DodgerRodger

You could try Dr Donna, who was very helpful during Covid doing video consultations

https://www.medconsultasia.com/gp-consultation/

I stay at the Dorsett Wanchai which offers long stay rates with free cancellation (book direct, not with Agoda type sites).  Its sister hotel, Cosmo, next door is cheaper.

I'm a recently registered TM30 user and found exactly the same situation regarding "export" to print out the approved notification as you reported in your first post.  Just checked again and nothing happens when clicking export except for a very brief flash.  I'm using Mac OS and Safari browser.  I've done a screenshot as a workaround for now and will know for sure if this is OK in 10 days time when I visit the dreaded Immi Office, unless of course I'm able to 'solve' the mystery in the meantime....

On 7/24/2025 at 3:12 AM, Pib said:

 

Or you buy insurance for 1 year while you season a $100K bank deposit and then not renew the insurance as you would now be covered via the $100K deposit method.   You just need to ensure you either meet the insurance policy "or" self-insure method over the 10 year period of the LTR visa.

 

 

Interesting idea @Pib  I was thinking the same but don't want to "waste" too much on a  health policy.  So I was wondering if anyone has successfully obtained an LTR visa using a policy from WRLife?  They have reasonable rates as long as you choose a high deductible.  

I thought it might be of use to folks to know my experience renewing my driving licence

This relates to BKK DLT at Chatuchak and Immigration at CW only.

I obtained my CoR at CW on 10 October.  I attended DLT on 4 November.  DLT informed me that the CoR from CW is indeed valid for 30 days only so would only be usable up until 8 November.  PROBLEM, no appointments available prior to 18 November.  I managed to get some leeway here as I proved that DLT website shows out-of-date information that the CoR is valid for one year.  A senior supervisor was consulted and I was given appointment for today 7 November.

Today's process went smoothly and quickly - in and out in under 90 minutes.  Despite the microscopic examination of all documents I provided, I was approved.  Of note is that my current 2-year licence expires in April 2025, so renewing 5 months early is permissible.

Renewing from 2 year to 5-year does not require the online DLT training certificate.  I had done this a few weeks ago but was not asked for it so I asked DLT what the reason is, and was told it is for 5-year to 5-year only.

Hope that helps...

On 10/1/2024 at 11:59 AM, Pumpuynarak said:

How long is the Certificate of Residence valid for ? TIA

I just received my CoR from CW in Bangkok.  It is different to the one posted by @johng in that there is no photo and that it states valid for 30 days only

3 hours ago, Finlaco said:

@DodgerRodger  seemingly you only need one cert if applying for car and bike per other reports on this website 

Thanks, and yes I read that too.  But when I completed the CoR application I ticked both boxes thinking that one cert would be issued covering both purposes.  I was wrong there because the IO then requested the 400 ฿ processing fee.  I chose not to try and change anything, just coughed up the cash.

When I go to DLT at Chatuchak in the coming days I will present just one cert (+photocopy) and see how that flies...

A quick update.

My CoR was applied for on 8 October.  I received it in the post today, the certificate having been issued and dated 10 October.

Points to note:

1.  The certificate (in Thai script only except for my name) identifies the purpose, i.e. to obtain a driving licence for a car (I requested 2 certs costing an additional 200 ฿, so have another specifying it is for a motorcycle licence)

2.  The certificate states it is valid for 30 days from date of issue.

Sorry, I should elaborate on documentation.

I provided the completed application form, TM30 print out, and copy of passport biodata page, visa page (I have a Thai Elite Visa, others may not have a visa) and passport page showing latest entry stamp.  All pages signed by me in blue ink as requested by the IO.  Handed over 200 ฿ to IO and was given a Thai Post reference number and told to expect CoR in post in one week.  That was it!!! 

I obtained my CoR at CW today.  As Tod says above, no need for 90 Day Report.  I got a Q number, waited 15 minutes to get called and was processed in 5 minutes.

2 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Good luck..

The forum will appreciate your update.

So would seem you are on tourist visa or exempt.

COR necessary for eg bank a/c, TDL etc.

Hopefully you get the COR.

Should receive it in approx 5 business days (even though they state state up to 14) 

Cost 200b 

Since you do not have TM47 receipt having a TM30 would be good idea. 

I am Thai Elite  but don't stay in Thailand longer than 90 days.  I would like to renew my TDL which I previously obtained using UK Embassy letter of residence affirmation, but sadly not available now.  The UK Embassy stopped because they claimed the service is available at Thai Immigration.  Perhaps they have lobbied for the removal of the 90-day requirement in BKK (wishful thinking?). TM30 in hand.

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

I'm aware of Tod previous post in this thread and elsewhere.

I'm hoping to read a first hand report of no requirement of TM47 at CW to obtain a COR. 

I've read about this on Tod's FB Visa group as well as on another similar FB group although without any first-hand confirmation that I can see.  But that's sufficient for me to venture out there next week without a 90-day report to request a CoR.  I'll post an update then.  Fingers crossed....

I will likely be dealing with Kalasin Immigration in the near future.  Nice to know they have a sense of humour...

5 hours ago, TroubleandGrumpy said:

Plus address proof - Lease etc.

 

 

May I ask if there was anything other than the lease required?

4 hours ago, oldcpu said:

 

 

If I had to guess, BoI, in 5 year times AFTER one obtains the LTR visa, BoI may ask to see proof of USD $100K for only the last 2 years, before one renews the 'permission to stay' for the second 5 year period.

 

Thanks for your thoughts and suggestions oldcpu and yes, I agree, BOI need to clarify and I will perhaps seek guidance in due course.  I too considered the option of reapplying after 5 years and pay a further ฿ 50K. That would still be cheaper than extending my Thai Elite visa.  And I believe evidence of the USD100K self insurance is only required for the 12 months prior to application for the LTR visa.

4 hours ago, Misty said:

 

This seems important. Does the LTR unit also expect to see proof of USD100k in a bank account for 5 years for proof of the health insurance requirement?   It would be difficult to "forget" and accidentally sell a USD500k gov't bond, but funds in a bank account would be different.  Especially if someone actually needed to use these funds for health care expenses at some point.

 

Totally agree.  I have been looking at LTR as an option going forward when my 5-year Thai Elite visa expires (I can hopefully extend another 15 years for ฿ 400K though) but I am too old to get health insurance except for a ridiculous premium.  If, as you and I surmise, BoI want to see 5years of bank statements showing that the USD100K requirement has been met throughout then I feel this is not for me.  So many things can happen and the future uncertain.  I recall reading about Non-O retirement renewals being denied because the ฿ 800K requirement was not met, even by just a small amount.  And I doubt that there will be any real clarity on this until the first LTR applicants reach the end of their 5-year visas.

On 11/30/2023 at 1:45 AM, K2938 said:

It is not know yet, but it would appear that at the minimum they will ask again for proof that you held this deposit for at least one year and it might well turn out to be five years, i.e. since the start of your visa.

There's some information buried way down on the LTR website under application process - vis issuance, and it (partly) clarifies the point raised:-

Visa period and staying permission

According to the annoucement of the Ministry of Interior Affairs, the applicant who passed the qualifications endorsement for LTR visa (and has had the visa issued in the period within 60 days from the date of qualifications endorsement letter issuance) will receive the 10-year visa stamp from the Immigration/Thai Embassy on the date of your LTR Visa issuance. However, the immigrantion will grant the permission to stay in Thailand with unlimited accesses to the Royal Thai Kingdom (multiple re-entry) for no more than 5 years. This means that you will get a 5-year visa stamp first. And, before the expiration of your first staying permission, your qualifications and criteria will be verified again (you will be required to submit documents and proof via the system). If your qualifications and criteria do not meet the requirement e.g. for Wealthy Global Citizens catagory, if the value of your investment in Thailand is less than USD 500,000 because you sold your property, or have canceled your health insurance and did not have a proof of the health insurance for the past years* etc., in such cases, the LTR visa shall be revoked.

* Remarks:

* You are required to report to LTR Visa unit if your purpose of staying in Thailand is different to the purpose you applied for the LTR visa i.e. For LTR : W and LTR- H as staying in Thailand with an incorrect type of visa might be against the law.

A question for those already holding the LTR visa if I may.  If I successfully obtain a WP LTR and arrive to stay in BKK area, how can I obtain a certificate of residence in order to get a driving licence from DLT?  My research tells me such a certificate can only be obtained from Immigration (my Embassy has ceased providing this service) and only after submitting a first 90-day report.  Under the LTR I envisage not needing to do the 365-day report for many years as I will be travelling in/out too regularly, too regularly to even manage a 90-day report.

Grateful for any insight.

Dodger

I've been following this thread of late and by coincidence spotted this newspaper article on the subject today.  Some may find it insightful...

https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/experts/article-12611045/Avoid-inheritance-tax-moved-Australia.html?ico=mol_desktop_home-newtab&molReferrerUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailymail.co.uk%2Fhome%2Findex.html&_gl=1*encpou*_ga*MTQwOTA3MDQ2Ny4xNjg2MzgzODQz*_ga_XE0XLFFF16*MTY5NjkzMTI0Mi40MzAuMS4xNjk2OTMxNjIyLjAuMC4w&_ga=2.133917962.586128520.1686383843-1409070467.1686383843

I'm with AIS and yes they charge for SMS when you are not in Thailand.  I always keep a reasonable balance to cover these charges when not in Thailand because I also send a monthly SMS to keep the account active.  Small price to pay because during covid I didn't do this and lost my "lucky" Thai mobile number as a result.

27 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

There is a complete exemption on Social Security and annnuities for US citizens, this is specified in the Tax treaty between US and Thailand.

 

I would suggest everyone review the relevant tax agreement between their own country and Thailand. 

 

 

Thank you Sheryl and that is exactly what I just did with minimal effort using google.  My research quickly showed me not to worry.  Here's the wording from the Double Taxation Agreement between Thailand and Hong Kong

My suggestion to the OP; google the lock's name, model etc and download the user manual.  It'll tell you about codes, keycards, how to change etc and importantly if there's a master code/card that the landlord can control separately. 

my thread is more recent (using Chatujak as location, same as Mo Chit)