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Prices def went up. Back in a day, I used to pay 10k for annual non-b that was good for 15 months from a farang at sukh 21.

It is listed on their official page: Official Website of Thailand Electronic Visa (thaievisa.go.th)

Not sure why they bother with the updates since hardly anyone is willing to put up with their draconian restrictions.

"...allowing foreigners fully vaccinated against ..."

Good luck with that. Hello Mexico.

I have a PO Box at Nana Post Office but away from Thailand now.    Would anyone know how much is an annual rental of a basic box this year?

17 hours ago, Pravda said:

It's the same like when you've been with a certain bank for 20 years and they give $300 to new customers who open a checking account with them and nothing to their old and loyal ones.

 

So, what about you? Nada. It's just business.

 

 

Maybe you should be closing that account every year and reopening it 3 months later.   You would be walking away today with cool 6 grand since you no longer like the deal.

Possibly, your very lucky day.

Which one comes with lottery ticket?

Tightrope  between world pharma and own people.

Thanks, but no thanks.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/24/world/asia/thailand-protests-women.html
Classic agency subversion, leaders spent time in the west in training.

This only make sense if Lukashenko is right that politicians are getting paid to keep their countries closed.

B20 topup extends validity for additional 30 days. I scheduled automatic monthly transfer from local bank to avoid phone service cancellation.   Will square it away when/if covid madness is over.

If he is not acquitted, the permanent class will look weak and vulnerable.

The usual place is stay almost doubled the prices since last year.   Looking a quiet place with good net for 2-3 weeks stay in Onnnut/ Phra Khanong.   Any advice appreciated.

12 hours ago, topt said:

Why do you have to do anything?

Nothing has really changed and if/when it does we will all find out what if anything is required. 

 

Main issue to date seems to have been the request from CRS countries bank's to ask you for a TIN so they know which country's revenue office to send data on your account to.

Very perceptive as it is exactly my concern.   Thai bank only has my Bankok PO Box as address and I would like to declare gulf state as permanent residence.  I am afraid they will close my account if I make it difficult for them.   Should I get Thai TIN or attempt to declare gulf state as tax residence for CRS purposes?

8 hours ago, Salerno said:

No worries, pain in the proverbial ... been there done that with True and AIS, never happened to me on Dtac,

Talking about Dtac: forgot to extend validity and they cancelled my card. Can I still get prepaid, per minute plan plan for voice and sms only?

Non-resident here currently on tourist visa (EU citizen, gulf state perm residence) and have a couple of local bank accounts.

What is the best way to keep them and comply with upcoming CRS mess?

If you think Thailand was good 7 years ago, you can extrapolate for yourself what it was like in the 90s. :) .... without taking my word for it.

He was a disaster back in the 1990s and Thaksin replaced him without even trying.

New title is necessary: Enlightened Leader.

Total bs. The only reason they are coming is free money:https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Child-Tax-Credit. They are allowed to file and claim for several years back.

 

Thanks all, I understand.

1) apply for 30 day stamp

2) make deposit

3) apply for OA for 90 day conversion

4) during last 45-30 days apply for an non-immig O visa.

Thanks again!!!

Coming in on a 30 day visa exempt entry is an option but you would only have 15 days to open a bank account transfer the money and apply for the conversion to a non immigrant visa (not an OA). But you can now extend the entry by 30 days at immigration.

Another problem with coming in on a visa exempt entry is you may need to show a ticket out of the country within 30 days.of arrival to board your flight.

You do have the option of proving an income of 65K baht by way fo an income affidavit from the US embassy. Or combination of money in bank and income totaling 800k baht,

If possible you should still try to get a single entry non-o visa or a single entry tourist visa to give you more time to open the bank account. This info on embassy website states residency is required to apply for a visa. http://www.thaiembassy.org/kuwait/contents/files/services-20141010-235704-945873.jpg You should contact them to confirm the requriements.

You know this is exactly what I did: arrived on 30 days stamp, 1 day after arrival, walked in to US embassy and got B65k+ income certification (with previously scheduled appointment), 2 days later I got 90 days visa at bkk immigration.

Any recent developments that make the above schedule impossible?

Also, do embassies still require medical certificate for OA visa? They did last time I checked and found it too cumbersome route for retirement extension.