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The new Thai driving license is accepted in Jomtien- it has your address in Thai on the reverse side. ( some early issued cards did not have this))

Is that just for retirement extensions using 800000 in the bank?

I use the 65000 pm route and have always had a joint account. (they require copy of marriage certificate)

I use the Jomtien office.

Happy New Year everyone.

49.88 for £1 cash today - we are all doomed - Happy Xmas everyone.

Dont forget to ask them to transfer the reentry permit if you have one.

I was advised this by someone when I asked the same question.

Happy Xmas

When I renew my UK passport in February will immigration transfer my re-entry permit to the new one along with my extension?

It is normally only 200 Baht for the 'free service'.

Probably the services that you would have to travel to Bangkok for if it wasn't here.

I would be wary of investing any money in the Channel Islands - many people have lost savings as the islands have no Deposit Compensation Scheme. Th Isle of Man has compensation of £50000 per saver but I doubt there is enough in the kitty to pay up if banks went t**s up

MJP- Bangkok Bank has FCD (Foreign Deposit Accounts) in nine major currencies including GBP.

You will have to read the small print to see if you qualify.

I have not found one bank in the UK that will allow non residents to open accounts.

The opening line usually says ''only available to UK residents''

If you have an address in UK you can tell a 'white lie' etc but how do you open one if like me you have no UK address?

How will it be tax free - once your persnal allowance is used up surely you will pay tax on the rest.

You cant claim it back at the end of the tax year by claiming non residency? That would taking the 'white lie ' to extremes.

CM if you know of a way do let me know - the rates onshore are good.

P

Jingthing - did you have the money 'seasoned' for 3 months?

UB

In Pattaya you need a letter from you bank confirming balance and recent foreign transactions - irrespective of your pension ammount.

And a copy of your bank book. Last few pages.

Ian,

You will need 2 letters.

1. From your Thai bank - confiming your balance and last 2 or 3 foreign transfers. You will need a copy of your book with name page and last 3 months transactions. Dont worry the bank will be used to, and aware of what you want. It is in Thai with a nice stamp.

2, Letter of pension verification fron UK embassy. You dont say where you live in Thailand but for instance in Pattaya and Chiang Mai there is a Consul who can do it for you ( todays price Baht 2020) to avoid a trip to Bangkok. There maybe someone in Phuket who can issue it but I cant remember.

To extend is not complicated but do use the forum to ask questions from the experts (I am not one) to avoid wasted journeys to immigration.

Anything more than:

1. Application form

2. Copy of passport

3. 1 X photo

4. Baht 1000 (single)( Baht 3800 multiple)

From tomorrow ( 27th Oct ) the exchange rate for all fee based services is £1 = Baht 60.

Bit saved for my pension letter Monday!

Thank you for your replys.

Especially 'kartman' - I enjoyed that!

A drop of rain and it takes 2 hours to drive from Naklua to Jomtien. Road flooded at the 'dip' approaching Big C and another one just pass Tesco Lotus. Spotted 1 policemen on the entire journey.

Soon be high season

I have searched but cant find the thread on what the different colour (letters and numbers) mean.

Anyone point me in the right direction?

Maybe a recent thing - Oxfordwill renewed last month I renewed last week. (Pattaya DLT)

Not on the magnetic strip - in the middle of the white bit.

The new driving licenses does not have any address on them.

Thank you for your replies - I think I will wait until license renewal.

Ref above post. Your address is on the reverse side (in Thai only)

Tried 'Motor Forum' - no replies.

When I renew my passport do I have to change my 5 yr driving license?

I asked at DLT and they said it does not matter. When I explained the numbers on both documents would not be same they said 'change it then - up to you'

Have you changed yours?

Have just renewed my 5 year driving license at Pattaya. 15 minutes for everything !!

My passport expires next year so I asked if I have to replace my license when I get a new passport number?

The officer said no - no problem.

When I said the number on the passport and driving license would not be the same they replied ''change it then - up to you''

Anyone know the correct answer or what you did on passport renewal?

P

I agree. Look forward to the 'wise' ones return.

Has he retired?

Am I right in my assumption that I can renew my retirement extension up to 30 days prior to 'permitted to stay' date?

I. If yes-and I go early, will my extension be one year from date of application or one year from 'permitted to stay date'?

2.Does the renewal reset the 90 day report date or do I stay with the ''stapled'' report by date.

P