Grayo46

Just now, BritTim said:

As stated, for safety, keep at least 400,000 baht in your account during the under consideration period for the extension of your permission to stay based on marriage (note: your permission to stay is not a visa, renewed or otherwise). There is absolutely no restriction on withdrawals as long as the balance remains above 400,000.

I have been told not to take any money out at all. As you correctly state,  as long as I stay above 400k I should be okay. They told me otherwise.

4 minutes ago, dick turpin said:

You have been renewing for "several years" yet

you still felt you had to call your IMO to check if

you can take cash out above the 400,00 baht limit.

 

Words fail me....   

Yes, because the IO said I was not to take any money out of my account during the consideration period. 

In previous years I have taken money out during this period. This year they specificly said I couldn't.

Thanks for your replies. I guess you could be right, good point. I will make it clear that I will not dip below the 400k. 

Keeping spare cash definately saved my ass. I think they are hoping I take money out and use it as an excuse to get a bribe out of me.

Nakhon Nayok immigration is fairly new and are notoriously corrupt. 

Hi all.

I recently went through the process of renewing my Non-O visa at my local immigration (Nakhon Nayok) two weeks ago. When renewing I was told by the immigration officer not to take any money out of my account until my visa has been approved. I had a house visit a couple of days after and all seemed well. I have to have a minimum of 400,000 baht in my bank for 2 months, this was no issue. 

At the time of renewing I had 430,000 in my bank and recently had another 15,000 deposited into my bank. I called the immigration officer and asked whether I could take out this 15k and was told no.

I am lucky that I have cash 'for a rainy day' to live on but this does not seem correct. I have been renewing for several years now and have never had an issue like this.

- Is this normal?

- Are they fishing for a bribe? (they won't get it). 

- Why can't I use my money? Surely, if I stay above 400k I am following the rules.

Would love to know if anyone has experienced the same.

Many thanks

Marriage is perfectly legit. All paperwork in place. I just happen to have chosen to live in a province with a particularly crook bunch of officers.

No agent was used.

Thank you. I know I am within the rules. It is blatant corruption. 

Grateful to all those who replied with suggestions. Though, I won't be hiring a lawyer haha

That's great. Many thanks

I am currently in the last semester before completing my Bachelor's degree. Could I obtain a work permit for a teaching job before completion with a Non-O based on marriage? I am only studying 2 classes a week and have a lot of free time to persue other avenues.

Many thanks in advance

That is great. Many thanks for your speedy reply.

Sorry if the information I require has already been given.

My situation: currently on an Ed visa and due to finish my degree here in Thailand soon. I am married to a Thai national and have a daughter.

When this Covid situation is over I plan to go to Savannahkhet or HCMC and get a Non-O visa based on marriage. A couple of questions:

1. Which would I require a single or multiple entry? I have a job lined up and the necessary documentation to obtain a work permit. Would a single entry visa enable me to extend for a year?

2. Do I have to cancel my Ed visa prior to exiting Thailand?

3. In my situation is the Non-O favourable to a Non-B?

Thanks in advance for any advice and apologies for any stupid questions.