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Upcoming generations of budding Thai politicians will learn from the examples of success of the current lot and learn the tricks of the trade.The lure of massive riches and power will understandably set their corrupt course through the sludge...

There will be well meaning idealists among them initially but they will be crushed and disillusioned by the feared, entrenched, unchangeable power structure.

That sounds perfect Fishtank. Thanks. 

Is anyone out there using this app to watch the Premier League?

Do I need to get another package as well or can you get just the football package?

Thanks

Is anyone using this app? 

I looked at their website but it wasn't helpful. 

Can I get just the football or do I need to get another package as well?

Thanks

How long is the bank letter valid. Is it still one week or has that been changed since last year?

Thanks.

ps I know I have to update the bankbook on the day of the extension.

Tracked the ems letter this morning and it's finally in the system. Slowest I've ever had.......but not lost.

Looks like my 90 day report by ems mail has disappeared.

Where do you do the  report nowadays?.......near the airport or at Promenada?

Thanks folks........Haven't done one in person for years.

I want to cancel my True VIsions sub. Paid up till  30 Sept. Will they refund almost 6 months subscription?......or just the deposit?

Somehow not expecting to get a single baht back but you never know.

Thanks folks.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for the offer of a free mask and the concern the Thai govt has for the welfare of the beloved foreigners. Thank you. Thank you.

All better now? 

^{Well said CharlieH.}  

And the guys who have used the 15,000 baht or so agent service operating out of Pattaya, with no money in the bank?......Has it got anything to do with that?

Forgot to mention that the photo and story appeared on the front page of yesterday's Thai language, Thai Rath newspaper. Nothing about a demotion or promotion though......

Front page photo of the ex immigration chief receiving flowers from a group of Facebook scam victims after the ringleader of the rip off was successfully apprehended by Mr Big Joke and his team.

Looks like he has been promoted.

Already schemes are being thought up to get around this latest 65K per month into a Thai bank rule.

Where's this all leading? If TI had any self respect ...to the 400/800K in the bank method as the one and only method to get an extension.

I hope they go the 800K method. At least then the farang would have some money in Thailand  and in the case of a medical emergency would be able to pay cash on the spot. 

Maybe then no more need for Immigration to be planning on bringing in compulsory health insurance to get a visa extension.

In Chiang Mai they say at least 15. I've sent many in  around 18 days before. No problems. 

In Chiang Mai the bank letter is valid for one week.

Hundreds, if not thousands of posts on this topic. Seems most of the people bagging the embassies have the required funds in overseas banks but don't want to deposit it in a Thai bank.

I agree with Joe. It's a new ballgame now. "Let's see your money and where it's from."

Do people expect Immigration to have some sympathy for their plight?

What's the story with the tens of thousands of non farang settlers in Thailand.......like Indians, Bangladeshis, Japanese, Koreans and those from African countries.

Are they under pressure now too?

Will I be able to have a beer on these days?

Thanks

I picked up a letter yesterday and once I got home I noticed that nowhere is my passport number written......only my name, bank account number and amount.

Is this acceptable to imm?

Thanks

Complaining to Thai officials is way out of line. It will prove detremental to your cause.

"Who do you think you are? Who do you think you are talking to? Whose country is this anyhow? If you haven't got 800k in your Thai bank 3 months before extension application then you are no longer welcome.

Simple as that. We make the rules here."

Separated from my farang wife back in 1999. Divorced her officially in 2013. Married Thai woman who I'd been living with since 2001.

Went from retirement (since 2004) to marriage in 2013.....in CM.

Wasn't as easy as some of you seem to expect.

Had to present my brother in law for a half hour interview about my character etc....and after they'd finished with him, my wife.

They wanted to know why I'd waited so many years before divorcing my farang wife. My Thai wife told them that I  waited for my wife to fully get over the shock of separation. (That ought to  bring a few laughs here on this forum.)

They weren't too keen on the idea ....ie going from the 800k requirement down to 400k.

In the end they let me go onto a marrigage extension.

That was in CM which has a reputation as a tough place to please. Perhaps other offices are less scrutinizing. If hundreds or thousands of foreigners (and here I include Indians, Chinese etc etc) decide to look for the cheaper marriage option then they may find that Immigration is a wake up to the ploy and may not be so accommodating.