LoeiI

28 minutes ago, theoldgit said:

Yes, mine is frozen and paid into a UK account in the Isle of Man.

It’s where you’re actually resident that decides whether your State Pension is frozen or not. 

Sorry if i'm being a bit thick but how would the UK authorities know where you reside ?

On 9/5/2022 at 12:01 PM, Burma Bill said:

 

On 9/5/2022 at 7:50 AM, theoldgit said:

As your State Pension will be frozen

Would the state pension be frozen if it was paid into a uk bank account ?

44 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

The possessor of a residence can also do the the TM30 report. It is not solely the owners responsibility.

A copy of the receipt for a TM30 report would be accepted for the proof it was done.

Just a quick question if you go on holiday for a week does the hotel automatically complete a TM 30 for you as a foreigner and if so do you have to refile a TM 30 on your return to your permanent address 

1 hour ago, EricTh said:

 

If somebody put 800k in your account, do you think you will give it back to them? Of course, that's not the case.

 

 

 

 

 

So as I said (Twice) if you're using an agent for anything other than document checking or hand holding you do Not need a bank account

2 hours ago, Lemsta69 said:

I did my exempt=>non-O=>12 month extension via the famous Maneerat in Pattaya back in December 2021. bank account now required because of new big boss at Jomtien. 

 

B3,700 to open the account at the nearest BBL branch around the corner. B3K was for the obligatory insurance policy, B512 was an initial deposit into the bank account, and the remaining B188 to agent I guess. you get to keep the B512 after the other business is sorted out.

Sorry I'm a bit confused are you saying the agent puts 800k in your account for the visa application then you give it back to them ? as has been said its usually one of two ways either you have a bank account with sufficient funds and the agent assists with the paperwork and application or the agent sorts everything out and you don't need a bank account, the stamps are invariably from a northern province but as I said immigration aren't bothered when you return to Thailand because there is no restriction on where you live or travel to and the stamps are from a genuine immigration office

8 hours ago, brianthainess said:

I  meant if you have no money in the bank then you will need a BKB account to use an agent, why you may ask, well you tell me why it is so.

If doing non O, extension etc. through an agent you don't need a bank account and immigration (on return to Thailand) aren't bothered where the stamps are from as its not a requirement to live in the the same place all the time 

14 minutes ago, johncat1 said:

Can Prawit stay awake long enough to do anything ? There have been dozens of photos of Prawit either falling asleep on duty or being supported by other members of the government. These dinosaurs have had their day Time to put them all out to pasture. 

The Mrs said he's got a vibrating alarm on all his watches.................. well when I say his....... 

3 hours ago, AhFarangJa said:

Of the seven or eight medals he is wearing I can only identify five.........

Knots

Origami

Fire lighting

100 yards breast stroke

cycling proficiency test

Can anyone identify the remainder...................

Same one I got CSE in Knitting

9 hours ago, NewGuy said:

I use the Accu-Chek Performa system and get sticks from a Bangkok Pharmacy or Lazada.

I use the Nexus Gluco Rx system any idea how much the testing strips are in Thailand ?

5 hours ago, radiochaser said:

I can't claim an immigration officer never stamped my passport, but I can claim that a wrong date was stamped.   

 

My wife had booked my flight from the U.S. and had me leaving 28 days after arrival in Thailand.   On departure, immigration told me that I was 3 days overstay.    They would only go by the date stamped in my passport.  When I gave the officer the ticket showing when I arrived in Thailand the officer looked at it briefly, gave the ticket back, and then told me, 3 day overstay 1500 baht! 

P. O.'ed, my wife when she found out and she called to complain to her cousin (an immigration officer) after I returned to the U.S. but he said it was too late to do anything about it.

As an aside, I miss the good old days, when my wife had relatives working in immigration, before fast lanes.   One of her relatives would meet me as I deplaned and walked me through to the diplomatic immigration process area.   Strangely enough, the first time that was done, the diplomatic process area was through a door, into a short hallway that led to a stairway up to the baggage claim area.  I think that was shortly after Suvanabhumi Airport was built. There were no signs on the door.  I guess you had to know which one to go to.

Had a similar experience at Suvarnabhumi Airport  few years back didn't check when I passed through immigration only when having a pint in domestic waiting for my internal flight, I was only stamped in for 30 days but had a 60 day visa, went to the info desk between A and B and the most helpful bloke I've ever met rushed me through a secret door and a few corridors and in what seemed like no time was back in immigration where the IO corrected it and apologised ????????

8 minutes ago, LoeiI said:

I flew into BKK last week from the UK with Thai air and they gave me one on the plane to complete, at immigration the IO kept the arrivals section and gave the departure section back to me

I was also asked by the IO for my boarding pass (Never been asked before) but I couldn't find it and she didn't seem too bothered and stamped me in anyway 

21 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

There have been few similar threads.

I'm amazed.

If the airline hands you a tm6 or they are handed out in immigration queue then fill it in.

If the io accepts it and hands you back the departure section then take it.

Job done. Who cares. 

I flew into BKK last week from the UK with Thai air and they gave me one on the plane to complete, at immigration the IO kept the arrivals section and gave the departure section back to me

10 hours ago, Doctor Tom said:

Clearly. 

 

Thai passport is easy to get.  British passport, you will have to prove paternity.  Check out the most recent requirements on.   

 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/overseas-passport-supporting-documents-group-3

I suggest that you use an immigration agent as its by no means an easy process.  Are you on the Childs Thai Birth Certificate?  I hope so. 

Would that be an immigration agent in the UK or Thailand ?

22 hours ago, JonnyF said:

I am talking about the commission. They are 'selected' and not elected. That's how you end up with drunks like Juncker in positions of power or now the useless Von Der Leyen. Useless bunch of technocrats. Not exactly a shining light for diversity either.

 

They are selected from the elected 

On 6/11/2022 at 6:01 PM, jhoncm said:

I go to the same 7 Eleven store everyday. The reason is I really like a cashier girl from there.

 

I dressed well, stay confident and treat politely to everyone when I go there.

 

As I go there almost everyday, she knows me but we never had conversation.

 

I cannot catch her outside. I only see her working in the store.

 

So I'm wondering can I have a small talk with her in the store. Like asking her name etc.

Is it ok or does it look bad as she is working?

It certainly looks bad if she's 15 and you're 73  ????

On 6/10/2022 at 12:27 PM, Bobtheblob said:

Am in isan and it's v hot at the moment, it was 33.7 in the house today v hot for this time of the year. 

Just returned to the UK for a visit and I'm as cold as a polar bears chuff  ????‍❄️????

1 hour ago, TropicalGuy said:

Euro parliament has little power.

EU holds referendums again until getting result it wants. Rees- Mogg made the case at the Oxford Union for EU not being democratic…. Good enough for me…..????????????

C'mon now are you a soldier or a Nanny surely not both ? do you trample all over his democratic rights before or after you change his bum and put him to bed ?  ????????

16 minutes ago, TropicalGuy said:

Another Agitator Impervious to Reason & Facts. Accordingly Also Dismissed. ????

Cheers ???????? never been called an Impervious Agitator before sounds cool tho ???????? 

Agent, 50 quid 6 hours sorted no worries ????????