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1 minute ago, Chomper Higgot said:

If, for some reason, your application is rejected and needs to be resubmitted you will need to meet the ฿400,000 account balance requirements all over again.

I didn't think of this possibility, interesting.

Arrived today at 9am and left by 11am. The biggest delay was actually the TM30 - which I thought was already done, since I was given a copy of an online reporting done by the real estate agent who did it on behalf of the landlord. I also presented that copy when I did my last 90 days reporting - and it was accepted. Apparently, that online reporting didn't really make it to the online system and I had to queue in room 10 and redo it the normal way before my extension could be processed.

The IO was also not very happy with the clarity of landlord's ID, luckily landlord sent it to us on the spot and we could print the clear one in immigration.

I can confirm a witness' details is required in our case as well. "No witness - cannot do". This was unheard of when we did the extensions in BKK and CM.

The official also said I must keep the 400K+ baht in the account until the extension is given, but did not specify that any proof for that should actually be presented. Kind of weird.

When we left we saw at least 30 people queuing outside in the heat, I was very happy we arrive earlier.

18 hours ago, 86Tiger said:

But I don't remember how long it is valid, maybe 30 days??? 

AFAIK it doesn't actually "expire" - there is no expiration date on the document in any case. How recent it should be depends on whoever requires it. We got ours on Monday and went to Jomtien immigration today (Friday) - that was ok.

We went today to Ampeur Banglamung to get an updated KR2. Took 3 minutes. The only thing required was my wife's ID. I didn't have to show my passport and my attendance there was not even necessary. At the past I remember we had to sign the KR2 - this time no signatures were needed. So, super easy.

On 3/11/2021 at 3:58 AM, johng said:

Update March 2021

from my notes

 

Jomtien March 2021

2 x copies of

1. TM7 application form  signed  both sides.

2. passport face page
3. visa page
4. previous visa extension page/s
5. TM6
6. Marriage Kor Ror 3  both sides on one page
7. !!! new for 2021  must go to the Amphur office and get updated Kor Ror 2 must do this every year from now on !!!   
8. ID Wife ( front back same page)
9. House book ( showing current address)
10.Bank statement confirming 400,000 + in  Thai bank for at least 2 month's (60 days) + a transaction on that day
and if the book isn't updated for a while during the last 3 months and book doesn't show when top up occurred then also need a statement showing the last 3 months
Bank statement must be from that day
11. photos 4 different on 2 A4 pages     you and wife at home, 1 must clearly show you including the home/house/condo number. ( this year did 4 photos on one page no raised eyebrows)
12. Map to house
 
2 sets of everything   sign every page ( blue ink best) except your wife's and witness ID/house book which they must sign.

Interview at home   they want to see a witness with their ID and House Book copies, no need to take witness to the Jomtien office.

Thanks a lot for the detailed info. I plan on going next week. Having done this extension in the past in Bkk for 2 years and then in Chiang Mai at the last 4 years it looks stricter than what I'm used to. A couple of questions come to mind:

• Item 7 - Kor ror 2: we were married in Bangkok. Are we supposed to travel there now for the purpose of getting an updated Kor Ror 2...?
• Item 10 - bank statement: in Bkk and CM they were ok with a statement + bank letter issued a few days prior to immigration visit. A transaction on the day of the visit was always required and the balance could then be different from the amount written in the statement + bank letter. I'd normally deposit a 100 baht or so for that purpose. Can someone confirm this is definitely not acceptable in Jomtien immigration? having to go to the bank to get the statement + bank letter on the same day makes it more difficult to arrive to immigration early.
• Witnesses - we moved to Pattaya quite recently and don't really know the people in the mooban (never had home inspections at BKK / CM BTW). Is this an issue..?
• I normally also bring the house lease agreement and house owner ID (on top of their tabien baan). I am aware this isn't on the list but the IO always collects those docs when I bring them. Was asked for that once in the past in Bkk. Is it not necessary?

As a sidenote I can add that we have 2 kids. Normally we also add their Thai passports, Tabien baan where they are registered and birth certificates to the list above.

On 12/8/2020 at 1:14 AM, STD Warehouse said:

What are the school options? She s a Thai and British national so a government school is always possible, but would an international school accept her mid way through a year to be there for the remainder of the academic year?

International schools are generally quite flexible as to accepting students during the year. Certainly possible if it's at the beginning of any of the terms. They do however like to charge a considerable registration fee that makes short enrollments very expensive. Due to Covid-19 low demand conditions you will find that some schools are willing to waive this fee or give large discounts.

So, I got to go the the Land Transport office with the dealer's guy last week, and submitted a form with a copy of my passport and a certificate of residence. Today the dealer says they just received the car registration book but not the white plates. Apparently, they need to be "printed and sent from Bangkok". Well, last week he said we'll get them this week. Does THAT make sense?

2 hours ago, NanLaew said:

There was probably a misunderstanding about "register the car as early as Wednesday" when it sounds like apply for the registration on Wednesday.

 

Good news on the 1-week plate delivery though. Car sales are down so I can't imagine it taking the 4 to 6 weeks (and more) of the good old days.

 

What did you get BTW?

I got a Honda HRV (EL Grade).

On 11/28/2020 at 10:00 AM, jackdd said:

This doesn't make sense, because when you register the car the DLT will issue the blue book and the white license plates. Red license plates are used for unregistered cars.

So if the car gets officially registered on Wednesday you will also get the white plates then, unless maybe you requested some special numbers.

We will go to DLT to register, but will only get the book and the plates a week later (an improvement from 45 days ha), because "they need to print them". Makes any sense? This is in Chiang Mai BTW.

17 minutes ago, jackdd said:

This doesn't make sense, because when you register the car the DLT will issue the blue book and the white license plates. Red license plates are used for unregistered cars.

So if the car gets officially registered on Wednesday you will also get the white plates then, unless maybe you requested some special numbers.

Yep, didn't make sense to me either. I didn't request any special numbers. Perhaps by "up to 45 days" he meant I might want to register it later. I'll get some clarifications on Monday.

Got a new car today, dealer says we can register the car as early as Wednesday when the documents are ready. Well since it is the weekend waiting a couple of working days is certainly acceptable. As for white plates, they say "up to 45 days". Can't understand why that step should take so long.

On 11/18/2020 at 3:11 AM, yabbra said:

So how many Certificates of Residence do you need when buying a new car?

I was thinking one for changing over the new plates at the transport office & one for the car insurance.

So is it none, one or two?

I was told by the dealer they do need a Certificate of Residence to register the car.

This isn't required for insurance.

 A follow up question. My current car has Bangkok plates. if I want to transfer the ownership of the car to a buyer, at Chiang Mai transport office, is that possible? or should I change the plates to Chiang Mai plates first? I've paid the road tax for 3 years at this Chiang Mai transport office, never an issue or a request we change to CM plates.

3 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

I've never had to prove my address when on marriage extensions. 

We always bring both the rental contract and a drawn map to the location. Maybe this is redundant but they always collect that. We were asked for even more supporting documents once by a stricter official. Anyway, this is off-topic.

7 minutes ago, Kwasaki said:

Well it's your proof of address and where the car is going to be kept,  when the car is received you take paperwork to your local DLT province and register the car there.  

You can change the number plate if you want to. 

I'll clarify. I currently live in CM but moving out in a month. I might buy the car either here or in Bangkok. So the car won't be kept in CM either way. I don't mind having a number plate from either province, I just want to know that if I get the Residence Certificate now, in advance, I could use it for the car registration at another province as well.

1 minute ago, fredob43 said:

You must have some sort of paperwork to show your address. You need that to get your Visa. In my case I am married to a Thai so have a yellow book so I used that. 

Thanks. I'm also married to a Thai and I'm using the rental contract for my extension every year, however Land Transport won't accept just the rental contract.

1 minute ago, fredob43 said:

paperwork to show where you live

What paperwork is that? AFAIK it's either a WP, a residence certificate issued by immigration, or an embassy statement.

2 minutes ago, fredob43 said:

Not 100% what your asking. But you can buy any car out of province. But it will be registered there. If new it will have the local No: plates on, that they like you to change in your own province. (Not a problem if you don't) Doesn't matter where your personally living, you just need some sort of paper work to prove what your address is.  

I specifically ask about the Residence Certificate that is a requirement if you don't have a WP (and I don't). If for example I get a residence certificate in CM (where I currently live), and use it for the car registration at a Land Transport office at say Bangkok, is that ok?

For the purpose of registering a vehicle on my name (either transferring ownership or with a new car) at a land transport office at a certain province, can I use a Residency Certificate issued at another province? and how recent should it be?

At the American / British systems long division is taught on Grade 4 / Year 5.

46 minutes ago, cardinalblue said:

Air pollution will decrease future expats of re-locating to CM...

Most of the current aging expats especially on a fixed pension have really very limited options of escaping the AP...they have family and/or lack of funds  or both to uproot full or even part time...

 

Many financially viable expats seem to opt from 1-3 months (feb - May) to other desired places whether inside or outside of Thailand...

 

10 years from now, there will be very few expats remaining during the increasing AP season (the combination of moving here less, re-location during AP, dying off due to natural causes and those whose deaths were premature due to AP exposure)...

 

Most expats (not the apologists) are smart enough to understand the devastating effects of AP on the respiratory system - acute and chronic...

Agree with that. Ignoring air pollution is really living in denial. Solutions:

- Skipping the North during Feb-May as mentioned above.

- Leaving altogether.

- Staying indoors throughout most of the day with a good purifier during this period if this kind of experience is agreeable with you.

31 minutes ago, jackdd said:

Somehow the direct link to the post isn't working

This is their Facebook: https://facebook.com/ตรวจคนเข้าเมืองจังหวัดเชียงใหม่-Chiang-Mai-Immigration-307273909883935/

Then scroll down to the post from 31st July, 10:24pm and click on "more"

Found it, thanks.

26 minutes ago, jackdd said:

Chiang Mai immigration even wrote on their Facebook page that people have until 5th October without incurring a fine (this might of course be handled different in other offices)

Didn't find it on their site, can you provide a specific link?

On 7/22/2020 at 2:49 AM, Keyser Soze666 said:

The dilemna is her English and Thai is very good both verbally and written, although she seems to understand written English more than written Thai. The reality is unless she makes her own way in later life I won't be taking her to live in the UK, so seeing as her forseeable future is here would it therefore be better that she improves her Thai language skills rather than English? I also believe in the Thai language programme around 25% is in English, so there will be some English classes for her too.

 

The other thing too is the school we have in mind for her the Thai programme is a lot cheaper than the English one. I realise that you should never pinch and scrape when it comes to your child's education, but in the current climate it would be useful to save the money, but it will not be a deal breaker, I will pay for English if that really is the way to go. And yes, I will ask my daughter too but looking for some 'adult' advice first.

If as you mentioned she is more likely to live here, Thai skills will be more important.

You might want to consider using the amount saved due to lower costs for ongoing English private lessons to make sure she stays on a reasonable level there too.

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