DrJack54

And what happens to the 800k in Thai bank account in your name if you fall off the perch.

Vietnam is an option however Phnom Penh seems easy. Here is a thread.

Specifically the 800k for immigration purposes is not in a joint account.

I would suggest a lot of your plan is illegal.

I basically gave them copy of my 90 report. As per usual dealing with immigration I always take the standard copies of PP identity page, TM6, last entry stamp, visa stamp if any etc. Wouldn't hurt to have a TM30 receipt however I didn't have or provide one. I had a lease that was not looked at. I actually did a 90 day report just prior to the residence certificate. They also were not interested in my lease or TM30. Just verbal confirmation of the address I wrote for report was where I lived. The issue (if any) is with the clerks that issue queue ticket and do quick doc check. There is a photocopy service on site.

First 90d report can also be done via mail

From the OP who has now left Thailand...... "They did not ask for it, ......"

You obtain residence certificate at MTT. Main thing they want is your most recent 90 day report receipt. The fee is 200baht. It is mailed out EMS and you receive it in under 2 weeks. I had my lease but was not required. BTW if your 90 day report is due the desks for that A is adjacent to desk B for residence certificate. Don't imagine 2 copies required. For example if you tick car and bike license they provide 2 certificates and charge 400b

No. He requires nothing

Or they could do it online or mail. Spending 500b instead of going in person, I wouldn't call "lazy". I would call it smart.

That's exactly correct. There is a need for a will. Otherwise it's a mess.

The funds must be held in a Thai bank account that allows for instant withdrawal without penalty. Thinking in the case of FD account there is loss of interest but no penality. Think my banks current interest rate is 0.5% I just sit back and rake in the interest. A whooping 4k per year.

Don't understand. You cannot obtain a new extension until your stamps and visa information is transferred. The stamps are transferred by immigration (free service) then the application for extension processed. I along with many others have done exactly that at CW. How much were you charged for overstay.

The secret is waving the right arm. When I was a novice my big mistake was to stop walking mid way. Sorta thing newbie farang do. Steady constant pace and the stream of bikes just go around you.

If I was married then pre covid the ME marriage would be my #1 choice. Our point of difference would be for me Saigon the go to destination. Hopefully soon borders open and you and others can go back to that option.

And the point.? You deal with Jomtien? Some province have visit every extension.

Well that's the way it should be. Your experience is not universal. Some have pics taken inside home etc. I can understand some find this zero of an issue. Others would not tolerate any visit. To each their own. If I was married I would still extend based on retirement.

Requires another 800k in Thai bank..

I just noticed that the OP in fact has a valid non O-A visa so would not have 800k in Thai bank to worry about.

Not going to debate. It's a topic that has been covered many times in various forums. Having online access does not make transfers withdrawals etc all legal when the person has accounts in their name only and they die. If joint accounts most likely not an issue.

You make that sound easy and legal. My partner has my pin. Don't think that will work.

OP, Like your thinking. Folk in the forum would have some ideas. Your best to wait for advice from @ubonjoe Apart from the visa side of things she would also need to access your 800k held in your Thai bank account. You might like to also ask in the banking forum for advice. BTW...This bank funds access to spouse or gf or whoever is something many of us kick the can down the road on. I plan to make a Thai will for my assets here. Just keep putting it off.

That's exactly correct. By continuing the deposits right up to extension application you have it covered both ways. Cut the transfers after obtain the extension and just follow the requirements for funds in bank after that. Only a suggestion but many keep 800k+ all year round in the bank. Works well for me and best to have a designated bank account for that purpose.

Yeah he meant bankbook. One crazy thing Jomtien does. Quirky office.

In the condo we live in I have the washing machine on the patio. No issue as there are 2 patio areas. Actually that joint has cooking on the patio.. I actually prefer that.