Greenwich Boy

Renewed mine in branch with BB last week. New card is Be1st and fee was 300 + 100 (no idea) Also card does initially not allow on line purchases. Asked for this to be changed ans was told not possible for 48 hrs but can be done via the app. I have a new phone and have had one hell of a job getting the app installed (selfie issues) 30 minutes in the bank smiling, blinking and turning my head with bank staff still got me nowhere. Continued to try at home and was succesful this morning. Looking forward to when my seasoning period is up and I can move!

I applied for an O visa from London (retirement not marriage) late last year but still relevant. My major mistake, which was entirely my fault, was to not check the information provided before I pressed submit. When I scanned my passport bio page the system picked up a few additional letters and added them to my name. I didn't check, application cancelled and fee lost. Having said that I have applied for a few evisas over recent years and find the system to be fair. If they need additional info the just ask for it. I get the impression they are trying to issue visas not looking for excuses to deny them. As stated above no need to visit embassy, all done on line. My second application took about 5 days. Good luck

My recent experience at Chiang Mai. Entered on my first Non Imm O on 24/10/25, stamped in till 22/12/25. Applied for 12 month ext on 15/12/25, stamped in till 22/12 next year. 90 day reminder stapled in pp for 14/3/26. Enquired and was told 90 day from initial entry on O not needed.

My BB branch is in CM and I had the 4 month rule explained to me when I requested the paperwork for my first extension (retirement) last week. No intention of touching the money but my balance and available balance still both show over 800k. Will see if that changes over the next few weeks

I got a SETV from Saigon as a bit of extra security earlier this year. No problem. Processing time probably a few days (mine took longer as I applied just before Tet but was there for a month so wasn't bothered)

Nope. I went to see them and my account is fine and up to date. The issue is if your 800k has been in your account for less than 4 months before your extension then that 800k is frozen for four months after. This is my and the OP's situation hence my reply to him.

I am not the best at technicals but I do get an online monthly statement which I downloaded as a pdf. I uploded this to the evisa site and it was accepted.

I got a non imm O from London in August. One months statement of £18k plus. Screen shot not acceptable. If you do not yet have a Thai bank account do not use Bangkok Bank as they freeze your 800k for 4 months after the day you apply for the bank letters needed for your 12 month extension. Check recent threads on this forum for details

edit, apologies I meant Chiang Kong. Should know better.

Apologies, not sure why I typed Nong Khai. You are correct it was Chiang Kong.

Agreed. Friend did a run for a new 60 day visa exempt to Nong Khai over the weekend from Chiang Mai with an agent. mini bus there and back, hand holding filling out forms etc. No questions, no dramas and straight back. A little bit of extra money for a lot of peace of mind (glad I don't have to do this anymore)

I have a Revolut account that I opened in the UK. I have received physical cards from them in Vietnam, Indonesia and Chiang Mai (the latter was as recent as last month)

I got a non O evisa via London last month. Just one months statement required

FlightRadar24. A Bombardier Global 7500 left Seletar about 30mins ago and is currently in the Gulf of Thailand. Not speculating who is on it but it is heading in the direction of Bangkok

A plane of the same type as owned by Tony has just left Singapore heading north. We shall find out soon