DrJack54

Outline how "Thai partner" would even be able to cover the banking requirements such as bank letter, bank statement etc Let alone sign the required docs at immigration.

What you outline is agent for hand holding service. You covered the financial requirements and simply used agent to assist with process time etc

It was a bizarre idea when you asked in this thread. You cannot have two valid visas at same time. Insane idea. BTW: majority of transport offices will only issue you a 2 yr TDL with a DTV

What's the reason for using an agent. Some want to avoid retaining funds in Thai bank For others reasons can be health/mobility etc. Literally 1000,s of expats use an agent. Also depends on where you live. That was not mentioned.

The title of the thread asks two things "Do I Need"...... Answer No " Should I get" ..... Answer up to you The friends he spoke to would have no doubt outlined the Pros. Frankly this topic comes up with boring regularity. I could post links to many previous threads listing exact same discussion. Here is one 5 page thread. Topic is old chestnut.

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Has been outlined in many threads. In some situations the passport is mailed to agent along with anything else required. After extension stamp is in pp it would be mailed out. Reentry permit can be obtained at same time. Can be do meeting the financial requirements yourself. Which is what I will do when mobility necessities that. Does not need to go to post office. That's what others can do. Paid or otherwise

Folk that obtain these extensions use agent for 90 reports. Unlikely the OP would require a COR for example TDL etc. The OP describes very difficult situation. Also these things don't improve. Having an agent handle it all will be necessary for some. Sadly Thai immigration does not have adequate alternatives to attending immigration in person. By way of example... I'm typing this 4 weeks into recovery from fractured vertebrae. I'm aware of medical extensions however some situations are long term. Suggest the OP bite the bullet and use agent to handle the lot. Without attending immigration.

TVC can obtain extension at another province. I didn't mention Jomtien as the office they would use.

Have no idea what you mean. The OP deals with Jomtien. He could use a Pattaya agent however he will need to attend immigration. There are agents that have application processed in another province. However that requires handing over your pp. Something the OP is reluctant to do.

In that case you have a problem. The term Catch 22 ... comes to mind.

Some agents "process" the application. These are done upcountry and what @johng outlined above is correct.

OP, your situation is one that should concern everyone. When basic things such as mobility etc become serious issue then not many options. To my knowledge Immigration does not provide "services" for those folk. On the + side is that you deal with Jomtien and there are many good agents in Pattaya. You could contact @ThaiVisaCentre To check other options.

My experience recently while not directly related to Pink ID card... I visited Pattaya and related to another thread tried to check in with my TDL. No way. She wanted my pp. The interesting bit.... She was looking through my pp. Me: what are you looking for Her: stamp to stay Thailand. I pointed her to reentry permit stamp. 3 star hotel in LK metro.

Just attend bank with both passports and its updated in couple of minutes

You posted a lot in this attached thread. You are using agent that obtains extension "up country" Many do not want that option. You need to post accurate information. As I have pointed out... A TM30 for change of address is no longer a simple fix for some immigration offices.

As a result any of your dealings with CM immigration for such things as COR, pp renewal (transfer of stamps), 90 reports etc will not be an issue. Note: making a new TM30 for change of address to province where you actually live does not cover all bases. For example my last transfer of stamps CW wanted update of my bank book and photocopies of pages back to last extension. For anyone using agent that uses "upcountry" Office then best policy is to have agent take care of items such as 90 report etc

Love the post. Had no idea that sort of summary could be produced.

Suggest not to cut/paste when quoting someone which is what you did here above. My post was actually... "Most agents will require your attendance on day of application for extension based on retirement.. Some can process without your attendance." Will stand by my post. Most agent facilitated extensions require applicant to attend. Not just Jomtien. Agents such as TVC do some extensions upcountry and that's all done via mail.

Thanks for the update. What exactly did you provide to Kasikorn to open the account. Obviously the Non O plus what for address. Was COR required. Not surprising. Extension retirement much easier for them over marriage. The other round would have been an issue. Be aware of the financial requirements for next 12 months.

Indeed. The chap you quoted did very clear OP in this thread pointing out he used Pink ID card and yellow book. My experience was 2 years ago and was with a USA guy. He was not successful with his Pink ID. https://aseannow.com/topic/1389344-renewed-my-5-years-thai-driving-licence-at-chatuchak-march-2026/ While AI can be not accurate here is that answer. "Alternative to COR: A valid Work Permit or a Yellow House Book (Yellow Tabian Baan) can sometimes be used instead of a COR, depending on the DLT office." Would seem it varies.

Chatuchak requires COR That is no longer a requirement. Changed not that long ago..

So what transpired. What issue did you have upon reentering. I've been traveling out of Thailand regularly with zero issue on reentering in regards to TDAC

That was a mistake... Did they outline all the Pros of having Pink Card. In years past it could assist with things such as renew TDL., Instead of having to obtain COR from immigration. Bottom line is many (suggest most) expats live here in Thailand without one. I use my pp for the majority of things such as checking into hotels, hospitals etc

Which immigration office. Certainly will need a TM30 for change of address. Some advice in this thread. https://aseannow.com/topic/1379148-family-extension-documents/