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Most all websites I see say that they require the signed TM30 now. Strange, my 90 days Receipt of Notification, has no address on it. Hard to believe they would accept that. Maybe I will have a friend call down there and clarify before taking a day off. Thanks for the reply

Thanks for the reply. I bought the bike from a dealer in Bangkok but I think he isn't on the best terms with the folks there. The dealer suggested we do it in BKK and I thought no problem as I have a WP. Unfortunately, the WP has my company address on it and they won't accept it. I have bought 3 other vehicles using it. Going to Ayutthaya is a last resort. Prefer to go the residency certificate route. If I go to Ayutthaya, the dealer is not going to help. I have read many websites and people's experiences. They are all different. I need to take a day off work to do this so I want to be sure I have everything I need. Right now, my main concern is the signed TM-30 by my landlord. When he registered me online, he said he got no confirmation so only have a screenshot showing it was entered on this date. No address either. I have a 90 reporting receipt of Notification but that doesn't show an address either. Thanks again for your reply.

Let me give you some background first and then I hope someone of you knowledgeable people can help me out. I have lived and worked in Thailand for 8.5/6.5 years, same BOI company. I own a truck and 2 other motorcycles that were registered in my name using my work permit. Now, Land Office in BKK is asking for a residence certificate when trying to register another bike in my name. I asked my HR to ask local immigration and they said they don't give them. Some sites I see you need a signed TM-30 from landlord. Not sure how to get this as my landlord does online. Some sites say you need to fill out TM-18 to receive a TM-16, this form doesn't ask for TM-30 but has some very high fees 95K to 105K baht. I read it is supposed to be free. I live and work in the Ayutthaya area, would be great if I could obtain from local immigration. Very confused, need to take a day off to get this so need to get it right the first time. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Jeff PS, I know I can write a statement and have it stamped by US embassy but prefer not to go that route as it is much more expensive

PumpkinEater, Thanks for the info. I hope it will be simple as long as I am on good terms with my company. My GM said they will help me with anything as long as it is not illegal, 555. I work near Ayutthaya and both offices are close and my staff at work have a very good relationship with them. I will work with them on the requirements and documents beforehand. So, plan would be to leave office with company staff, stop at bank on the way, get statement, go to BOI and then immigration. Hopefully, no issues since they will be expecting me. Immigration and BOI visits have always been very pleasant. Thanks again for the information. All information and past experiences is greatly appreciated.

Bagwain, Thanks for the reply. Yes, currently I am on good terms and I will be retiring so I am hoping for a smooth transition. Thanks again. ????

UbonJoe, Thanks for the reply that answers most of my questions. Sounds fairly simple and straight forward. I will try to go and speak with my immigration office. Thanks again. ????

All, I am hoping that all you very knowledgably people can help me prepare for this transition. Details: Went to Singapore in 2015, sent by my BOI company. Obtained a Non-Immigrant B visa and have been working on extensions till now. Would like to retire at the end of the year and wondering a few questions. I have the needed 800K in the bank. Will I need to leave the country? Can I do this at my local immigration office in Ayutthaya or need to go to Bangkok? I also am on Thai SS and was told that I can continue that after I retire. My Thai friends say it is automatic and you need to continue to pay but I would like some real confirmation. How to pay, how much to pay and where? If anyone with this experience can shed some light on any issues that I may encounter, that would be great. Thanks in advance, Jeff