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Nong Khai Border Bounce. Avoid !!!
DrJack54 replied to VintageTQ's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
It will make headlines if that occurs. Can't imagine that would happen in any situation. Anyone with a visa exempt entry and is entitled to 30 day extension. -
new Wise account details, bank says fraud
DrJack54 replied to seajae's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
That's exactly what occured with me. My bank transfers from my Westpac account now does not go to WISE account. Rather it goes to an individual account in my name (wallet) So let's say I want to do transfer. Step 1. I transfer funds from my Westpac a/c to my wallet Step 2. Transfer from my Wise wallet to Kasikorn a/c. Suggest do not revert to bringing in cash. The best exchange in Thailand is SuperRich Green (head office) You will receive more baht using WISE and not have to carry funds and go to exchange place.. -
new Wise account details, bank says fraud
DrJack54 replied to seajae's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
Was instant. At our condo building there is ATM in outside wall of building. The gf was going to 7/11 right at that time and I asked her to do balance check in my Kasikorn a/c. The funds were there. This has always been my experience for small and large transfers. Smallest 50k largest (the max) 2 million. -
I'm worried less now. The OP sorta sounded you didn't have a clue in actual fact you seem on top of it. CW likes to see "activity" on day of application.. That can be token deposit and also satisfies the update. If you obtain bank letter few days early that's fine. They may want a TM30 or lease agreement. In the main they want the financial requirements met.. Good luck..
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Old thread Samui specific. Detailed OP. Point 7 he refers to basic medical. Vaguely recall that was previously required at Samui Each office can have specific requirements eg CW wanting hand drawn map. https://aseannow.com/topic/1102143-an-idiots-guide-to-the-retirement-extension-process-at-samui-immigration-office/ That thread also has this List. https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2019_05/imageproxy.jpeg.2039e26aaf57f3bf9ed4bc2bee746ac4.jpeg
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Nong Khai Border Bounce. Avoid !!!
DrJack54 replied to VintageTQ's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
The treatment you received is horrible. One point since you pointed it out the Thai family waiting would perhaps hurt your cause. With Thai family you have visa + extension options.. -
Well yes it's a TM7 form for 12 months extension. The fee for extension is 1900b So your non O is based on retirement? You plan to apply for extension using money in bank method? Have you seasoned 800k for 2 months prior to application for extension? Why did you leave applying for extension at the last minute. 2 days prior to expiry of your permission of stay?
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new Wise account details, bank says fraud
DrJack54 replied to seajae's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
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new Wise account details, bank says fraud
DrJack54 replied to seajae's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
I don't even have a laptop. Everything is done on Android phone. I have Bendigo Bank app and Westpac bank app. It does require you at some point to supply Thai phone # for OTP (if required) Off topic tip for anyone opening a Thai bank account choose BBL or Kasikorn as they are partner banks to WISE and also allow large transfer. Think its 2 million baht.. -
new Wise account details, bank says fraud
DrJack54 replied to seajae's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
See attached screenshot. 4 minutes. That includes time to transfer from Westpac to WISE using online banking app. This has been similar experience for large sums eg Condo purchase. Just putting out my many transfers using WISE. -
Very confused about E visa system
DrJack54 replied to Marcel Samson's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
I notice you had very similar issue back in May and started this thread. To live ongoing in Thailand you need to be on annual extensions rather that a non O plus 60 day extension or visa exempt plus 60 day extension. Since your embassy provides income letter for immigration don't understand why you are in this situation. You state in both threads that the financial requirements is the issue. ? Seems more like poor planning. -
new Wise account details, bank says fraud
DrJack54 replied to seajae's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
Don't know what your doing. My transfers from Oz using WISE take minutes. -
Very confused about E visa system
DrJack54 replied to Marcel Samson's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
State "live in Bangkok" A border run to Cambodia using minivan company is an option if you run out of time. As mentioned earlier 60 day extension to visit wife is available. Ongoing you need to obtain Non O and subsequent annual extensions. The financial requirements are either 400k in bank ONLY for two months OR monthly income of 40k per month. Dutch folk can obtain "income letter" from Dutch embassy in Bangkok? -
Very confused about E visa system
DrJack54 replied to Marcel Samson's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Critical information that has not been posted. OP? -
Very confused about E visa system
DrJack54 replied to Marcel Samson's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Normally I cut one or two sentences. Your posts are over the shop. Clearly state you status in Thailand along with financial situation. Where is your location in Thailand? Also age. Which immigration office? Edit: just answered your PM. Your location is important for border bounce recommendations -
Nong Khai Border Bounce. Avoid !!!
DrJack54 replied to VintageTQ's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Good luck. Please update forum when you are back in Thailand. -
Nong Khai Border Bounce. Avoid !!!
DrJack54 replied to VintageTQ's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Good point. Something that I did not consider. May get worse as I no longer see places such as Savannakhet good option for Non O as not so simple. It's messy eVisa application. -
Nong Khai Border Bounce. Avoid !!!
DrJack54 replied to VintageTQ's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Don't follow. The thread is about border bounce not trip to Laos to obtain a Visa. Previously this was zero issue at Nong Khai. Seems now things have changed -
Very confused about E visa system
DrJack54 replied to Marcel Samson's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Has Zero appeal. The OP could consider places such as Vietnam that have had eVisa in place. This is for others eg OP. Skip plan for Non O eVisa in Laos. Outlined earlier In fact moving forward obtain non O in Thailand. Better option.. -
Very confused about E visa system
DrJack54 replied to Marcel Samson's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Just a suggestion... You can obtain a 60 day extension to visit wife prior to your current permission of stay expiry. At some point you can do border bounce without reentry permit and obtain a visa exempt entry stamp. BTW that 60 can be extended by 60 days "to visit wife" as its a new entry. These extensions to visit wife would be to buy time to organize financials. From the visa exempt entry you can obtain a Non O marriage at local immigration office. Requires 400k in bank on day of application. That will provide a 90 day stamp. 30 days prior to expiry and having the 400k in bank for 2 months you obtain a 12 month extension. After extension is granted you can use the 400k I see very little purpose in guys obtaining non O at nearby consulates/embassies. Unless of course ME Non O is still available. Even then the financial requirements may make it redundant -
Nong Khai Border Bounce. Avoid !!!
DrJack54 replied to VintageTQ's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
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