MikaQ5

On 7/31/2021 at 8:32 AM, johnbarpic said:

when we arrived at the ferry terminal the said we were not allowed to take the dog gave no advise on  what was required since found how from a post

Hi 

were you ever able to bring your dog to Samet since posting ?.

if so what did you need to do 

thanks 

Oh this is indeed very sad news - he will be greatly missed no doubt 

I am so grateful for the replies I got to my various queries over the years 

thank you UbonJoe 

May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace 

Went through the process at CM last week , in and out in under 3 hours ( without any appointment)

I wasn’t asked to change documents that i produced ( which included 4 items from my bank )

A bank statement ( in my case only 6 months given as this was my first extension ,and the account was only open 9 months total ) 

A bank letter confirming my account balance over 800k 

A photo copy of an updated bank pass book (with that dates activity )

The original bank pass book 

And as I has suspected no need for any agent to be involved 

thanks to all who  replied 

Thanks for the useful replies ????

3 hours ago, Dante99 said:

yep, doubled down to see what else I might catch.  it was a joke that turned out to be a troll

 

got to be a true idiot to think that 3 AA batteries could start or even had a chance to start a motorcycle

 

 

Oh it was a Joke - haw haw 

good lad ????

13 hours ago, TigerandDog said:

My bank does, and the name of that bank is none of your business. My account IS a dedicated account (Imm purposes only) and they allow me to make a 100 baht deposit the same day they issue my bank guarantee letter so I can meet the requirement of CM Imm Office. As to the others you refer to did not post as a reply to my comment I ignored them consistently post comments unrelated to the topic ( in this case CM ) and were WRONG about everything you said, except for it being a stupid rule, you should stay on topic and stop generalising.

Why the secrecy about which bank allows a 100 b deposit into a fixed deposit account ?

It seems it would be good information no ????

2 hours ago, TigerandDog said:

I use 800k in the bank. Passbooks when updated do not show every individual transaction, just an aggregate of deposits and an aggregate of withdrawals since the previous update. CM IO's want to see that you meet the 2 months before and 3 months after requirements with the 800k and the ONLY way they can see that is with a 12 month statement.

Ok 

I presume I can ask for this ( bank statement) at the same time I ask for the bank guarantee letter at  Bangkok Bank ) ?

8 months will have to suffice because that’s all the time the account has been opened 

I take your point about the 12 month statement is how they can check min balances/ against months required but as this is my First extension I doubt it will be asked for 

7 hours ago, hakancnx said:

You can book time on their website https://www.immigration.go.th/en/#serviceonline

 

If everything is in order it takes less then an hour. 

 

- TM 7

- Passport

- Bank book

- TM 30

- Bank statement 

 

- Copy of passport

- Copy of TM30

- Copy of Bank book

+ 2 documents about overstay

( You get them outside the building )

Do you recall How many copies do they need of each item — 1 or 2 ?

4 hours ago, hakancnx said:

You can book time on their website https://www.immigration.go.th/en/#serviceonline

 

If everything is in order it takes less then an hour. 

 

- TM 7

- Passport

- Bank book

- TM 30

- Bank statement 

 

- Copy of passport

- Copy of TM30

- Copy of Bank book

+ 2 documents about overstay

( You get them outside the building )

Thanks for the info 

So CM doesn't require any info regarding a hand drawn map of your address / a landlords details / rental agreement ( if renting ) etc ??

2 hours ago, TigerandDog said:

Not correct. skatewash will require his passbook, copies of his passbook as well as the bank guarantee letter AND a 12 month bank statement. I have been required to provide all of these at CM for my last 3 extensions based on retirement.

Are you using the 800k banked method or the 65k per month ( hence I believe that's why they would ask for 12 months statements )

In my own case it's a first time extension ( Non O was only issued 3 months ago) so I can't see why I would need a 12 month bank statement 

Sorry I should clarified that CM is Chiang Mai ????

6 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

In short, YES!  Not asked... demanded at BKK CW right now. Told by my IO and confirmed by her supervisor in English last week.

 

Assuming you have at least retirement extension based on a Thai bank deposit (I dunno if the same is being applied to extension people doing monthly foreign bank xfers)...  as part of transferring your stamp to a new passport:

 

Immigration at BKK CW told me they are now requiring in addition to the various items on their official list of required documents:

 

1. that you bring the Thai bankbook associated with your deposit and do a printed balance update in the book on the day of your Immigration visit.

 

2. that you also provide them with signed photocopies of your bankbook pages covering the period from the start of your current extension up through the date of your Immigration visit to request the stamp transfer to the new passport.

 

They're going to look through those carefully to make sure that your bank balance never dipped below the required amount from the time of your last extension up through the date you're requesting the transfer of your stamp to a new passport.

 

I'm guessing, but can't say for certain, that the same requirement is going to be applied to marriage extension holders who rely on Thai bank deposits...

 

Because, what the IO supervisor actually told me in English was, ANYTIME you're coming to the L section to transact any business there, they're going to be demanding to see your Thai deposit bank book and set of signed bankbook photocopies.

 

I am hoping to do my first 1 year extension atCM this week and found this very informative ,thanks 

Does the Thai bank deposit confirmation letter haveto come from a bank in the same province as where you are applying for the extension ?

And the amount ( in the bank letter ) doesn’t have to match up exactly to the passbook balance On theday of application ( ie a 100b difference is allowed as long as both amounts are over 800k ) 

it would suit me to get a bank letter in Phuket ( Bangkok Bank) and do small withdrawal and update the passbook in CM (as I have an early flight andwould be in CM immigration much earlier ) 

thanks 

@TGJB - I am hoping to do my first 1 year extension at CM this week and found this very informative ,thanks 

Does the Thai bank deposit confirmation letter have to come from a bank in the same province as where you are applying for the extension ?

And the amount ( in the bank letter ) doesn’t have to match up exactly to the passbook balance On the day of application ( ie a 100b difference is allowed as long as both amounts are over 800k ) 

it would suit me to get a bank letter in Phuket ( Bangkok Bank) and do small withdrawal and update the passbook in CM (as I have an early flight and would be in CM immigration much earlier ) 

thanks 

6 minutes ago, Yorkshire Tea said:

About 1/3

Ah ok thanks 

(I had seen photos before that looked like a reentry permit was taking up a full passport page ) 

How much space does the re entry permit take up in a passport 

half a page etc or more 

single/ multiple similar space required ?

Currently in Phuket but returning to CM this week to apply for a ( first time ) Non O 1 year extension/ based on retirement ( money banked method ) 

Can anybody give me a list of CM immigration requirements please

Is 2 working days enough to get the extension completed ??

thanks 

On 9/19/2022 at 2:44 PM, bkk6060 said:

I hate it.  Changed my battery on my Aerox 4 times. If it is locked you are S..... There is some code you can put to unlock it, but I have no clue what it is. Never again.

You bought 4 new batteries ? 
Can these small batteries not just be recharged ?( like you would do with  a flat car battery etc ) 

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

Read earlier posts.

If obtaining a non O retirement inside Thailand from a visa exempt or tourist visa the funds must be shown to come from abroad.

 

Subsequent 12 month extentions do not require proof funds came from abroad. 

 

I did read the earlier posts 

I still wasn’t 100% clear hence my own post 

thanks for clarifying 

8 minutes ago, Dante99 said:

really Mika you can just use 3 AA batteries

Seriously ? 
So just keep a set  of small batteries ( and small leads ) in the bike for future mistakes ? 
ideal if that’s the case ????

7 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

There is no requirement to prove the funds came from abroad when applying for a extension of stay.

So for a First time (Non O ) 1 year extension based on retirement there is no requirement to show the already banked (2months +) has come from abroad ???

( the Only time they might  ask for this is in the initial Non O application correct ? )

They didn’t ask for proof of funds when I applied for my Non O ( the volunteer at CM  said it wasn’t required - my 800k did come from abroad but went through a correspondent bank ( so my Bangkok Bank passbook doesn’t show the  international code transfer etc , 

All I had for proof of transfer from abroad was a copy of the swift transfer, showing the money coming from abroad into TTB( Thai military bank ) who sent it to my acc at Bangkok Bank 

Neither bank wanted to give me an official letter stating funds came from abroad ( as per immigration requirements ) and I’m going back to CM next week to apply for the 1 year extension (,and was praying it would not be asked for proof ) 

Thanks 

Thanks for the replies 

@blackcabit does have this emergency key system ( now I just have to find where I packed the damm key 55 )

Am I correct in thinking that this only opens the seat , and doesn’t release the ignition lock / steering lock etc ??

Where the bike is parked a car can’t get to it so jumping is out (or can it be jumped from another small bike ?) 

If jumping is out I’ll remove  the battery and take it to a shop to charge it 

Presume a such a small battery can charge quickly ? 
 

Are those 800b  power banks on Lazada useful in these situations , can it jump a bike etc ?
 

Thanks 

Ok so as the title suggests I have a dead battery Honda Click 160 ( new model only 4 months old ) 

When I went to start it today I noticed I had left the ignition in the ON position and now it seems that has drained the battery 

I turned the switch to the “ off “ position but it won’t return to the “ On “ position for starting ( it feels locked etc ) 

I presume because the battery is dead ????????

It’s my first bike / first time experiencing a dead battery so please excuse how I’m describing what’s happening ( I was under the impression that if the ignition had been foolishly left on that the battery disconnected to preserve power - is that correct ? )

so to all the more mechanically minded people - what are my options ?

can you jump start a bike / remove and charge battery etc ??

( this model bike does not have a kick start etc ) 

On 6/6/2022 at 11:54 PM, BritTim said:

Were you entering Thailand visa exempt or with a visa? The onward flight is only a requirement if entering visa exempt.

I entered last week on a visa exempt without a onward flight ,nor was I asked anything about such ,or proof of funds / address etc 

2 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

Only another bank letter and your updated bank book copies are needed for the extension. No need for proof it came from abroad.

 

Yes

“5.3 Is a credit advise confirming the funds came from abroad.”

But this is required the first day when applying for the non O correct ?

( or is it a case it’s in the rules (5.3etc ) but it’s usually not asked for ? ) 

12 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

This what the requirements state. See: https://www.immigration.go.th/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/9.FOR-RETIREMENT-PURPOSES-50-YEARS-OLD-NON-O.pdf

"5.1 Present passbook and deposit certificate from banks in Thailand (in Thai language (Attention: Immigration Commissioner))

5.2 Copy of all entries of the applicant’s passbook showing that the applicant has a savings or fixed deposit account of not less than Baht 800,000 (all documents must be in the Applicant’s name)

5.3 Evidence of foreign currency fund transferred to Thailand"

 

5.1 is a letter form the bank confirming your account and the balance on the day it is written.

5.3 Is a credit advise confirming the funds came from abroad.

Thanks for the prompt reply 

So the bank account info ( and proof of funds coming from abroad ) needs to be submitted twice ?

- the day you apply for the non O And the day you apply for the 1 year extension ( based on retirement) 

is it only the day you apply for the 1year extension that you need to show it has seasoned for 2 months ??