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I need to run a couple of 20-50w submersible aquarium pumps for hydroponic systems in the garden. Would it be safe to run an extension from the external outlet to a watertight 50l storage box, and plug both pumps into that? Do I need to install an RCD or something? If I do, I'm in a rental property. Is there a way to do that fairly cheaply? How dangerous would it be to have one of the cables laying on the grass where it is in danger of being damaged? I'm not an electrician (you can probably tell) so please keep it fairly simple for me. Thanks!

So it begins!

I went with a Thai person the first time. That was the last day I was eligible to get the visa (you have to apply 15 days before current visa expires) If I went back again, I guarantee you that officer would be even ruder and more difficult. Thais in authority do not like to back down or admit mistakes. That would be losing face. I would be in the wrong for causing them to do so. I know how it works here, I've spent over half my adult life in this country. I'm getting the 60 days and then reapplying with the seasoned funds. I'm not paying the 15,000 she asked for.

Someone else linked a thread about IO desk 7 Same experience. Horrible without reason, insulting, rude, asks for 15-22k baht to her agent friend, or across the desk. Apprently she tells many people that the funds need to be seasoned for 2 months. Are we SURE that she is wrong? Maybe she's rude because everyone goes in there with false info and she is sick and tired of it. She's snapped, mentally. Aseannow has broken her?

"It's easier if you speak Thai" I do! "Should have let your wife do the talking" She did, because the IO ignored me and spoke only to my wife, besides to throw a few snarky comments at me. "They do this to newbies" Here 10 years "Must be more to the story" Honestly, there isn't. She was horrible. My documents were as described. Either everyone here is wrong whether funds have to be in the bank for 2 months, or she was "Should have paid the money" I'd rather not! "Ask for the boss" She is! "Mistaken identity" I don't think that was the root cause, she brought that up halfway through the visit, like it was just coming into her mind I know that trying to get justice for myself is far more hassle than it's worth in practical terms. I didn't really make this thread to get justice. I just think it's important that people at the very least report experiences like this to others who might have to deal with them.

I went with my wife, as you must to get the visa. She doesn't understand why the officer was that way, either. That was me too, I felt people needed to be warned of my experience in a seperate thread. Sorry for any confusion

I understand why you would think that. If I were reading this thread, I would think the same as you if I were reading this. There usually is more to the story! But honestly, I walked in, was polite as could be, and she was just horrible from the start. Not shouting, but a raised voice. How I would speak to a very naughty child if I wanted them to cry. Not a polite person who walked into my office with all the correct paperwork and just placed it on my desk with a polite "sa wa dee krap."

I walked into the office with completed application. Walked into the office at the back, counter number 7. She starting speaking to me very rudely and and angrily, saying that the funds needed to be in the account for more than 2 months. I told her that I was not applying for the 12 month extension, only the initial 3 months visa. For that, they only need to be in the account on day of application, as per the gov website, which I also showed her. Politely. Very. Very. Politely. (I emphasise "politely" so much because many people try to argue with them or get snappy. I don't.) VE-TV to Non O Spouse.pdf She got even more angry, saying I was wasting her time, telling her how to do her job, that I am always in there arguing with her (I have never spoken to this woman before in my life). She said I could either come back when the funds had been in the account for 2 months, or I could pay a 15,000 fee to solve the problem and get the visa. I said thank you, sorry and goodbye. But in this situation: I walked into the office with a valid application. Spoke politely. Got shouted at and my valid application was declined. Got asked for 15,000 baht extra, to solve the problem. Is that her job training? Should this happen? What about all the "customer service" signs in the front of the office? So many questions...

It's so strange though. She must have known the truth. She just flipped a switch in her head as soon as I stepped in and wai'ed her. "Nope, he's not getting a visa today" Or maybe it was something to do with the alternative solution she offered, that would have cost me 15,000 baht. I assume they're not on commission, right? I have been in Thailand for 10 years. I have seen my fair share of numbskulls in official offices here. She was the worst experience I've ever had here, by far. I walked in with a legitimate visa application and was more than polite. Got shouted at for no reason. Application refused. An application for a father to stay in the country and support his children and family... I could be facing deportation if circumstances were different. It's insane. As it stands, I will be getting the 60 day and returning with statements later, as you say, thanks. Thank you for listening to me rant too, lol

This is the document I (very politely and gently) showed to the immigration officer, asking if it was correct. VE-TV to Non O Spouse.pdf She got very angry and was practically shouting at me, saying they have been an immigration officer for 8 years, how dare I talk back to her and tell her how to do her job. I want to emphasise that I'm used to dealing with people like her in Thailand. I did nothing to set her off. She insisted that there was no way to get a Non imm visa at immigration without having the funds on account for at least 2 months. She denied me the visa, and it is now too late to get it. This was at Jomtien immigration. I spoke to the older woman with glasses in the small office at counter 7. This is a problem.

Some other mods here are saying it needs to be held in the account 2 months prior to application, I'm a bit confused. Especially as the Thai gov website makes no mention of it being held for 2 months.

Strange... Because I deposited 400k into my account today. Went to immigration with all my docs. The immigration officer chewed me out for expecting to be able to get the visa without the funds being in my account for 60 days. She said the funds had to be in my account for 60 days prior to application. I showed her the checklist from government site, she just got more angry for talking back to her. I was very respectful, I always am in immigration. She's crazy. She said she can remember me arguing with her before (I've never met her before in my life).

Hi Joe, coming back to this comment: When applying for a marriage visa (not the 1 year extension, I mean applying the first 3 month non-O based on marriage visa) do the funds need to be in the account for 2 months already? Or just on the day of application?

Busted for using the Thai 51% loophole for owning property. There are a LOT of people here who own a property under a Thai shell corporation. Could be problems ahead for them.

We called ahead to Chon Buri DLT, they insisted it would be needed. When we arrived, indeed they wanted scans of sellers certificate of residence. Typical Thailand I suppose, it varies depending on your local office and/or officers