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Thai also never blend in. I have met several Thais in Australia, most of them cannot speak English fluently even after spending several years. They hardly have Aussie friends, they are like a 'Gaggle of Geese' who quack quack together.

So? Are the expats 'stealing' their land?

@ubonjoe There was an order from the Immigration department about the extension of re-entry for all PR holders, who were stuck abroad due to covid. What was the last date? has it been extended?

In K Bank , you can do swift transfer in EUR thru the application itself. Limit is 49,999 USD, equivalent in other currencies. I have done it several times, painless and efficient.

Actually the US Embassy does not have an address letter. What's interesting abt the US Embassy is that they have a self sworn affidavit. You can write I Mr. Harry Peters, an american citizen, hold US PP number this and my address in Thailand is xxxxx I swear the above is true. The Embassy will stamp it as ' Seen at the US Embassy, Bangkok' or signature of Mr. Harry is verified. All Thai Govt Departments including Banks , accept it happily.

Bottom line is- You have to pay either for addresses cert or ATM card or Insurance. But, you have to pay. Its your choice @noodleslayer

Correct. @noodleslayer Visit atleast 10 branches of different banks. Sure someone will say yes. If not, make them greedy and say I will buy your expensive ATM card . The a/c gets magically opened.

Yes you can with an airbnb. The owner of the airbnb has to report your stay with the Immigration within 24 hours. Its called the TM38. You take a copy of TM38 from your Landlord and then can get address cert

January 2020, it was 50 USD for US Embassy & 65 CAD for Canadian Embassy. Not sure abt the prices, don't quote me on that????

Its Muang Thong Thani for people who reside in Bangkok, not Chaengwattana. You can get an address cert from your Embassy as well.

If you get an address cert from your Embassy then its valid for 1 year.

Not sure abt Banks harry but Transport Office accepts it for 30 days only for D.L., buy car & scooter.

@noodleslayer Some branches may open just with your PP, if you buy expensive insurance or expensive ATM card.

She needs to bring her Original Thai national Id card + Tabien Baan (Blue House Book) 1 copy of each as well and her physical presence. Other docs as I quoted above excluding the 90 day report. Let her do the talking in Thai and you will be the proud owner of a residence/address cert. I have done this in Bangkok with my then GF (now Wife)

They can copy you Gf's address from her ID card and make a certificate for you. I have done this at MTT(Bangkok)

Don't take risk, tell your company to get it cancelled.

If you have Thai GF then its quite easy. Some IO require 90 day report, which I guess you wont have, Right? This is the list from Bangkok Immigration - People requiring a residence/address certificate (proof of residence) can get this at the immigration office. This certificate is required when the address has to confirmed at a Thai government agency, for example obtaining a Thai Driving License or buying a car/scooter, opening bank account. Prerequisite are: Up to date address registration (90 Day report) Required papers: Filled in TM30 form Copies from following passport pages: Photo page Current visa/extension Last entry stamp TM6 departure card Passport size picture. Free if you wait for 2 weeks, Instant = THB 500/-

It may take up to 5 business days to appear.

Can be done at MRT Station Klong Toei which is much more convenient.

Best Bank is the one who will allow you to open A/c. Get an address certificate from I.O. before going to hunt for accounts.

@onthemoon You will get Thai ID card on 11 April, exact 90 days from today. As per the 'New Regulations' Hearty Congratulations!

Correct. The Thai used in Government settings is extremely difficult. There is a totally different Thai if you want to speak to HMK.

@qualtrough Enter and Exit Thailand using Thai PP only (Super Important)

Update Thai nationality in all your banks, cr cards, Driver's Licence, Insurance, car, scooter. If you have kids, you need to update it in their BC as well. WP is a finite thing , just let it expire. You may ask your company to cancel on your behalf if you're really so concerned abt it. Visa has to be cancelled for sure. You have to attend the IO which gave u current extension.

I dont wanna be rude. You and arkady are experts here. Do you think a desk officer at MOI has the power to revoke Nationality laws signed by His Excellency R9 or even Mr. COC for that matter? Your answer will be highly appreciated!