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Thanks Joe : )

The day before is acceptable at most offices. CW for is same day. A bank book update on same day is needed at the majority of offices.

CW?What is that?

Thanks for the advice,didn't know the bank letter had to be same day..

Will be applying for a one year extension for a non-imm-o visa soon when my 800k baht seasons,would a copy of my house rental agreement normally be enough for proof of address at Jomtien soi 5?Thanks for your help..

The bank letter I got didn't have my address on it. Also, the bank didn't ask for proof of address when I changed it. The point of the letter is to show you have the money not to prove your address.

But to avoid any confusion, why not just update your address with the bank. It seems like the obvious solution.

1. Change address.

2. Ask for letter - then address will match.

I think you're trying to create a problem for yourself. Just change your address at the bank.

Can I refer you to my earlier post,about 7 hours ago,stating I have done exactly that,and thanking forum posters for their help.?

I used my bank book multiple times without notifying the bank of change of address. I also got the bank letter for immigration during this time. I told them I'd moved but not updated with bank yet and it wasn't a problem. Of course, it's best to keep it up to date, which I have now. Passport doesn't show address, so I don't understand remark about addresses not matching at the bank.

I haven't done this before,I thought maybe it would be a problem if my address on my TM7 didn't match with my bank letter if they put my old address on it.

You are talking after you obtain the extension of stay early in the year and yes it would be fine to change the account or even to use the money. But remember it must be in an account 3 months prior to application next time (which may be up to 30-45 days before the one year extension). If you intend to keep it in an account for extensions/emergency use of a long term FD cash account is normally fully acceptable to immigration but you can confirm that when you make your current extension.

Good,I will most likely keep the 800k seperate from my spending money,and it would be nice to get some return on it,thanx for your advice

Thanx everyone,just back from Kasikorn,very helpful,new address and new passport reported.Just waiting to transfer 800k from England.If my application is successful is it ok to move the money into a higher interest paying account straight away or is it advisable to wait?I have a current account paying about 0.75% now.

Thanx,never even thought about new passport,on to it now

Hi,A question about TM7 and bank letter showing 800,000 baht seasoned for 2 months..

I am intending to apply for a 1 year extension of stay in the new year and was wondering if I should inform my bank that I have changed adress?Does the letter from the bank in support of my application show my old address which would not match my new address,and would that be important?

I suspect I am worrying about nothing but I would rather be 100% sure before I begin..thanx

For the Pattaya readers. Has anyone ever noticed the foreign guy with the black beard who always sits in the police box on Sukumvit. He is usually sat at the Theprasit junction? Always wondered if anyone knows what his story is?

Regularly,I stay on Khaotalo not far from his usual haunts.Word is he has lost everything to a Thai wife/girlfriend.I wish him no harm but I wonder why the authorities just ignore him.Surely it would be better for all concerned if he was repatriated?