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39 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Probably as good as it possibly can be. Maybe keep the confirming SMS messages if you get them!

I doubt TI is going to accept anything you can print off from the internet... They are going to want to see either your bank book or a statement and balance letter issued by the bank with their pretty red stamps and such....

Any 14yo with a computer and a bootlegged version of PhotoShop can make something from the internet say whatever you want...

If I were you I would do the combo method... Move 200k to a bank/account that has a regular passbook that a bank will issue a standard same day letter. Then you will only need to show 50k monthly coming into Thailand (which your pension should cover - if you are transferring it into the country)... Just leave the 200k sit there year round with no need to fuss with the 800k seasoning rules and such...

Within the city check out Stardome & Gym Khana courses both have driving ranges where you can meet other golfer (though here in CM 95% are Thai or Asian so there is language barrier to get to know most locals)... If you have a car check out San Sai New Golf, Hang Dong Golf and Green Valley... These are more local courses that locals frequentl...

Also check out M Sport Complex driving range on the east side of town...

3 hours ago, ImJustHangin said:

I am Canadian. Luckily my embassy is still issuing affidavits. 

So Im still on the 65K/mo plan. 

So to be clear I still dont have to keep any  funds in the bank?

Yes they will be accepted but one could read the Phuket’s latest “clarification” to mean that in addition to the embassy letter you will need to submit additional proof being a bank statements/bankbook (Presumably Thai) showing the 65k coming into Thailand...

“Of course any financial statements from banks and copies of bankbook records proving this income already being received should be provided”

If this is true the affidavit is essentially useless... 

Google maps will work - But not 100%... But a little detour can be fun...

learn how how to download the local area maps data on your phone (so you have map is cellular dead spots) and get a earbud so you can hear the voice directions too... 

Stick to smaller roads and drive defensively...

And If you don’t have accident insurance don’t do it!...

AA Insurance can give you a nice policy for about 4,000 baht...

17 hours ago, Sheryl said:

I have never known my bank to be slow.

 

And even if there was a delay in my response, why would they deactivate the entire account? Surely that would just rule out one payment method?

 

 

Sheryl,

I would make another signup attempt using a debit/visa card as your first source of funds (you do not need bank ACH) say for $100 then if this works you know your general account is set up then add a bank ACH... Thst is how I set mine up...

Also I would suggest OFX.com as an alternate... I have just set my account up and thru the ACH adding process a real person at their customer service emails me to confirm things!... great customer service... 

If you need these transfers to show up as "Foreign" on your Thai bank statement for visa renewal purposes note that people have reported that TransferWise transfers do not show up as foreign on some Thai banks statements...

https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1077010-kasikorn-bank-cant-confirm-uk-pension-comes-from-abroad/?do=findComment&comment=13717913

11 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

The fund on deposit portion does not need to be in the bank 3 months before application? To my reading it does, same as the 800K.

I would agree that the bank balance in a combo method must be seasoned 3 months... Prior to the 3 month mark one should do an analysis/estimate of the previous nine months of income transfers in plus a estimate of the next three months and then adjust/fund the bank balance to insure the 800k total at extension day...

58 minutes ago, Thaidream said:

By the way - I can prove  I get  income 65K per month with 1 letter and then prove it again and where it is  taken out in Thailand at an ATM Another sheet of paper.  Written in English 2 sheets of paper- plus 4 ATM cards from the US.  Too much for the IO?  

Keep us posted with how you make out with your next extension... 

32 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

Anyway I will hang in there for another day or two and if still no progress forget it and stay with my $45 a pop Swift transfers at somewhat lower exchange rate.

Sheryl... You might check out OFX.com... I opened a new account easily online (if you have a problem they have an 800 number with 24/7 support)... once setup you can add an ACH sender by them sending a small deposit to confirm... And at the same time you can add your receiving Thai account... Setting everything up before you make a transfer... Mine is all set up and I will try my next months transfer with them... 

Their website says says they may need to talk to you in person to confirm identity... I think I was lucky not having to talk to them being that I have a well established US address, valid US Drivers License and my recipient Thai account is in my name...

One potential problem for some is they do not do transfers under $1,000 USD

The one unknown is if their transfers will show up at foreign...

I have started another thread to get others experience here...

I have just set up an account with OFX.com as a secondary means of transfering funds in addition to my TransferWise account and plan to do my next months 65k transfer with them as a test... I was wondering if anyone else uses or has tried them - Specifically I would like to know if they are coded by your Thai bank as a foreign transfer - please include your country of origin & Thai bank when posting your experiences...

OFX.com seems pretty much identical to TW (see screen shots of identical transactions) TW seems a little cheaper and it is my understanding that TW will further reduce their rates after March 9th...

Again please post any experiences you have had with OFX.com...

2 hours ago, PAWNEESE said:

The clearest, most concise and most useful post ever. ???? The penny has finally dropped re combo method with me. Many Thanks.

 

 

Yes a well thought out form...

Has anyone confirmed that TI will be using this worksheet or are basing their rules on it?... 

Kudo to the BIBs for apprehending this miscreant!...

Have they scheduled the re-enactment?... 

(Please be specific as to time and place)

Asking for a friend... Thanks... 

9 hours ago, Sir Charles said:

No doubt a quality tourist. ????

In Jomtiem he would be considered a quality tourist!...

Just sayin... 

26 minutes ago, Gweiloman said:

I doubt very much that the Chinese investing in properties would need to rely on their embassies letter to prove their income


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Need!... It’s very likely these Chinese do not want their embassy to know their income... 

2 minutes ago, Tanoshi said:

Most Chinese aren't on retirement or marriage extensions.

Not yet... My guess is the rule changes we are seeing are preventative measure to the sunami of creative Chinese visa agents Thailand will see in the near future... 

Here is a two cam dual unit...

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/viofo-a129-duo-gps-wifi-1-i273680715-s433536084.html?spm=a2o4m.searchlist.list.48.185a238a6olSvk&search=1

23 hours ago, EricTh said:

 

Yes, I encountered bad attitude from staff at Mee Chok as well, but other branches like SCB at Kad Suan Kaew had some bad attitude staff.

 

There was one staff who scolded me for withdrawing cash from her and asked me to apply for ATM. LOL

 

I then went to other branches and encountered the same bad attitude when you want to request them to do some additional thing.

Don’t you see a pattern emerging here... 

4 hours ago, Delight said:

What happens if a foreigner fails to comply with the 800K retirement visa system i.e. the 400K threshold is breached.

Exactly!... Suppose someone has a medical emergency... 300K hospital bill that needs to be paid ASAP and they draw down their bank balance to pay and a month later when released from the hospital they transfer funds to replenish bank balance?...

Will Immigration be understanding?... If not what is the 400K for then?...

I’d just get a pair of these...

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/xiaomi-70mai-dash-cam-full-hd-1080p-130-wifi-voice-command-micro-sd-32-gb-i274914356-s437912279.html?spm=a2o4m.searchlist.list.34.46a85fe6qxg8Wo&search=1

While I have Bangkok Bsnk and like the service at my branch in Airport Plaza I will have to ding them for trying to foist the UnionPay ATM card on me...

Btw My favorite bank is Kasikorn