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Thank you Doctor!

1 minute ago, DrJack54 said:

At BKK the reentry permit desk is prior to going through passport control. It's just to the left of pp lines. Zone 2

At DMK reentry permit desk is just after passport control. 

 

Both airports offer a 200b optional service fee of providing TM8 Photo etc. You just hand over pp. 

Single entry 1000b Multiple 3800.

+ optional service fee

I'm uninformed on TM8. Is that the re-entry permit? I'll do some sleuthing on the gov. website. I'm sorry to bog you down with endless questions. I will probably go to Immi here in Chiang Mai to get the re-entry permit before leaving as it worries me last minute at the airport. Hopefully, the missing 90 report doesn't come into play. Thank you.

On 7/11/2025 at 8:20 AM, bamnutsak said:

 

 

Just in case you may be unaware or have forgotten, you will need a Re-Entry Permit, which can be obtained at the airport prior to departure, or at your reporting Immigration Office.

 

 

You know, I DID forget, so thank you for the reminder! Let's hope I remember when it comes time to leave. I think I can also get it directly at the airport before crossing "to the other side", yes? In the past, I've always had the multi-entry and it was never an issue. Not my normal MO. After more than 20 years here, the 90 day report is also pretty new to me and partly why I screwed it up. Not part of my normal MO. 

On 7/9/2025 at 7:55 PM, DrJack54 said:

Actually I was going to edit and ask about the window for next extension.

Suggest that you do the extension and report at same visit 

You will do the annual extension first, then do the 90 report.

Even more chance it will slide through no issue. 

Good call! Thanks so much. Hmm, just doing the extension doesn't automatically reset the 90 day report? Am I understanding that correctly? (I didn't get any Asean notifications in my email so forgot to check back!)

Thank you, Dr. Jack. You've been many times helpful to me. Much appreciation for that. 

My first 90 day report upon return will be 90 days after my entry stamp, correct? Well, come to think of it, my retirement visa will need to be renewed before that time so moot point.

Cheers!

Shoot...could have sworn I put it in my computer calendar to remind me but nothing doing. It was due beginning of June and now here we are July 9th and Immi is closed for 2 days for Buddha holiday. I assume they have my last report in the computer, yes? I'm also thinking I should go to Immi drive through first chance possible and face the music (2000 baht fine and stern look?) but I'm also due to leave the country for a spell beginning of August. What are the chances nothing happens if I wait and just go through Immi at the airport when leaving the country? I've read some posts on here intimating that as a possiblity. Would that wipe things clean or could it be that when I try to re-enter in September I could be in for some trouble? I'm in Chiang Mai.

Apologies for the boring, too oft repeated topic.

Thank you kindly and I wish all a grand evening. And let me remind myself: I'm grateful to be living in Thailand and enjoying its wonders.

(A friend and I are exchanging emails everyday for a month where we list 3 things for which we are grateful. It can be whatever, from profound to petty. Thus, my comment about being grateful to be living in Thailand. Sometimes we have to remind ourselves that it's pretty good here and we're lucky and it's def not a ditch in Ukraine underneath a sky full of drones and bombs)

Chiang Mai. It didn't count for me. Hmm, I might have dug my own grave, as it were. I put my date of entry as August (the true date of entry) and not the date I got the visa extension. The officer told me the extension doesn't count but perhaps it wouldn't have been an issue if I had put the extension date. But that would not have been a truthful answer to when I entered Thailand.

I'm 2000 baht lighter now. That much I know.

This is surely all over the forum but I missed this info somehow. So I'm repeating it here in case it benefits somebody. I got a visa extension about 3 months ago and thought that would count as a 90 day report. When I went to do my 90 day report recently, surprise to me, I had to pay 2000 baht for overstay. My last entry into Thailand was in August and that's when the 90 days started. My visa extension in September had no bearing on it. It doesn't really make sense to me as the visa extension goes a lot further in proving where you are and what you are doing. But alas, it seems the two systems operate independently.

Take heed.

Hello friends,

Is this border crossing currently open for an exit Thailand/Re-enter Thailand with new stamp scenario? This would be two Yanks. One with retirement visa the other has some kind of a tourist entry.

This would be toward the latter part of next month, December.

Info online was, per usual, extremely scattered/old/impossible to interpret.

Many thank! Bamboozled.

3 hours ago, 1FinickyOne said:

I use an agent and everything is as easy as pie... takes less time than reading your post - and the cost for me is negligible... love my agent. 

18,000 baht.

5 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

If any luck in CM let me know the details.

 

I assume you've already had a blood count and thyroid panel?

Hi Sheryl,

I have and blood was fine but that was 8 months ago now. I'm primed to do another overall checkup but wanted to talk to a doctor first to see if there were any tests I should add.

A thyroid test 2 weeks ago showed 0.82 free T4 with the minimum being 0.78. That's the lowest it's been. I have been taking Levothyroxine for 2 weeks and waiting to feel the effect. The doctor didn't think I needed it but I "convinced" her that it was worth trying the meds to see if it helped. My sister has Hashimoto's.

I very often get swollen lymph nodes in my neck and a slight sore throat in the afternoon. Along with the fatigue. It's almost like clockwork. Feels like I am getting the flu. But I've learned to ignore it and carry on the best I can and by later in the evening the glands seem to get better. Reading about ME/CFS, they talk about such a thing. I also had dengue 15 years ago which perhaps could have been the trigger. I have always maintained I never felt quite the same after it.

I will let you know if I find some info in CM.

Thank you.

I might try my luck here in CM and if no results/answers then to Bkk might be the plan.

I understand. Thanks. I don't understand it either.

45 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said:

BKB has a one year statement which you have to order and wait 5 days or so!

There the entries are in full lenght "International funds transfer".

A statement up to 6 months back is issued on the spot. Different format showing "FOREIGN T/T".

The Download statements (not acceptable for immigration) also show the short form.

 

From a download statement:

 

Sounds like you're good to go. I don't think they want downloaded from internet as it doesn't have the official bank stamp. ...I would guess.

Thank you, all. I will def get a re-entry permit then, just to bat my eyelashes at as I dream where I might go. Nice to have that to cover any mistakes or spur of the moment cross-border love affairs.

43 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Thanks for report.

Regards your multi reentry permit you can obtain that at CNX airport on day of departure 

Better option imo.

Right but...I'm always worried I'll forget or be in a rush or perhaps I"m hanging out in a border town and pop across a border forgetting that I don't have a re-entry.

When one gets a single re-entry permit, can it be open and used whenever or does one have to specify the trip and time?

20 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said:

Indeed the part about the bank statements is a bit disturbing.

Next week I will try my luck with statements from Bangkok Bank and show up at Khon Kaen immigration.

One thing for sure: the statements clearly show international transfer in English.

Now thinking to take all WISE transfer receipts with me in addition. The pile of paper grows daily. My printer ran out of toner today.

I had all the Wise printed out but they didn't need them. Which of your statements show International? I think you're good. You could ask you bank if there was an intermediary bank between your account and Wise. If not, I think you're golden. At least for CM rules, that day, with that officer.

2 years ago, when my transfers got rejected, I tried to show the Wise documents but officer wouldn't even look at them.

Hi all, I received my new extension last week. I will post how I got it in a new thread as to make it more accessible to folks that might need that info.

Cheers, Bam

I don't know that I have the above mentioned affliction and I sure hope I don't. But I would like a doctor attuned to these things to confirm that. GPs and health check-ups have not led to any clues as to why I'm so wiped out all the time. I think a diagnosis of ME/CFS is in the field of a neurologist. Anyone in town, in particular, to whom I might direct my query?

Thank you.

2 minutes ago, Rob Browder said:

As the application would be based on income/transfers, a min-balance should not be a factor.  Maybe they would not even care if the bank-book was updated same-day - but easy and cannot hurt.

Always the great, big, unknown...

3 minutes ago, Rob Browder said:

1) yes.

2) Credit-Advice for each and every transfer, unless it is coded as "international" in your bank-book.

3) Bank-letter should show you are the owner of the account and current balance.

3b) 12-months statement from the bank, showing the transfers (bank-book may or may not be enough - could be unnecessary, but ...)

4) TM-30 receipt, last 90-Day report, Long-Term Rental-Lease or Condo-Ownership proof.

 

All assuming your current permitted-stay is from a Non-Imm extension  or Non-O "retirement based" visa entry.

 

Some offices do nor require #3 to be "same day" - others do.  But, the bank-book update should be done the same-day.

Thanks, Rob. Is there an amount they're looking for as a balance?

2 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

CM seem to sometimes request TM30 for extensions. Even 12month variety.

Also I note last two extensions at CW a receipt of most recent TM47 receipt was required. 

 

I have a copy of the TM47, that's easy enough. The bank stuff is just silly and repetitious, IMHO. And same info dated same as your application? That's just sometimes impossible. I'll do my best. I'll probably get shot down with the monthly transfers....I'll report back.

13 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

The 3rd reply on this attached thread outlines list.

Which immigration office? 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1321516-documents-to-submit-for-extension-of-retirement-visa/

Chiang Mai...thanks Dr.!

 I actually stopped by Immi this morning to ask but my god, it was a mad house. For some reason, I expected it to be more tranquil. Maybe on account of the weather. Silly me. I turned around and left without asking anything....too insane and much loss of time.

Hi guys, I'm applying for my extension based on retirement soon (this week hopefully). I am using the 12 month deposit method and have 12 months of statements showing at least $65k coming in from abroad every month...as international transfer. Fingers crossed it suffices. Other than that, I'm unsure of what I need from the bank.

Do I need:

1. Passbook updated the day of the application?

2. A credit advice from the bank (done this week)?

3. A letter from the bank saying...hmm, I'm not sure what, that I have an account there?

4. All of the above?

Thanks much!