Putmak

7 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Yes you are correct. The money has to be in the bank for 60 days when you do the first extension application.

Thank you. Many thanks for the quick replies.

I will have obtained the O-A from the RTE in London. So when the time comes to apply for an extension based on retirement as long as I can show that I have 800k in my Thai account for 2 or 3 months (can’t remember which it is), then I don’t need to show where it has come from. Am I correct in my understanding ?.

I intend to use TransferWise to transfer 800k baht from the UK to my Thai Bangkok Bank account for the purpose of extending my O-A Visa. Does anyone know if using TransferWise to a Bangkok Bank account satisfies Immigration that the funds have come from overseas ?. Or should I use another method ?......

On 1/13/2019 at 11:25 PM, Briggsy said:

I do this. It is fine.

 

@Putmak Where do you intend to extend?

Chiang Khan

On 1/13/2019 at 3:39 PM, sanemax said:

What a difficult question .

Maybe you could answer "To climb Mount Everest "?

20 days to climb Mount Everest and 10 days to get back down again

But how did you know that's what I really wanted to do ?. Brilliant answer to a difficult question......  

Thanks to all, answers my question.  

I have an SETV, and will be looking to apply for a 30 day extension towards the end of the original 60 days. My question is what would be regarded by immigration to be reasonable reasons for extension, other than “ I just want to extend my holiday for 30 more days”....?

If you are entering on a 60 day SETV, and you know that you intend to apply for a 30 day extension to this what is the best/correct way to answer the "length of stay" question on the TM6 ?. Bearing in mind if I have to show my flight ticket to the IO they will see my return flight is already booked for 90 days time.      

16 hours ago, Briggsy said:

Get an METV at the last possible moment.

 

3 months in (with an extension or border run).

Just under 3 months out.

Slip in just before the visa expires. Get an extension to make it 3 months.

 

That way, one METV will last you a full year. METV's get far less hassle than SETV's at the airport.

Am i missing something ?.....from what you have written here I make that 9 months. How do you make it a full year ?   

That’s great, many thanks.

What is the procedure to extend a 60 day SETV (obtained in the UK) to 90 days ?. At what point during the 60 days can this be done ?, and also what form/documents would be required ?

1 hour ago, Airalee said:

Just picked up a pair of PMC DB1 Gold speakers today and I have to say that I was thoroughly impressed.  Unfortunately, I won’t be nearly as impressed when I finally get my rig up and running, as this was the system that they hooked the speakers up to.

 

Somehow, I don’t think my ฿65,000 Hegel integrated amp will sound quite as good as ฿5,000,000 worth of Chord gear.

 

 I think I’m ruined.

.....555, that’s one serious system. Thanks for posting. Be interested to know what you think of your 

1 hour ago, Airalee said:

Just picked up a pair of PMC DB1 Gold speakers today and I have to say that I was thoroughly impressed.  Unfortunately, I won’t be nearly as impressed when I finally get my rig up and running, as this was the system that they hooked the speakers up to.

 

Somehow, I don’t think my ฿65,000 Hegel integrated amp will sound quite as good as ฿5,000,000 worth of Chord gear.

 

 I think I’m ruined.

.....555 that’s one serious system. Thanks for posting. Just out of interest which store was this ?.Also id be interested to know what you think of your DB1’s after they are burnt in....can pm me if you prefer....cheers.

24 minutes ago, Airalee said:

Found the Naim dealer for you...

 

http://www.chhomemedias.com/

That’s great, many thanks for that Airalee. I just now need to sell the equipment in UK storage, and like you forget the importing.....all the best. 

3 minutes ago, Airalee said:

PMC is available here.  They even have a Facebook page.

 

https://www.facebook.com/PMC-Thailand-949449788520256/

 

Depending on the model, some are even cheaper than the US list price.  The DB1 Gold limited is on my list of speakers to check out.  The others are out of my price range.

 

A couple days ago, I purchased an integrated amp from a small dealer here in BKK.  He had lots of Naim Equipment (it appeared to be new but I didn’t ask) and he is also the dealer for Sugden. (Hi-Fi 99 in Fashion Island Mall). They have a Facebook page and the owner speaks NO English.

 

WRT how customs determines the value, I really don’t know but I’m pretty sure they will get their puns of flesh.  I decided that it’s easier and more cost effective (for myself) to sell my equipment back in the US and repurchase here.

 

 

 

Thanks, yes I know PMC are available here. Maybe I’ll end up doing the same, if I can find a reliable source for the Naim equipment. 

8 minutes ago, Airalee said:

I was thinking of doing the same although my electronics would have to be converted from 110v to 220v.  I decided against that and then thought about just shipping my speakers.  The shipping cost plus the customs duties IMO made it useless endeavor.  I can’t seem to dig up where I saw the duties, but from what I remember reading, Electronics are taxed at 10% and Speakers at 30%. (The tax/duty/whatever you want to call it is levied on the value+shipping fees+insurance fees.  How they come up with their valuation, I have no idea.  

Thanks for the reply. The thing is the speakers (PMC) I could could buy again here, but it would be expensive to do so, and some of my system I can not. (Naim). I’m pretty sure the Naim distributor in BKK has given up the distributorship. I’d then have to deal with the sale of the duplicated components in the UK. I’m not sure either in that case then how they would arrive at a valuation based upon the shipping cost, insurance...etc when the shipment would have mixed component, ie speakers, amps etc ?...

I’m looking to import my HiFi system which has been in storage in the UK. Four separate boxes, weight around 50kg. I’ll intend to use a shipping agency. What are the implications, if any ?. Looking  for some replies of those who have first hand experience please.

Thanks for the info’ Martin.

7 minutes ago, topt said:

I take it you mean you are classed as Non resident for Tax by HMRC?

 

No reason you cannot be paid into your UK account if you have one unless your private pension provider has some restrictions. Unlikely if it was originally based on working and paid in the UK.

Thanks for the reply. Yes that is what I meant, Non Resident for Tax by HMRC. My private pension has been paid into my UK account for some years now. I guess the next question is will Santander be happy to keep my UK account open with a Thai address ?......only one way to find out.....

If I am classed by HMRC as Non - Resident in the UK can I still have my UK State Pension and private pension paid into my UK bank account ?. Or being Non -Resident does this mean it MUST be paid into my Thai bank account ?.

Hi,

I’m looking for a supplier/s in Bangkok who can mail order (within Thailand) genuine Honda spares and after market spares for CB500X, CBR650F and CBR1000RR bikes. It’s the consumables and service parts I’m interested in.

Thanks in advance.

2 minutes ago, elviajero said:

The main two reasons are; You won’t need to apply for an extension of stay for 1-2 years after first entering Thailand, and you won’t need to transfer 800K to Thailand until you need an extension of stay.

Two pretty good reasons then. Thanks.

18 minutes ago, JackThompson said:

Bangkok have washed their hands of those of us who don't live in Bangkok, so doing it there would require renting a place there, then providing proof you live there.

 

Supposedly, they told the local-offices to do them - but some won't, or only rarely, or only if receiving special-compensation (10x+ the actual fee) to do it.

 

That depends a LOT on how Chiang Khan treats conversions.  But if you are out-of-country now, and can meet the criteria for London, that would seem the logical first choice.  It would give you 2 years time, plus the correct starting-entry (a Non-O entry) to apply for a retirement extension in Thailand.

 

There is a 3rd Choice, if the London O-A doesn't work out, and Chiang Khan is a PITA - which is to get a single-entry Non-O based on retirement at Savannakhet or Penang.  That would be easier than a conversion at a troublesome office.

Many thanks for your info. Based on your comment re renting and proof etc it looks like Chaeng Wattana is a non starter ..... I am currently living in London and would not have an issue with the police report, medical cert etc, so yes i guess its a logical first choice taking your comments into consideration. Thanks for the 3rd choice suggestion too.

6 minutes ago, wpcoe said:

For the option to convert to Non-Immigrant O visa within Thailand, a factor to consider is in which part of Thailand you will be living.  e.g.  Cholburi Immigrations (Pattaya/Jomtien) apparently makes it quite difficult to do the conversion.  I believe some other areas of Thailand still don't handle the conversion, and if so, you'd need to make two visits to Chaeng Wattana Immigrations (Bangkok) to accomplish the task.

I'd be living in Loei so my nearest immigration office would be Chiang Khan. I need to contact them to verify if they can do the conversion or not. If not then I would visit the main immigration office in Bangkok, and stay the 15 days there for the two visits to complete the process. Which leads me back to my original question...which is likely to be the easyer option. Non Imm O-A London or Non Imm O Thailand ?. Thanks for your reply BTW.  

45 minutes ago, elviajero said:

There are pros and cons for both, but getting  a Non ‘O-A’ in London would be my recommendation. 

Thanks. Out of interest can you expand on why London would be your recommendation please.

Which is likely to be the easyest visa to apply for, the Non Imm O-A in London, or the Non Imm O once in Thailand (converting from a SETV). I can not apply for the Non Imm O in London as I don't yet have a state pension. The 800k in the bank for either option would not be an issue.

Looking ahead are there any advantages/disadvantages for either when it comes to applying for extensions, (based on retirement).  

Thanks in advance.