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1 minute ago, KannikaP said:

But if you are doing the 65k a month method, it MUST BE that per month, not averaged.

If using the income method alone, it must be a minimum of 65K per month, but the discussion is using the combination method.
 

44 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

Does that mean down to 400k, or 50% withdrawal? Bit difficult when I only have 220k in the bank.

Theoretically, you should be able to withdraw up to 110K of the 220K after 3 months, then top up 2 months prior to your next extension application.
My IO insist 400K must be maintained throughout the year for the combination method.
With such ambiguously written orders, inconsistencies are common between IO's.

24 minutes ago, thoengthaied said:

This has always been plain sailing but recently the money in my bank account has diminished because of over spending to a point where I may need to top it up again, especially as the exchange rate of my foreign currency has recently declined also. I am in the process of trying to calculate the value of my pension plus bank deposit in order to apply for my next extension next month. It seems that if there is a further decline in the exchange rate I may have to transfer some more money into my foreign currency deposit account.

At a guess, you're from the UK, which has seen extreme changes in the exchange rate.

Whatever funds you hold in your FCD account can remain fixed, although the exchange rate will affect the calculation. Use BKK TT rate for the day to calculate in baht and allow a 10% fluctuation would be my advice. The point I tried to make is you can differ your monthly transfers, which are averaged over 1 year, to meet the requirements. Nothing in the orders states it must be 50K per month. You can transfer 60K for 2 months to cover any shortfalls in a reduced exchange rate.

On the other hand if you're short 20,000, having 280K in funds and make a final transfer to make up the shortfall (not depositing it in your funds account), then 280K funds and 520K in monthly transfers you qualify.

40 minutes ago, thoengthaied said:

No. I didn't say I wanted to top up my bank account to 800,000. I wanted to know if I topped up my bank account to an amount that would bring the total of bank balance plus pension to 800,000 would be ok, say, 2 weeks prior to extension. I may be about 20,000 short and can transfer that amount or more in if necessary.

My 2 cents.

The question is have you maintained an annual earnings and deposit totalling 800K.
Any funds in the bank used for the combination must have been deposited for 2 months prior to the date of application, the same as if using just the fund's method.

To quote yourself, if your income was 500,000 throughout the year, then the fund's requirement would be 300,000 for 2 months prior to the date of application.
If your funds, we're only 280,000 throughout the year, and you top up to 300,000 2 weeks before your extension, then in my opinion you don't qualify.
However, it is not for members to make a decision, we can only quote the rules, the decision is at the IO's discretion.

For what it's worth, my IO insist the funds must be 400,000 when using the combination method. (Their interpretation).

Order 548/2562.

(4) At least 2 months prior to the filing date and at least 3 months after being granted permission, an alien must have a deposit in a commercial bank located in Thailand of no less than 800,000 baht. After being granted permission for 3 months, an alien can withdraw the said deposit and must have the remaining balance in the bank account of no less than 400,000 baht or
(5) Must have an annual earning and a deposit in a commercial bank located in Thailand with totalling of no less than 800,000 baht as of the filing date. The said deposit must remain in the bank account prior to and after the permission is granted and the withdrawal can be made under the same condition in the Criterion (4)

24 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

The 90 days would granted after applying for a non-o visa based upon marriage to a Thai. To apply for it requires 400k baht in a Thai bank.

British female living with a Thai male?

On 3/21/2022 at 12:41 AM, Agusts said:

Is this true about PCR test not required...? From any country...?

Pre departure PCR tests only from April 1st, (announced by CCSA) yet to be confirmed, but news media stating it's a done deal.

16 hours ago, FridgeMagnet1 said:

Let’s see what happens. I reckon there will be another extension 

Immigration have already announced further 60 day Covid extensions will only be available to those with original VE or TV entries, but only if you can provide a valid reason why you can't return home. Embassy letters have already been requested for this purpose.
A friend who's 60 day Covid extension expired yesterday (19th) went to Sakhon Nakhon Immigration on 17th and was refused.
Married to a Thai he intended to transfer 400K. apply for Non O, 1 year extension, but was counting on a further 60 day extension.

He's now got flights booked back to the UK 21st and will pay 1,000 baht overstay fine at the airport. 

2 minutes ago, Lemsta69 said:

that's an awfully simplistic view of the world. I think you need to get out more.

Not simplistic, realistic.

6 minutes ago, Lemsta69 said:

biggest advantage is not tying up 800k in a Thai bank account getting zero interest. the opportunity cost of ring those those funds up for a youngster like me is too high to even bear thinking about.

That's your excuse and your sticking to it.

17 hours ago, fredscats said:

ask imm

Which office Fred?

On 3/16/2022 at 1:32 PM, fredscats said:

not this year you wont

Can you publish the new Immigration order in this respect.
Strange because just renewed for a disabled expat earlier this month using 12 x 65K overseas transfers.

20 hours ago, Lemsta69 said:

agent is the easiest way to go

I suppose especially when you don't know how to do it yourself, or don't meet the financial requirements.

2 minutes ago, Lemsta69 said:

I suppose this is why the "Head of Immi" doesn't like it, assuming that whole conversation wasn't just a dream ????

More likely he doesn't understand it.
Always show as 'International' transfers on my Bangkok Bank statements using 'Wise'.

3 hours ago, LatPhrao said:

Thank you! for clarifying UJ's point...and you're the first post that imho 'get's it'. Monthly deposits,  short term visas, visas extended, border happing as necessary - for 12 months.  Pray that it works.

You appear to be making hard work of achieving your goal.

You are aware land borders aren't currently open for 'border hops'.

Why not just get a Non Imm O-A Visa that will permit you stay in Thailand for 12 months on entry.
You can make your 12 x 65K transfers during this time, then at the end of the 1 year exit/re-enter VE, apply for Non O at Immigration, then a 1 year extension of stay.

On 3/3/2022 at 7:05 AM, ubonjoe said:

I am not sure that is a real immigration announcement. I have seen nothing like it on their websites for Facebook pages.

Look at the lower right corner of it at the source of it.

It was also announced as a written notice by Immigration but in Thai which was translated with the exact same message as the infographic.

So far I've heard from two friends, one in Maha Sarakham, one in Bangkok who applied for a further 60 day Covid extension earlier this week, both refused and told they now need a letter from their respective Embassies to extend their stay any further.
 

I suspect reports will vary from Office to office, or even from officer to officer.

On 2/28/2022 at 5:49 PM, dj230 said:

I remember reading in a announcement from immigrations that covid extensions were not going to be given to those already on covid extensions but I can’t find it. 

44 minutes ago, Ohyesuare said:

Not arguing with you at all but the order says upon expiry of the 90 days from an initial Non-O, ED visa etc.. you cannot then switch to a COVID extension. There's a slight possibility that this means people who have already been getting COVID extensions could be grandfathered in, more clarification is definitely needed.

If your already on a Covid extension, your Non Immigrant Visa has probably already expired.
That still doesn't change the fact your status is still Non Immigrant as opposed to Tourist.

21 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Correct and imo how it should be.

They have options. Use them.

Obtain 12 month extension based on marriage or retirement.

No need for covid extensions with option available.

The problem that initially springs to my mind Jack, is how would they meet the financial requirements at such short notice.
12 x 40K monthly transfers.
400K 2 months prior to application.

10 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

At this time it appears the extension is only for those entered the country visa exempt or on a tourist visa.

That's how it translates.

Meaning those with Thai family/spouse who used the Non Imm O ME Visa to enter, will now have to apply for 1 year annual extensions in order to stay.
That's how I interpret it.

RT-PCR booking and payment site opens for me.
https://www.thailandpsas.com/

On 12/16/2021 at 10:44 AM, ubonjoe said:

The medical term used now is a bit vague.

The insurance from the site will be accepted and the limit is 99 years. https://covid19.tgia.org/

 

Taken them long enough to update the information on their site Joe.
 

I'm sure they referred to it as 'Medical Insurance' just to differentiate from the 'Health Insurance' requirements of the Non Imm O-A.

39 minutes ago, Smokey and the Bandit said:

This time his problem is because of his age he is having difficulty obtaining health insurance for his length of stay. He can get Covid insurance with no difficulty, that's what he used for his previous COE entry.

So the question is does he actually need health insurance or just Covid insurance? If its just Covid insurance its not a problem, if its both it is a problem. Has anyone any information on this or on what his options are?

Is there an official statement from Immigration? Thanks.

For the Thailand Pass it's now known as 'Medical' Insurance.
$50,000 USD which must cover all medical expenditures (accident, injury, sickness,) including Covid treatment.

What was know previously as the Covid Insurance, is now known as Medical Insurance and a requirement to obtain the Thailand Pass for entry to Thailand regardless of marital status. (50,000 USD).

Not to be confused with the mandatory Health Insurance requirement for the Non Imm O-A Visa application and annual extensions of stay from an O-A entry based on retirement. Extensions of stay (Immigration) based on Thai family/spouse from a Non Imm O-A entry does not require the mandatory Health Insurance.