Tracyb

I spoke with my Doc about this yesterday.  She expects the AstraZeneca vaccine to arrive in February.  We shall see.

On 12/24/2020 at 9:56 AM, placeholder said:

Non compos menace?

That goes without saying!

Trump is non compos mentis.  End of story.

A strong baht is hurting exports.  Who would have guessed?

We’re left to speculate about which salon she worked in and how long she has been here in Chiang Mai.

17 hours ago, Kaopad999 said:

100% !
I'm outside right now digging myself a bunker and plan to stock it up with tins of baked beans & tuna fish! 

Don’t forget to bring a can opener! ????

When using Transferwise be sure to tick the box “Funds for long term stay” when asked for the reason for the transfer.  If you transfer to Bangkok Bank using this method, the deposit shows up as “FTT” designating it as a foreign transfer.  I have found that this method satisfies my immigration office in Chiang Mai as to the fact that the funds are coming from outside the country.

you might consider getting a Bangkok Bank account for this purpose.  I did that and it saved me a lot of trouble trying to prove the foreign source of the deposits.

If your IO requires that you prove the income is derived from a foreign pension, etc, well that’s another hurdle you’ll need to jump.  In Chiang Mai, they don’t ask for this on O-A Retirement extension applications.

I’m considering going back to the lump sum in savings and abandoning the monthly income method altogether.  IOs tend to be unforgiving if a month is missed ( or the proper coding doesn’t appear in any given month) and will deny the application for extension.  If I already had the required amount available to me here in country, I would convert to that method immediately.  Peace of mind?  I think it’s worth having it!

While reading this I was recalling the images of early failures in the US space program.  So much growth came from those early failures that we ended up walking on the moon.  Thankfully, in this instance, no one was aboard while trying to land.

I’ve used both USPS intl priority AND FedEx.  FedEx tracking is much better with reports at every transfer point and usually takes 4 days from Seattle to Chiang Mai.  The USPS Intl prior usually took 10 days or more...but that was pre-covid.  I’ve always relied,on FedEx for credit and debit cards sent here via my remail service.  It’s not THAT much more expensive and the peace of mind it provides is priceless.  Also note that the customs declaration paperwork should state “correspondence”.  No need to provide any additional details....

best of luck!

Rather than  admitting they are uncaring, unable, or unwilling to enforce current speed limits they save face by increasing them and thereby legalizing “speeding.”  Who could have seen this coming? 

A one year bank statement showing the “FTT” code alongside the transfer deposits will, perhaps, suffice.  If your account has many transactions each month the statement may be too long and “cumbersome” for the IO to deal with.  Another alternative could be copies of the passbook pages showing the FTT deposits arranged in sequential order.  Your branch may also be able to provide you with a listing of your FTT deposits with one deposit on each page.  

you will also need a letter from the bank declaring that you are the owner of the account and showing what the balance is on the account on the day the letter is issued.

Perhaps you could visit your branch and have a discussion with the person in charge who is likely to have addressed this with other customers.  You might find all of your answers there.

Alternatively, you might visit with an agent and ask them what would be required.  They could give you examples and copies of letters that will work.  You could then take them to your bank and ask for the letters.  You would not need to return to the agent afterwards.  You could take your docs directly to immigration and have a go at it on your own if you prefer.

Be aware that a one year statement will probably have to come from the BKK Bank HQ in Bangkok and could take up to a week to obtain.  That has been my experience in re to one year statements  from them.

I dealt with this issue for a number of years then finally bit the bullet and made the 800k deposit.  It has since saved me from a great deal of stress.  I understand this is not a viable solution for many but..... if it IS within the realm of possibilities for you you might consider taking that route for the future.

best of luck!

8 hours ago, PFMills said:

Has anyone done this at Bangkok Bank and has anyone done it at CIMB. Tks

Mine was at Bangkok Bank!

I keep a lump sum in my account, too!  I had the same concerns you write about.  We resolved this at the bank.  My spouse is now listed as a co owner with signature access to the account.  The second signature is also in the book on the last page, just below mine, and is visible only with the black light used at the bank.  My name is the only name printed on the “title” page of the bank book.  I have no problems with my annual extensions of stay.  Speak with your branch manager.

Life is a series of close calls held together by sighs of relief 

19 hours ago, eljuwa said:

I am totally confused

 

I will visit Chiang Mai Immigration soon

 

Let the chips fall where they may

 

Thanks for your help

 

Cheers

 

I will need to find out for myself

 

Don’t be confused!  You’ll apply for an extension of stay based on retirement (I presume unless you’re married to a Thai or have Thai children).  You can apply in Chiangmai up to 45 days prior to your current permission to stay ending.  A quick visit to immigration office near the airport and a talk with the volunteers there or the immigration officers themselves should set you on the right track . They have handouts that will help too!  Just know that the length of your further extension of stay will be based on the expiry date of your current insurance policy. Immigration will want copies of your bank book etc.  the details of exact what they require at the moment can be found out at the immigration office as stated before. Just be calm and you’ll be fine. PM me if you want to 

Check the Thai embassy in your country for info on financial requirements.  You don’t need money deposited in Thailand in order to apply.  That comes later.  However, you’ll need to show bank statements from your home country to establish that you meet the required threshold of financial stability.  Again...check with the embassy for details on this.

17 hours ago, giddyup said:

I think the cost of implants I need to replace 12 teeth may be prohibitive, and there may be more to come out yet.

Perhaps consider implant retained dentures.  The placement of a few implants in strategic locations are used to hold your dentures in place.  They have designs that will allow you to remove the dentures for cleaning and then “click” them back into place.  A better solution than using paste to hold them in place!  Whatever route you choose...I wish you the best.