Ronuk

6 hours ago, SS1 said:

 

If they only pay their duration in advance (or however Airbnb works) and the contract says cancellable with one day notice - I don't see any issues. 

See how long it takes for other condo owners to report you. 

6 minutes ago, LongTimeLurker said:

 

To convert to the Non-O visa for retirement

Good luck but it's not easy anymore to get an account. Most require a work permit but some will do it on a long term visa.

3 minutes ago, RyanLondonUK said:

@elviajero thanks.

 

@anotheruser and @ RonUK  I saw that before, I am going to have a proper read and contact them. However, I did want to get some "independent" opinion on them in terms of if its legal and how on earth they do it? Not knowing would make me uncomfortable as its not cheap. But thank you.

 

@ubonjoe I have heard private schools are expensive. And I think we would prefer to home school as we don't know about our plans, as we may be country hopping a bit.

 

@RonUK, thanks, do you know anyone who has used them? I would love to hear from a few people who have used them and know how they do it or have theories on how they think it works :)

Hi. Myself and a good few others that post here use the TE program. It's a fully government endorsed programme that has been operating for more than 13 years. I like the fact the it's hassle free and your left alone to enjoy Thailand at your leisure. It's a perfectly legal and legitimate way to stay in Thailand. Just be aware though, it isn't a WP and you cannot use the PE visa to work in Thailand.

1 minute ago, RyanLondonUK said:

Hi Piet,

 

What can Thailand Elite do? I did go to their website, but unless they can get around the law, then I don't understand?

 

Thanks.

 

Ryan

It gives you permission to stay without keep leaving the country. Each time you enter, you get a years stamp in your passport, be it you leave every day, week, month or year. Come and go as you please with no need for reentry permits. You still need to do a 90 report if staying for 90 days or more. Easily done though by mail, Internet or post. Once you have the PE visa, TE will do the 90 day reports for you should you wish them too if your in Bangkok, Pattaya, Chang Mai or Phuket.

The only difference i have noticed is the increase in moaners and cry baby's who can't get there own way. Hopefully they will all sod off somewhere else 

2 hours ago, Penefattore said:

will do. about time supporting the poor is left on the government instead of farang shoulders and wallet

Your hardly 'Mr Reliable' are you? You cannot do the most simplistic of things such as getting a Visa.

Thailand won't miss you.

Why would you need a bank account (which you won't get anymore) on a 30 day visa exempt entry? 

1 minute ago, sanemax said:

 

  I do not believe that the OP is blacklisted from either the UK or the USA and he doesnt intent to fly over those Countries .

   But, thanks for that info, anyway

My post was in response to how Blacklisting works regarding airlines. Maybe your friend needs to contact Thai immigration and the airline he is flying with to get the correct answer. It could prove awkward to land in Bangkok to be sent straight back to where he has come from.

If you was Blacklisted from entering the UK or US you wouldn't be allowed on a flight that passes through UK or US airspace in case of a need to land.

3 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

????

No one is saying agents are illegal.

They seem to get the required stamp.

Do you want to stay in LOS, or stick to your "principles"?

Exiting the country to get a new visa would probably cost the same as an agent.

Agents will very soon be a thing of the past......

What's he been doing for the last 'Several years' regarding his reports and extensions ?

2 minutes ago, louse1953 said:

So when they carry out there their acts of violence they will be arrested too.Go back to watching movies.

Go back to sympathising with drug dealers and the other filth walking the streets.

4 hours ago, Bluespunk said:

No. They are stopped because it is stupid and inefficient. 

4 hours ago, Gainsbourg said:

 

Decent white guy Breivik killed most people on some island. Decent white man owed multinationals have directly and indirectly killed the equivalent of 10.000 airliners in the last 25 years. Same same but different. U still dont get it do u? Read chomski...

Not only should these people be taken out, so should the liberal sympathisers. Get the whole lot out of society and banged away where they can't do any damage.

Fact is, it's time to take the streets back.  It won't be too much longer before decent people take it in there own hands to do it.

7 minutes ago, Bluespunk said:

Racism as the basis for law enforcement is not only wrong, it's also stupid and inefficient. 

 

 

Is it really? When was the last time a white man or a family going on holiday attempted to bring an airliner down? Fact is the western security forces would love to use profiling in order to make the world a safer place but are stopped from doing so by the bleeding heart, yellow livered liberals that run society.

Good on the Thais for using racial profiling. It's a pity the rest of the world don't follow suit and particularly the UK and US. It would save a whole lot of wasted time, at airports for a starter.

+66 (0) 2353-4128 TE Membership contact number

I don't know know that account number. I use the account number in the screen shot. Maybe they have changed there account number or use a different account for payments within Thailand. I would give them a quick call to confirm.

9 minutes ago, RT85 said:

wonder if that trick with the tennis ball actually works..

 

hahaha..

 

oh yes.. most 'keyless' entry have the metal key inside..

It works on the old central locking systems that used a vacuum system to enable central locking. It won't work on any of the new electronic systems.that manufacturers use today.

There are 2 accounts to pay into. One for Thai Baht and one for US Dollars. The screen shot above is the correct account for paying by Thai Baht.

8 minutes ago, MartinBKK said:

I have the funds at SCB. I went to transfer the money to Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd account 170-0-12702-0 at Empire Tower branch of Krung Thai bank. If someone could confirm these details are legit I would really appreciate it. My bank suggested I withdraw the cash and carry it across to Krung Thai. Nobody at Krung Thai was able to confirm anything about the account I was told to send to. I would much prefer to transfer it from an account in my own name. What did other members do? 

Hope this helps 

4 hours ago, ManilaJoe said:

 

Did you enter Thailand with the overstay stamped passeport or with a new one?

It wouldn't of made the slightest difference....same result.

1 minute ago, zakk9 said:

Exactly! Many foreigners who live and work in Bangkok also have weekend homes in places like Pattaya and Hua Hin. Following the rules would mean twice weekly visits to a police station to report.

Don't follow the rules then. Pay the fines and whatever else comes with it......like the refusal to renew your retirement extensions etc. 

16 minutes ago, otherstuff1957 said:

So, if I am registered at my current residence through my 90 day reports and I go to the beach for a weekend, do I have to re-report my return home???

 

 

This is absolute idiocy.

If you visit a different province, yes. 

2 minutes ago, elviajero said:

 

You will have no problem from Thai Immigration entering the country using a SETV and with 5.5 months left on your passport. 

 

If you want absolute peace of mind you should contact the airline you're flying with to make sure they understand Thailands rules on passport validity.

It appears to be an immigration rule and nothing to do with the Airline.

Why do all the Thai Embassies state 6 months?

http://www.thaiembassyuk.org.uk/?q=node/55

States 6 months on entry for a visa exempt entry and 6 months on the date of applying for a visa.