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After your application is approved, there is no need to keep the money there till 3 months before your next application.
If you apply based on a combination of money in the bank and income, no seasoning at all is required.
Thanks Mario. Yes that was my understanding after I asked the question on this forum previously, unfortunately the boss didn't seem realise this.
My wife suggested I get a download of the relevant paragraph in Thai and English to show her (respectfully), I searched but couldn't find the information, however my I.T. skills are pretty basic, can anybody out there help?
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Sorry but I don't know what happened to the format ref "Returns" it looked OK when I previewed it.
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Reported to Lopburi Immigration, with my wife, where I have previously done two extensions based on Marriege (current extension within two weeks of expiry).
Explained that I wished to change my Non-Imm O Visa extension, from one based on "Marriage to a Thai National" to an Extension based on "Retirement" using the combination of income and money in the bank.
Filled out TM7 and attached photo, (reason for extension of 365 days, Retirement)
Asked what documentation was required, was told to present the following.
1. Original letter From Embassy (British) confirming my Income. No supporting documents asked for.
2. Original letter from my bank confirming my bank balance. No date stipulated by Immigration, however it was dated
for that day.
3. Bank book and one photocopy of each page.
4. House book (Tabien Baan) As proof of address. I hadn't brought it but they accepted a photocopy of my Thai
Driving license.
5. Photocopy of my wife's ID card, signed by her. (I assume as proof she knew I was changing reason for extension}?
These documents were passed back to the boss who checked my annual Income and converted the figure to Baht at
that days rate, She then checked that the amount needed to bring my annual income up to 800,000 baht had been
in my account for 3 months. It had been but I (politely) said I had checked previously (with Thai Visa) and I
understood that the balance only had to be in for the actual registration of the application. She did not reply
but gave me a look that I translated as (Does your village know you're out on your own) one of disbelief.
As I keep the amount in question in my bank account anyway as an emergency fund, I did not pursue the matter.
Result. After a total of 45 mins from start to finish I had the extension stamp in my passport.
I realise that this may differ from the norm and leaves some questions unanswered but I'm just relating my
experience.
Regards. Nibor.
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Is Chin Peng one of the Malaysian to receive this award ? lol
Afraid Mister Ong Boon Hua (OBE), although a long term resident of Thailand, Signed on for the wrong team!
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Further to my original post in Dec 2006.
Just received an email from the Embassy of Malaysia, Bangkok. They are expecting to receive a consignment of the medals at the end of this month (April 2011), they also intend to hold an official presentation in Bangkok after the new Ambassador arrives in Mid May. The ceremony will probably take place in June or July after all recipients have been contacted.
There were approximately 19 applicants for the medal in Thailand originally, over the course of the years I suspect some of those will have moved or received the medal elsewhere. For any still waiting who have moved from the original address given, please contact Mr Nazarudin Jaafar (Head of Chancery) email [email protected]
For those who served in Malaysia during the emergency Pre 1966 and have not applied for the medal, the application form can be downloaded from the Borneo and Malaysia veterans association website.
Regards Nibor.
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Just got back (Thursday)from a 3 day visit to Kanchanaburi, stayed in a guesthouse on the Mae Nam Kwai road.
Background, I've lived in LOS for some time now. I have an old friend from UK over on holiday and I'm showing him around. School for my children hasn't closed for end of term yet, so it's given me a chance show him the nightlife first ( he's still single). We did the Bangkok bit, then on down to Pattaya. Still had some time left over so decided to visit Kanchanaburi.
Drove down to Kanchanaburi on Monday and booked into a guesthouse on Mae Nam Kwai Road (500 Baht) excellent value, did the tourist bit, Bridge, Cemetery (both ex services) Tiger temple, Safari park etc. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
My friend was most impressed by Kanchanaburi and enjoyed M N K Road, which after Pattaya was like a breath of fresh air. Now during our wandering around we came under scrutiny of the locals and were duly checked out, as we would have been anywhere else in Thailand.
Long term ex-pats can spot another easily enough, I follow my own rule of staying out of their business as like anywhere there are the good, bad and indifferent characters and I, at 65, have had enough excitement thank-you. Personally I would have no hesitation and in fact probably will, visit the same guest house with my family during the school holidays. I will not be wandering around M N K road late at night, nor would I in any other tourist area.
The point of all this, If you're living in Thailand long term and you don't like "In your Face" tourist spots then avoid them! Couldn't be much simpler. If you intrude on or upset the local and/or ex-pat community then you should expect some hassle in return, remember this is a place which can be likened to the "Foreign Legion" some people join to forget or re-invent themselves. So unless someone is a "Garry Glitter" most people just want to, and do, get on with their lives.
The impression I got from the tourists I saw was that practically all of them had enjoyed their stay on M N K Road.
No I don't have any connections with Kanchanaburi and I'm not getting paid for this, If I was, it would be much longer.
regards, Nibor.
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There is no requirement for the money to be seasoned in the bank.
The rule says.
(5) Annual income plus bank account deposit totaling not less
than Baht 800,000 as of the filing date of application
Excellent! Many thanks Lite Beer, appreciated.
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I've searched without success, having been on Non Imm Type O annual extensions (married to a Thai national) for a considerable time I'm now considering changing to a Retirement visa. My income is more than sufficient for my present visa but would be insufficient for Retirement visa.
I understand that I can use a combination of income and a "lump sum" in the bank to bring me up to the requisite 800K, my question is when using this method does the "lump sum" part, have to be in the bank for a set period of time prior to application or is just showing a bank letter confirming the amount (unseasoned) at the time of application sufficient?
Nibor.
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The six month validity is for entry into Thailand - not for extensions of stay.
Hi Lopburi3
I was under that impression when I went for my 14th annual extension, however my passport was only valid for 11 months so Lopburi immigration gave me an extension for 11 months and told me if I came back with a new passport within 1 month they would extend my extension to the full year. Worth checking?
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I have made the same inquiry when my Wife and our two children registered for the scheme, they only pay 30 baht for each visit to the government hospital. I as a Farang am ineligible for the 30 baht card but as the UK and Thailand have a mutual agreement I am registered at my local hospital and only have to pay for medicine, consultation and treatment are free. However we all have to pay the extra cost when we opt for a private room for a stay in the hospital. I believe this only applies to the State run hospitals.
This is particular useful if you live near a good local hospital, as the standards vary from one hospital to another.
Hope this helps.
Nibor.
If Thailand and the UK have a reciprocal agreement, then someone better hurry up and tell the NHS!
I don't think it exists
Reciprocal NHS services overseas
No Thailand there....
Hi Samran,
I stand corrected and will take myself off to a quiet corner and give myself a good talking too. I don't know how it works then, but this is the second Thai State hospital I have registered with. They ask for a copy of my passport, then give me a registration card and thereafter I only pay for medicine. I assumed it was because of some agreement but apparently not, perhaps somebody else can shed some light on the matter.
Nibor.
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I have a feeeling my mentioned I could get onto this scheme?? does anyone know? She does pay for some sort of medical cover every year its a few thousand baht and goes to a hospital near Seri centre or whatever Seri is now called ........ Paradise Park?
I have made the same inquiry when my Wife and our two children registered for the scheme, they only pay 30 baht for each visit to the government hospital. I as a Farang am ineligible for the 30 baht card but as the UK and Thailand have a mutual agreement I am registered at my local hospital and only have to pay for medicine, consultation and treatment are free. However we all have to pay the extra cost when we opt for a private room for a stay in the hospital. I believe this only applies to the State run hospitals.
This is particular useful if you live near a good local hospital, as the standards vary from one hospital to another.
Hope this helps.
Nibor.
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Thanks Bucca
Will find it when I need it
I Can't help with the bus info, but if you look up one of my previous posts on this forum you'll find a link to a google map that shows the location of the office. I've always found the staff to be helpful.
Nibor.
See Thread "Lopburi Immigration" Post "14" click on bottom link, I've just checked it and it's still working.
Presently on page three.
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I've rechecked my new passport and where Lopburi Immigration had been deleted and Central Region Immigration Center Inserted, referred the the origins of that extension in Bangkok. The combination of that deletion and the removal of the "Lopburi Immigration" sign led me to a false conclusion.
As to the staff, as you look down the office the officer front row left deals with ninety day reporting, Front row right is the visa Officer, He has to have a senior officer to counter-sign stamps in your passport and that one is usually sat at the back left of the office. So that's two officers involved with extentions etc. It looks like Niranut and I have a good day/Bad day scenario, Lopburi Immigration covers a huge area and in Saraburi for instance there is a very large immigrant labour force both legal and illegal involved in the mining industry. 6 officers get spread pretty thinly around an area that large.
However I don't wish to be partisan, nor am I blind to faults. If you hit the wrong spot or your face doesn't fit you will get the runaround all day long. So be prepared, be polite and be patient!
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On my visit yesterday, the "Lopburi Immigration" sign had been removed from the building. On the stamp in my passport "Loburi Immigration" had been deleted and "Central Region Immigration Centre" inserted. The office is in the same building highlighted in my previous post but the office has moved to the Ground floor (On the right at the entrance). They were still installing telephones and computers during my visit.
The purpose of my visit was to get my extension of stay stamp transferred to my new passport (Successful) and to ask if I could get a 2 month extension to my 14th annual extension of my Non-Imm "O" visa (based on marriage to a Thai national). Up until now I have been able to get the visa based on my monthly income, however with the recent demise of the Pound Sterling my income has dipped just below the 40K per month requirement.
I had managed to gather 400K from amongst the family (It's not all one-way traffic) but lacked the "seasoning period"
required for the money to be in my bank account prior to extension application. I took all the paperwork required for the application as a precaution.
They granted me a 2 month extension and I must re-apply for the annual extension at that time. By then I will be within a month or two of getting my UK State Pension, so I will be able to include that in my monthly income and be (Hopefully) well above the 40K requirement . I shall take the necessary paperwork for either route.
The staff had mostly changed since my last visit and the atmosphere was a bit more serious than before, however they were impartial, efficient and very helpful within the prescribed regulations.
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I forgot for 14 years, paid my B2000 fine and all is well.
Don't sweat it, no problem.
Nibor.
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Teeratada is quite popular. I've also heard of one called PLSS but I know nothing about it.
Teratada is all about putting on a show for the parents. Know lots of expats that have left and put kids in St. Nicholas. Pls is a private language and tutoring school.
Wittleus
My Son (Budhist) spent 3 happy years at St Nicholas, that was 7 years ago! Fees were quite reasonable then.
Nibor.
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The consulate staff at KL are helpful and friendly, so most people deal with matters themself. If you advise what visa he will be applying for we can let you know what paperwork is required. You may also care to browse the latest reports here.
Thanks thaiphoon.
My friend has been here for 16 years now so he's "up to date" on the paperwork required, the problem is that he's never been to KL. It's the lack of geographical and local knowledge that's lacking, hence his desire to get the first one through an agent rather than trial and error. Thereafter he will be DIY capable.
Does anyone know of a reliable visa agent operating in KL?
Regards Nibor.
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Are there any "visa agents" operating in KL? I've got a friend who is heading that way and he would prefer his first visit to be "hassle free".
Nibor.
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It would be for everything. To use the office you should have evidence you are in the area but that could be a hotel bill, a friend, or it may not be asked at all. As this is a new office do not believe many, if any, regular readers have extended a tourist visa there yet. It is directly off the Highway 1 circle on the route into city center.
I've marked the building in a post on the Central region (Lopburi Immigration, entry #14), there is a green arrow over the Immigration building on a map supplied by Maestro. The office is on the first floor, up the stairs and turn right at the top and the office is on the left. It was staffed by 5 officers when I reported, they were both helpful and cheerful "at that time". my 90 day report took about 15 minutes to complete.
Nibor.
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Nibor and Bayboy, please have a look again and tell me if I've got the right building now:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?source=s_q&...fa4a9af0b9417b4
If it is again the wrong building you can give me the coordinates like this:
- Right-click on the correct building. A pop-up menu opens.
- Click on “Center map here”
- At the top right of the screen, click on “Link”. A drop-down box opens.
- Copy the text under “Paste link in email or IM “
- Paste the text into your reply.
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Maestro
Nibor1945
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=14.798743,10...003406&z=18
OK after trial and error I appear to have the arrow over the correct building.
- Right-click on the correct building. A pop-up menu opens.
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Nibor and Bayboy, please have a look again and tell me if I've got the right building now:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?source=s_q&...fa4a9af0b9417b4
If it is again the wrong building you can give me the coordinates like this:
- Right-click on the correct building. A pop-up menu opens.
- Click on “Center map here”
- At the top right of the screen, click on “Link”. A drop-down box opens.
- Copy the text under “Paste link in email or IM “
- Paste the text into your reply.
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Maestro
Sorry can't cut and paste, it makes my screen sticky.
The marker is now over the Police station, the immigration building is (as you look at the map) to the left and set back a little.
Perhaps BAYBOY is more adept at I.T. skills than I, and capable of moving the pointer?.
- Right-click on the correct building. A pop-up menu opens.
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Nibor, thank you for posting this. Please see my post in your topic in the Central Thailand Forum to verify the location of the Lopburi immigration office on the map.
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Maestro
Mission completed by mutual agreement of BAYBOY and Myself.
Consensus opinion is that you have the correct roundabout but wrong buildings (see post on Central forum).
Nibor.
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Nibor1945 and Maestro,
re the google map for the Lopburi Immigration office. Yes Nibor1945 is correct in his last post #8
Maestro, you actually marked the Amphur as the Immigration Office. It is is in the next segment down.
Interesting looking at the Lopburi town as shown how so much more the place has built up since the sattelite shots were taken....some years ago.
Nibor1945 I take it you live in Lopburi....I am in Singburi.
Happy New Year to you both.. only an hour left in 2009.
BAYBOY
Thanks for confirmation of location and the New year wishes, We've just got back from "Baan Yai" after the annual gathering of the clan. May I wish "you and yours" a Happy and Prosperous New Year. I live just over the Lopburi border, in Saraburi Province about 20 kms from Lopburi City.
Nibor.
PS. I think I've been fobbed off with a pre-used year, I had exactly the same hangover as last year!!
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...From Saraburi it's on the first Roundabout you meet...
Please check here on Google Maps if I put the marker for the Lopburi Immigration Office on the correct building:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&sou...fa4a9af0b9417b4
Thank you!
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Maestro
Maestro
I had another look and I'm fairly certain it's the buildings in the next segment down on the Google map, Ignore my reference to cardinal points and use route 1 from Saraburi as an axis. As you enter the round about it's at 10 O'clock, the Police station is clearly signed and visible from the road. There is an entrance and exit (close together) onto the roundabout, on the satellite picture there are two dark patches (water?) on either side of the buildings, which are not visible from the road. The Immigration Building is about 40-50mtrs to the right of the police station as you look at it and set back slightly, the ground around it has not yet been cemented over.
Before I am remonstrated, if I had been "tech savvy" enough to have included a map or placed a pointer over the buildings I would have.
Your welcome!
Changing From Extension (Marriage) To Retirement
in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
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Hi Mario, sorry for the delay in answering I had an away day into reality. I'll print this off and get the wife to drop it into Lopburi immigration after I've highlighted the relevant paragraph, best I leave it to her as I have a low departure point from diplomacy.
Many thanks. Nibor.