Colonel_Mustard

On 6/11/2025 at 10:16 AM, Beat666 said:

Any country east of Germany, Austria and Italy is Eastern Europe or belongs to the Balkan countries.

Central Europe lies between Eastern and Western Europe. The nations of Central Europe are Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, and Germany.

48 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Can be done online. Also in person 

In this thread it's about owner of house being Thai FIL however outlines the process.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1289265-tm30-registration-staying-with-thai-wifes-family/

 

Thank you.

Any idea about needing a lease or not if I would be living at my wife's property?  Would it not be required or would I have to sort out a lease with her?  This would be for a non-O based on retirement and subsequent retirement extension.

8 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

It's not only Korat.

Suggest anyone applying for annual extension to make a TM30 days prior to application. 

I provide TM30, lease, and most recent TM47. 

Overkill. Definitely 

Just out of interest, what would you do if you didn't have an actual lease and you lived at a house that is owned by your wife? 

For a new TM30, is doing it online ok or does it need to be done in person?

16 minutes ago, Dan O said:

If and when you convert to monthly transfers you will need to start showing funds came from overseas.  One way to do the transfer and ensure it codes correctly is a swift money transfer. They are a little more expensive but safer than a money mover and always coded as international transfer at the bank 

Sadly not with HSBC.  My previous transfers to SCB from HSBC expat show as local transfers as they seem to be routed via HSBC Thailand.

Seems it will probably be safer/easier for me to stick with the deposit in bank if no proof of overseas transaction is required.

8 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

No. Since you have the Non O your only concern is extensions and using money in bank method the funds do not need to be shown came from abroad.

BTW: Even if you were applying for the Non O in Thailand it's only Non O retirement that would require proof funds from abroad. 

Thank you.

So if I obtain the Non O from where I am currently residing, before entering Thailand, I don't need to prove the funds came from overseas regardless of whether it is an extension based on retirement or marriage?

I shall be relocating to Thailand sometime early next year.  I will be entering on an O visa and will then need an extension before the 3 months are up.  I still have bank accounts with SCB and Krung Thai from 10 years ago when I was on a work visa.

If I understand correctly, I have to be able to demonstrate that funds for an extension based on retirement (800,000) or marriage (400,000) have come into my Thai bank from overseas.  Is this correct?

Is there any way to guarantee that these transfers will show on my bank book or statements as international transfers?  I looked at my Siam Commercial bank book and statements and the transfers I have previously made from HSBC in the UK don't indicate that the money has come in from overseas.

Is this just a Siam Commercial Bank issue or am I likely to have the same problems with other Thai banks and is there any foolproof way around it?

It seems to me that it boils down to your main motivation for being here.

If a primary motivation for holidaying in Thailand (or anywhere else in the world for that matter) is the easy availability of sex, then it's quite possible that you may be referred to as a sex tourist.

If a primary motivation for residing in a particular country is the easy availability of sex, then it's possible that you may be referred to as a sexpat.

Having said that, such labels are not really helpful and are only designed to denigrate.  Live and let live.

2 minutes ago, Liquorice said:

You may have a problem using the income method, unless you can convince Immigration your rental income comes as a result of an investment.

 

Read the info graph posted by sandyf above.

2) Evidence of showing pension - although theoretically, income from investments and dividends should also be accepted.

Immigration can and do sometimes request proof of pension via statement from a pension provider.

Thanks.  I'll probably have to stick to the cash in bank method then.  

2 minutes ago, Liquorice said:

Firstly, that income must be from a pension, investments, or dividends.

 

It's much easier to switch from funds in the bank to income when the extension is based on Thai spouse.
 

Thanks.  Mine is mainly from rental income so obviously that won't an option for me.

10 minutes ago, Liquorice said:

Is the source of that income from a pension, an investment, or dividends?

Rental income mainly with a bit from dividends.

1 minute ago, mokwit said:

You might not be able to get a bank account after you arrive. Lots of threads on this.

As it is needed for both marriage and retirement visas, I assume most have found a way.

Is it fairly simple to do the cash in bank first time round and later switch to monthly income?  

I won't be able to get a bank account until I arrive so I won't be able to show 12 months of income in a Thai bank account prior to applying for the extension (unless it can be shown in an overseas bank).  I understand that the British embassy don't issue letters verifying income though so that could be an issue.

2 hours ago, brianthainess said:

TWO important questions for you. What Immigration office will you use and did you marry in Thailand.

Yes, we married in Thailand 25 years ago.  We would be using the immigration office in Khorat.

Thanks to all who have replied.  Retirement seems the best option then.

Was just looking at the Thai e-visa official site and one of the questions was:

Is your permanent address same as your current address?  

1 minute ago, DrJack54 said:

Non O along with ongoing extensions based on marriage and retirement do NOT require insurance.

Extensions retirement are extremely simple. Very little paperwork.

The major negative is financial requirements that basically locks up 800k baht.

Extensions marriage require lot more paperwork along with possible home visit, witnesses (some offices) , under consideration period, photos etc etc.

Plus side is minimal financials.

400k in bank for only 2 months prior to application then can be used after final stamp in pp

Thanks for the reply.

1 minute ago, KhunLA said:

less paperwork, instant approval (no 30 day wait), and Imm can be a bit more lax with rules, after they get to know you.  YMMV

Thanks for the reply.  Is that for the retirement visa? 

It seemed to me that the retirement visa would require more paperwork - police clearance, medical cert, health insurance etc.  Whereas the marriage visa only appears to require marriage proof in addition to funds in the bank.

58-year old Brit, married to a Thai for 25 years and planning on moving back to Thailand in the near future after 10 years in Europe.  It seems that the 2 most likely visa options for me are marriage or retirement (I previously was here on a work visa), although I could perhaps also qualify for the DTV visa.

Is there any particular advantage to a retirement visa over a marriage visa?  From what I've seen a marriage visa requires less money in the bank and also no health insurance required, so on the face of it would appear simpler than the retirement option but is that the case, or am I missing something?

12 hours ago, Celsius said:

I am 195cm and 94kg.

 

When i google this I get hundreds of pages telling me that i am normal weight. When i google these numbers with google images I get pictures of ripped guys.

 

However I look nothing like this. I LOOK FAT. Maybe not when I wear my clothes, but when I undress I look ridiculous. 

 

I also don't feel normal weight. I run and I started developing knee problems. Manboobs starting to show.

 

I watched Once Upon a Time in Hollywood the other day. Brad Pitt was about 55 when he made that movie. He looks great without a shirt on. I am 50 and look nothing like Brad Pitt.

 

Is BMI a worthless measurement and how do I get to look like Brad?

According to the NHS website you are at a healthy weight but towards the top end of it (pretty much on the border with being overweight).  BMI is just a quick indication though.  It doesn't take into account muscle mass or body fat.  

On the NHS site it does state:

BMI is just one way to measure health. It cannot tell you if you're carrying too much fat, or if you've got lots of muscle.

It is advised that you measure your waist to find out if you're carrying too much fat around your tummy.

You should try to keep your waist measurement to half your height.

That didn't pan out quite as the senators thought.

Normal school, and home school at night or weekend. Your kid needs friends to play and communicate with.

It's fairly easy to arrange activities outside home school for them to interact and play with other kids.

If you can't afford an international school here, then it's the best option (and possibly still the best option even if you can afford one).

Any ideas on what the costs are for CTH and what packages available? Went on their website but couldn't get much info from it.

Where do I go to speak to someone about getting this?

I think I pay about 1000 baht a month for their top package. We just contacted the local CTH provider. The list of providers for Phuket is available at http://www.cth.co.th/en/lso_list/ , Just scroll down the addresses (only in Thai I think) and find the one nearest to you.

Package info is at http://www.cth.co.th/en/package-599/

CTH would seem to fit what you are looking for (not during a coup though).