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8 hours ago, tomazbodner said:

Work permit is your property and your responsibility. Read the rules in it which state that you must always have it on you at place of work. It is also your responsibility to keep it extended before expiry, although employers will often offer service through law firm to help with process and provide documentation required.

 

If work permit is returned, and employee has visa extension based on work permit (extension done inside Thailand at immigration office), then such visa must be canceled within 7 days of work permit cancellation, upon which another 7 days' stamp would be received, by which "alien" must leave the country.

 

If switching between employers, within these 7 days, a new WP can be applied for, and extension (under consideration) made on the new work permit without the need to leave the country.

 

However if foreign employee did not extend visa based on work permit (multi-entry non-B visa, where 90 days stamps are given on entry and alien leaves the country every 3 months) then returning WP has no effect on the visa itself and it can be used until expiry.

 

Last note - if visa is not canceled after WP is returned, fine is a minimum of 2000 baht if caught. Generally people get caught when applying for new work permit, rarely while leaving the country.

So what? I was only relating my experiences before I retired seven years ago and I certainly did not leave the country on the expiration of my permit and visa. The work permit and visa expired at the end of my contract in Bangkok and whatever was necessary was done by my my employer on a particular morning. I came to Pattya in the afternoon where I had always maintained a permanent address, obtained the letter from my bank, went to Jomtien applied for and obtained my extension of stay based on retirement, no problems whatsoever.

13 hours ago, TeachWork said:

have returned my work permit to the company.

I have always understood that a work permit is the property of the employer not the employee. I have had several jobs (not teaching) in Thailand and my employer always retained the permit. Needless to say it was always made available if I needed it - opening bank accounts and the like.

2 hours ago, robertson468 said:

But getting no interest on 800K in Thai Bank is also a loss of income methinks!

Why no interest? Ok the rate maybe low but it is interest. 

Sorry but how long is a piece of string? I took my Thai wife to UK last year for the eighth time. All I submitted was a copy of my UK bank statement (showing substantial funds) and indicating that I would be paying for the trip. I did the same thing on the previous seven occasions and the visa was issued without any problems. Personally I do not see the relevance of funds in a Thai bank account.

5 hours ago, Happy enough said:

yes, it's pretty normal nowadays. although i get your grievance. when i first came to thailand as a teenager i travelled around SE Asia and used Thailand as a base. was constantly in and out like any other backpacker. back then it was fine. nowadays you may need to play their system a bit. as JT said, i wouldn't worry about that particular IO or his threat to make a 'note'

What happened to full stops at the end and capital letters the beginning of sentences? Not to mention capital Is.

The modern day curse brought on my the introduction of the s.m.s.

3 minutes ago, jackdd said:

I did never see a motorbike (scooter) for rent that had more than the compulsary insurance (many not even this), so what are you talking about?

 

In case he wants to make more problems: Renting motorbikes is probably not one of the allowed jobs for foreigners

so what are you talking about? Exactly what I have written. I have never rented a scooter in Thailand and would not do so if it did not have full insurance. Caveat emptor.

No doubt the bike is insured! Sorry but anyone that rents a motor cycle without damage insurance in Thailand get what they deserve, be the accident their fault or not.

As a matter of interest I had a collision on my 4 year old PCX a couple of years back. The front end and all the offside sustained severe damage. The total bill for repairs was just less than 10k and this included a check by a Honda dealer that the repairs were o.k.

When I submitted my Thai wife's application for a first visit to he UK about twenty years ago I enclosed as much supporting documentation as I could find. Similar to the poster my wife did not work and was solely dependent on me. She did own quite a lot of land and copies of the chanotes were submitted with the application, along with all my financial details, copy of marriage certificate etc. etc. I took a chance and purchased the ticket before submitting the application and cannot recall whether the ticket was refundable or not. 

The visa was issued without any problems and each subsequent application has included less and less supporting documents.

7 hours ago, gjoo888 said:

I've lived in the same house for 12 years and my last electric bill was the lowest we've ever had in spite of numerous rate increases over the years. You might want to check to see if someone is tapping into your electricity, or if you have something that is causing abnormal usage.

Agree totally. My wife and I have recently moved from a house in North Pattaya that we owned and occupied for around 12 years to a modern house on the dark side and our electricity consumption and bills are far less.

Yes, the cost of living is rising everywhere in Thailand. Why would Thailand be different to the rest of the World?

19 hours ago, dpdp said:

 

Enjoy your boring life with you family I guess.

Family is the worst thing that could happen to me and anybody with a brain.

 

 

 I have read some stupid comments on TV but this one just about tops them all.

2 hours ago, Suradit69 said:

In theory it needs to be an account where withdrawals can be made at any time even if doing so would result in a penalty in terms of interest. If money cannot be withdrawn under any circumstances until a set date, immigrations may not accept that since the point of the Baht 800,000 is to demonstrate you have money to live on.

 

If you also have an account that you use for living expenses into which you make deposits and from which you make withdrawals, maybe they would accept copies of that bank book or statement to show that you are depositing and withdrawing money for living expenses in addition to having the required Baht 800,000 in a fixed account.

 

 

 

This topic has been discussed ad nauseam and the requirements seem to vary according to the individual; applicant or I.O.. Personally I have been obtaining retirement extensions for around 15 years in Jomtien and have been using a fixed account with the same 800k for all of this time. The question of showing deposits and withdrawals has never been raised. O.k. there is often a lot more than 800k on fixed deposit and I top up my everyday account at regular intervals.

On 12/14/2017 at 4:06 PM, Dan5 said:

You only need a letter from the bank if you are using the 800K Baht in the bank to prove income.

I would have thought this is obvious.

3 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

All you have to do is put retirement on the TM7 form  or instead of marriage and prove your income of 65k baht or 800k baht in the bank for 3 months on the date you apply.

Only one TM7 form will be needed plus the normal passport copies and TM6 departure card copies.

You will also need a letter from your bank and proof of address.The length of time the bank letter can be valid seems to vary between 1 and 7 days. I obtain mine one one day before I submit the application. Not sure what the letter actually says because it is in Thai but seems to be a standard format.

18 hours ago, jojothai said:

Requirements seem to be checked hit and miss. Some officers more thorough than others.

Please update after your 90 day.

Good to know how it goes.

Went to Soi 5 around lunchtime today and it was packed. However, my applications for 90 day reporting and a re-entry permit were dealt with quickly and I was out within thirty minutes. Nothing said about TM30s and I can only conclude that each individual case is treated as a one-off and appropriate rules applied.

I am on an extension of stay based on retirement and live in Pattaya in a house owned by my wife. We moved earlier this year and when we reported the change of address in Jomtien I asked for clarification of the TM30 requirement. I was told that my wife did not need to submit the forms if I am out of the country for less than a month. I was away for a couple of weeks and returned in early September. I have to do a 90 day next week and will be interested to see what happens.

As a matter of interest have you notified Immigration of your change of address? It might be a good idea to do so before you go to renew your Extension of Stay based on retirement - it is not a visa.

Very simple, just walk out and take your business elsewhere.

I have purchased several cars in Thailand without a work permit and received the blue book without any problem . O.k. I paid cash on each occasion but at the end of the day getting hold of the blue book is the issue.

Ask them!

5 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

You can get the certificate of residence at Chaeng Wattana if you are doing 90 day reports to them. You will pay a 200 baht fee and the certificate will be mailed to you by EMS in about 3 weeks.

You wife's house book can serve as your proof of residence along with your marriage certificate.

Three weeks! Crazy, about ten minutes at Jomtien and they accept any bill as long as it is in the applicant's name and at the recorded address.

Who cares?

Very simple. If you are driving do not drink and do not drink if you are driving. 

No and do not lose sight of the fact it is the vehicle that is insured not the driver!

9 minutes ago, lucjoker said:

a new set will cost you 5000 bht ..........

Quality ????? you dont need quality .....you are a starter and will probably give

it up after 2 tries ........

If not ,buy a very expensive set....try 2 more times and give it up then ......

So by now ..you have 2 sets of clubs ......just like the rest of us !

THB5000 for a new set of golf clubs? You must be joking. By the way I have never met anyone who has not become hooked on golf once they have given it a try,