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I believe it's due to Bangkok Bank in particular being investigated for 'mule' accounts and money laundering accounts opened by these call centre scammers in Myanmar and Cambodia. The change is policy prevents new accounts being opened then closed within a set period. That makes sense, unfortunately this message has been misinterpreted and branches are applying the new requirement across the board to those with long-standing existing accounts. I also use a FTD account for Immigration purposes for the past 12 years, and recently applied for a new extension based on Thai spouse. When updating my passbook, requesting a 3-month statement and a letter, there was no mention of signing any other form. Maybe common sense prevailed, as in principle you've already agreed to keep the funds in the account for a fixed term.

For those that don't meet the financial requirement and use an agent, it's well documented the agents deposit the 800K, obtain statement and letter, then withdraw the funds. The policy changes at Bangkok Bank now prevent them from doing that.

Two different entities. Yellow Tabien Baans are obtained by registering your address with the local government under the Civilian Registration Act, whereas for Immigration you register your address under the Immigration Act. Sure, if you had a YTB, Immigration would take a copy if offered, but they predominately want copies of the house owner/landlords Blue Tabien Baan, Thai ID card and if applicable a rental contract as proof of your address. In your situation, what would be the advantage of obtaining a YTB and ID card? Purchase a new vehicle, obtain driving licence, in which case the address on the registration logbook and driving licence would be different from your actual residential address. Many Amphurs now require an Embassy certified copy of your Passport, translated to Thai, then legalised by the MFA. Some may also request the same of your birth certificate detailing parents names, which are entered in the YTB.

That is exactly what all the agents do. Open an account, obtain a statement and letter, then close it.

Found you.

Neigh! Apologies, side effects of the Ivermectin still haven't worn off.

That's exactly what Erin Patterson said about the death cap mushrooms in her beef wellington.

I recall red phoenix recommending this as an alternative to Covid vaccines. However, I must have had an allergic reaction to Ivermectin, as it just made me hoarse and gave me the trots.

Thai customs dictate the kids go at the front to act as airbags on motorcycles. Glad you were all OK. Wife's had a couple of non fault accidents. Last one, a chap in a car indicating left and going really slow, suddenly decided to do a U-turn. She had to lay the bike down, which slid and hit his wheel, her slacks and the skin down her leg wasn't as lucky. Guy opened his door, looked at his wheel and the wife, then drove off without a word.

My IO complies with the new TM30 reporting regulations issued June 2020, so don't require a new TM30 when returning from overseas to the same registered address. The first 90 day has to be done in person, so the IO can resync the due dates again.

One of the problems when an agent uses an Immigration office to obtain an extension from a different Province, is that you tend to be stuck with them for additional services. You have no idea what address she used in that different Province, hence they have to submit your 90-day reports. The only way you can file 90-day reports yourself is, after receiving the extension, file a new TM30 with your local Immigration office using your actual address of residence. You'd have to do that after every extension, which is a PITA.

Guessing receipt of TM47. Sounds as though the agent obtained your extension from a Province different from your actual place of residence. Is your extension due for renewal? Photos not required for a TM47.

Presumably you're paying the agent to submit your 90 day reports, and she sends you the form !!! You can download the TM47 yourself from here; https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/downloads_en/

Until they need a certificate of residence for some reason.

UK banks use the 'faster payments' service, which means 'Wise' receive the funds within minutes and acknowledge as such. I use Bangkok Bank and the transfers always arrive at 2pm the following day. Whether you receive them instantly or next day, I believe, depends on the method you choose to transfer.