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Thailand Trade office seems pretty strict in issuing Tourist Visas to those who already have multiple tourist visa stamps. near mrt station, not difficult to find. information regarding visa application requirements and same day pickup (if successful) http://www.tteo.org.tw/main/th/services/5202/56235-Tourist-Visa-(TR---Single).html
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Thailand Trade Office in Taipei accepts visa applications in the morning and can pickup in the afternoon (sameday).
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elviajero, i have done it myself, though the other way around. i still have have a non-b + work permit (which translates to extension of stay) when I applied for the PE visa and has been using interchangeably for almost 6 months before I left my job (and thus, my extension of stay). So I leave Thailand on the day I left my job (using non-b extension of stay) and come in again using PE visa. Just remember whatever visa you use to get into Thailand, you will need to use the same visa to leave the country (though you have PE visa in place).
you can just call TE and they will tell you about it.
Thanks, but doing it the other way around makes a difference.
My concern is getting the non 'B' visa as Embassies and Consulates will not, usually, issue a new visa without cancelling an existing visa. I doubt TE would have any control over that.
I don't understand why someone with a 1 extension of stay/re-entry permit based on work would need or want the hassle of switching, even if that is possible.
my reason of applying PE with me having extension of stay/re-entry permit based on work permit is simple: I plan to leave my job (where my extension of stay will therefore be void) but wanting to stay in Thailand
I understand that, but your situation is different to the OP, and you were saying that you were interchanging for 6 months.
It would make more sense to have the PE visa issued after the existing permission to stay is lost. Otherwise you are wasting part of the 5 year validity of the PE visa.
Understand where you are coming from. The reason in getting a PE visa before rather than getting after WP to expire is because I was already 46 (thus, not yet eligible for Non O based on retirement), and when my PE visa does expire, I will be 51, and thus, I will be eligible for (a cheaper) Non O (based on retirement) visa option - which of course is assuming the 50 year old retirement requirement doesn't change by then. To me, even if the retirement requirement does change, i figure that 5 or 6 month extra would not make a difference, besides, I can get another PE (assuming TE it is still in business). But that's just my thought process.
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elviajero, i have done it myself, though the other way around. i still have have a non-b + work permit (which translates to extension of stay) when I applied for the PE visa and has been using interchangeably for almost 6 months before I left my job (and thus, my extension of stay). So I leave Thailand on the day I left my job (using non-b extension of stay) and come in again using PE visa. Just remember whatever visa you use to get into Thailand, you will need to use the same visa to leave the country (though you have PE visa in place).
you can just call TE and they will tell you about it.
Thanks, but doing it the other way around makes a difference.
My concern is getting the non 'B' visa as Embassies and Consulates will not, usually, issue a new visa without cancelling an existing visa. I doubt TE would have any control over that.
I don't understand why someone with a 1 extension of stay/re-entry permit based on work would need or want the hassle of switching, even if that is possible.
my reason of applying PE with me having extension of stay/re-entry permit based on work permit is simple: I plan to leave my job (where my extension of stay will therefore be void) but wanting to stay in Thailand
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elviajero, i have done it myself, though the other way around. i still have have a non-b + work permit (which translates to extension of stay) when I applied for the PE visa and has been using interchangeably for almost 6 months before I left my job (and thus, my extension of stay). So I leave Thailand on the day I left my job (using non-b extension of stay) and come in again using PE visa. Just remember whatever visa you use to get into Thailand, you will need to use the same visa to leave the country (though you have PE visa in place).
you can just call TE and they will tell you about it.
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Yes. When you enter Thailand (after getting Non Imm B visa from Penang), you just tell the immigration officer that you want to enter via Non Imm B visa. You are aware you can still use TE service though you are entering via Non Immi B visa, right? If you are entering via Suvarnabhumi, just tell the TE staff who waits for you at the gate that you will be entering via Non Imm B visa and she will handle for you. If you are entering via Donmuang, then just tell immigration officer that you are entering via Non Imm B.
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Thailand Elite isn't cheap, but hassel free and I got one, happy with it. However, I recently couldn't find my Thailand Elite card and was told by TE that a replacement card costs 4,000 baht
. I asked if I really need the card and the answer is vague. Don't think I want to pay up for the replacement, but not sure if I will still able to use TE services provided without the card. Let's see how it goes. -
Yes everyone does 90 reports. Everytime you leave the country and come back you get stamped in a year. If you dont leave its an extention at immigration with copy of passport and visa and completed TM7 form and 1900 bhts. Very easy to use. No I believe you cant extend it to 6 years. No idea about easy access card sorry. Maybe someone will know.Can someone summarize this? Is 90 day reporting still a requirement?
For the 5 year TE visa, to get another year permission to stay, you eithera) do a border run while the visa is still valid, or
go to local immigration office and apply for 1 year extension, no additional paperwork required.It's basically a 5-year "no-doc" or "low-doc" multiple entry visa. Should be able to get up to 6 years out of it if you do a border run or extension request before expiry (border run is probably easier). And extensions are also 'no-doc'. (No additional documentation beyond application /passport photo).
So those who do not have thai family, retired, business, or school have a long-stay visa option. Or if you want a no-doc option and have the extra cash.
I am also lost about the Easy Access card. Is this a separate program? How does it differ from TE program?
This link explains "easy access card."
http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/thailand-business/the-thailand-easy-access-card/
Looks like TE updated their main pages. They now emphasize the membership part FIRST. Then the 5 year visas (renamed Privilege Entry Visas), airport pickup, etc, are a benefit/privilige of the membership.
So now you have Individual Memership (2mil baht + 20k annual dues; 20 years), Family membership (1mil baht + 10k annual dues; depends on core member validity) , and Thailand Easy Access Membership (500k; 5 years). There was something labeled "Individual Membership for Property Co-Project"; not sure how it differs from the regular Individual membership, but it is (1Mil baht + 20k annual dues; 20 years). The Property Co-Project might be outdated because it is not mentioned in any other pamphlet or website.
http://www.thailandelite.com/glimpse.php
and here is a screenshot:
Thailand Elite chart of costs priviliges.jpgAnd the pdf . There are actually several pdfs on the site, but they more or less say the same thing.
The 90 day reports can be done for you by a TE Personal Liason but only at the Chaengwattana (Bangkok) office.
Someone asked about the work permit. That is a separate process, but your TE Liason can help you with that in a 'streamlined' process. So hopefully people will report in the business section how that process works.
The "Individual Membership for Property Co-Project" is the membership based on buying a (specific) property, apparently TE have this cooperation with a property developer. The last time I checked (around Jan), there are only two properties (and only in Phuket). If you buy one of these properties, you will be eligible to apply for the Individual Membership for Property Co-Project.
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Thanks for the clarification. appreciated.
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A question regarding retirement visa qualification - age 50, what is the definition of age 50? To start off, assume I would like to apply for Non-Imm O visa (based on retirement) and have the necessary 800k bhat in the bank, and I am born on November 20, 1950. When will I be able to apply for Non-Imm O visa based on retirement? Would it be:
a ) January 1, 2000
b ) Nov 21, 2000
c ) Jan 1, 2001
Thanks.
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i just renewed my driver's license yesterday near BTS Bangchak, they gave me 5 year (my old licence was one year) without me asking for it as I thought it would be another one year license. Anyway, medical certificate is required in my case.
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lazada
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I have a question. I thought once you use non-b visa and get work permit, your non-b visa is convert to extension of stay (based on work permit), you can then apply for (multiple) re-entry if need to travel in and out (frequently) within the extended period of stay? In this case, why go (abroad) and get a non-b multiple entry visa again? Tks.
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a honda stepwgn spada?
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i find getting toshiba laptops (z series and/or r series) in taiwan is a much better bet (toshiba laptop price in thailand is a ripoff), and it comes with 3 year international warranty.... the only drawback is u get a english keyboard with chinese printingon it
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I have also been trying to dig out the details of this 10mil visa (non BOI) lately. Just let you know that I have been to the immigration at chaengwattana last week and asked the officer there (information desk), they didn't seem to know this visa and tell me to check with the consulate in my home country...
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thanks Mario2008 and AyG. that's really helpful.
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Hi, I am <50 (therefore not eligible for retirement visa), currently on tourist visa, had a Thai bank account, and am exploring the option of getting an investment visa (investment of 10mil) in Thailand. I find the requirements for such visa is as follows:
1) Must have been granted a “Non-Immigrant visa”
2) Must have evidence of transferring funds into Thailand of no less than 10 million Baht. (Copy of evidence showing a tranfer of funds from a foregin country to a bank in Thailand)
3) Must have evidence of investing in the purchase or rental of a condominium unit for a period of no less than 3 year issued by a relevant agency or government unit, at a purchase or rental price of no less than 10 million Baht (Copy of condominium purchase agreement and copy of the ownership registration of the said condominium issued by government or relevant agency or a copy of a long-term lease agreement are needed documents): or
4) Must have evidence of investing in the form of a fixed deposit of no less than 10 million Baht with the Bank which is registered in Thailand and has Thai national holding more than 50 percent of it’s shares (Funds deposit certificate issued by the bank and a copy of evidence of funds deposit are required documents) : or
5) Must have evidence in the purchase of government or state enterprise bonds of no less than 10 million Baht ( copies of bond certificates are needed documents) : or
6) Must have evidences of making an investment as set out in Criteria 3),4 or 5) with a total value of not less than 10 million Baht.
Did anyone went through the process of acquiring this visa? how is it done? I mean:
1) Do I apply for a non-immigrant visa first (which non immigrant visa? non-B?), then enter Thailand using the non-immigrant visa, wire money in & invest, then apply for extension of stay? or can I come in using tourist visa, invest, then apply for visa conversion from tourist to non-immigrant, then apply for extension of stay?
2) On investing in condo unit - I assume I can invest in any condo unit? I heard rumors regarding investing only in condos designated by government?
3) On investing in fixed deposit - any limitation of which particular bank (again, heard rumors on government banks only) and the terms? this is a bit tricky since fixed deposits have different terms from a few months to a year.
4) how long does it take to process (assuming all documents are ready) extended stay based on this visa?
5) I remember seeing somewhere that you usually get 2 years extended stay based on this visa (investment over 10mil)?
Thanks.
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LG GX500 is quite good.
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We don't need Sondi's comment at this time, we also don't need PM using this time to appoint family member. Politicians, thumbs down.
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might want to consider toshiba r830, 13.3" with core i5 weights only 1.4kg and comes with 3yr international warranty
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I just got hold of a 10.1 on display at IT City in Pantip. As expected it has the nicest feel of any Android tab I've seen so far. Unfortunately, they only have 16GB storage and without a card slot its just not enough (I have 16 on my phone with most of the apps stored on a flash card and still run out of internal space). They are 'doing an Apple' and selling silly external card/USB adapters for additional $$$.
I also had a play with an Asus Transformer (17,900 baht). It's quite an interesting beast with micro SD slot and 2 USB ports and a very good keyboard. However it is quite heavy and strangely uncomfortable to hold because the edges aren't rounded and stick into you. With the keyboard attached its more or less the same size/weight as lugging a notebook around, and unfortunately both USB ports are on the keyboard half of it.
Lastly, I went and took a second look at the Acer Iconia. As far as ports and slots go its the king and you can get a 3G version right now. Downside: The build quality is crap, especially the buttons.
Overall I confess disappointment, particularly with Samsung who have done the Galaxy tab and probably Android a great disservice by trying to upsell standard connectors as some kind of optional extra. I still had to slap myself a couple of times to avoid an impulse buy, but I think I'll wait another six months and see if they come to their senses and build it in.
Samsung is selling it's Galaxy Tab 10.1 16G wifi for 18,900 here? Guess Samsung is upmarketing it's Tab over Apple in Thailand as the iPad 2 wifi 32G costs 18,900
if it is Samsung Tab 10.1 3G+wifi 16G model that sells for 18,900, then makes more sense
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appreciate your advise jackbox and pcruzer
. I asked if I really need the card and the answer is vague. Don't think I want to pay up for the replacement, but not sure if I will still able to use TE services provided without the card. Let's see how it goes.
go to local immigration office and apply for 1 year extension, no additional paperwork required.
Elite visa (PE) expiration date
in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
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My PE is also coming due, greatly appreciate if anyone could PM me locations that approves multiple re-entry or try to get re-entry upon leaving at BKK/DMK airports?