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My road tax and compulsory insurance (10 year old car) is up for renewal in early November, but I plan to make a quick trip out of Thailand around the time.

How many day or months in advance can I do the vehicle inspection and renewal?

Thanks.

8 hours ago, MrBrad said:

Might this be it? 

Thank you. From the banner it looks like a wellness clinic. Probably not what Nigel meant.

Could anyone point me to the CMU Outreach Clinic at Ruamchok mentioned by Nigel? I couldn't find it on Google Maps.

10 minutes ago, BritTim said:

Biggest procedural difference: at Savannakhet you receive the visa the next day; if applying at Immigration, it is taken under consideration and takes about a month.

This for all nationalities? Wow, good to know, thanks.

On 6/11/2023 at 7:03 PM, BritTim said:

Financial proof in the form of 800k THB equivalent, preferably in a Thai bank account, but probably acceptable in an overseas account, is required. Fairly recent bank statements showing the funds have been in the bank for at least a month or two are probably the best evidence. The cost of the multiple entry Non O visa is 5,000 THB.

So one could obtain a non O (based on retirement) at Savannakhet? How are the procedural requirements different from getting one inside Thailand? The consulate website only has information for non O-A.

5 hours ago, JimmyJ said:

I called up ~ 2 months ago, and was told "That depends. What office gave you the stamps?", then said they only do it if they did the stamps on old passport.

Jeepers. Did anyone do it at Cen Fest recently? CM stamps

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5 hours ago, stament said:

My branch (where I opened my account) is the one at Plaza 89, Nong Hoi and I can always get statements the same day.  Never asked for a year but I have requested 6 months and no issue.  Maybe change branch?

Presnock said he could get the "year's statement" from Bangkok Bank in a day's time. Everyone I asked (bank too) said that would take a few days.

On 4/16/2023 at 1:02 PM, Presnock said:

I bank also is Bangkok Bank but I go to my CM Bank office and ask if I can get the year's statement plus the one that it is my account only and that if I can stop in the next day at opening time and get a copy of the two documents. 

Which branch? Two CM branches of Bangkok Bank I asked both said they needed 5 business days to do it, which is a week.

53 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

 

Surprised you didn't check with immigration prior to setting up the account. 

 

My friend wasn't thinking!

Anyone with specific experience/knowledge, whether for good or for ill?

Thank you.

You are right about the rules. How the Chiangmai office interprets those rules is the issue because applicants cannot go around them.

It would be great if specific experience with this office can be shared.

Asking for a friend.

Immigration Office: Chiangmai

In August he will apply for a 1 year extension (renewal) of his non-O visa (by reason of retirement, >800k).

He consolidated his money (< 2mil baht) into an SCB e-savings account, which is passbook-less. 

Since he has no passbook for that account, will he face any hurdles getting his extension? Any advice?

Pardon me for one more (stupid) question:

If I obtain a new pp early next year, what would I need to do to keep the non-O valid? I hate to restart the whole process if the non-O is nullified.

 

Gosh so it goes down to the discretion of an IO. Never a good thing!

I just noticed my passport is only valid for 12 months less 4 days after the validity period of current extension. Will that be another issue?

more details:
1. I moved the money over a period of 2 days.

2. The money was moved 3 months 1 week after the "date issued" on the original (first) 1 year non-O extension, but less than 3 months after the "valid until" date.

Thank you. It was most certainly the same day (movement of money) or over 2 days (in batches).

Not sure I fancy my chances with the whims and discretion of an IO!

Any regulations or personal experience of what I should do in this situation?

Thank you DrJack54 for your clear answers.

2 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

If you withdrew the funds from one account and placed then in another that may cause an issue.

Sounds like you did that within 3 months of obtaining previous extension. 

Oh goodness. I am not sure whether I waited 3 months before doing that. I opened up a new account which had a higher interest rate and moved the money (well over 800K baht). So on this technicality I will be refused an extension? What do you advise?

My non-O (retirement) visa will expire end June. My immigration office is CM.

Because I must travel extensively and plan ahead, I need to know:
1. What is the earliest date before expiration I can apply for an extension? 45 days? 60 days?

2. Is it true my passport needs 18 months' validity to apply for extension?

3. I had more than 800K in one bank, but 10 months ago moved all the money into a new account with another bank (also under my name). For proof of income what hurdle or detail should I be aware of?


A big thank you!