I hope this is the appropriate forum to post as it has to do with retirement. Recently I retired from 9,5 years of working for a BOI company. It was difficult but I got immigration to change my reason for stay from Work to Retirement with a Non-B visa. I waited 3 weeks as suggested by my HR for the data to get into the system before I went to SS office to apply for the section 39 benefits. I went with a Thai friend to the new SS office in Ayutthaya, filled out 2 forms and went to counter. First was told I needed to be married. After some discussion they said OK but needed proof of permanent residency. I whipped out the documents used for my Extension of Stay, New 1 year lease, Blue book copy and signed my landlord and his ID card. They said no, they needed my name in a Yellow house book. I contacted my landlord first, he is looking into it. But from what I hear it is up to the local ampere office if they want to give or not. Most say very difficult to get.
So my question and I hope you great folks can help. Does anyone know of a SS office that doesn't require the house book? Any way to buy your way onto a house book? All suggestions are welcome. I really don't want to buy a condo to get my benefits.
Thanks in advance all,
Jeff