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Thank you so much.  What would we do with out you Ubonjoe ?

Thanks for the directions.  Any updates appreciated.

So I can obtain the affidavit of income and take that to immigration in Thailand ?

I don't have to go to Vientiane ?

Yes - I have a NON O visa and retirement extension.  Expires November 17th.

I was planning to obtain another affidavit of income in Udon on Nov 4th.  

Now as I understand it - I just come back to Ubon and go to the immigration office here with the affidavit of income.

Thank you so much.

I'm confused a bit.

I thought I had to get a new Non O every year - go to Vientiane every year.

Are you saying I just go to Vientiane for the retirement extension every year ?

Thanks Ubonjoe

oh,  I use it for retirement extension.  I was under the impression that Vientiane was the best place ?

So 2 weeks early should be ok ?

How far in advance can I apply for a new Non O visa ?  My current one expires Nov 17th.  I would like to travel to Vientiane a couple weeks early if possible.

Thanks in advance.

Thank you again. I'll try to see if I can get the forms in Udon before i move.

Once i stayed at a hotel in Maha Sarakhom - apparently they were not reporting ( 5 months ).

It was somewhat of a problem when I then did the OA extension.

When I moved to Udon the owner of the Mansion here was requested to come to the immigration office and sign something ( was very fast but ? )

I am hoping to make things easy and just stay at a hotel until I can find a monthly rental.

Thanks in advance

If I end my monthly rental in Udon Thani and move to Ubon Rachathani -

What about changing residence if I stay in a hotel for a few weeks. Do i have to go to immigration within 24 hours if I'm staying in a hotel in Ubon ?

I just did 90 day report in Udon last week.

I'm thinking the hotel would report ?

I'm just trying to understand the rules - if I want to move to an apartment. Maybe can BBQ and stuff.

Maybe it's easier than I think.

I'm good to go here at the hotel and pretty happy ( 6,000 Bt per month ). I have a motor bike and can find the food I want.

I just am dreaming of a larger fridge and a BBQ and maybe more channels on the TV ( and maybe better internet connection ).

Anyway, no rush.

Not so easy up here in Maha Sarakhom as hardly anyone can speak English. I rarely see falang. My Thai is just OK.

Why people like pattaya is beyond me. Maybe just a stage in life.

I highly recommend Maha Sarakhom. Whatever your looking for is here - and more. however you will need a motor bike or car.

Thanks so much. Exactly what I was wanting to know.

It's been 10 years since I've been to pattaya - maybe take my girl for a visit down there to see.

Anyway, I'm just conserned about moving out of the hotel and my 90 day report stuff.

If your moving to a new address, there is a procedure to follow.

1. Make sure your new landlord will supply you with a lease, a copy of their ID card, a copy of their Tabian Baan. Signed and contact number.

It is these documents you will need in the future, so make copies for yourself.

2. Complete a TM28 (change of address)

3.The landlord should complete a TM30 (report of alien staying at residence)

Take the following documents with the above forms to your Immigration Office.;

Original Passport

Passport Homepage showing given names / Passport Number / Hologram etc.

- Last Visa

- Last Extension stamp

- Last Entry Stamp

Copy of House owners Tabian Ban

Copy of House owners ID card.

Original Rental Agreement + Copy (If rented)

Map detailing Address + Copy

Original TM 6 Departure Card + Copy

Once Immigration change your address on their database, you should ask them for a Certificate of Residence.

As you have a motorcycle and I presume a Driving Licence, you should then update your licence showing the new address.

Go to you local Driving Licence Centre and take the following documents.

1. Passport + Copy of Homepage + Copy of Extension.

2. Existing Thai Licence + Copy

3. Health Certificate + Copy

4. Proof of Address: Certificate of Residence + Copy

5. The Fee

(A Driving Licence is often accepted as a form of ID. It contains your name, ID number, and your address on the rear.)

You are now up to date with your documents.

Future 90 day reports can be made in person, by mail, or depending when you last entered Thailand, online via internet.

Please advise me of your preferred method and I'll post the procedure and documents required.

Apparently the hotel had not registered with immigration to do the reporting online so they had to supply more than the normal amount of paperwork to give a TM30 form. If they had been registered and had already done the report online it would of been much simpler.you

To do your 90 day report you will need no proof of residence. Just a completed TM47 form with your current address on it. You can also do it online.

When you move you should file a TM28 change of address form. You would then need a TM30 form from the apartment owners or management. You will need a rental agreement for the apartment with copies of the owners house book and ID card attached.

Ok - I think you hit the nail on the head.

They even wrote a new receipt for this months rent and asked me not to show the letter I wrote explaining how I'd been living here for 5 months already.

Got it.

Thanks for everything ubonjoe

I'm just trying to understand the rules - if I want to move to an apartment. Maybe can BBQ and stuff.

Maybe it's easier than I think.

I'm good to go here at the hotel and pretty happy ( 6,000 Bt per month ). I have a motor bike and can find the food I want.

I just am dreaming of a larger fridge and a BBQ and maybe more channels on the TV ( and maybe better internet connection ).

Anyway, no rush.

Not so easy up here in Maha Sarakhom as hardly anyone can speak English. I rarely see falang. My Thai is just OK.

Why people like pattaya is beyond me. Maybe just a stage in life.

I highly recommend Maha Sarakhom. Whatever your looking for is here - and more. however you will need a motor bike or car.

It's been 10 years since I've been to pattaya - maybe take my girl for a visit down there to see.

Anyway, I'm just conserned about moving out of the hotel and my 90 day report stuff.

I should have made copies.

Not " gross exaggeration " BTW I'm not British boy.

Apparently the hotel owner owns 3 hotels and had to provide many documents.

Anyway, I was wondering if I move to an apartment nearby - will it be so complex as it seemed to be at the hotel.

I am happy here but would like to have a kitchen in the near future.

I'm doing fine and have my retirement extension from Khon Kaen. I live in Maha Sarakhom - retired.

I had to make 2 trips to the immigration office in Khon Kaen as they sent me back to get - aparently "proof of residence".

It took over 1 week for the hotel to complete the paper work. However it all turned out just perfect. I've been at this " Hotel " for 5 months already.

Wow - interview and so much seemingly - drama. So many pages and documents the hotel had to provide.

Next question is - if I want to move a few miles away - what documents do I need for the 90 day report?

Immigration will accept an income affidavit that is up to 6 months old.

What would we do without you ubanjoe

I'll give it try in just a couple weeks.

I'm living in Maha Sarakhom - very nice here.

thanks for being here

I read here that income affidavit might be good for 3 months.

I got it about 3 weeks ago.

seems like a close call as i will be doing visa run in 2 weeks ( 60 some days makes me afraid).

If I go to Vientiane and get a Non O and something goes wrong in the process can I still return and get a Tourist Visa ?

I am leaning towards a Non O in Vientiane and retirement extension.

What could go wrong ? :-)

I have the financial certified letter from USA embasy. I got it in Khon Kaen just a few weeks back. As we know I just signed the paper as truth.

I have more than 65,000 Bt per month. Hard to show different statements and sources.

I have Social Security and rental income plus other income.

If I do a Non O visa and say I can't show enough proof of income - can I still just return to doing another Tourist Visa.

How long after I do a Non O visa do I have to do the retirement extension ?

I am thinking another 2 entry Tourist Visa but could do a Non O based on 50 I guess but don't know the benefits. What are the benefits ?

Any thoughts appreciated.

I would be using Khon Kaen as it's close by. For Non O I guess I'd go to Savannakhet.

Thanks for your time.

I am closer to Savannakhet but could do Vientiane.

I am close to six months on the double entry I got before leaving Hawaii.

any info appreciated. thanks

Thank so much UbonJoe

I guess i'll go for it tomorrow.

I will extend my tourist visa too - I guess

I assume same location in Khon Kean

I'm in Issan on tourist visa.

If I go to Vientiene for Non O based on being 50 years old do I need letter from American Embasy for finical proof ?

Embasy coming to Khon Kein tomorrow. Hate to travel to BKK if can be avoided.

How long would letter be good for ?

Thanks

Kap Choeng is 40 Baht each way via mini van and 1,900 Bt for 30 day extention

I was there last week and very easy to do.

That's from Surin Bus station.

I took the 10:40 AM and it's a mini van but not bad at all.

I remember seeing the documentary. I also didn't believe she had died.

She is probably enjoying sum tom somewhere as we speak.

I don't really know.

I think it would be L2 for the learner. Explanations in English could make learning faster.

Who knows !

Chook Dee

Khap Khun Shaggy. I saw your invitation to join in somewhere.

I have more :-)

Thanks to my tirak.

I'm lost up here but at least have KFC home delivery in Surin. Dial 1150 - love that.

Now trying to save money and eating more Thai food.

I have some funny video clips of soi dogs. Also many more photo's.

I'll be back !

Here is one

Real deal !