William T

On 3/12/2018 at 2:53 PM, Lumbini said:

The text i quoted when i started the thread was taken from a document i found detailing what was required for retirement visa so that is why i asked the question i will include the link here 

 

http://www.pattayacityexpatsclub.com/expats/docs/retirementvisachecklist.pdf 

 

" If using your Embassy Letter certifying income, it will need to have a stamp from the Department of Consular Affairs, which is located in Bangkok (this is a new requirement reported as of the end of March 2016 – you may wish to check with Pattaya Immigration to see if it still being required before making a trip to Bangkok to get it)."

It perhaps could  be only enforced for Americans who don't need to provide proof of income to the Embassy in order to get a letter. The Embassy trusts them to tell the truth (the whole truth and nothing but the truth)

For most other western countries, they have to provide proof of income in order to get the letter. I am from UK. Can get it by post or now by email but i did not fancy putting details of my Debit Card in an email in order to pay the £52 fee.

I did not need to get this Stamp when i renewed my Retirement on 18th Feb. And they accepted a bill from 3BB as proof of residence (although i had a copy of my lease Document just in case).

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I thought the new (army) government was concerned about the amount of young people being locked up for minor drug offences were proposing to look at other ways.

A gogo girl i know (not my girlfriend) was caught with 1 gram of Ya Ice. I was informed that 1gram or more is looked on as  dealing. She was taken to Nong Palai on 13 June 2016. She was sentenced to 4 years , reduced to 2 years for pleading guilty. Is due to be released on 28th July 2018. Her first offence as far as i know. She would be 25 years old.

An ex Thai boyfriend went to see the probation (?) officer in Feb this year and paid 2000 baht fee.,He was then told she was too late to be among the 20% being considered for release but for another 2000 baht she would be put on the list. I paid. Anyway she is still inside. I used to give him money to take to her but in May 2017 he left the area.

Any idea if she will be considered for release.

What about the 'Retirement' visa. The one they have now is the worst visa stamp i have seen.

22 hours ago, darrendsd said:

I suggest you read my post above

 

 

I did and answered accordingly.

14 hours ago, darrendsd said:

"when people run into problems - questioning at border, denial of entry etc. - it's always been when they exceed 6 months per year in Thailand"

 

Totally incorrect, where did you get this info from?

Several reports from people who have been detained at the Airport of entry. If you are intending spending  up to 9 months in Thailand you must be working here.  Or so the Immigration think.

In Pattaya , the answer is Yes. (but 3 days is OK) Can download Form TM30 (although the form does not have TM30 on it

Or go to Immigration and ask for a Form

I know several people who were fined when they went to get an extension, because the "House Master" never reported. So it is you who is responsible to ensure that the House Master (your GF) does so.

6 hours ago, Thanyaburi Mac said:

That's a real surprise!  Is there any indication on the card that it was done by Immigration?

 

 FYI, I've been carrying the same card for several years, but did it at a local copy shop for baht 50.

 

Mac

Me too, and I use it regularly, even my two banks accept it.. And don't get your current visa on the back as that has a time limit.

However if Immigration give to you that way then fine.

11 hours ago, wilinusa said:

 

 

I have a 1 year “Retirement “ Visa the expires Oct 2018. I will be traveling to the USA for Christmas this year. I was told I will need a Multi Entry Visa so that I don’t invalidate my 1 year Visa. Does anyone know the requirements to obtain this visa? Bank Balance etc?

 

It is straightforward, You apply for re-entry permit on Form TM8 (require photo on the back). Include photocopies of relevant pages of Passport. A single re-entry cost 1000 baht and a Multi Entry 3,900 baht (i think). Mark on the TM8 what you want.Valid till expiry of "Retirement Visa".

On 8/27/2017 at 5:32 PM, cyberfarang said:

If I didn`t have such short fat stumpy ugly hairy legs, I might be considering that option myself.

Brilliant post on a serious subject. I know several British OAPs who can no longer afford to renew their Retirement Visa and have gone home.

Because handing over cash is quicker. Paying by credit card takes more time and adding several minutes to each individual adds up if there are 20 people in the queue before you.I see that in the Supermarkets.

Use your card to get money before you go and don't inconvience other people.

17 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

If you entered everything correctly you should of not gotten that message. 

Getting that message means you record could not be found. The database the system accesses only has info from your last entry to the country.

It only has your passport number, name, nationality, date of birth, gender, date of entry, TM6 card number and mode of transport in it.

If you look at the first page of the application you will find that those are the only required fields marked with a * beside them. When completing the application those are the only fields you should complete. Be sure you use the drop down menu for nationality.

 

Getting a new arrival/card number changes nothing for being able to do the report online.

 

 

Whether by chance or not , i found when i did an internet 90 day Report after re-entering the country , it was rejected yet all the personal information was the same as information which was accepted next time. I assumed it was because the report date which I selected was different from that on the slip of paper in my Passport i got last time and is the date on my records for reporting..

23 hours ago, keeniau96 said:

It was up last time I tried, about 3 weeks ago. But only got a "pending" and nothing further. Went to Phuket Immigration to do the report, quick and easy but asking after a few questions appears that the Phuket Immi office is not currently responding to the online, even as they did very well about a year ago. So best to do the online but not to count on it being a working response so be ready for personal visit to your Immi office.

Same last time i tried, i got pending and no more. Went to Pattaya Immigration (I didn't go to Chonburi) and the Officer said online not working.

I have a Minix box. I paid HDPrime.tv 380 Baht for their App in order to get Setanta Sports. They have been off one day and back the next.

Today they say they are back but when i Login  they say my Password is incorrect which it was not. When i try to re register they say my Email address and Mobile No. are in use  (yes by me) so i cannot..

When I say i have Forgotten my Password and ask for a new one the 'Submit' button does not work. Tried in their App and their website

When i try to contact them on their Email address i get answer from Outlook that it does not exist. Before I could contact them by Facebook Message but that is now 'closed'.

Does anyone know how to contact them or get their App to open?