DrJack54

It's 2 months prior to application. Which immigration office. The notice also refers to age restrictions. Outdated. Also not related to extension expiry date. The 2 months prior to and for 3 months after refers to date of application for extension.

Interesting. Knew that was the case for first extension from a non O without income letter. So you needed to show 12 months of transfers even if changing from money in bank method to income method. So at Rayong you maintained the funds in bank for the previous 12 months and also made 12 months of monthly transfers?

If you are changing from the money in bank method to income method, I suggest that you maintain the 800k till date of application and start the 65k transfers 2 months prior to application. That would have you covered for both methods at time of application. I assume you do not have income letter from your embassy.

In reality given that we can all stuff up and immigration so strict on the rules regarding money in bank method ....the best option is to maintain 800k+ all year round in a dedicated bank account.

800k for 2 months prior to extension and 3 months after extention. Can go down to 400k at other times

No problem. In my book Vietnam best option by far. Also Saigon airport very close to district 1 and Thai consulate. Be aware that requires appointment and needs forward planning as consulate booked out weeks in advance. Forget the couple of days idea. Stay a week up.

Thanks for reply. If possible can you list what you provided for residence certificate. Last time I did one i provided some basic photocopies of pp ages along with TM47 receipt and rental contract. Think recall the contract handed back. I need to obtain one soon..ish

Indeed they are. Added off topic question: Looking at list for appointments it seems not available to obtain Certificate of Residence. Is that correct? Need one for TDL Renewal.

Samui has always had it's own rules. Not really applicable to most of Thailand. You also state.... "DLT will only issue to holders of Pink Card and Yellow Book. Tessaban will only issue to holders of Yellow Book" Where is that. Those items you mention will not cut it in most locations

Some offices 45 days prior. Some (most) 30 days prior. Indicate your immigration office and receive accurate info.

Banks also in recent times require certificate of residence to open bank account.

They have always done that and still do. They also previously provided 'letter' to authorize stamp transfer. Now they put stamp in new pp. This has replaced need for letter.

Passport is the property of the issuing government. The letter gives Thai immigration approval to transfer stamps etc.

Which stamps were transferred

I asked that question of Bangkok agent name BSR bikes some time ago. Their answer attached. I always thought for transport offices in Bangkok is was one month. BTW medical certificate for TDL much shorter period.

Can you elaborate on that plan! Go to another city and obtain a certificate of residence?

Given up commentating on CM. From their TM30 made up rules and other rubbish. Nonsense immigration office.

Yes they will require a certificate of residence to renew your TDL. Embassy letter is an option however often expensive. Not all embassies provides this service eg Oz embassy does not. You also ask if residence certificate is useful. I would use the word necessary for some things such as TDL etc. Be aware that they have limited life span so you only obtain one when it's required. Takes 1-2 weeks to obtain at Bangkok immigration and cost 200baht. Posted out sms.

You obtain 'credit advice ' from bank. That shows funds came from abroad.

It's a scam. I had pp photos professionally done according to Oz embassy requirements. Took them along and first thing they said was run off to the place you mentioned and have them redone. The new ones were exactly the same as what I had. My advice. Do the photos at the joint they recommend.

Possibly because visa exempt entry very popular now with the 45 days and many folk seeking 30 day extensions which are done at Laksi

Reasonable deal (from Bangkok 3600baht) For anyone contemplating trip to Saigon ....I just had a 2 week in Saigon and ripper place. No vax checks etc on arrival. From airport very easy bus ($1) to district 1 for chilled break.. Note you will need to show onward flight for return.

Australian embassy no longer providing letter Previously they did. They now provide stamp in new pp to authorize Thai immigration to transfer stamps.

Not required for extension retirement. Yellow book should be fine. CW seem flexible on proof of where you live. In the past I have just used current lease. I renew that every year. Recently they seem more interested in TM47 receipt.

Please stop. As I have posted above using CW as just one example. Pay the 200b for certificate of residence to be posted sms or you don't obtain one. Simple choice. So many nonsense replies in this thread.