DrJack54

How did you return to Thailand. Reentry permit? Why do you need to file a TM30

Foolish statement imo. You started a thread about agent for retirement process and have been given sound advice. Why not stick to topic.

No.

All your posts in this (and other) threads re use of agents is off topic. The OP started a thread asking about recommendations for agents. The thread is not a debate about the legality of agents.

First up I was not referring to combination method. BTW not all immigration offices accept combination method. The income part of the combination method needs to same amount each month. Here is a thread. https://aseannow.com/topic/1298772-combination-method-for-o-visa-extension-based-on-retirement/

What's the point of a phone number. If you can recommend an agent for the OP needs then provide details

You will need a certificate of residence. That won't be possible in Bangkok however might be possible in Pattaya. Suggest obtain the non O and extension first.

Purchased a condo 3m in cash from a UK guy. No problem at land office. You have to love Thailand for real estate transactions. So straight forward in my experiences

Why leave out my last couple of words. "He needs more than that. Border run coming up." You added nothing that my post didn't cover.....

Crazy idea.

OP, is the non B for teaching job. Also where do you plan to apply for the non B..

You are so missing the point. Recent threads re bank accounts have been in relation to folk entering Thailand with a tourist visa or visa exempt and planning to obtain a non O at immigration. (eg this thread) In current times they will find it difficult. In fact in Bangkok almost impossible as the certificate of residence requires you to have made a 90 day report. Not possible on tourist visa or visa exempt.

What is your previous history re SETV. Yes Savannakhet does issue them however in recent times have rejected some applications. Vientiane not so however requires appointment.

100% wrong. The OP asked a simple question. Think at age of 81 he has the right to make a call on what he wants, which appears to be use agent for non O and subsequent extensions and live in Thailand. Folk standing on a dias preaching, provide poor advice.

What ongoing hassle.

That is correct. He would require a new non O. As you know the financials are checked retrospectively. Believe after killing off the existing non O he could also reenter visa exempt and obtain the non O with 800k in bank. All bit irrelevant as he doesn't have the dosh and at 81 thinking agent is good option given his age. I for one will certainly be using agent if I make mid 70,s

Yes. I use FD account with Kasikorn for my extension financial requirements

Haven't looked at EZ savings rate. Probably more like 2.5% Also that return is taxed. The topic is discussed in banking/finance forum. Edit: just checked EZ savings SCB Bank. Rate seems less than what I posted. Best check it out yourself

OP, have you already entered Thailand. Your wife would need to enter Thailand on a Non O in order to piggyback as your dependant. Re the 800k you can put it into a fixed deposit account that pays bit better interest. "EZ Savings" is good rate It's an account without bankbook. Covered in this thread https://aseannow.com/topic/1314449-highest-interest-rates-on-saving-and-money-market-accounts/

That information from London embassy is incorrect. Nothing unusual. Occurs often.

They cannot do anything to extend his permission of stay apart from applying for extension and having it rejected be given 7> days. He needs more than that. Border run coming up.

There is no way to obtain the couple of weeks. You need to exit Thailand and do border bounce for 30 day visa exempt entry. Even then you will need 30 day extension to the visa exempt entry. Since you are in Pattaya you can use one of the many companies that do border bounce (same day) This guy @Pattaya57 did one recently and gave positive review. By all means chat with eg Maneerat for expert advice. Seems NAN is the lady to talk to.

Not really up to you is it. The OP asked a simple question regarding use of agents. He has in the main been given sound advice. Your posts are off topic.

You already have the Thai bank account so that's very handy. You cannot do anything in regards to obtaining the Non O retirement which is first step for the agent. If you wish to come to Thailand prior to turning 50 you could obtain a SETV in own country. That gives you 60 days and can be extended by 30. By then you will be 50. There is a current thread asking about agent. Will attach the links. My post in this thread has links to 2 threads. Also one specific to Pattaya. Maneerat is one often recommended. There are others. https://aseannow.com/topic/1316124-retirement-visa-agent-recommendations/ "I have a bank account but prefer not to put my 800 k into it. Will an agency help me with that?" Answer: yes

As others have mentioned..... Are you in Thailand? Do you have a Thai bank account? Where do you plan to live in Thailand? Passport country? Marital status? Assume you want agent to avoid financial requirements?