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Bank account is common thread. Previously a yellow book pink card would perhaps be fine. Things have changed in recent times. I've been here for some time with existing bank account. Subsequently wanted to open FD account with BBL.... No way without certificate of residence (Bangkok) Kasikorn opened an account as I had a 12 month extension along with lease. Of course an agent can assist to open bank account (5k)
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90-day report without physical passport book
DrJack54 replied to mikeh's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
This issue has occured in recent months. It's tied up with immigration trying to sync online reporting with address report. Personally haven't been doing TM47 due to frequent travel. Suggest that those that take trip outside of Thailand to make report via mail after return at 75 day mark. Last resort skip the whole nonsense and pay 2000b at next extension. -
90-day report without physical passport book
DrJack54 replied to mikeh's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Bit off topic, but very strange sending USA passport for renewal process (using mail) is required. AU citizens do not do this. The existing pp is not posted with the other docs. BTW for others...I did this few months back and it took 20 days from post to return -
You are not over thinking rather just good planning. The other thing you should consider is access to your bank account (also the friend you mentioned). Personally I'm in process of changing from money in bank to income method for extensions based on retirement. Reason being for my long term partner (not married) to have instant access to money. All expats need to forward plan.
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Non-imm "O" 1 yr ME visa from Laos
DrJack54 replied to catinthehat's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
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OP, assume that your wife entered with a non O visa. I would chat with your immigration office to ask if she can change extension based on dependant to based on retirement. She would also need 800k in Thai bank account in her name only. Fall back option (when things happen suddenly) is to exit Thailand and reenter visa exempt (border bounce) From VE it isn't difficult to obtain non O retirement and subsequent 12 month extensions Here is thread that outlines process. https://aseannow.com/topic/1311886-visa-exempt-to-retirement-extension-process-and-cost/
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Non-imm "O" 1 yr ME visa from Laos
DrJack54 replied to catinthehat's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Yes. Correct. Process discussed in this thread https://aseannow.com/topic/1311886-visa-exempt-to-retirement-extension-process-and-cost/ -
Non-imm "O" 1 yr ME visa from Laos
DrJack54 replied to catinthehat's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
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Non-imm "O" 1 yr ME visa from Laos
DrJack54 replied to catinthehat's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
If entry via land then should not require onward flight. If via air then the airline at departure may request proof of onward flight You state enter visa exempt with 60 day stamp and head straight to CW. you only require 15 days remaining on your permit to apply for the non O. Edit: I assume that you are on extension from a non O-A and do not actually have a valid non O-A visa? -
90-day report without physical passport book
DrJack54 replied to mikeh's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Do the TM47 via mail. OR skip it and pay fine 2000b fine Here is thread that outlines the process. https://aseannow.com/topic/1297097-mail-in-90-day-report/ -
Can you help me do TM30 online
DrJack54 replied to advancebooking's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Or you can file TM47 via mail and do that ongoing avoiding problematic online reporting. -
Interesting. I'm in a defacto and to avoid the up creek scenario I'm currently changing from funds in bank for extension retirement to income method. I transfer 120k every month and goes straight out and into partner account. In other words when I'm eventually on income method there will never be funds in my account. Only outlining detail for others as access to the farang partner/husband can prove to be difficult.