DrJack54

CW differs a lot from your post and some other posts in the thread. The main thing required at CW is the form along with most recent TM47 receipt. Also basic photocopies of pp. TM30 is not required. You do not need to go to anywhere prior to attending immigration. At CW the cost is 200b and mailed out EMS within 2 weeks. https://aseannow.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=439173

International Detention Centre. Google "IDC Bangkok images" Charming joint. Good place to learn languages. No ED visa required.

OP here.... This is just general info. So there is no agent. In this complex there are several condo buildings. Each one has the office chick. At various times there are units listed for sale with agents and some where the owner has made the office aware that they wish to sell. In this case the owner has spoken with the office manager and conveyed his intention to sell. The place has been empty since covid. Anyway on Wednesday we do the contract and pay deposit. It's prepared by office lady and (as I understand it) is electronically signed by UK owner. The deposit is held by the condo complex. As per my previous experiences the settlement is then within 30 days time.. I'm guessing that the owner needs to be in Thailand for the trip to land office on settlement. At this stage I'm guessing that I will have bank cheques drawn up and he will then deposit funds into his Thai bank account. Subsequently transfer funds to UK using Dee money or whatever. That's his business. Aside note: for those never having purchased real estate in Thailand it's certainly surprisingly simple compared to what I'm used to in Oz. The Land office guy almost acts for both sides checking mortgage, title etc etc. Have purchased couple of joints already however that was from Thai owners. This owner being from (and currently in) UK , just interested in how this works.

My understanding was Jomtien up to 30 days early. However seems incorrect as uj stated above 45. If you have an airline ticket out immigration office may permit earlier extension application.

It's only 45 days at some offices. It is 30 days at most offices. You were not able to apply for extension previously "much earlier"

OP, I don't understand your post. What do you mean regarding... What is "switch it up" mean? You can stay wherever you like. Do you plan on applying for extension?

This is strange thread imo. It's the wife's house and wife's mortgage. Nothing to do with the OP. SHE sells it to the "interested buyer" . That buyer will be drawing up cheque to bank and to the x wife and pay his share of the transfer costs. The owner (wife) will pay her share of transfers. I have purchased a townhouse where the owner paid all transfers. Have purchased a condo where transfers were 50/50. Simple. What then follows between the X wife and OP is irrelevant. If she then hands over to him a wad of cash then good and well. That's between them. The existing mortgage must be discharged. The buyer arranges his own finances. Seems to me the PLAN is to try and save some money on the transfer costs. Obviously the buyer must be Thai. As pointed out by others. The OP has nothing to do with this transfer of the real estate.

Clearly lot of time on your hands. Thanks for initial report. Skip the follow up reply.

The airline can very well insist upon onward flight. Many threads about this. Sometimes requested and sometimes not. You can buy the cheapest throw away ticket or check out sites such as "onward flight.com"

Not clever. Just a throw away line from you. The guy I quoted complains that he never obtained a degree as he had to work for a living. Then complains that he had inadequate teachers when at school. Just another fella playing the "someone's else's fault" card.

IMO not clever. Couple of posters have already suggested 60 day extension to visit wife. Not sure if this alternative would work but you could chat with immigration regarding applying for extension with full knowledge that it will be refused and then granted 7 days to leave Thailand. (it's not an extension) . Edit: just re read OP. You were happy (it seems) to apply for a 30 day extension. When uj and zzzzz suggested a 60 day extension to visit wife you didn't reply?? Bit more paperwork but not difficult.

Oh please. Cry me a river.

Scroll down. Not difficult

That's my thinking.

I have placed many assets into my long term Thai partner. 3+ condos for LONG term relationship. I can afford it. Thanks for advice.

Thanks for reply. I most likely would not have even started thread if the owner was in Thailand. Yes he could use a Thai lawyer with power of attorney etc. He may need to travel to Thailand.

So...buying condo from UK guy. The buyer is Thai national (my partner) Not sure how to proceed. The UK owner is back in UK and I'm not sure how this sale proceeds. Have done this a few times but the owners previously were Thai. Very simple process at the land office. Just curious as to how this guy gets paid. Easy for me to transfer funds from Oz to my Thai bank using Wise but ignorant of the process regarding settlement. Any advice appreciated.

Available time slots are listed when you open booking link. Would seem that time is booked out. https://www.immigration.go.th/?page_id=20131

Old telly for the tip. No idea why it's there. The plug in pic is probably a LAN . Looks like area the farang owner used as mini office.

So purchased a condo. These two pics show item near an air con and plug in an office. Not sure of their purpose. Not good pics however someone might have an idea. TIA

Fine Lived here 10 years on extensions based on retirement. BTW I have never ever made a TM30 or provided for for extension or certificate of residence or whatever. Last extension they wanted TM47. Basically it's a stuffed up country re technology. Then on top of that every immigration office makes up their own rubbish. Quite ridiculous really

Been doing extensions based on retirement for 10 years. Both items that you mention have never been required. However last extension at CW asked for tm47. Many folk provide stuff and when accepted think it's a requirement.

Excellent report Thanks for posting in detail really helpful. On slight difference from my own experience at CW last Nov was that the io wanted bank statements. When I asked why (had never been requested previously) .... She stated that I had some months with zero activity. Same as you I use a dedicated bank account. Surprised that you didn't use the banks at the CW complex for your bank letter etc. (unless your SCB) Also bit surprised that you didn't use appointment option. It works so well.

Whatever. Recent report of Laksi immigration very easy walk from Red line that runs from Bang Sue. Work out what suits you.

2 hours. And that's somehow ridiculous? Guessing that you did not make appointment?