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I fully endorse this way of thinking (eliminates a "point of failure") and also practice (do not use that account for anything else) this way of securing my retirement extension funds. I might add that I've never been asked for a statement, photocopy of the bank book is sufficient, My experience, 20 years, has been in Bangkok. I once upon a time had 400k in 2 separate accounts at the same bank and was asked by the IO to combine the funds into one account before coming back next year - I complied with their request. All I can say about that is that I agree with making the job simple at immigration for the officers and as you rightly pointed out it "eliminates a "point of failure"

I can comment on personal experience at Chaeng Wattana. Friend went from visa exempt to NON-O to retirement entering in Oct 22. Had read here that the 90 days reporting "countdown" would not start until he applied for his annual extension. Was reassured that this was the case as we visited the 90 day reporting counter and inquired when he received his NON-O, they said he would receive a receipt at the time of his extension advising when he should begin hos 90 day reporting. At the time he received his annual extension they stapled a paper (receipt if you will) into his passport advising he should report 90 days from the day he applied. In total he will have been in Thailand almost 6ish months before he is required to submit his first 90 day report. He entered in Oct and has a May report day receipt in his passport.

Perhaps the 2 deceased men and Gage the survivor, were victims of the karma they unleashed in the world. That's karma catching up with you.

This is probably the least expensive option, exit to a nearby country and re-enter visa exempt. Your situation is also what fixers/agents are for, no idea what it costs. You didn't mention showing the transfer receipt to immigration, might work.

The "Made in Thailand sex toys" I was referring to are powered by Somtam, not batteries ????

Bangla, Cowboy, Nana, Walking Street are already full of sex toys made in Thailand and very well promoted ????

Only thing I can say about Nikki is I don't know much about her. Pompeo on the surface does have an impressive resume - but he's a hard no for me due to his scheming to have Julian Assange kidnapped or assassinated. https://news.yahoo.com/kidnapping-assassination-and-a-london-shoot-out-inside-the-ci-as-secret-war-plans-against-wiki-leaks-090057786.html

I helped a friend go through the visa exempt to retirement process recently at Chaeng Wattana. Alright it not a marriage extension, and he did not apply for any interim 30/60 day extensions, he went straight from visa exempt to 1 year extension based on retirement. (90 day reporting and TM30) He was not asked for a TM30 until he got to the annual extension. We had checked at the 90 day reporting counter when he received his NON-O stamp (converting from visa exempt). At that time the 90 day reporting counter said that during the extension process he would get a receipt informing him when to begin his 90 days reporting. Thia is exactly what happened (regarding his 90 day reporting), when he received his annual extension they stapled a receipt into his passport informing when he should begin his 90 day reports. (annual renewal date and under consideration) The only other thing I can add is information regarding his annual renewal date, this might be a concern if you plan to spend time out of the country. The expiry date of his NON-O became his annual extension renewal date. In his case case he applied for NON-O from visa exempt first few days of December, when issued it had a 27 Feb expiration (90 days from the day he applied). He did not get the NON-O on the day he applied, but had to go back a couple of weeks later (under consideration) to actually get it stamped into his passport. Immigration performed a home visit during the under consideration period. (receiving the annual extension) Then in early Feb he applied for the 1 year annual extension (this was the first time they asked for TM30) and his one year renewal date is 27 Feb (same as the NON-O he switched to from visa exempt).

Imagine committing this crime, then getting home and discovering the "Rolex" is only worth half the 200 baht the tourist paid for it ????

I was at Chaeng Wattana with a friend doing TM30, took 2 tries. First try: Signed copy of landlords ID CARD and house book, rental agreement. I would have thought that was enough, but he needed more. Perhaps due to the fact that his rental agreement was with an agent (in the building) whose name appeared on the rental agreement (as opposed to the owner). The immigration officer provided a Power of Attorney form they wanted completed by the landlord. Second try: (as above) Signed copy of landlords ID CARD and house book, rental agreement. (Plus) Signed copy of agents ID CARD and a Power of Attorney from the landlord. This was just a few weeks ago at Chaeng Wattana.

Pretty obvious to me that Ukraine is losing this war. If they were winning they would not need more weapons. Thus far they've burned through the old soviet era weapons, not just theirs but also of the former Warsaw Pact countries, the western supplied anti-tank stingers/manpads, artillery and in the coming months they will burn through the new shipments of tanks and armored vehicles. I don't think anything the west can supply will change the outcome, but it will ensure many more needless deaths. All F-16s will do is draw out the conflict and risk even further escalation. It feels like the West is in a trap, they can't stop escalating. Any country that does not continue to give more and higher tech weaponry is going to be the country that takes the blame when this war is lost. Diplomacy is the only way out.

Seriously, was it a costume/lark or is he a Nazi? If you were a Nazi, wearing the uniform and all, would you admit it when caught, or offer some lame apology? He definitely a Nazi, not buying the "I was young and naive" bro thing.

Definitely good news, some more details would be nice. Much thanks to Bill Richardson and his team for securing his release. What did the Russians get in return?

I find nothing particularly wrong with Thailand maintaining a good relationship with Myanmar, they are neighbors. Thailand relies on Myanmar for 14% of its LNG (pipeline gas) and many other products. Leave Myanmar to sort its own domestic problems.

Good question ... Some more details, American citizen/passport but in his case born in Hong Kong, not the USA. Speculation, but maybe that has something to do with it.

Chaeng Wattana - I must have been editing my post to add that detail just as u were asking ????

I can confirm that a friend I have been assisting with his visa exempt to NON-O for retirement at Chaeng Wattana also got a home visit. Do they now do it for everyone? Who knows ... This happened just recently, he applied something like 27 Nov, got under consideration until 15 Dec. Then got a phone call and house visit about a week after he applied.

Was at Chaeng Wattana yesterday - friend received his 90 day NON-O. He converted from visa exempt and entered 10 November. His 90 day NON-O expiry date is 90 days from application submission. Having seen this thread just the day before, we stopped by the 90 day reporting area (Counter A) where I spoke to an officer there. Was told no need to do a 90 day report before applying for an annual extension at which time, as part of the process, they would provide a 90 day reporting receipt advising when the 90 day report is due.

Bangkok, Nov 9 (TNA) – Staff of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration collected 572,602 Krathong baskets ... there was not a single Styrofoam Krathong basket collected in seven districts. Of the collected Krathong baskets ... 4.3% were made from Styrofoam. ------------------------------ Can't make up their minds about the Styrofoam. Oh well ????

You're right about the Kiwi, was one of my favorite pubs to chill at. I've taken a liking to O'Sheas on Sukhumvit 33/1, has tables on a veranda out front and pub fare. There is also a Japanese place right next door, Ten Ten, and on the corner is another English Pub called Robinhood. The huge Emquartier/Emporium malls are only a short distance away. For Thai food I always recommend Wanakarm Restaurant right off Sukhumvit 23, and Phuket cuisine at Prai Raya on Soi 8. Another spot I like to take visitors is Tawandaeng German Brewery on Rama 3 - they have a live show with a mix of performers and music.

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He plans to winter here, say Nov-APR, but wanted the flexibility to remain away for Christmas and New Year. A renewal date in March will work well for him. Will advise him to apply for NON-O 90 days in advance of an acceptable renewal date. Thanks again

More like "ambulance chasers"

Seems that the consensus is that the annual extension date will be based on the expiration date of the NON-O. Thx

I have a friend returning to Thailand, trying to figure out what extension renewal date he will get. He will be doing his paperwork at CW in Bangkok. 1) he plans to enter on Nov 15 2) he already has 800k seasoned in a bank account 3) he can apply any time for NON-O while tourist stay is valid allowing 15 days remaining 4) after he obtains NON-O he will apply for retirement extension Question is what renewal date he will get? Will eventual 1 year retirement extension renewal date be based on: 1) the date he originally entered Thailand (Nov 15) 2) the date he applies for NON-O 3) the date he receives the NON-O 4) the date he applies for 1 year retirement extension 5) the date he receives 1 year retirement extension Thx