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9 minutes ago, VYCM said:

Recently I viewed Doug Demuro video on the CX-30,thought it was a nice car, had some goodies in it so I did a search for the price. If I remember it was 1.2M for the top model. 

 

Oh well, good on mazda, they are obviously selling.

Not sure why. 

Mazda interiors are awesome. I want a 3 hatchback or a CX-30. 

9 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

the unique Pattaya expat, that strong individualist, that rush in where angels fear to tread, with their Vin Diesel and I just got out of prison looks are standing up to the virus. 

 

we here in Hua Hin are washing our hands every time we walk from one room to another. 

 

I would wash too if we had any water flowing in Kamphaeng Phet

8 hours ago, Boomer6969 said:

The uncontrolled "Exponential curve" is exactly what will happen in Thailand. By shutting down (somewhat) Bangkok, and not banning domestic travel, they have spread the infection to the provinces. Brace for 15 to 20 Million cases by end of May. Sadly hundreds of thousand will die.

Agreed, look at the photos of Mor Chit in another thread and all the workers in Pattaya and Bangkok streaming home because no work there. Confirmed by the GF as “so and so’s sister/brother is on the way to their family home” bla bla bla

used to feel safe here in the province....not anymore.

And the Thai way is to welcome them with open arms .....they are family and not want to lose face. 

I am not a “OMG! Give me hand sanitizer!!” guy but the way the Thai’s in my country area approach just basic hygiene is crazy. I know they have lived like this for eons and their immune system has adapted, but for instance today I was at a monk ceremony for a young man and all the people that are cooking and preparing for the festivities and children are drinking water out of the same single cup by the water cooler. 
 

Hope none of the revelers came from Bangkok with Corona!

1 hour ago, Cory1848 said:

I did not intend to excuse anyone -- I was just pointing out that the Iranians did not set out to kill civilians. As for the “evil nature” of the regime in Tehran, I try to be careful with words like that.

How do you possibly know that? Where you in with the person that  pushed the button?? 

2 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

Not all office have the same requirements. I would say that the majority of offices will accept the photos printed on plain paper.

Color or B&W?

21 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

Most browsers will work now.

Apple IOS on IPad ok?

Ok, here goes. 

1. Filled out the main VISA app form and the extra form.

2. Chicago wants “proof of retirement “. As I am not yet getting S.S. or a pension, I used the separation letter from my previous work and that was accepted. tried to phone and email Chicago for what they would accept but never got a response.

3. Medical Clearance...Right before my job ended, I had taken my annual company required physical. Took a copy of the results to my family doc and he did one blood test and signed off. Notarized by his staff.

4. Police clearance at State Police and notarized by them.

5. Last bank statement (3 weeks old) was below 800,000 so added a notarized letter from the bank showing the current balance was above after I transferred money to get it above.

Included a self addressed express small envelope for the return of the passport. Put everything in an express envelope including a money order for $200 and 2 passport pics.

Think that’s all. Ask anything and I will try to answer. Mailed on a Thursday and received back the following Thursday.

On 7/5/2019 at 4:35 AM, AAArdvark said:

Since you got your visa on or about  the dates for the new possibility of required health insurance. was anything mentioned about insurance by the consulate? 

Not required. Right before I sent everything, I checked the website to see if it had been added.

Got my O-A last Thursday by mail. Mailed it in the previous Thursday so 1 week turn around including mail time. I am starting travel to BKK in a hour or so.....27 hours with lay overs but if anyone has questions of my experience with Chicago I will try to help with your questions when I get there.

9 minutes ago, overherebc said:

Do all 'at home' embassy/consulates issue an OA on the rules or make their own rules is an important part of the equation.

The Thai Embassy and the 4 Thai consulates each have their own quirks as to what they require...some want papers notarized, some don't. Some want a different amount of copies of each document. The general requirements are the same I think.

I just sent another e-mail to the Chicago consulate. I will report if they answer!

6 minutes ago, OP GUY said:

For me the 1st time at CHICAGO. THEY WANTED TO SEE RETIREMENT ENTERING MY BANK ACCOUNT AND THAT IT EQUALED OR SURPASSED 800,000 BAHT ANNUALLY AND 3 ORIGINAL APPLICATION FILLED OUT, otherwise they were low keyed. When I first went their 5 years ago I asked for a application then I sat down in the room. Then 10 mins later one of the Thais came out and st next to me and asked if I had any questions.


Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect

This is also from their site. They only ask for 1 copy of application form. I know some of the other consulates ask for triple. I just an hoping I get it right the first time and they don't return it.

1. General requirements on application for visas:

If you need to apply for a VISA, below are the general requirements.

• Valid passport or other travel document  (not less than 6 months and it contains at least one blank visa page).
• One visa application form (be duly filled in and signed by applicant). 
• Two passport-sized (2"x 2") photographs are required (color, front view).
• A copy of flight itinerary and the most recent bank statement for all applicants for visa.
• Fee rate for each category of entry per person is collected, accordingly: Transit Visa $35.00, Tourist Visa $40.00, Non-Immigrant Visa $80.00, (one-year multiple-entry Non-Immigrant Visa: $200). Fee can be paid by Money Order or Cashier's check. (Personal check is not acceptable) Please make it payable to "Royal Thai Consulate-General, Chicago."
• When submitting application by mail, a self-addressed envelope size 6"x9" or large enough to fit all passports with sufficient postage stamps is required. Metered stamps will not be accepted. Applicant may have their visa mailed by attaching a self-addressed envelope of Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation or Express Mail. (The Consulate will not be responsible for any lost, damage, delayed or misdirected mail.)
• Letter of Recommendation and/or relavant documents are required for doing business in Thailand or when apply for any other categories of Non-Immigrant visa.

They don't answer e-mails!....From the Thai Consulate Chicago web site:

VII. Retirement in Thailand (O-A visa), the applicant must be at least 50 years old and must submit documents as follows :

• documentation showing proof of retirement.
• bank statement or monthly/year income.
• a copy of the applicant’s criminal record from the local police department.
• a certificate of health.

*These documents must be certified by a Notary Public and certify true signature of the notary public by the Secretary of State.

I am from Arkansas and fall under Chicago's jurisdiction.

No Jingthing the tax filing doesn't have retired. I don't retire for 3 more months.

Hi OP Guy

I will be applying for an O-A at Chicago in a few months and have a question. One of the requirements on their site is "Proof Of Retirement".

I don't have a pension and am not yet receiving SS. Can I ask you what you use to satisfy this requirement? I will be doing my application by mail and want to make sure my application is complete and to their satisfaction so it doesn't get sent back!

1 hour ago, ThaiBunny said:

Why do you need to give proof of retirement? To whom?

I am wondering the same for an O-A I will soon apply for at the Chicago Consulate. Proof Of Retirement is asked for. I am retired but do not have a company pension nor am I receiving social security yet. Any one that has applied at Chicago know what they accept? Sent an e-mail but they never answered.

On ‎3‎/‎9‎/‎2019 at 12:58 PM, marcusarelus said:

I sent an email to embassy Washington DC a few days ago asking those same questions.  No word back yet.

I sent an e-mail to Washington Embassy 3 weeks ago and no answer back yet!

On ‎2‎/‎3‎/‎2019 at 11:07 AM, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

 

So the L.A. Consulate accepted a visa application from someone from Oklahoma??? I thought the different Thai consulates and embassy each had particular regions of states that they had jurisdiction for.

 

I wonder if you were a walk in it wouldn't matter where you applied? I think I remember a recent post where someone applied at DC and it was sent back because they were in Chicago's zone.

Lee-

Congrats on your success!

Can you post a blank "statement of fact" with an added notary clause like you used that was acceptable to the consulate? 

Just initiated my first Transferwise transaction. I used my debit card as I was sending below my card daily limit. The charge was $6.94, the charge if I had used ACH was the same.