bamboozled

23 hours ago, lopburi3 said:

Not computing.  2 months prior to application and to be safe the one month the application is under review would equal 3 months total.  Although have seen reports of a few officers saying has to be in account 3 months prior to application but even then would not be 5 months total.

It would become 5 months because it has already been in there 2 months with the plan to do the marriage extension next week. But if my wife is not available it looks like it would get kicked down the road 3 more months. It's not a deal breaker but silly as it is I am always afraid I am going to inadvertently go under that the 400k and screw up the whole process.

I will head down to immigration to ask what I can do. Perhaps, they'll cut me a break on account of my good looks and charm and somehow provide a work around with the wife in the hospital.

21 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said:

 

In all probability for three months, as some offices require it to also be there during the one month they take to approve your one-year extension. I'm in the same position as you, and I visited my local office (Kalasin) to confirm what they need for the one-year application (as each office makes up their own rules) and they gave me the list - in Thai, only in Thai - and at the same time I checked on the 400,000 baht situation.

 

They told me it has to remain while I am under consideration, but at that office the rule had only been in place for a week. They decided, as the officer said, to "make things more difficult for you", as they had recently messed up one application. Someone had removed some of the 400,000 three days before making the one-year application and they hadn't noticed (they obviously didn't check his documents properly) and were probably hauled over the coals by the people in Khon Kaen. Loss of face = tougher checks and rules for all of us now. The usual Thai over-reaction. Instead of simply doing their job properly they tighten the rules against everyone.
 

Your office might be more lenient.

Just great, that will take me to 5 months of having this money sitting there in the bank. Oh well. Thanks for the heads up.

21 hours ago, teacherclaire said:

You can fill this TM 7 out on your PC, it might save you some time at Immigration.

 

   

new_FillableTM7form.pdf 141.26 kB · 7 downloads

Thank you very much. Do you know if this is the correct and current TM7? For my last extension about 2 months ago, the TM7 form I filled out from a download was not admissible as it was an older form. Not a huge issue as they gave me a new one to fill out but my "time save' became the opposite of that and other folks, too, might have the same issue. Cheers!

Thanks Joe. Since this is an extension for Covid, could you tell me what I would need to bring? My apologies, I'm sure you've probably posted it numerous, numerous times already but I have not been following as I though I would be applying for the extension based on marriage.

Cheers!

2 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Your wife would not need to be with you. It is a 60 day extension being offered due to covid 19. You will complete a affidavit that has tick boxes for the reason you are requesting the extension.

 

You would still need the 400k baht in the bank for 2 months on the day you apply for the one year extension.

Joe, when can I apply for this Covid extension? Can I do it now while I still have time on my current extension to visit Thai wife or do I need to wait for the last day of the current extension?

Thanks Lopburi. She may indeed be out and about but seeing as the window is very small I  can't afford to not be proactive. Hopefully, immigration is compassionate about the situation.

Hi Joe,

For a new 60 day extension,  does not my wife also have to accompany me as she did for my first 60 day extension?  I suppose, if this were to work, I would have to maintain the 400k for another 2 months? Or until my wife was able to go with me to get the extension based on marriage (which could be before the 60 days ran out, yes?)?

I will go to immigration this coming week and see what can be arranged. Perhaps they would allow her not to be there at least for the new 60 day extension seeing that she is indisposed and that I very recently did apply for one with her present, too. Any stories such as this?

Thank you.

Hi all...I am currently on a 60 day extension to visit Thai wife while my 400k seasons in the bank. The 2 month seasoning period will mature around Nov. 23 and the extension is until Nov. 26 so a small window to go to apply for the Non-o marriage extension (forgive me if my terminology is not correct). My wife is currently in the hospital and likely will still be there when I need to apply for the marriage extension thus she will be unable to accompany me to immigration. And I suppose I will not be able to supply the necessary photos of us around the house. Any ideas on what I can do? This is in Chiang Mai.

Thank you, Bamboozled.

Haven't called yet. The Mrs. is supposed to do that today. I'll let you know.

Hmm good advice. I bought these at Powerbuy. Perhaps I'll give a call and see if they have a similar plan. Much appreciated! Cheers!

I am looking to have two, mounted, Panasonic air con units cleaned. Does anyone have someone to recommend? I'm on the north side of the city near Kamthieng market, if it matters. Thank you!

"whilst"?

I'm not sure "farming" is off the map for foreigners, exactly. Or rather, actually planting and harvesting, etc...might be, but managing or marketing (especially or perhaps only if it is for export) will be allowable, I believe. The idea is that the foreigner has some expertise not readily available from a Thai citizen that she/he is bringing to the table.

The new car insurance I got with Roojai is cheaper and has more coverage. Of course, the proof will be when/if we have to make a claim. So nothing followed us. It's true, it was my wife who had the bang-up and it is I who is now named as main driver. Not sure if that came into play or not.

I thought perhaps they were verifying my phone number.

Yes, I will get the marriage extension in 2 months, all set on that front. I was just curious as many folks are worried about "using up" their 60 day extension. Here's a weird one. I got a call from immigration at 5 this afternoon asking me to confirm the amount of my receipt for the extension earlier in the day. I replied 1900 baht and she quickly said thank you and hung up. What was that all about, I wonder? Thought maybe my receipt said something else but indeed it said 1900 baht. Go figure. Anyone?

Airport. It seemed quite busy at 8:30 but quieted down a bit after that. Chairs were maybe only a third full inside. I had 2 folks in front of me waiting to get TM30 receipts. And 1 person in front at the copiers. I had "helpers" in the front pretty much at all times meaning they were not swamped. About 1.5 hours total.

...So now that I've used my 60 day extension to visit Thai wife, when/how does one qualify for another? When I leave the country and come back? Or when I get a new visa? Or....?

Thank you.

...And thank you, too, BritmanToo, for your original post. I also thought maybe he was misinformed but another guy had already been required to present all pages, at least that's what the story was. The photocopy ladies seemed to know exactly what was needed. And the officer who processed my stuff did not scoff at them nor return them. And it was every page in my double passport since after almost 10 years there are a lot of stamps. Pages that surely no one will ever look at. But anyway, I got the new stamp. Now for some seasoning!

Just got my 60 day extension for visiting Thai wife stamp at Chiang Mai immigration. The downloaded from the internet, 2-page TM7 form I had filled out was not correct. Had to fill in a newer 4 page form. Had to go around back and copy every page in my passport as every page has a stamp or more relating to Thailand. That wasn't a problem as there was no line but who'd have thought? Also had to get a receipt for the TM30 that I had done online. I had a printed out copy of a screen shot of mine but no receipt. Did not cost anything. There are a lot of volunteer foreigners helping out front who speak great English. My helper was from the Philippines and knew his stuff. The whole thing took about 1.5 hours. Many thanks to Peter Denis! And all the other folks who have put up info....Cheers!

4 hours ago, holy cow cm said:

Your landlord needs to know that if you list that address as your home then if he/she does not inform the immigration of you staying there, then he/she has he possibility to have a visit from them and then be fined. Bad scenario for all involved. 

Thanks for the heads-up.

Thanks pgthompson. Your situation is a little diff than mine but as Britman initially posted, he didn't have a TM30 and didn't get fined. I guess it it's just a question of 1600 baht fine, not a huge deal. But I still think I must get the ID of the landlady and the house book for this rental house. My wife feels the landlady was not so keen when we asked for that. I did just register online to do a TM30 but again, with some missing info. We'll see how that goes. I appreciate you taking the time to explain things. Cheers again!

23 minutes ago, pgthompson said:

TM7 and other papers relating to overstay and terms and conditions

Copy of wedding certificate

Copy of daughter's birth certificate

Copy of passport, main page, visa, latest stamp and departure card showing the bar code.

Copy of wife's ID card, house book showing the main page and wife's and daughter's entry

Kor 2, which was not needed

 

I took the originals as well but was not asked for them.

 

Oh, and 1900 baht!

 

Thanks so much. Hmm, so no TM30, yes? House book...this is the house where you live or is it your wife's house book just confirming her ID? And no contract showing where you live? Questions about the landlord's/landlady's ID was never part of the equation? I assume the income the owner of my house makes from the rent is not recorded and they don't want any governmental agencies sniffing around. Maybe it doesn't matter in Thailand and I'm off on the wrong track but politicians in the US have gone down just for paying a cleaning lady under the table.

I'm missing some documents pertaining to my rental house....expired contract (though we've been here 5 years) and so far, no landlady ID nor housebook and no TM30. Thus my Spanish Inquisition of your journey.

Cheers!