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... and a passport size photo.

The exact wording on the information sheet: "Evidence of foreign currency fund transferred to Thailand." Bangkok Bank at CW understood that I needed the actual transaction record from their system. If you did the full 800,000bt in one transaction then it will be one sheet. Just showing them the foreign transfer code in your bank book will not be accepted. So you will need two documents from the bank 1/ Deposit Certificate from the bank confirming your account name and balance. It must be in Thai language, Attention: Immigration Officer 2/ The actual foreign currency transaction from your bank. And yes, they want copies of all pages of your bank book including your name on the first page.

I'm certainly no expert but I did apply at CW for a non-imm O yesterday (Oct.11). I'll give you a rundown. Even though my situation is quite different from yours you might find a couple of things helpful. I decided to get my bank statement (800,000bt in my account) in the morning before going to CW. Then do a transaction and update my bankbook. The Bangkok Bank branch I visited was not really familiar with the requirements so it was handy that I had a printout of the Immigration information sheet in English AND Thai. I thought that was all I needed. Wrong. I goofed and it cost me some time at CW. They ask for "Evidence" of foreign currency transfers. My bank book clearly shows FTT so I though that would be ok. No. They want a printout of the actual transactions. There IS a Bangkok Bank branch at CW, one floor down. They can do it providing the transactions were in the last three months. It was fast and no charge. So I got lucky there. I have read that some Immigration offices (Pattaya?) were saying 800,000bt funds must be in the bank account for two months before applying for a non-imm O. I had no issue with that at CW yesterday. Also, when I look at the requirements for getting a "O" version it does not mention retirement, just visiting family etc., for retirement "OA" is needed (but I want to avoid the insurance issue). When I filled out the TM.87 form is asks for a reason and I said Retirement. As I understand it this is important.. because when you apply for a one year extension, it must be for the same reason as the original application. Does this sound right? Anyway, they did not question me about it. My situation is different from yours in that I have had a Thai bank account for many years. When I left Thailand this last trip (returning in 3 months) I signed a one year lease on a condo, because i really like the place. My girlfriend stayed in it while I was away. So, easy for me to show a lease agreement and get a TM30. I also provided a hand drawn map of my condo location, not sure if it was needed but she took it. I was told to return Oct.26 to get my passport stamped. I think she told me to go to a diierent section (not C ) to get this done. Can anyone provide info on this? Thanks! I hope this can help you a bit.

ok...easy to make a smartass comment, but instead I will say I respect any lifestlyle people choose as long as they do not harm others.

you should become a monk...get it for free

seriously... how many monks really live a celibate life? Like all religion it's do as I say, not as I do.

sorry...again if you listen to the OP your comments have no relevance. No one is asking about your girlfriend experience.

I'm not sure why my comments regarding the original OP post got so off course. It's not about whatever girlfriend you may or may not have .. it was about general social interaction.. at least that is how I read it. Nevermind the GIRLFRIEND aspect... that is not the question....sheesh!

you are more alone than ever!

Not sure what you mean?

ok

So, you don't really fit in the category of the OP. You have a good life and you enjoy the company of others. Excellent!

again.. missing the point

I would suggest you have taken this off topic .. it's not so much about female companionship but rather just engaging with others. At least that is how I read the OP

There is the old saying .."we all die alone". I suppose that is true but on our deathbed does it really matter?

we all have difficult issues in our lives, some more than others. We can choose to shut down and that is up to you.

everything you metion are utility functions, not social interactions.

nonsense. we have been around long before technology, it's the nature of our species to interact.

fair enough. We all choose our path in life, for the most part

Don't really see the point of this post or the many good natured replies. We are a social species. Period. Posters shared how they interact with others, not really what the OP was suggesting.

Great report. Thanks a lot!

This sounds familiar. My girlfirend works at a huge private hospital where it is no better than the public ones. Staff overworked, poor pay, quiting ofen. Still they try to claim the BEST service for patients. Eventually, foreigners will come to understand Thailand is not the best location for medical treatment.

My girlfriend works at a big international hospital in Bangkok .. it's a <deleted> show how bad staff are treated.. and paid. I have a friend back in my home country who is a nurses union rep...when I tell he what is happening hear she freaks out. Thailand needs unions. Will never happen.

555 they didn't tell me that part !

I said to her "you mean I can do the extension application online" and she said yes. So that is the way I understood it.