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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.

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?

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?

 

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.

Based on my experience, there is no reason to apply for any visa at all overseas. Just arrive on 30 days stamp, then open bank account, deposit money and apply for 3 month OA visa at Thai Immigration. Make sure to do it within first few days of arrival. Between 2 and 3 months later apply for annual retirement extension. Total cost B1900 and B1900.

Worst thing would be to get tourist visa as it will require additional step of converting it to OA visa with extra fees.

http://www.ktb.co.th/ktb/en/product-detail-personal.aspx?product=MslSUzjvQhWwZui%2BDTwh5A%3D%3D

Any has experience with this service, fees?

^{Use forex traders. I don't know which one is best for USA transactions. I was sending money from AUS to Thai and I was using Ozforex.com. Forex traders have best currency exchange, most of the time servis is for free, and takes only couple of days.}

I second this but only good for transfer over USD10k

http://www.usforex.com/

Just had some work done at Dental Hospital, BKK:

- root canal B18000

- crown B23000

They have new system for crowns with 3d printer. Perfectly fitting, xray transparent crown to be done in 24 hours.

Perhaps the big bad bear will be nice to you.

Overstayed for 2 days a couple months ago. Immigration agent noticed but waved me thru with no fine at bkk.