DrJack54

The guy I quoted has a savings account. It would be unreasonable for immigration to require a 12 month bank statement for using an FD account. At one point I used an FD account with 800k and never required a 12 month bank statement. (CW) Bank Book was sufficient. I did do a 1000b deposit on day of application to update.

The issue is that you have a dedicated bank account for immigration purposes. Immigration can find an issue such as a month or two showing zero transactions (only two) I used a dedicated bank account for money in bank method for years at CW. Some months no transactions. Guess what....two years ago they said NO....Come back with 12 month bank statement. Absolute nonsense. Since then (last 2 yrs) I obtain 12 month bank statement day or two prior to application at CW. 200b on the spot Sadly BBL take a few days to provide 12 month bank statement

When you renew an Oz pp (also most others) the issue date is from when you apply and validity is 10 yrs from that date. Last year I renewed my Oz pp and it still had two years validity. The expiry is 10 yrs from issue. Vague recollection that in years gone by some countries passport (USA?) you could obtain extra pages. That is no longer possible.

So they say. That would be a disaster. First up free wifi would need to be available airside for online form. Also assumes the average tourist has an IQ and can drive a cell phone. TM6 paper form very different. Indeed previously staff would check the immigration lines and hand out the TM6 forms for the dills that didn't fill it in on the plane.

I seriously don't understand people's concern. Put any cell # with country code you put for country of residence. This information is basically useless data. It's back to the future TM6 days. For accommodation in tourist days for address I would write Nana Plaza Soi 4 Sukhumvit. Strangely no one every paid a visit.

Clearly I'm the odd one out. I don't see it as an issue. In my mind expats living in Thailand should just put passport country in that field. Those with permanent resident status can put Thailand. Who really cares.

The window for doing it opens 3 days prior. You can do it up to departure.

From Tod (OP) Updated info.... "It will go live the 28th of April so people arriving May 1st can apply AND It will have Thailand as a choice in country of residence too " Frankly irrelevant IMO. Put passport country.

Personally don't think it really matters. I live in Thailand continuously on annual extensions. I don't have permanent resident status in Thailand. I have temporary permission of stay. On the TDAC I will put my passport country, Oz for country of residence.

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Yes. Currently I have maintained 800k in my account and into same account have been doing monthly transfers of 65k+ Come next time for extension I will show compliance with money in bank method in addition to the 12 transfers for income method. Keep in mind for income method the funds can be used as soon as they land. Basically my account has minimal balance.

In that case to change from money in bank method to income method you would need to run both methods in concert to change to income method.

They have now added Thailand to the list. In any event just put passport country.

There are guys that opt for retirement over marriage as the requirements require less docs. In the future you can move to income method. Does your embassy provide income letter

Some offices are requesting 12 month bank statement.

No problem what so ever. I changed to Kasikorn and my extension from Non O (retirement). I also approached BBL however for some reason they wanted a certificate of residence. As pointed out above obtaining 6 month statements from BBL is an option. I prefer not. When changing banks I suggest it's done after the 3 month 800k requirement. Then you can open new a/c with 400k from existing bank.. Edit: general note for others. If cancelling (closing) bank account always ask the teller to give the bank book back to you.

You state "we" ... Are you referring to Thai wife. People generally don't have "hassles" You need to concentrate on options for ongoing living in Thailand. Multiple Entry Non O retirement (visa valid for a year) no longer available. You will need a single entry Non O and subsequent 12 month extension. As pointed out you can obtain another Non O when back in USA or enter visa exempt and obtain the Non O at local immigration office. The extension has financial requirements. This is all very different to ME Non O

The thing is the other banks can do the 12 month bank statement "on the spot". I obtain my 12 month statement day or two prior to application. Easy peasy. I also do the "bank letter" on same visit. All that leaves on day of application is small deposit into account to update and show activity. It's only BBL that requires days in advance to produce the statement. For folk starting the process of living in Thailand (imo) I would opt for bank such as Kasikorn who are also partner bank to WISE same as BBL and produce statement when requested.

Yes up to 7 days prior to application is fine. Cost 200b

Seems a 12 month extension. No problem. As mentioned you can obtain reentry permit at your immigration office or airport. 1000b single reentry and 3800b multiple reentry. At the airport they have optional "service fee" 200b to do the form and provide photo. Edit: @kiwikeith mixed you up with the OP. Yes you simply obtained reentry permit at same time as extension. Many folk do that.

Yes and normal. More immigration offices are requiring 12 month bank statement over bank book alone. 200b (simple process) Easier for him. However many folk do this. Use a "dedicated bank account" for immigration purposes. The actual rule is 800k for 2 months prior to application and for 3 months after application and not below 400k in other months. #4. Is normal. In future years doubt you would receive home visit for extension retirement. #5 which immigration office? Some like Jomtien you return next day. That's normal in Thailand and goes without saying.

OP, correct answer above. What stamp do you currently have in passport? Meaning extension of stay etc

Obtaining a 30 day extension has nothing to do with TDAC. Would not be an issue

First up thanks for the report. Just be aware that you can mention who you use. Indeed the OP of this thread posted link to an agent in the OP Names are often stated for such things as border runs etc.

If you have a visa or reentry permit suggest that be entered.