ellathai

14 minutes ago, Issangeorge said:

Can't remark on the Mazda 3, but my wife has a 6 year old Mazda 2 we are more than happy with.

Yes l was also thinking about a Mazda 2

33 minutes ago, tso310 said:

Also looking at this car. Mazda have said they are forcasting an 18% increase in sales this year so good deals should be forthcoming to achieve this..

Hope your right, cars are so expensive in Thailand

Hi all  

Looking to buy a 2017 Mazda 3 Hatchback from khon Kaen or Kalasin, just wondering if any of the members have got one and what they think of it and the deal they got.

Would be great to get a heads up  

Cheers 

Bruce

12 hours ago, georgemandm said:

I am 100% sure can't get them I am telling you it has all changed I had to get the retirement one In Canberra.

i am from Melbourne.

you need to go through all the  checks now   trying to clean up the  criminals from going to thailand with the non o visa.

if you are not a criminal you will not have a problem.

 Once you have the retirement one you have it for two years , but after year one you have to go thai  immigration and get a  multi-entry again for the next year.

mine just run out am not getting a retirement one again not need it now can just fly in and out with  normal tourist Visa .

Well l just received friday last  week my Multi entry non O based on marriage from the Thai Embassy in Canberra, no problems at all, took 1 week plus mail time and $225.00. Only thing that has changed since last year is it is Canberra rather  than Melbourne.

That's a good point, l will check it out tonight.

Cheers

Bruce

Yes l knew it was something like that, however if you deal with a company that has a local bank in Thailand you can avoid these fees because it becomes a local transfer of money rather than a international one, l know these companies exists but can't seem to fine one in Australia. That's where l need some advice.

Cheers

Bruce

Hi

Just transferred money from Australia to Kbank through Currency Online, If l transfer over $10,000 there is no transfer fee, however Kbank hit me with a 1299Bht fee. l know Currency Online does not have a local bank in Thailand and that's why l got hit with that fee, any of you Australians over there use companies like Currency Online that have local bank account in Thailand to avoid this Kbank fee?

Cheers

Bruce

Well!!

l just found out Cat rang and won't do it now till l find 5 more people, but on the other hand have just been told 3BB will (didn't even know they were there) So l guess same question but with  3BB

Hi

Will be getting CAT internet in the village maybe this week, anyone in the area have it?

What do you think of it? and what plan you on.

l have been trying to find uptodate plans without success.

Cheers

2 minutes ago, dentonian said:

 

On your arrival flight you will be handed a TM6 arrival/departure card to complete.

You should state the intended address of where you will be staying.

 

You should obtain an extension from the Immigration office within the province your address is registered.

90 day reports must be made to the same office.

 

There is a different procedure to notify Immigration of a change of address should you move.

Yes but the wife still has to do a Tm30, so can one do that at any immigration office? That's what's confusing me

Thank you all for your help. So many rules to get on top of.

Just now, ellathai said:

Thanks for the advice, been thinking about it for 20 odd years and now the time has come, kids have grown up and left the nest.

 

Just getting all the info, l will have to fly back to Aussie on a phone call to sign important papers, it's outta my control, that's why l was asking

Just now, ellathai said:

Thanks for the advice, been thinking about it for 20 odd years and now the time has come, kids have grown up and left the nest.

 

Just getting all the info, l will have to fly back to Aussie on a phone call to sign important papers, it's outta my control, that's why l was asking

Here is a question l need to be answered, when l fly into Khon Kaen can l go to there immigration office or do l have to go to the office where l would be doing 90 day reports to?  (Sakon Nakhon) which is a 2 hour drive for my TM30

3 minutes ago, cusanus said:

I've been in Thailand on a retirement visa for 11 years. Yes, you get the 90 day O first. You will need a bank deposit of 800,000 baht for two months OR income amounting to 65,000 baht for two months backed by a letter from the bank. Before the end of the 3rd month you take proof of that to Immigration to get the visa. The first time I needed a health checkup at RAM hospital as well and I think you might need to show proof of residence, at least you need that for the Thai driver's license. The driver's license is easy to get and well worth it if only to use as identificationand you don't need to pack around the passport. You're right, the marriage route requires only 400,000 baht (held jointly as I remember), but it's more involved and requires more checks and such, can't remember the details now but choose the retirement visa if you can do it. It's very easy to get all this done. Technically, you only need a tourist visa but that can cause serious problems, so get the non O first. I think you'll love it here, I sure do.  

Thanks for the advice, been thinking about it for 20 odd years and now the time has come, kids have grown up and left the nest.

3 minutes ago, cusanus said:

Yes, except why would you want a multi entry? You have a 90 day O, just sit tight for 60 days and get the bank letter and health certificate, then before 90 days are up go in and get the retirement extension (it's stamped/called a visa on my passport). If you do need to leave Thailand during that period, go to the Promenada office and get a re entry permit. You seem to think there's some requirement to leave Thailand, but there shouldn't be. 

Just getting all the info, l will have to fly back to Aussie on a phone call to sign important papers, it's outta my control, that's why l was asking

43 minutes ago, dentonian said:

 

There is no 'Marriage Visa' as such.

As Ellathai is already married to a Thai and plans to retire in Thailand, he needs a Non Imm O Visa to enter Thailand, then he has the choice of obtaining an extension based on marriage or retirement from his local Immigration office.

You must hold a Non Imm type Visa to obtain an extension.

 

He has the choice of two Visas which will serve his purpose;

The Non Imm O SE 90 day Visa, or the Non Imm O 1 year ME Visa, which he qualifies for being married to a Thai.

Within the last 30 days of any of his 90 day permitted entries he can apply for the extension of his choice provided he meets the financial requirements.

 

An extension based on retirement requires 800,000 baht deposited in a Thai bank for a minimum of 2 months (first application only, thereafter 3 months) prior to the date of the application, or a monthly income of 65,000 baht, or a combination of the two. The extension is issued same day.

 

An extension based on marriage requires 400,000 baht deposited in a Thai bank for a minimum of 2 months prior to the date of application, or a monthly income of 40,000 baht. The extension application is placed under 'consideration' for 30 days, so two visits to Immigration are required.

So if l got a multi entry Non imm O l can apply for an extension say after the first 2 months of any exit/entry. Am l understanding that right?

8 minutes ago, cusanus said:

I'm studying pottery right now. Every day is retirement bliss for me in Thailand with my gorgeous little Thai wife. But I'm still curious - what do you need the 90 day O for? 

Alright. Merry Christmas to you and your wife.

Well l haven't made my mind up yet if l will get a retirement extension  or  extension based on marriage, l have heard the marriage is a lot more paperwork and l just want to slip into not working. Now as far as l understand it l have to arrive in Thailand on an o visa then apply for a extension after 2 months (First time) with the required amount of money in the bank.

2 hours ago, cusanus said:

Right you are. You didn't use the word visa, however...  "l plan to retire in Thailand next year with my thai wife of 27 years, One of the things l have to show the consulate in Melbourne Australia for my Non-Immigrant ‘O’ Visa is"  You're going to retire, but not get a retirement visa, you're married to a Thai, but don't want a marriage visa...  Just what in the blazes do you want a Non-Immigrant O for?  Geez 

Your the only one reading to much into this, have some christmas cheer and settle down

18 hours ago, cusanus said:

No such thing as a marriage or retirement visa? hmm... Getting a retirement visa but "presumes" they'll require a return ticket to Australia? 

Look, Ellathai, don't presume anything, just follow the instructions which I presume are listed on their website. I'm not from down under, but here's the instructions listed per Chicago Thai consulate: http://www.thaiconsulatechicago.org/pages-Visa.html. These should be the same everywhere, and I presume you can get the 90 day O by mail in Australia as well. I seriously doubt anyone wants to see a return ticket. 

What are you woffling on about????  Where did l say marriage or retirement visa???  Buy some glasses!!! Maybe even order them through the mail. Of couse l'm presuming you don't have any. l did check the website in Melbourne and that's why l played safe and asked. People like you are just plain nasty.

Geez

l think the Thai govt wants things like marriage certs and birth certs notarized by the Australian embassy in bangkok

Australians just keep on getting ripped off by these bluggers

Thanks ubonjoe

Just a wild guess they may want to see your leaving

l plan to retire in Thailand next year with my thai wife of 27 years, One of the things l have to show the consulate in Melbourne Australia for my Non-Immigrant ‘O’ Visa is my Flight itinerary or e-ticket entering Thailand and l presume leaving Thailand. This is my question. To save money on a return ticket to Australia could l have a one way to Bangkok and then a departure to say Vietnam. This would save about $200 that l would not loose when l get an extension based on marriage to stay.

Thanks

Bruce

And CAT offers this rubbish

What about CAT. Noticed that wasn't mentioned

On 11/23/2016 at 4:45 PM, ellathai said:

Another good idea. Thank You

If you get a 30 year lease and the wife dies and the lease is thru her would l still be made to sold?