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Koh Samui

Hi - I'll be using the Koh Samui IO

Thanks. Much appreciated

Thanks. Much appreciated

Hi. I'm on a non immigrant O visa which I will eventually extend for a further year. I've managed to open an account with Bangkok Bank without any real issues. I have now deposited 800k in the account. 700k (in baht) came directly from my own Revolut account. The other 100k was moved through my girlfriend's Thai bank account. I transferred the 100k to her via Wise before I'd opened the Thai bank account. She then transferred the 100k into my new account with Bangkok Bank. I have a record of the transfers going from my Wise account into her Thai bank account. I read on another thread that the 800k has to come from an account or accounts outside of Thailand. Is this correct? If so, do I have an issue with the 100k which went through my girlfriend's account even though I can prove that it was originally my cash and from outside of Thailand? I'd hate to turn up at immigration after 2 months wait and have an issue with this. Apologies if this has already been covered on the forum. Much appreciated. Thanks

Thanks to the 3 guys who replied. Decision made. I probably don't need to fly in mid September now. My original plan for the 18th October is more likely. I'll apply for the non-O in the UK and extend when I get over. Thanks again for the info.

Sorry the visa should read non-immigrant O visa

Sorry meant non-immigrant O visa

Hi. I had a METV which ended late July. I managed to use it for just under 9 months so all good . Just before it ended I went to Cambodia for 3 days flying back into Suvarnabhumi early August, so I arrived when the new visa rules were in force. The IO at the airport was originally not going to let me in. Luckily I had a flight booked to the UK on the 20th August. After about 20 minutes and discussions with her colleagues she grudgingly stamped me in until 29th September. I then flew out to the UK on the 20th August. I have a flight booked to return to Thailand (BKK) on the 18th October. It is my intention to apply for an AO when I arrive. I had been living on Phuket since January but my partner is about to move to a new job in Samui. I'm tempted to fly back this month (probably the 17th) for two weeks or 10 days to help with the move. I'm trying to guage the position with the new visa rules - especially given that they weren't too keen on letting me in at the start of August. Is it too much of a risk to come back mid September (even with a return flight) or is it now the case that with the new rules I should be OK. Also, does the fact that I have a stamp to the 29th September have any relevance even though I've left the country - I presume it doesn't. As previously, any option or help would be greatly appreciated.

Hi. I'm currently in Phnom Penh (arrived yesterday) as my last Thai visa ended today (30th). I plan to return to Bangkok on the 1st August. I have a flight booked from Bangkok to the UK on the 20th August and would prefer to spend the time in Thailand until then. My previous visa was METV. The first Thai stamp on the visa December 23 - flying into BKK. I then went to Lao Feb 24 and returned over land a few days later. During the visa I also had two return trips to Malaysia (via air) and a return flight to the UK. My question is, do these still count in respect of me returning to Thailand on the 1st August. My original plan was to come back on the bus (Phnom Penh to Bangkok) but I'd rather avoid the long journey and fly back. If I fly, I'm a bit worried they will refuse me entry as I've already had a few visa stamps through airports already this year. Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks for the input guys. I was looking to see if the lease could be used, the info provided, answered that question. Decided to leave the licence application to when I come back in October and can sort out new accommodation.

Not sure. I'm not an immigration expert, hence the original post. If this means 90 day report then correct it's not relevant for me. Thanks

Thanks. That is helpful

Thought that may be the case. Thanks for the response

Hi. I'm in Thailand on a METV (UK). I arrived 24th December. I moved into a condo in Phuket on the 14th February. The condo is a sub let from the previous tenant who moved back to Bangkok. I'm named on the lease along with my partner. The lease is signed by the previous tenant. We have no issues with this and will see the lease out to its conclusion. I'm about to apply for a driving licence and need a letter of residence from Phuket immigration (Blue Tree). Can I use a copy of the lease agreement for the letter of residence? We contacted the managing agent for the condo and there hasn't been a TM30 completed as the actual owner doesn't know about the sub lease and we cannot get in contact with the previous tenant (our landlord). Opinions much appreciated.