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A Thai driving licence is accepted by rental companies in the UK providing you show return ticket to Thailand. Cgeck Enterprise UK etc

Not when the Thai licence is only valid for 2 years, It clearly states Temporary on the licence. I tried this and was refused by four car hire companies in the UK inJuly this year.

If you read the terms and conditions for car hire in the UK you will find that they all require a licence has been held for 12 months.

In your case you hadn't held that licence for 12 months.

Some require IDP with licences not in English.

Some require proof of address as well.

Only basic Insurance is standard.

Options are available at a cost.

I've just hired a car from Budget in the UK for April next year.

20 days car hire (Fiesta) £312.

To cover against all costs of damage or injury, including no excess, is another £11.50 per day.

I just spoke to the thai embassy in canberra australia and to apply for the new 6 month visa you have to be in your own country of residence and you cant do it from neighbouring countries so every 6 months you have to go home to re apply.. Its a multiple entry visa and you have to leave thailand every 60 days and it cost 225 australian dollars...

Are you <deleted> kidding me? So in practice if foreigners want this new visa we have to apply for it in our home land and then leave every 6 months to reapply in our home country? Ok then that is that idea out of the window for me the

@ Muffinzman, Im confused by this as well, and feel the same as Monk123. You mentioned country of residence! I'm an Australian Citizen. I am not a Resident of Australia. But I am a Resident of Hong Kong. If what you are saying is based on Residency then it would be HK is where I would be getting a 6 month Visa. Residency of Country and Citizenship of a country can be mutually exclusive of each other.

Going from the requirements already posted by some Embassies, it would appear that you can get a METV from your Country of Citizenship, or from a Country where you are a recognised resident, so in your case it could be both.

However clarity can only be confirmed when all the Embassies have posted the conditions.

^ Just wait for the announcement that Savannakhet stopped issuing Multiple Entry Non-Immigrant O visas

That won't happen!

But I think the days for not showing proof of funds to get it may be numbered.

If you go back to the site https://extranet.immigration.go.th/fn90online/online/tm47/TM47Action.do and go to the 'Check your Status' option, it may give a reason for the refusal. It could be the details you submitted do not exactly match with what they have on their database.

Regardless you will have to visit Immigration in person.

Happened to a friend. He submitted a different mobile number than they had in the database.

Only found out that was the problem when he went to Immigration.

So what is the criteria for Savannakhet to issue multi Non Imm O Visa's?

You must be married to a Thai.

In some cases it will be issued to a parent of Thai if the entire family appears at the consulate for the application to demonstrate they are living together as a family (de facto marriage).

Thank Joe, I asked that question for a specific reason.

Some time ago a certain member, not married, claimed to have applied for and received a multi entry Non Imm O from Savannakhet.

In fact that was quite true, I actually saw the Visa in his passport.

What that OP failed to tell everyone was that he dropped an extra 3,000 baht on the desk, so it was corruptly obtained.

Just in case anyone else says different.

WOW. By pointing that out that it is possible over there, it could mean that in the near future getting a Non-O because your Married (to a Thai) might not be possible to do anymore in Savannakhet.

So again the Good Guys suffer because of the bad guys (and FAZ i'm not saying your a Bad guy but the Guy who obtained that Visa is.)

Well lets just say he contradicted some of the professional advisors on here and that can cause confusion to those seeking correct information.

He didn't tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

I think he just got lucky that day and the staff member was open to temptation.

I certainly wouldn't advocate that anyone else tries it.

So what is the criteria for Savannakhet to issue multi Non Imm O Visa's?

You must be married to a Thai.

In some cases it will be issued to a parent of Thai if the entire family appears at the consulate for the application to demonstrate they are living together as a family (de facto marriage).

Thank Joe, I asked that question for a specific reason.

Some time ago a certain member, not married, claimed to have applied for and received a multi entry Non Imm O from Savannakhet.

In fact that was quite true, I actually saw the Visa in his passport.

What that OP failed to tell everyone was that he dropped an extra 3,000 baht on the desk, so it was corruptly obtained.

Just in case anyone else says different.

So what is the criteria for Savannakhet to issue multi Non Imm O Visa's?

Chachoengsao

Nobody AFAIK but then not many TV members use that office

Thank you

Maybe one of the few "rogue" offices who refuse to use the system ?

Or can't use it?

From observations, only a couple seem to be confident using the system at Amnat.

That may or may not be a reflection with other offices as well.

Not surprisingly it appears to be the younger officers who operate the PC's.

Your problem is because you are either not using IE or a different browser without the correct 'tab' to emulate IE.

Perhaps if you post what browser you are trying to use, others may be able to advise. I only use IE.

The Immigration site has links top and side for more detailed information.

The Grammar may not be perfect, but it's more understandable than some of the TV posts I read.

You should have a Green book as proof of ownership.

Any local motorcycle shop should be able to fit a new barrel lock.

I have a question regarding the name(s) on the bank book. Some people say that the bank account has to be in the applicant's name only. If there is a joint bank account with the wife it will not be accepted. Can anyone throw any light on this please?

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Joint accounts are not accepted.

Your wife can still use and withdraw from that account depending on the conditions you agree with the bank, as I recently discovered.

For the purpose of Immigration it must be in your sole name.

For the purpose of Banking it can be withdrawn by either a joint signature or single signature of either party as per the conditions you set on the account.

They will only issue a single debit/ATM card though in the name of the account holder.

Nor for me, though my entry date is recent and application goes through fine. But status still in "pending".

Did it Wednesday night.

I'll give it to noon Monday and then send in by mail.

Give them a little longer Sheryl.

Remember the whole system went down on Thursday and Immigration was closed weekend.

Monday will be the first day they get a chance to clear backlogs.

Ring them on Wednesday if it's still not approved.

If you then mail (and it's late) enclose a copy of your pending notice and a note that the extranet system went down.

I have made 3 online reports using IE Win8,1 without any issues.

I've also submitted online reports using my PC for a couple of other expats who said it was impossible.

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So if you file an extension you never put your address on the TM7.

You never supply a copy of your wifes house book.

You never supply a copy of your wifes ID card.

This may come as a quite a shock to your wife but she is registered at an address (as are all Thais).

Its known as the Civil Registration Act.

From birth she was registered and her name put in a house book.

They will be registered on a house book with an address for the remainder of her life.

In your own Country you would also be registered at an address.

So would every foreigner living in your Country.

il stay where i like / how long i like / for whatever reason i like - them's my laws Dorfus they can like it or lump it ----------or get emselves outside we see how we go huh .

Unfortunately your laws don't mean a 'hoot' in Thailand.

Pleading 'Ignorance' to the laws of a foreign Country proves only one thing. Your 'Ignorant'!

Personal threats or violence to Immigration or Police will buy you a one way ticket to jail, before they deport you.

Your not impressing me or anyone else with the, I'm the 'hard' man attitude.

It is normal procedure for them to send an email when the report is approved or disapproved. Some office may not do it though.

So which offices are normal and which are not.

It's an option available to the IO who approves your report, so you may or may not get a notification e-mail that your application has been processed.

I phoned the phuket immigration office they said i can't report by e-mail or postmail i have to go there but i'm not available...

The law states;

The house – master , the owner or the possessor of the residence , or the hotel manager where the alien , receiving permission to stay temporary in the Kingdom has stayed , must notify the competent official of the Immigration Office located in the same area with that hours , dwelling place or hotel, within 24 hours from the time of arrival of the alien concerned. If there is no Immigration Office located in that area , the local police official for that area must be notified.

If you are not available you can ask the tenant to submit it.

As the tenant he is also the possessor of the residence.

You can download the TM30 here: http://immigration.go.th/nov2004/en/base.php?page=download

As the (Thai) owner of the Condo they will also want copies of your ID and Tabian Baan.

As the (foreigner) owner of the Condo they will also want copies of your Passport and Title Deeds.

All copies should be signed by you with contact tele number.

Hi, I too am getting confused if I should be registered with Thai Immigration. I have just moved to thailand and have a 1 year Non-Immigrant O visa with multiple entry, issued in the Uk. I know i need to leave thailand and re enter ever 90 days, which i naturally will do, and plan to get a marry visa or retirement visa some time next year.

I have rented a house on a 12 month contract, and asked with the farang landlord if he needed to register me with immigration, to which he said a fairly confident "No". However, I would like confirmation if this is correct. Jhan

Everybody that enters Thailand is put on their database with an address of residence.

You completed a TM6 when you entered with the address of your intended place of residence.

If you moved from that residence you should report your new address using form TM28.

The house master, owner, or possessor of the residence should report the presence of an alien taking residence and report using a TM30.

Read Chapter 4 of the Immigration Act. (1979) so nothing new.

Thai Immigration_Act_EN.pdf

"Within 24 hours", immigration going to work weekends now then??

Valid point and don't forget the annual 256 days a year of Thai public holidays.

If you want to get your facts correct, stop misleading people and actual read the law.

Your a foreigner in a foreign Country, doesn't matter what you agree or disagree with, it's their law

There is no requirement to make a special visit, or within 24 hours to Immigration.

2. Shall stay at the place as indicated to the competent official. Where there is proper reason that he cannot stay at the place as indicated to the competent official, he shall notify the competent official of the change in residence , within 24 hours from the time of removing to said place.

3. Shall notify the police official of the local police station where such alien resides, within twenty – four hours from the time of arrival. In the case of change in residence in which new residence is not located the same area with the former police stations , such alien must notify the police official of the police station for that area within twenty – four hours from the time of arrival.

Section 2 and 3 deals with the procedure of removing, i.e. Taking up a new permanent residence.

Immigration is not mentioned, only the local Police Station open 24/7.

4. If the alien travels to any province and will stay there longer than twenty – four hours , such alien must notify the police official of the police station for that area within forty – eight hours from the time of arrival.

Temporary stay in another province, not a new permanent address.

Immigration is not mentioned, only the local Police Station open 24/7

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5. If the alien stays in the Kingdom longer than ninety days, such alien must notify the competent official at the Immigration Division , in writing , concerning his place of stay , as soon as possible upon expiration of ninety days. The alien is required to do so every ninety days. Where there is an Immigration Office , the alien may notify a competent Immigration Official of that office.

Normal 90 day reporting with a TM 47, or if a permanent change of address a TM28.

Both completed on a routine visit, not within 24 hours.

What's the case if you live here and go visit another town and stay at a hotel. They report you being there ok..but when you go back home to your place of residence in Thailand which I reported when I arrived at airport, do you have any obligation to tell immigration the fact your back there ?

You really need to ask your own Immigration office how they interpret and enforce the laws of Chapter 4 (Temporary Stay in the Kingdom) of the Immigration Act.

I asked mine some time ago and they told me that a TM28 only had to be filed if you changed your permanent address as registered on their system.

Not if you spend a few days in temporary accommodation in Pattaya for a holiday.

The hotelier or house master though should file a TM30 to advise Immigration of your presence, albeit temporary.

If you leave the Country though, they deem you have left your permanent residence, but provided you put the same address on your TM6 then that is your only requirement. The house master though should file a TM30 to notify you have taken up residence again.

Imagine what a chaos if everybody would follow and apply this rule.

It's always been the law, just never enforced.

The chaos is because they are now doing what they should have in the first place.

Personally this is good advice for me. I just park the 800k in a thai bank (BTW I get zero interest) . I will look at FD and also another account. Seems good idea

Bare in mind Jack 15% tax will automatically be deducted from any interest amount.

Interest is regarded as an income from within Thailand.

The Thai tax year is April to April.

Because the tax you pay is less than the personal allowance you can reclaim that tax.

Between Jan - Apr ask your bank for a statement of interest paid for the previous year.

Take that form to your tax office and they'll arrange a refund of tax paid.

Cheques come from BKK so it takes a few weeks.

Better in your pocket than the tax office.

Yes, the site is down.

Also reported in a similar topic.

Try again later.

The site is down for the moment, cannot connect.

Do you have the new link address;

https://extranet.immigration.go.th/fn90online

Try again in a few hours.

Maybe your bank is different. Many banks impose a penalty for early withdrawals in addition to loss if interest. If that was the case and you had exactly 800k in a FD, then in reality you have less than that in accessible funds. Splitting hairs ....Yes guilty

That would be true Jack if I only had one account as a source of income.

I'd have to balance the books to meet the financial requirements of Immigration.

There are lots of options available, it's really down to personal circumstances and financial management.

If I was married and receiving a state pension, I might consider other options.

As Joe said, many people have 2 different accounts.

I have a 'Savings' account to which I transfer funds from abroad. This is my spending account and fluctuates. I do not use it for Immigration purposes.

I then have a 'Fixed Deposit' account which gets much better interest rates and I keep the 800,000 which increases each year after the interest is added.

I let the interest 'roll over' so the amount increases each year.

With this account the bank deducts 15% tax from the interest paid.

You can reclaim the tax deducted every year from your local tax office.

Very good solution, but I have read on this forum that some immigration offices don't accept, they say " you never spend money in Thailand ?", they want to see an account with money movements, but in your case, you never need to show your saving account ?

SCB ( my bank ) has only small interest ( 1.65 % ) and not for a long time, maybe I should ask if they have long term fixed accounts ( BTW, what is your bank ? )

The only requirement is to show 800,000 in a Thai Deposit account.

Although my Immigration office never request anything more than a letter from the bank and my passbook for that account showing the 800,000 + funds, I always take my Savings Deposit account passbook just in case they ask.

I'm with Bangkok Bank, currently getting 2.8% interest, but rates have dropped dramatically the last 12 months.

The rates are now around 1.65%, same as SCB.