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Bank account on a tourist visa?
DrJack54 replied to Greenstripe's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
I've recommend Siam Legal to few folk and they have been happy. You could also pm @ThaiVisaCentre for guidance/advice. Bangkok Buddy you could also ask. What type of entry do you have. Visa, visa exempt? -
Bank account on a tourist visa?
DrJack54 replied to Greenstripe's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Think your question was asking why pay an agent when you can just buy insurance to achieve same outcome. Some immigration offices will not provide residence certificate same day. Think you stated that you required bank account that same day. Also CW for example require a residence certificate however that requires a 90 day report. Also takes between 1-2 weeks to be posted out. Many folk are not doing 90 day reports as they are on eg tourist visa. Also some folk reading these threads are looking to obtain non O and need bank account asap. -
Bank account on a tourist visa?
DrJack54 replied to Greenstripe's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
@RedArmy... Why not quote my complete post. I mentioned he could try random branches. You obtained a residence certificate and paid for insurance. As in another thread same question but was in Bangkok. RC will not be same day there. You stated .... "- I needed an account that day so paid 5900 for their policy." Did you abtain residence certificate same day? Can assure you that's not possible everywhere. -
Elite Visa VS Retirement Visa
DrJack54 replied to TheLaughingMan's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
You are aware it's cost is 600k. How are are you? If over 50 then why not obtain a non O retirement and live here on extensions.. The TDL in your OP is sort of irrelevant unrelated. -
Bank account on a tourist visa?
DrJack54 replied to Greenstripe's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
That insurance scam has been an option forever. The OP is in Pattaya. He might have luck with random branch. He also could use agent. Maneerat is one example. Approx 5k. No residence certificate or insurance required. -
Bank account on a tourist visa?
DrJack54 replied to Greenstripe's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
A lot has changed in 12 years partly due to money laundering laws. -
Re-entry permit and TM30
DrJack54 replied to TPDH's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Just another rouge immigration office not abiding by changes to the requirements. -
Re-entry permit and TM30
DrJack54 replied to TPDH's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Don't do a 90 report. When you reenter your 90 day clock starts again. Added note: after being stamped in have quick look at stamped in "admit till" date. It should be same date as on your extension expiry date which is same as on your reentry permit. -
Visa Extension for Retirement
DrJack54 replied to BillStrangeOgre's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Outline exactly what you provided to open bank account in Bangkok. Specifically when you obtained the account being with visa exempt or tourist visa. -
Visa Extension for Retirement
DrJack54 replied to BillStrangeOgre's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
I'm not relating second hand info. I went to Bangkok Bank about 2+ years ago to open a bank account. I have lived in Thailand at that time for several years. I had a non O retirement and subsequent extensions and a reentry permit. Also account with another bank. I attended Bangkok Bank largish branch Sukhumvit Rd Asoke. Spoke with the manager. He wanted a residence certificate or statement from my embassy. He also wanted some sort of statement from my Australian Bank. I had lease agreement. Note same condo for 10 years. No good. I also had a large sum of cash that I mentioned....no good. Years prior to that I tried to open my first account and was a nightmare. Yes I tried taking Thai friend. Had the school teachers uniform on and long time bank account with that branch. No success. -
Visa Extension for Retirement
DrJack54 replied to BillStrangeOgre's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
So basically you achieved opening Bank account at a bank that your sister in law works at! Best add that criteria to the "list of requirements" for future advice. -
Visa Extension for Retirement
DrJack54 replied to BillStrangeOgre's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Yes you need 10k covid insurance cover for 30 days. Don't forget your reentry permit. Single reentry 1000baht. -
Visa Extension for Retirement
DrJack54 replied to BillStrangeOgre's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
This topic of opening a bank account on a Tourist Visa or visa exempt entry has been kicked to death. The cut and paste from Bangkok Bank you posted has been posted many times previously and is not complete. BB (in Bangkok) will require a residence certificate. In Bangkok that requires you to have made a 90 day report (not possible). Even if it was possible the RC takes between 1-2 weeks to obtain. Your alternative is obtain equivalent from embassy. Problem is not all embassies provide them. Oz embassy being one. My suggestion of using an agent is specifically directed at situation where someone has entered visa exempt or TV and is looking to obtain a non-O asap. You stated .... "Just get either a Thai friend with a BKK bank account to go with you or a letter from your home bank saying you are a customer and include your bank's SWIFT code in the letter" Been there done that personally and with others. Didn't work. -
Thanks for the tip. Just now had quick look at web site. Looks interesting and good reviews. Maybe more helpful for land border entries. As for this thread....I posted 2 jabs enough. Having stated that ...I'm heading back to Oz in couple of months. I'm going for first booster soon ish at Bang Sue just to cover myself for travel. Not required but doing it anyway. Let's all hope that TP and rubbish insurance dropped in next month or so.
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90 day report question
DrJack54 replied to mesothelium's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Sounds like a sweet plan to me. As I suggested earlier certainly put Vietnam on your list for consideration. -
Hey poss no I didn't. The pm is open. Mind you I haven't received any for couple of days (unusual) so maybe I have accidentally switched em off.
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Visa Extension for Retirement
DrJack54 replied to BillStrangeOgre's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
True he mentioned enter with Tourist Visa and obtain non O in Thailand. This has been reoccurring question and Many are finding visa exempt or tourist visa entry the best option.. Insurance requirement another consideration. -
Visa Extension for Retirement
DrJack54 replied to BillStrangeOgre's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
You mean your 90 day permission of stay from your non O. Yes you can obtain a reentry permit to protect that POS.. -
Visa Extension for Retirement
DrJack54 replied to BillStrangeOgre's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
If the OP decides to enter visa exempt (which he specifically asked about) then I have pointed out the issue with opening Bank account. How have you actually assisted the OP. Rhetorical question. -
Visa Extension for Retirement
DrJack54 replied to BillStrangeOgre's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Ubonjoe stated.... "You can apply for a non-o visa for retirement that will allows a 90 day stay with a visa exempt entry or tourist visa that is the first step" The OP stated.... "Is it best enter on a tourist visa and what steps are then necessary?"... The answer to OP is yes enter visa exempt or TV a good option. I pointed out that slight hitch is opening Bank account. Agent can do that. Yes non O retirement can be obtained at many Thai consulates or in some instances eVisa.