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2 days after we were married we went to get a YELLOW book. It took a total of 5 days ( plus the weekend ). Docuements taken: 5 year old lease in both our names ( her maiden name ) Passport in her maiden name ) her change of " last" name docuement, copy of old Thai ID card and new Thai ID card with my last name, marriage docuements in Thai and English, copies of MY embassy paperwork for marriage in Thai and English, my passport ( 8 years of extensions stamps ), and her brother to certify that he knew we were together over 5 years. I have a friend that got a YELLOW book in 1 hour WITHOUT all of the above

I live in Korat. 4.4km from immigration office. TM-30...8 - 10 minutes (2 times)...with ALL paperwork AND landlords phone number - 3 days ago 6 minutes @ 15:30 90 Days..2 to 3 minutes on average day at 10:00 or 14:00 (12 times, 1 time 17 minutes after holiday)...hand in only Pasport.

As stated a bank is a PRIVATE institution. As such they can enforce " terms and conditions of service " on / in their property as rules.. Refusing service would be proper if a person does not comply with their rules. My bank requires a mask, so for 5 to 10 minutes I wear one while conducting my business.

I use TEXTNOW APK. Unlimited US calling and receiving voice or text. Cost is $0.00 to use or you can get a paid subscription for $5.00 to keep your same US number for a year, OR $ to kill the small ads, they don't bother me. I DO my US banking using TEXTNOW. Use ANYWHERE you have a DATA or WiFi connection. ( HOTEL WiFi works fine. (or if necessary ROAMING - esim cost?

NEVER be more than 8 hours ROUND TRIP from your passport. Go to a camera store, get a color credit card size copy made, laminate it and carry with you. Do NOT ONLY have photo on mobile. If a official stops you, they might keep your phone if they want to see original passport, with credit size copy, they have your info while you get your passport. Showed my "credit card" copy to police checkpoint at our LATE KINGS viewing with no problems.

Just did one 1 month ago. 1) Make sure you have a appointment - via website. You will wait in line outside, Thai guard will let you in at appointment time - show proof of appointment at access window. INSIDE SECURITY: 1) NO cell phones - checked at security and put in lock bag, keep key - pick up on way out. Cigarettes, lighters and water bottles thrown in TRASH, backpacks xrayed, YOU go thru metal detector - possibility of hand search. INSIDE OATH AREA: 2) Make sure you have a UP TO DATE FORM ( they gave me one at window ) 3) $50 fee, pay at seperate window ( I paid with $50US ) KEEP RECEIPT and give / show to officer when called as proof of payment.. IF all the above correct, wait time INSIDE embassy, about 30 minutes. NO witness required.

My favorite: 1 day out of "best if used by", NO BUY, NO BUY YOU GET CANCER, THROW GARBAGE" A Thai woman on YouTube say this, so GF believe.... seriously!!

I have done my retirement extension of stay 2 days to 45 days ( depends on the IO policy ) in advance. Takes me usually less than 30 minutes - not counting waiting time, because I keep my paperwork in order and have IF NECESSARY, multiple copies of all Immigration paperwork ever received and fresh photos, including rental / lease agreements and monthly bills, bank deposit slips and etc

When I came here I was 67, I had no problems finding a GF WITHOUT spending large cash. We went to dinner, movies, occasionally bought her clothing and etc, she rarely asked for money and then only a couple 100bt. yep we lived together and she kept her money from where she worked - 8 hour day.

My 2¢:. What urks me is if you are married, wife owns the land, there is a house built on the land, she passes, you have 1 year to sell or loose the house and land. It would be better if you were not forced to sell. A / some type restriction on land size you could keep would work, say 2 Rai or land where the house sits and 1 Rai of land. Win win all the way around and a insentative to provide a house for wife - family if any.

....Do not know what a netzero acc is, but.... ORIGINALLY ( about 20 years ago ) NetZero was free internet provider, I thought they were out of business

Depending on WHERE you live, 5,000 baht is a decent price. I am "existing" in a 8 year old, 3BR, 2 Bath, LARGE kitchen, living and dining room, 3 car carport, very small yard, 20 house QUIET village...hello Korat!

If a ...NATURAL... born citizen, you can NOT lawfully loose ( can NOT be taken away ) your citizenship EVEN if convicted of TREASON. You can be jailed ( normally ) or exucuited in extreme cases. A person "GRANTED" US citizenship CAN loose / citizenship can be revoked, in several lawful ways in a court of law US History 101

A Thai Citizen can enter Thailand on a expired passport. IF DUAL CITIZEN, do NOT make the mistake of entering on 2nd passport, you will be considered foreign visitor / citizen Renew the THAI PP and ID as soon as possible

Department of Consular Affairs will charge you 800bt, and you will wait 2 days while they check that the translation is correct. I just did this Tuesday, will return Thursday with my ......RECEIPT..... <<== KEEP the receipt!!!

Have dealt with LAZADA over 6 years. Refunds IF you use credit / debit card are between 2 hours and 6 to 10 days, depending on problem and vendor. ALSO with a credit / debit card you have ANOTHER venue to challenge the charge, the card issuer. One time I used COD, I had a problem getting my money back, NEVER COD AGAIN. 600+ purchases, ( 1 ) one gone bad - I think a good record. ( 1/6 of 1% of purchased items ) I have had a vendor call me to ask if I wanted to cancell OR accept another item ( 100bt more costly ) for same price since the item I ordered just went out of stock due to many orders - I buy from them when possible. USE A CARD, NOT COD.

YOU are responsible that ALL immigration paperwork is up to date.

I have done ( 3 ) TM-30's for 7 years - latest 6 months ago, signing as POSSESSOR with the following:. Passport with retirement extension, Lease / Rental agreement, UTILITY bills / installation receipts.

Had a problem with a one way ticket to Thiland in US at a small airport in my city. Asked for the station mgr, showed him my retirement ""visa"" and a certificate of residency, he OKed my boarding and called the station mgr at my transfer point. That station mgr ( transfer point ) advised his people I was cleared to board. Station managers rule the roost, remember that IF you are in the right!

Same here about 12 years ago. I was on the phone with AMEX challenging a small charge at 4:50AM ( I was in US ) when someone in South America attempted to use my card. AMEX asked me to hang up and they would call me back - AMEX SECURITY called me within 1 minute to confirm I was at my home. Told me to file a police report and call them after filed with report info - did so. They called me a few days later, someone had bought a plane ticket in LA with old card number via telephone. He was arrested at the gate. Last I heard of it. New card issued within 3 days.