NicUnderTheSea

ExpatPH, thanks so much for this thread. Im actually moving from LoS to Philippines (Dumaguete) next month so a lot of this is very timely and helpful.

Couple of things Id like a bit more on: 

Driving - licenses, renting a bike, helmet/ID stops etc - outside of the main cities obviously

Banking. Big one this. Really not sure whether to risk taking enough with me from Thailand to fund my first few months (initially some travel and then first month in new job) or to attempt to use my current banking provider from Thailand with its requisite OTP nonsense , or another solution yet TBA

3 hours ago, ArickChaiyaphum said:

One to cut and butter the buns and the other 3 to sit around waving theirs hands saying it’s fabulously hot today!!!


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you mean look angrily when you dare ask them to do some work and put down line / Facebook? ????

UPDATE - especially FAO UbonJoe as this may be useful for other enquiries....

So, I did some research and noted there are 2 "local" consulates issuing 12 month Non Bs - Manila and Yangon. Ive got friends living in Yangon so thought Id try my luck there. The list of requirements DOES NOT include proof of Directorship or Shareholding, but DOES require evidence of capital of 200k THB.

I emailed before to verify that (a) this was necessary for a WP holder looking for a Non B (yes it is) and (b) whether they would accept proof of an equivalent amount in an overseas account (yes, they do).

So, with all required papers and a bank account printout from my OS bank I went along to the Embassy in Yangon - all very smooth, and for a cost of $200US I got my new 1yr Non B ME the very next day. 

So, dont give up on 1yrs just yet....maybe not quite as convenient as Penang but I was sick of that town anyway!

Happy to answer any specifics via PM. 

yes, sorry, to clarify - our accountant quoted that figure.

So, if I can get them to provide all paperwork outlined in your link (with many thanks indeed for that Joe) - and, say, go to Immigration here with one of the Thai directors - its possible I can get the EoS stamp for something closer to the figure in your link and post?

I can, but Immigration here have asked for 28,000 for their little stamp. Given my 1 year MEs have so far cost around 6000 this seems a little...inflated?

and I do leave the country a fair bit , so id frequently be paying for an exit stamp on top of an overly expensive EoS *WITHOUT* any chance to stay should work situation change, unlike with a Consulate-issued Visa....seems like an all round sh1tty deal to me.

long time lurker, 1st post so please be nice....

Been in the LoS for 4 years now as a worker, not sadly in a position to be retired for some time to come.....earlier this year changed job. New WP, in on a 3 month Non B and just about to book trip to Penang when I hear reqt to be not only a Director (am) but Shahreholder of 20% (am not).

Now, I also need a holiday, so thought to check out a neighbouring country that DOES still issue 1 year Non B - Myanmar does, but wants to see 200k in a bank account, which is surprising given that in order to get a WP I must be earning 50k a month but then logic and reason in Asia is as we all know vague to be polite.

So...given Im relatively free to travel and need a decent holiday, does anyone have knowledge of an Embassy or Consulate in SEA that *DOES* issue a one year Non B but without needing shareholding or relatively large amounts of capital in Thailand?

Every year a nother hoop - Im sure theres a route around this one :)