Grandpaneal

A few nice English words would have done the trick. No f-bombs necessary, definitely no violence needed. His behavior was deplorable. He must have forgotten that he is a farong in Thailand. Turns out the steps are on public property. I say charge him as necessary and possibly convict/ jail/ and investigate his potentially illegal business. Does he have a business visa/work permit? If not, this could be grounds for deportation.

You can not be shocked about such discrimination if you have chosen to live here. Pricing for farong is still lower than what we would pay for something similar at home.

You seem to have time before you leave. Get it done and then have no worries.

I was referred to a Chonburi school as a potential applicant to teach English. They said that I am too old to get a work permit. This post was from 10 years ago so I am wondering if 68 is too old. I would think that there are farong teachers older than 60. Thanks

And those that are here for legit tourism and visitation…how many would even consider going into an intimidating immigration office?

Final results: We were able to top off the bank account to over 800k; our contact directed us to Si Racha (not Jomtien). Two hours later and 10,000THB less in my wallet I got a new 12 month retirement extension and did my 90 day report. The 10k included the 1900 fee. The Land of Smiles, U-Turns, and Back Room Deals! We never saw the front room where normal immigration matters are handled.

Dr. Jack, My stepson’s friend had someone call my wife on my behalf. He told her that for 20k THB my noncompliance will vanish and I will get a new extension based on retirement. I believe he is an agent. is this legal? My Thai wife believes this more corruption for her country. We would deal with Jomtien instead of Sri Racha. I see many agents advertising In Pattaya so I suppose it is OK. How do the agents accomplish what they do? Thanks in advance!

Feedback greatly appreciated! Other issues are overstay and lack of financial compliance for current extension.

Dr. Jack, A follow up question. Based upon your knowledge, if my appointments at Embassy, what could be my fate at CW 4 days into overstay? A fine of 500 THB per day, arrest or immediate deportation? I look forward to your response!

Thanks sir!

Non-O with second retirement extension expires 27 January. Switching to marriage extension because I lack the 800k. Went to CW on 3 January and was told that my original marriage certificates needed to be authenticated at US Embassy in BKK. Earliest appointment is 3 days after expiration. Appointment next day at CW for translation. Si Racha imm. would not give me a 30 day extension in order to prepare documents. Could I be arrested at CW? Could I do the extension there even though we live in Chonburi? BTW, my account at BKK went below 400K in July, a few days before I went back to US and returned to the Kingdom with a re-entry permit 31 October. 90 day report due between January 14 and 3 February (overstay). Will they require bank book at 90 day in person or on line; first report since returning. Will Immigration ask me to depart as my account has more than enough for marriage extension, but went no-compliant on the current one. Funds were withdrawn due to a family situation. Thanks for reading my story; should I simply leave and go to US?

Just saw this. You took SSA retirement before age 65? Or at 62? If so, SSA automatically enrolls you in Medicare A&B. You can submit the form to unenroll in B with FBU if they are handling your benefits. We went through this with my wife a few months ago. My sister in the States as well.

I was given a Covid extension of 60 days in 2020 in order to have proper documentation for retirement extension of my 90 day Non Imm./O visa. Please clarify for me how someone can still be getting Covid extensions/exemptions 2 years later. Could this be considered circumventing the visa requirements? I thought that covid based extensions were conditional and the person trying to manipulate the system in order to stay here was bound for a rude awakening. I would not blame this on Immigration, this time.

It was her money.

I did get a re-entry permit.

Sorry about mistake above. Here on Non-O based on Thai wife. On my second 12 month extension based upon retirement. 19 months ago my wife put the 800k into my new Bangkok Bank account, where it stayed until today. I am going to US Thursday and will return end of October. Current extension expires January 2023. My wife needs the money to help with a local land deal; instead of taking 400k, she withdrew all of it. I lost the argument at the teller window, she said that she would replace it 3 months prior to next extension date. We have a good relationship with SiRacha Immigration, but when they see a withdrawal of 800k, I think my visa will be terminated. Any thoughts here?

800k/400k Thai Bhat