dblaisde

thanks Joe.

I just got my US Social Security and I want it sent to Bangkok Bank in Bang Saphan. What do I need to do to set up a direct deposit account with them?

They seem to want my Social Security card which would require a replacement card ordered from the US. But from what I read on the BB website (see below), a letter of reference from the US Embassy would do it, which would be easier. Any others have experience opening a Bangkok Bank direct deposit account?

** Also, I wonder if I could simply photocopy my passport and sent it to the US Embassy, since I live 6 hours to the south of BKK.

Thanks

http://www.bangkokbank.com/BangkokBank/PersonalBanking/SpecialServices/ForeignCustomers/Pages/Account.aspx

• ONE of the following documents:
  • A letter of reference from one of the following:
    • Embassy or international organization
    • An official document from another country, such as a document from the  relevant agency giving evidence of the customer’s right to receive pension funds
    • Customer’s home bank to Bangkok Bank via the SWIFT messaging network
    • Person acceptable to Bangkok Bank e.g. branch officer, customer, government officer or company executive
    • Educational institution located in Thailand and acceptable to the bank
    • Company that is acceptable to the bank, confirming the customer is in the process of getting a work permit

On 6/25/2017 at 1:59 PM, Satearn said:

Mmm, 5000 men? She had a lot of sausage in her mouth...wouldn't want to marry her!

 

At least she's an expert in something!

1 minute ago, Minnie the Minx said:

Her marketing skills are somewhat lacking, she dated 5000 guys and not one stuck around? Anyway this is a silly scam.

As they say about America (and I'm American) "no one ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of Americans". Same, same Thailand.

Let's see: 5000 men at $100+ a man, buy my book, go to my courses, and play me 14,000B to get you married to a Saudi...what could go wrong?

Thanks all. Much appreciated. 

2 minutes ago, Mattd said:

Sorry, now I'm confused 

 

Lopburi3 gave nice clear instructions regarding postal reporting.

 

I am just saying that IF you do go outside of Thailand at any point, then the dates for the reporting change, the report is ONLY if you are actually in Thailand for 90 consecutive days.

Right, and thanks. And what you say clarifies when I have to do these things. And I do saunter around to other countries sometimes, which will lighten the admin load here. :) cheers!

2 minutes ago, Mattd said:

How do you mean after your first reentry? 

As I stated before, if you depart from Thailand at any point, then the 90 days begin from (and include) the day you come back in to Thailand.

So if you leave Thailand before 30th August 2017, you will NOT need to report the 90 days on that date, the next report would be 90 days from the day you come back.

For example, If you happen to travel a lot and are not in Thailand for 90 consecutive days in any one period between now and your extension renewal date, you would not need to report for the 90 days.

I just meant such things as this, illuminated by lopburi3 above:

. Copy of any travel/return stamps (update copy as required)

. Copy of arrival card (update after each travel)

4 minutes ago, lopburi3 said:

You send them:

Stamped (10 baht) return env with your delivery address

Copy of passport data page

Copy of entry visa/stamps

Copy of latest extension of stay

Copy of any travel/return stamps (update copy as required)

Copy of arrival card (update after each travel)

Your last receipt for reporting (for next report include that page they attached to your passport)

Right on the money. Thanks. "I guess the patient will live another year".

5 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

You will be doing a 90 day report that is not a renewal of your extension of stay.

Just read the part titled "Notification by registered mail". 

Right.

5 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

You do not have number 3 on that list but that is not a problem since it is your first report.

But presumably it will be a problem after my first re-entry, so I'm supposed to submit this pile of past "notifications" (number 3 on that list) for every 90 day reporting? (which means I've got to send them in, which hopefully they'll return, so I can resend them in for subsequent 90 day reports?) Tell me I'm hopelessly confused :)

Ubon---

Yeah, sorry about that (trouble getting both photos to show up, so I had to commit to see how it would look before continuing to write the post).

So I use TM47 for the 3 month "renewal" of my 1 year "permission to stay", and follow the "word salad" on http://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/base.php?page=90da. (no criticism of you, mind)

Thanks again. Fortunately I've got friends who do this all the time so I'll have "real world examples" to go on, since Thailand bureaucrats seems to belong to another planet at times.

cheers,

Doug

Thanks to all,

Yes, I understand (though I may not have phrased it well) that these 90 day check-ins are simply that. I just wanted to do them on the right dates, and conveniently: by mail if possible.

Yes, on the advice of a friend, I *did* pay the 3800B to allow me as many trips out of the country as I wanted for a year, if that's the question you're asking.

1) I mostly wanted to know that I interpreted the dates on the stamp correctly as far as my reporting obligations go and

2) the situation if I decided to do the whole thing by mail. (eg the right way to protect myself if the renewal gets lost or mislaid-send it "registered return receipt"), and

3) how Immigration determines my next renewal date and

4) how well they'll inform me what that date is if I renew by mail.

All newbie questions. I just don't want to make newbie screwups, since I've been told they come at a high price in time and money.

Just wanted a sanity check. Below is my first-time "retirement visa" stamp, issued recently.

http://i.imgur.com/zwOVqBE.jpg

Looks like I show up at the immigration office on or before 30-Aug-2017 for my next 3 month renewal. Ok so far?

Now what if I decide I don't like going to immigration and mailed a TM7 form to them? Say 2 weeks before and with a "return receipt requested", just to prove I did my patriotic duty in case of "we never got your renewal" questions.

1) Does this sound like a good way to handle the 3 month renewal situation?

2) And, will the next 3 month renewal be due 2 weeks earlier (say) than "normal" because I mailed the TM7, say 2 weeks before Aug. 30th "just to be sure"? I just want to make sure I get the *next* renewal date right.

Thanks for your help.

Thanks Joe. You 'da man.

Just want to nail this down:

Some friends say "you need to have money in a Thai bank for 3 months" before you can apply.

But my understanding is that it's 2 months. Is this correct?

On 3/2/2017 at 8:34 AM, ubonjoe said:

>>You could apply for a one year extension at immigration during the last 30 days of any of the 90 day entries for your visa if you can meet the financial requirements.

 

What you mean by "a one year extension at immigration" is what's commonly known as a "retirement visa", right? Because that's my intention. It's where you submit a TM-7 along with SSA income affadavit from US embassy, proof of bank account (I have SSA and Kasikorn == 800K+), and perhaps something verifying residence, though I've stayed in a hotel for the last 8 years as a day-to-day so I may need something from the landlord.

I just don't want them to tell me I need an O-A.

I was told here I didn't need any "crime free" or "disease free" verification to get "resident visa" (though I'm both).

Quote

 

On 3/2/2017 at 8:34 AM, ubonjoe said:

It is requirement to get a OA long stay visa for retirement at a embassy or consulate in you home country.

See: http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/services/4908/15385-Non-Immigrant-Visa-"O-A"-(Long-Stay).html

I'm confused. I *thought* you told me an O visa (good for a year) was sufficient for a "retirement visa". I got this below in NYC and had to show proof of income:

Well...two points:

1) I drive Linux and have never found a virus on my machine. I do scans every month or so but have never found one. Linux doesn't even come with antivirus software because it's not really necessary. So if you can stomach installing an operating system, that's one way to breath easier. Most spyware and viruses are designed for the Windows world anyway.

2) Windows 10 has viruses pre-installed by Microsoft, like the built-in keylogger, that sends your keystrokes back to Redmond, and tons of other privacy invasive software. I wouldn't trust Microsoft to protect you. They're on your computer to harvest you, in the form of advertising revenue.

Just my 2 sense.

15 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

"Falling ratings". If ever anyone was absolutely, completely wrong.......................................

 

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/tv-ratings-bill-oreilly-finish-850467

The O’Reilly Factor, which anchors Fox News Channel’s primetime lineup at 8 p.m., is the No. 1 program in cable news for the 14th consecutive year, 

...................................

an increase of 14 percent year-over-year.

 

I doubt O'Reilly will be impacted much financially , given that he is very rich, sells loads of books and has sell out tours. He is probably very PO that the Murdochs stabbed him in the back though.

Ok. I'm wrong. I guess people aren't sick of this guy yet. Hard to imagine, yet...

The men that American people admire most extravagantly are the most daring  liars; the men they detest the most violently are those who try to tell them 
the truth.
— H.L. Mencken
 

Oh Christ. He's been sexually and otherwise harassing people forever at that so-called media outlet. If they're kicking him out, it's probably for falling ratings. This is just a convenient excuse. After all, it's that barbarian Rupert Murdoch doing to kicking. His only gauge of morality is quarterly profits. This is the guy who planted electronic bugs in people's private spaces to get juicy stories.

On 4/17/2017 at 9:46 AM, Sheryl said:

 

Only one podiatrist in Thailand that I know of - works in Bangkok and Sri Racha

https://www.bnhhospital.com/health-library/foot-care-clinic/

https://www.samitivejhospitals.com/en/doctors/cherdpong-hansasuta/

Ok, thanks Sheryl. I'll check those guys. It's a simple op so maybe somebody is good at it, despite the fact that this is Thailand.

Oh, well. Just thought I'd ask.... :)

I've suffered from toenail fungus since I've been 10 (70 now), having tried all sort of things for temp relief. 

At 70, it's time to remove these torturers forever (only the two big ones). I wear sneakers anyway, so I don't need them for protection. 

Is there a competent doc who does this here?

The simple operation takes 4 minutes as shown here. (not for the squeamish ) Seems like a Thai doc could manage this.

21 hours ago, islandgirljenny said:

That was a great photo, cheshiremusicman--where exactly did you take it? is it south of the golf course?

I still haven't made it over to the Franjipani (though I am curious about how it looks now--a couple of friends stayed there a while back, before the renovations, and they liked it a lot, especially the huge pool).

I did notice when I went into town yesterday that there are some signs on the street for rentals at very low prices (a couple of sample photos of the ad for one place--this is right on the main road south of the police station, and very near the beach--are attached).  Most of the newest buildings (and there are a LOT in this area--there's been an absolute building frenzy over the past six or seven years) have very tiny rooms, but if you're not looking for luxury you can definitely find something in the 15,000-16,000 range.

Good luck, and let us know when you're in town!  

Hey! Thanks!

I could be comfortable with up to 25-30K (or even buy) but initially I need a cheap day-to-day place (like the Condo Baan) to explore the area and see if it's for me. For that I need mobility, and possibly move around a bit and then take the plunge into a longer contract and better accommodation once I make my mind up to stay awhile. If the sea is close by, I suppose I don't need a pool and if it's not close by I'll get more exercise in my walk to the sea, no gym membership required. :) I'm mainly a walker anyway. First step is to see if I fit in there. I'm pretty sure I'll like the geography.

Thanks for the inside info! I'm filing all this away for a trip in the next 3-4 weeks, maybe sooner. Time to get out of BKK.