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29 minutes ago, Skeptic7 said:

OK...but my original question is still WHY??? Is the requirement B800,000 "seasoned" in a Thai bank account for 3 months or is the law/rule/requirement that there also be activity on the seasoned B800,000 account?

 

IMO...I've already summed it up, which isn't difficult. Ridiculous random rules by random offices in the Land Of Ridiculously Random. ????

or TIT

34 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

To put a sharper edge to it, regarding using an agent to obtain extension based on money in bank or 65k income, is legal or illegal. So if I use an agent (personally I don't) pay my 15-20k baht or whatever, where would someone stand? As mentioned in my post, there are companies advertising this service very publicly. Thaivisa platform included. I guess what I'm interested in....is the extension stamp someone obtains using an agent, valid, legit, whatever you call it. Anticipating the members jumping in with comments such as...its fake and illegal, etc. Then how is it I know folk that have used agent and down the track applied for reentry permit (without using agent) and obtained one no problem. I would have imagined this is a simple question. Apparently not. This post is not sidetracking thread. As many threads running on similar questions in light of some embassies changes to "letter".

Members opinions sought.

Same stamp everybody else gets, + in the computer.   

You have to go and have your photo taken at the local office by an IO 

The stamp is legit, otherwise how could you go out of the country ? or get a re-entry, or do a 90day report,

45 minutes ago, sumrit said:

So the bank supplies information to show how much money is in the account and how long it has been there. If the IO uses that information supplied by the bank to confirm enough money has been in the account for the required length of time I called that by its most commonly used name............. seasoning, whether the bank actually uses that word in its letter or not it has confirmed the requirement.

 

If however, an agent has bribed a bank employee to supply an inaccurate and untruthful letter in order to give the impression the expat meets the financial requirements when in fact he doesn't that's illegal and fraudulent. The agent, bank employee and the expat are all part of that conspiracy.

The agent does not bribe the bank employee.

The letter and statement and bankbook  show 800k on that day

The letter and statement is accurate and truthful, 

The 3 mths is waived by the IO

HTH

13 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Bit unrelated, but as I read many posts debating the legality of "using an agent" I have a little smile as I see many adds at top of threads, along the lines..."extensions no 800k required in bank no 65k income required". Indeed if this practice is sooo illegal how can the companies/agents use such open platforms..

Indeed,,  this is an ad from the agency at soi 5.  jomtien   [allegedly]

On 11/29/2018 at 11:01 AM, Pattaya46 said:

Please give me the name of a country where this never happen...

North Korea

10 hours ago, Pattaya46 said:

Please give me the name of a country where this never happen...

Singapore

1 hour ago, sgoodes said:

I'm in the process of starting the ball rolling converting a METV to Non O "A" and I was given a price of 38k to do it from a certain visa agent which I wont name as it's all new to me and I wouldnt intentionally damage anyone's rep.

I thought it was a bit steep but then I thought it was the going rate as there's the 800k that they will assist with. I have the money plus approx 275k per month income but I'm reluctant to have that money sitting in my K Bank account so they'll sort that and maybe next year I'll do it.

I also got told by a bloke that there's a small place opposite Sweethearts that will do the same for around 14k.

It's all a bit confusing as I always leant towards if sounds too cheap then it may be dodgier than the dearer ones.

Who knows. More homework for me I guess.

go to the one opposite sweethearts,  cheap ,efficient and well established

6 minutes ago, KhunFred said:

Thanks, I was just going by the map they have on their web page. You would think they would bother to update it, wouldn't you??

 

no, never expect logic,,,TIT. + it's a thai outfit,,  i went to the old place myself,,   then asked the lads at nickys,,,,     

3 hours ago, KhunFred said:

Just past "Katsiree Restaurant and Inn"

 

no ,thats the old ''visa shop''.     now a tattoo shop,,

cambodia-inter opposite side ,past soi diana 300 mtrs  purple shop,,

5 hours ago, JackThompson said:

Someone posted a 40K offer from there, if I recall correctly - but I perhaps it was for non-o stamp plus marriage-based extension.  That would be 2 "difficult desks" in a row, which would cost more to get through the system.

 

The retirement-desk in Jomtien is easy-going - probably because they have massive volume, so do not request as much 'extra', per agent-submitted application.

 current price from tick tock.

re: jomtien,     yes,,   correct, massive volume from all over the country,

economies of scale,  

   cambodia-inter 15 mth,,   the cheapest in patts @21,500 for 15 mth,

looking forward to extra business in 6 mths time 

the married ppls over 50  go for retirement visa,  easy, hassle free ,no hoops @ 12,900

was at cambodia-inter today.   they don't do verification, never heard of it,,,  fake news IMHO

time will tell

HTH

17 minutes ago, JackThompson said:

The same shop has offered relatively high rates for other things.  They can get your "Non-O stamp" done, etc. 

 

I'm not sure why immigration would accept something that pays them less than the usual "agent sponsored" extension - but maybe they are creating a "middle-ground" for those who actually have the valid income, but will be locked-out of using it by the embassy-letter issue.

 

The Soi Bukow prices are usually reported as the lowest, but leeway to shave off the retail-price depends on how much of that quoted 10K must be passed to immigration in a brown-envelope.

exempt or tourist visa,  convert to non-o then retirement, [15 mths stamp] 21,500.

  tick tock charges 25k for the same.  

retirement only 12,900.  or 15k @ tick tock

I will check about this new service,  good news if it exists,

HTH

2 minutes ago, johng said:

Where did they move to ? last time I went looking they weren't where they used to be so assumed they had closed.

200 mtr further up. ,past nickys. towards pattaya thai.   cheap, can recommend.     google.   

51 minutes ago, Tofer said:

Please enlighten us, THB 1,000 for what permit?

re-entry ???

19 minutes ago, Jumbo1968 said:

Nope, why would my colleague lie to me me, going rate in Pattaya is 13 to 15000 baht..

Exactly,, common knowledge in patts,, hassle free and very popular,, one in soi buakhao. 12,900. for anyone,,   10k a thing of the past i'm afraid,,,inflation

 tick tock  and others charge 15k.  

about 34 minutes last 2 alerts i saw. ,some times less

On 10/29/2018 at 12:11 PM, bod said:

Could someone do me a favour and pm me a name of a reliable visa agent in Pattaya? Thanks in advance.

Sent from my SM-J250F using Tapatalk
 

pm sent

19 minutes ago, jackdd said:

Apple did say themself that the 3rd generation keyboard does still have the same problem https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-says-new-macbook-pro-keyboard-wont-fix-sticky-key-issue/

Yes they did on july 12th

Ok. ,plenty of info on google,,,   they didn't want to admit the keyboards were faulty

 your link  dated july 12th

and same link

   apple not been totally honest,  who would have thought it ????

and from google,,

,,

all the info is there, so buy with confidence,,

time will tell

33 minutes ago, jackdd said:

Yes, i do. Had a 2017 Macbook Pro. After 1 or 2 months the problems started, keys sometimes felt "stange" but could usually be solved by "massaging" the keys. After about 5 months one key was defective, when pressing it it sometimes caused 2 key strokes. Apple had to replace the upper part of the Macbook (including Battery and Touchpad, so imagine what this costs if it happens out of warranty), the shop said they have to keep the Laptop for 5 days to repair it. I couldn't wait 5 days without a Laptop. Bought a Lenovo Laptop (which does come with on-site warranty), got the Macbook fixed and then got rid of it, now using the Lenovo.

That Apple is doing this with a Laptop for 100k THB is just a joke. Especially not fixing this problem and releasing a new model with the same faulty keyboard.

2017,,   old hat,, faulty keyboards,,  class action lawsuits,,  superseded,  now intel coffee lake,,,   and no faulty keyboards 

100k is for the i-7 -  512 gb 15 inch.

   13 inch macbook pro 8th gen' processor =65,900

  15''.  i-7  256 gb= 85,900

Max the 15'' out,   i-9 etc ,,,   258,300.00 bt.    really sick 

5 hours ago, Nowisee said:

I agree.

At least wait and see what Apple comes up with on Sept 12.

On 8/23/2018 at 9:30 PM, jackdd said:

Why would anyone buy a Laptop that comes with a flawed keyboard?

OP asked if the 2018 macbook pro is available in bangkok,,  

The 2018 macbook pro does not have a flawed key board,,  it's generation 3,,     it's been fixed.  won't be any different in sept,,,

The rest of the range will get the same gen' 3 keyboard [probably]

On 8/30/2018 at 4:32 AM, The manic said:

Thats a very good price if they are efficient  and speedy. But I have never heard such a cheap price. Can you tell me who they are by PM, thank you

Cambodia-inter.  soi buakhao ,  just past nicky's restaurant on left

51 minutes ago, Dazinoz said:

Wow Pattaya expensive. The one I use in Chiang Mai is 7500 for retirement extension and includes 4 x 90 day reports.


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Sorry,    should have said 12,900 for retirement visa no funds . 

Or 7000 for retirement visa if you provide the funds , bank letter

+ 800 for  4  90 day reports

14 minutes ago, The manic said:

Agents in Pattaya 20 k or 25k if they put 800,000k in the bank.

agents in pattaya start at 12,900 if they put money in bank. 

Or 7000 if they dont

6 hours ago, joskeshake said:

in Pattaya soi Buokhao shops first time 19.000, next year 11.000.

 

Not anymore,  inflation 'i'm afraid.    Was there yesterday,,,12,900.  for retirement visa.  Still the cheapest

[i think]

Moreover , now have to go immo' soi 5 for photo,, but no queuing 

200 for 90 day reports

400 if not a customer

Visa exempt  to non-o to retirement visa =21,000

Tourist visa to non-0 to retirement visa 21,000

can also open bank accounts if you need.

Most other agents 15,000 for retirement visas.   

worth a read ?