ExpatDraco

Maneerat can't use the BBL branch on Beach Road anymore. They are using a branch in BKK now hence the 3000 surplus for the retirement extension.

Correct, I already had/have an account with Bangkok Bank. Not sure what the options are for opening an account nowadays.

Hi all, Jomtien immigration, retirement extension, 1y (inc multi entry) *without* 800k in the bank (3 month application before the yearly renewal date with popular visa agent in Soi Post Office, Pattaya). Price: 16500 + 3000 = 19500THB. The extra 3000 fee is needed for the Bangkok Bank paperwork. This changed from last year because nowadays the Pattaya branch can not provide it anymore and the paperwork has to go to Bangkok Bank in BKK and they ask for the extra fee. Warning: turn around time now 3 weeks to get your passport back although you can get it back in +- 1.5-2 weeks if you fancy a day trip to BKK! Also you have to do a short trip to Jomtien immigration to get your picture taken. Things needed: Valid passport, watch expiry date. Updated bankbook: deposit and withdraw some money on application day and update your book afterwards. Bangkok Bank account/app needs to be updated by Bangkok Bank and daily transfer limit upgraded to 1m THB. You need a document from your mobile provider for this. (For True go to the Pattaya Tai branch near Tukcom instead of the busy Central Festival branch.) Photo's (I think 2) Not sure about these documents but I had them with me: TM30 Copy of Rental contract Copy of house book Copy of ID card houselord Hope this info was useful.

Didn't ask because I will be leaving Th again before 90 days have passed.

Small update: update of tm30 not necessary when returning to same address at Jomtien immigration (at this moment because they change like the wind. :-)).

What's the latest on Jomtien immigration concerning tm30 renewal when I return to my previous tm30 address from abroad? (Or even when I go stay somewhere else in Thailand and return to my home?) Last time, about a year ago, an agency said renewal is needed when returning, even from inside Th. But as we all know, things change so fast and even agents will sometimes get it wrong. Only Jomtien advice is needed, not BKK or other provinces (at least for me). 🙂

Not really.... source of income is where the work is physically done even if it is remote work. But anyway, Thailand doesn't care about digitals who work from their office at home as long as they don't work for Thai companies, customers, etc...