

You can arrange with most banks to have these Credit Advices sent to you routinely. Then when extension time comes around you bring them to the bank and have them include this info in a letter, i.e. Mr X bank account number X has received X transfers from abroad into his account as follows:  (amounts, dates, where from)"

 

This is what a Credit Advice from Kasikorn bank looks like:

 

 

Can you get a Credit Advice when using Bangkok Bank's ACH method of funds transfer rather than bank wire transfer?

45 minutes ago, Percy P said:

I didn't know it was needed .I do know that theirs an overwhelming number of tourist entering Thailand.

You sure about that? Right now I am visiting Pattaya for the first time in about 6 years. Amazed at how quiet it is. So many boarded up businesses.

My Thai partner was told by a visa agency in CM that if he can show a bank deposit of around 300,000 baht, he should be able to get a visa for France. He is not employed, but has an internet based business and owns some land and a house. They said if he is declined for the visa, there will be no charges from the agency. We plan to give it a try next year.

7 hours ago, LennyW said:

Some super hot girlies there displaying their tats and more!!

The boys look quite interesting too. Where can I see clearer photos??

I would like to take the Thai BF to Italy on a two week holiday. Wondering what his chances are of him getting a visa. He is 30, has a small business, and some property in his name. He has traveled extensively around Asia. I'm American, and would be paying all the expenses. Anyone have similar experience? What can we do to improve his chances of getting the visa?  Thank you.

Sounds like a lot of "friendly" advice but I can't help finding this a bit suspicious. Hope that's not the first stage of some kind of setup to offer you some extra "protection" from fake or corrupt "low ranking police officers" at a price.

Maybe I'm just paranoid.

He was a Captain. Have a photograph of his ID. The questions sound similar to what others have been asked.

We recently had a visit by the local cops (Lampang). First time in many years of living here. They had some paperwork from CM Immigration. Said they were instructed to confirm that I am actually living where I stated I was. Wanted to talk with my partner (owns the house I live in). Asked if we owned any weapons, had any enemies, my occupation, and what I like to do in my free time. Checked the entry stamp in my passport. Took our photographs. Suggested we install a video surveillance system on the property. They also recommended, if I am home alone, to not allow anyone claiming to be the police onto the property. They said I should have a friend come over before allowing anyone claiming to be the police onto the property. Also, don't allow any low ranking police officers onto the property. He gave us his phone number, in case we had any problems, and left.

Very different regulations apply if your Thai partner is male or female.

Legally married or not?

Can make a big difference.

He is my partner in life, not business. Not married. His business will be a sole proprietorship.

Are you male or female?

Why?

Thank you for the replies. Is it simpler to set up If he does business under his own name rather than a fictitious name?

My Thai partner is starting a sole proprietorship selling Thai goods online. I expect most of his customers will be overseas. What exactly does he need to be legal and above board? At what level of sales will he need to pay income tax and start collecting VAT on local sales? What about a fictitious name for the business? Does that need to be registered somewhere? Thank you in advance for any suggestions.

Link to the group please...

BS. We ship thousands of packages every year around the world. Almost no losses. In the rare occasion of a loss or damage, it almost always happens in the destination country. Especially the USofA. Kudos to the Thai Post for their excellent service.

Yeah, but try sending TO Thailand..

Also..bubble wrap has discontinued!

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As I said, I have been here for over 20 years. I have many items shipped to Thailand. Think I have lost one letter and one parcel - that I can remember - in all those years. According to the tracking, the parcel never actually made it to Thailand.

Of all the other postal organizations we deal with around the world, the US postal Service (slow, lost items, no tracking updates) and Parcelforce in the UK (slow, lost items, don't contact recipients) are the absolute worst.

Been here for over 20 years. Exporting items for the past five years. Ship at least 5 parcels a day. All this time, excellent service from the Thai Post. If I was losing things, I would know it.

Aaah, but does it withstand the thieving proclivities of the Thailand Post staff, I wonder?

BS. We ship thousands of packages every year around the world. Almost no losses. In the rare occasion of a loss or damage, it almost always happens in the destination country. Especially the USofA. Kudos to the Thai Post for their excellent service.

seems you are looking with closed eyes, I have had heaps stolen from the post in Thailand, especially valuable things like new credit cards, when I approached the local post office after 2 cards went missing they even admitted it happens and that they cannot stop the postal workers from doing it, I had to get them sent in unmarked plain packaging that had to be signed for before they actually got one to me. Thai post is a night mare

Aaah, but does it withstand the thieving proclivities of the Thailand Post staff, I wonder?

BS. We ship thousands of packages every year around the world. Almost no losses. In the rare occasion of a loss or damage, it almost always happens in the destination country. Especially the USofA. Kudos to the Thai Post for their excellent service.

I am sure I read a couple reports here recently of CM Immigration requesting proof of it being filed. I believe one person's wife was fined for not having filed the form. I like to be prepared, and don't want to have to make any repeat visits to immigration - if at all possible. Guess we'll visit the local coppers and see what their response is. Cheers.

Sounds like immigration is starting to check if a tm30 has been properly filed. I'm on a retirement extension and live in my Thai partner's house in amphur Hang Chat, Lampang province. I want him to file the tm30 form in case immigration wants to see it on my next 90 day report or extension. Never been asked before. Can he file this at the Hang Chat police station, or must he do it at CM Immigration (no fun)? Thanks.

Thank you.

Any problem getting a re-entry permit at Chiang Mai airport before my flight out?

I would really prefer to avoid a visit to Chiang Mai Immigration, but the Captain there advised against doing the re-entry permit at the airport. Something about the possibility of missing my flight.

I will be out of Thailand when I am scheduled to do my 90 day report. Was told I can skip it, and then report 90 days after I return to Thailand. Is that correct?

Thanks.

I have successfully sent EMS to both Tahiti and New Caledonia. They go via France for some reason. My first attempt to send EMS Tahiti was returned because there was no invoice on the outside of the package. I have since learned this is required for France.

Next time ask for airmail small packet (พัสดุย่อยทางอากาศ). Use staples instead of tape on the envelope and attach a CN22 form.

It depends on the destination country. Some countries provide tracking updates to the Thai Post on registered airmail, some do not. The US will usually only provide an update once the item has been delivered.