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4 minutes ago, ecoscape said:

Bangkok bank will NOT give a letter listing overseas payments. Had huge problems.they only gave six months statements all of which showed source as Bahtnet. Had to pay extra to get 12 months statements (all showing source as baht net) bank would not provide other documentation. IO refused to accept this, had to get letter from pension provider showing monthly transfers. These were closely scrutinised to show they were the same payments as those received. Eventually accepted. Now need to go back one month after renewal date to show statements again!

As I say, we all have different methods of the funds arriving. I did have a letter showing my inbound deposits, and speparately and totalled, and 6 months statements and it was sufficient for immigration. along with my updated bankbook

1 hour ago, 007 RED said:

OP….  May I suggest that you have a look at the post which I generated last week (6th) entitled WAR & PEACE ! which details my experience trying to get the necessary documents from Bangkok Bank (HQ) in Bangkok in order to support my forthcoming renewal of extension of stay based upon retirement via the 65,000 BHT per month method. 

 

As you will see my funds are transferred from the UK in GBP and held by Bangkok Bank HQ in a Foreign Currency Deposit Account (FCDA).

 

As I soon discovered the major problem with Bangkok Bank’s system is that they are only able to produce statements upon request going back 6 months.  This appears to have also been confirmed by other members who have also requested statements at their local branches.  If you want anything going back further than 6 months they can provide it, but it seems that they have to a manual search which can take some considerable time.  Hence some people have been told that it may take a week to obtain this information.

 

As I said, my funds are sent, and held, as GBP.  The system may be different for those having their funds exchanged to THB either in their home country or when the funds arrive here, but again other members have indicated that they have experienced similar problems in trying to get a statement just showing amounts transferred and confirmation of transfer method.

 

From my experience, I discovered that the key documents turned out to be the Credit Advice Note (CAN) which the bank can provide and details your funds ‘journey’, including the method of transfer e.g. SWIFT. (see example in my post WAR & PEACE).

 

Again, the bank can provide CAN's almost instantaneously, but only for the past 6 months (these are FREE).  Anything further back than 6 months will take longer to provide and will incur a charge. 

 

As you will see from my previous post. I had recently set up a notification request that Bangkok Bank send me an email when my funds arrive.  Attached to the email is a pdf which is a copy of the CAN, so now I only need to save the pdf’s and then print them out next year when I need to do my extension renewal.

 

AS you will also see, my local Immigration Office (Nakhon Pathom) accepted the bank letter confirming my FCDA which showed the total amount (GBP) transferred during the past 12 months.  More importantly the Immigration Officer accepted the copies of the previous 12 months CAN.

 

Hope this information helps and good luck.

Red,  I wish to clarify what our differences are. I use a bank route for Bangkok bank in NYC. Tied to a direct deposit account at Bangkok bank. My funds come direct from US Gov agency, via the NYC route as a foreign transfer and the currency is changed to THB from USD at the prevailing rate. So my funds do not arrive as a foreign currency.  So I think I don't have the issues you were talking about. My account was set up by Bankgok bank iaw the current standards. It is a DD direct deposit account, under U.S. law, this account does not have a debit card. I must go direct to counter and withdraw funds. I can - if I wish - while at counter put them into a regular savings account at Bangkok bank that has a debit card. So this is a completely different circumstance then the method you would be using with Bangkok bank. I don't remember what country original poster was from on this topic.

2 hours ago, mtls2005 said:

 

Did you have to obtain a same-day account ownership/balance letter, presumably from the branch at Div. 1/CW (basement)?

 

Your BBL doc list included....????

 

six months of statements? more? certified/stamped?

 

Qualifying Foreign Transfer letter detailing up to twelve (12) most recent transfers (date, FC amount, FX rate, THB, then totaled)?

 

Associated Credit Advice/Receipts for each QFT?

 

Copies of bankbook? or original?

 

Same day account ownership letter with balance, offical/stamped?

 

 

It went like this: When I told Central Corp Bangkok bank that immigration wanted 12 statements and wanted them stamped. THey told me this...point blank: "WE DO NOT DO THAT. If immigration has a problem here is the number direct to me." Immigration was satisfied when I relayed this info. They gave me 6 months and a cover which appeared to be an itemized list showing that these were foreign xfrs in - the amounts- dates, and total amount for 12 months. As for bankbook I showed original (you must bring your bankbook) and it was updated THAT DAY before going to immigration. RE associated credit ? receipts for each QFT? I do not understand what you are talking about. My funds are Direct Deposit to a Direct deposit account with Bangkok bank Direct from U.S. Gov source. I showed what I mentioned and thats it.  The cover was signed by the bank representative. As complex as this may sound, it actually was not to much trouble. The only issue was Immigration telling me to update my book downstairs at Bangkok bank branch downstairs at cheng Wattana. So I did. Everyone friendly no panic. Stay calm . Make no demands. Wai.

29 minutes ago, Thomas J said:

Naam, you miss the point.  First off cheap compared to what?  I am from the USA and I can tell you gas, food, beer, wine, etc are noticeably more expensive in Thailand.  Second, the point is that the prices SHOULD BE FALLING.  If it was a weak THB the stores would be raising prices to compensate for the higher costs.  Conversely, goods being brought into Thailand are NOW COSTING LESS so someone not the customer is benefiting from the strong THB. 

 

I live in a  new 2br condo with infinity pool/gym for less then $600 usd a month, all my produce and meat/seafood is far less then the USA, I take a bus for less then 50 cents, fly anywhere in country for less then 50 bucks, I just had a plate of pad thai gai for $1.30 usd. My iced latte large - runs me $1.14, even KFC and McDonalds is cheaper here...and buying from Lazada they seem to charge me about a buck for shipping...Ive bought tons of stuff cheaper then amazon.... It's as cheap as can be unless Im buying peanut butter or vacuum packed NZ or AUS beef, and even that is reasonable. Are we both in the same Thailand? I save a fortune living here!

4 hours ago, TheGhostWithin said:

Those living in Thailand may not be aware, but Thailand has become very expensive.

Classic  ????

2 hours ago, MartinKal said:

Competition lowers prices and raises quality. That's the theory

One of the factors of many that drive price (and quality, if we want to talk about that.) in an economy. Thats for sure. Could even force me to lower the price of new cutting edge electric-bicycles in an otherwise raging economy....but all else is never equal...but anyhow Thai Central Bank cut  qtr point the other day so hey Expats...things are looking up.

Backlogged? You mean you have to wait a week or so for appointment?

The high thai baht??? Yep, thats it alright, they know you got screwed on the exchange rate and think your baht is somehow tainted with misery, and have decided against doing business with you. You will make a great forex trader.

This sounds like a simple mis-understanding. Let it go, dont look beyond for some sort of evil alterior motives. They just thought you were someone else. If any more weirdness happens just move. Smile and carry on.

Also let go of ideas of complaining to management, or going to the embassy. The embassy could care less, and save management for something life and death. In Thailand learn to let things go.

I am a bit confused about what happened to you, I can only say this. I use income method my US gov retirement is direct deposited to a direct deposit account at bangkok bank using the NYC routing. I have to directly pick up these funds at the counter, no atm is associated with this account. These are US gov rules. If I want, I could put the funds in a second bangkok bank accout, but I put them into kbank, because I like kbank. I have never had a problem with immigration. I am here over 3 yrs on a retirement extension.

Typically there is no challenger to an incumbant President from his own party.

2000thb for every day over. Ouch.

I arrived with a tourist visa. Applied for a non-O for retirement 90 day. I then got an extension for 1 year for retirement, and have done so consequtively x2, and continue to get one year extensions for purpose of retirement.

My experience, is that Thai Immigration officials, buried under paperwork, dealing with everyday tedium, various angry idiots, trying to speak to people in a variety of broken Thai, and broken English, just dont like to look at paperwork they have never seen, and have to go scratch their heads and consult som manual  or call a supervisor. These folks dont even like to read Thai bank statements let alone foreign ones. Keep it simple  for them. Open a thai bank account. Maybe two. Personally, I think kasikorn is the best bank in the world.

I went to police at Bkk airport. About 20 minutes. 

I was specifically asked to show bankbook, and made to have it updated to current day. Is there a way around that? perhaps, but they are geared to seeing bankbook, statements, and bank letter. When they have to deviate you make them take their time to look up rules etc, they dont seem to like that. Just an opinion.

I have had sellers canx on me a couple of times. Lazada always refunded. Never an issue. Money went back to card.