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Have not used pen ink in more than a decade - computer copy is fine. But believe they want blue ink if using that method.

Who needs more than a phone/SMS to be in touch? Prices for what? I can do that on computer. Places I want to go I know how to find or look at map on computer and remember. Who needs message/emails when out (unless still working)? Where I go they accept cash or I don't use.

An upset Chinese-American farm worker from this report. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64382598

I suspect normal data page of both passports, original visa, current extension of stay and a short form requesting was required. OP had extension on basis of money in bank account and also being asked to provide proof funds at required level for previous two months.

The top is the intake side.

Most places computer filled out form will be fine, in English. Have used here in Bangkok for last decade. https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/downloads_en/

Pushing to use agents by making more regulations/rules/checks adding financial and mental issues to those able and willing to abide by set rules. a. No more O for retirement most Consulates. b. Unneeded insurance for those obtaining OA by not accepting normal international insurance without special signatures that people can not obtain. c. Not accepting Embassy letters of income without conditions that most can not meet. d. Requirement for financials to remain in bank account - rather than be used for support as intended. e. Item by item check, year after year, of same things for all (because some cheat) - unless you use an agent. Am sure many other examples - bending of rules always results in more rules. Agents should be a regulated path for those who need such help in my opinion - not the mostly gray area it currently is.

Good that cleared up - do you really need to use an accountant to submit tax? Not hard for most normal returns to do online, and if use OLT not even a fee involved if no state return required. I dread federal forms as much as anyone but for most only takes an hour or two online (maybe a bit more first time), plus another 30 minutes for FBAR if required as long as you get interest (convert to USD)/bank address/1099/ssn/itin/birth dates/bank account for refund. Once done using an online provider most information is entered for next year making it even less work.

I hold joint account online access for BBL account - branch said no - then said maybe for wife so took applications from both of us - hqs approved in my name. My name is listed first on passbook so likely different than for you. Later added single immigration account online without issue.

Seems like yesterday (1969) - first escalators in Thailand as I recall were in original building - later moved across street (first underground shopping area) and site of several major fires over the years - but was a prime shopping center for many years. And yes redevelopment of original area was WTC.

Central Bangkok. On the old Thai Diamaru Department Store site. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_Daimaru

Check again - suspect you will find it is more like 1 in 1,000 (10.1 in 10,000). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36055877/

You might want to contact that Embassy to confirm they will issue a normal passport to a tourist before your trip.

Believe I did not explain well - they want the normal two months in bank prior to any retirement extension of stay request using bank funds. Nothing to do with time remaining on extension. Sorry if not clear.

Believe safe to say it is the existing Pfizer as there has been no attempt to obtain new.

They are treating your current request as a new extension two month I suspect - as will require a new stamp in the new passport.

Not saying it was - only that it has some logic to it - add the fact extensions are never provided for longer than the passport expiration date anymore and seems even more logical that it might be asked (in this case for the 2 month normal extension requirement it seems). Alternative would be to wait until new extension due and use old passport for now (extension as a visa still valid even if passport not).

Not really - this is an actual signed extension of stay entry in a new passport so directly related to your abiding by the requirements for such.

Actually if you used bank deposit of 800k as proof of funds for retirement extension of stay you also got paperwork outlining requirements to maintain levels at 800k and 400k throughout the year. Seems they just want proof that you currently are in compliance with those requirements.

Email was an invite to try beta so perhaps doing a shake down now with only those invited allowed? Was expecting others to say that also received same email.

Which means little for most users - it is a commercial bank with no provision for private accounts and now can not even be used to receive normal ACH transfers to Thai accounts (have to be in international format which almost no US bank uses). But if you have international format payments such as some pensions it could be used (with a normal sending and receiving end charge).

No and email said it was in beta currently so something very new.

Actually they advised yesterday in an email they now have that ability - you select Thai Baht and go through a one time verification process and use local banking app QR code. I have no need to use so have not tried - and may not be good option if already departed Thailand (using local banking app).

Actually this may be a first time use (tourist visa) so not sure how reliable visa agent is (if you can actually call any really legit when working in the shadows). But agree it is likely just a housekeeping problem. But overstay without a passport is not something I would want to be doing these days. Suspect time to shake the tree as well as the branches.