Cricky

where did you get your information from?

32 minutes ago, PEE TEE said:

33 minutes ago, VYCM said:

Sorry, you were serious when you said -

 

"Simple they just want all your money in a Thai bank" 

 

I didn't realise.

correct

 

Might be best you call it a day and head back home mate.

3 minutes ago, PEE TEE said:

mabey not for you 

Sorry, you were serious when you said -

"Simple they just want all your money in a Thai bank" 

I didn't realise.

3 minutes ago, PEE TEE said:

Simple they just want all your money in a Thai bank 

Why would you write that, you are just compounding negativity.

They just want you to be contributing to the economy, it’s not a lot of money.

2 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

Does the British embassy do anything useful any more ? Seems to me to be a waste of time and money. Might as well close it down.

They have chosen to go down this path for legal reasons. They are protecting themselves, too many British expats are doing the wrong thing, signing false documents etc.

Don't blame the embassy.

8 minutes ago, newatthis said:

The logic is not there, it it?

They'll issue me a work permit and extend a non-B every year as a teacher on 37,000 per month.

But now that I'm retired. I've gotta have 65,000 per month. With all my free time, I'm going to drink 1000 baht a day?

This is the logic

It is a clever move by the Thai authority, I have notice over the years the 800,000 baht is quickly spent over the next few months after the extension is issued, the funds being in a Thai bank account are easily accessible, I often spend on unnecessary items as others will do also.

4 minutes ago, balo said:

So you want only the elite here ! 

Lots of good , honest persons on low income also supporting the Thai economy! 

 

Yes get rid of the bad guys and trouble makers. But the ones who always show up on time at immigration , who never overstays , and followed the rules. now they will also get in trouble. 

 

If you want an elite society , this is it. 

 

 

 

the legitimate ones will have to sell some of their assets back home to fund their retirement in Thailand.

5 minutes ago, balo said:

Think about all the empty condos , and lost business . 

The old retired pensioner has to move out , he can afford a life here but not 800k in the bank.  I would think there must be at least 100 000 people who will get in trouble. 

 

So it will affect the Thai people and the economy , if you live on a small pension , lets say 50k per month , you can still live a decent life in Thailand. 

 

It’s about bloody time, it should filter out all the dead wood (all the lousy miserable B@st@rds) and the legitimate ones will have to sell some of their assets back home to fund their retirement in Thailand.

It is a clever move by the Thai authority, I have notice over the years the 800,000 baht is quickly spent over the next few months after the extension is issued, the funds being in a Thai bank account are easily accessible, I often spend on unnecessary items as others will do also.

21 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said:

the British Embassy Bangkok will no longer be providing British Nationals with letters confirming their income.

It’s about bloody time, it should filter out all the dead wood (all the lousy miserable B@st@rds) and the legitimate ones will have to sell some of their assets back home to fund their retirement in Thailand.

I heard on the radio (local station here in Pattaya 103fm) this morning the presenter referred to it (800,000 baht) as DEAD money - What stupid reference.

It is a clever move by the Thai authority, I have notice over the years the 800,000 baht is quickly spent over the next few months after the extension is issued, the funds being in a Thai bank account are easily accessible, I often spend on unnecessary items as others will do also.

Did the bar owner get charged with theft.

6 hours ago, simon43 said:

He stole the mattress??!

Yes and it came with FREE Bed Bugs.

Isn't that the guy singing the Thai national anthem?

Sorry, those elderly bald guys all look the same to me.

23 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Unless it was your first extension of stay application your report is due 90 days from the date your entered the country.

Your 90 day report is due today according to my date calculator.

Yes, thanks so much for your reply. I'm going this morning. Cheers VYCM 

On 10/2/2018 at 6:49 PM, ubonjoe said:

Her first report of staying longer than 90 days in the country will be due 90 days from the date she applies for her first extension. 

A report in person can be done up to 15 days before the report date or 7 days after including the report date in the country. Online reporting is possible within a window of 15 to 7 days before the report date.

Link for online reporting site. https://extranet.immigration.go.th/fn90online/online/tm47/TM47Action.do

Or are you asking about her applying for extensions every 90 days to match your 90 day extension since you are attending a language school. After she gets her first extension you wife's extensions will be due at the same time yours are due. Her first extension will only be done to the date yours ends when she applies for it. It will be the same paperwork for every extension after the first one.

I arrived in Thailand on the 7th July and had my retirement extension renewed on the 15th of July. 

Is my 90 day calculated from my arrival or extension renewal? 

is that a bow and arrows strapped to his back?

2 minutes ago, Cyclone88 said:

They don't have 3 months leave in October....

The long holiday Centers around Songkran then the start of a new school year.

He has a yearly contract

5 minutes ago, alien365 said:

There's your answer. Ring them up and tell them you have the flu. Ten days later return for your thumb scan. 

Nope, that's not an answer, 10 days.

I assume he was hoping for the 12 weeks  (3 months) leave that the students get every year.

17 hours ago, Franko666 said:

But what is the Exchange rate when Thai banks convert the money? I bet it is a crap rate.

 

It's similar to the rates offered by TT and other exchanges. Not that much different. 

Always do the exchange here. 

3 hours ago, LNKDES1 said:

Saw a new Mustang last week in the parking lot at Grand Prix Golf Club in Bo Phloi. Didn't check the engine size, but it's a fine looking ride.

Yes, it is a grey import, Mustangs have always been here, not imported in by Ford.

As Retfed50 mentioned, Ford Thailand are coming on board here. 

5 hours ago, ezzra said:

All the above are good tips, but watch out for the exchange rates, aussie banks are notorious for giving bad exchange rates when converting for AUD to any other currencies, shop around for good rates as a few satangs or cents can mean a big difference in the outcome...

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watch out for the exchange rates, aussie banks are notorious for giving bad exchange rates

Send Aussie dollars to Thailand, why on earth would you send anything else.

All the Thai banks convert to Thai Baht.

15 years ago you could buy 3 large Chang or Leo for 100 baht from any small shop selling beer. 

1 hour ago, Laza 45 said:

Not good.. and unlikely to improve in the short term.. better than expected economic news seems to have stabilized it at around 23.5 at the moment..  I don't think we will see 25 again  for awhile.. 

I am reading it's going down to 19 in the near future.

21 hours ago, vogie said:

That used to be the law where if you spent over so many thousand baht you could buy alcohol outside the official hours, however the government put a stop to that 3 or 4 years ago and no alcohol can be bought outside the official hours. I have tried to buy, and told politely, no.

Yes, same here.