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55 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

The Canadian embassy will still allow you to do a statutory declaration to prove you income. The want to see proof of income when you do it.

My money comes from contracts, it's not steady....can I transfer the 65 000 from my Paypal to a Thai bank account and show that?

What kind of proof do they need to see?

Is it still possible to get a letter form Canadian embassy for retirement visa income proof?

I heard UK and  quite a few countries have stopped, but what about Canada? 

3 minutes ago, baansgr said:

Its in your own interest to do it, its so immigration can easily contact you in the event you leave your rolex or other goodies in the back of a taxi. Ive always found for simple things at immigration in Jomtien to go about 3.45 pm, the place is like a morgue and in/out within a few minutes...

What documents do I need? Only passport?

11 minutes ago, R123 said:

So which office do you report to? Is the TM30 needed for all offices including CW or just Jomtien?

What is "CW" and what is "TM30" ?

1 minute ago, Sheryl said:

If you want to give yourself time to rest after the journey, time it so you return home on a Friday or Saturday. That gives you till the following Monday.

 

I also leave the country a lot and have to make a ridiculous number of TM30 reports each year. This is what I do.

 

 

I've never done this in 15 years...is this something new? What documents do I need bring, do I have to wait in line?

4 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

The rules state it has to be done within 24 hours of arrival at the residence. Some offices allow up to 3 days.

So EVERY time I come back into Thailand, from Tourist visa run in Laos, or Cambodia border run, I need to go to immigration the next day and wait in lineups again?....

These visa runs just toast me...next day is very inconvenient...do I have to wait in a lineup? What documents are needed?

46 minutes ago, 147SAG said:

24 hours.

Common...you must be joking?

2 minutes ago, sanemax said:

Previously , alternating Embassys did help people avoiding red stamps .

It was 3/4 TV's from any given Embassy and other Embassys didnt count T.V,s from other Embassys. 

   These days though , Red stamps seem to be more common and theres been some reports of people getting red stamps on their second application 

I got one on my 3rd visa from Vientiane...have you heard of any red stamps from Savanakhet, had tons from Vitentiane...

I came back from Cambodia on a stamp on arrival on March 7th

I heard I need to go to immigration and confirm I'm back in town? Is this true? A while back they charged me a 1600 baht fine, not sure why, my landlord re-reimbursed me....!

How long after coming back do I have to do this?

I heard it can be done online?

4 hours ago, JackThompson said:

I have not read of one.  They have even been known to ignore "remark stamps" from Penang/PhnomPenh consulates.  But they have also been reported to say "Don't come back" or even,  "No."
 

They add the remark-stamp more quickly now than they used to, but at least if you don't have a remark-stamp, they almost always give you at least that "one last" TR-Visa from them - giving time to get a new passport.

Ok, great, and even if they said now, and I was out of Cambodia border runs...worse case scenario fly back into Thailand with 30 days right?

On 3/2/2019 at 10:24 PM, seajae said:

sorry mate but for me it was extremely easy, waited in the queue, showed my passport and residency certificate, deposited a few thousand baht and was given a pass book and a visa card, was with Bangkok Bank too, maybe it can be due to the person applying or what they are using to get approval

Was it a branch in Pattaya? What branch?

On 3/2/2019 at 9:01 AM, jesimps said:

Absolute nonsense!

I've been here 12 years, have accounts with three other banks.  Attempted to open a Bangkok Bank account at one brance, they told me I needed a residence cert from immigration. Went to another branch a few miles away, opened one just using my passport. 

You're attempting to shift the blame to the farang attempting to open the accounts, when the problem is that all the bank branches are working to different rules.

Can you tell me what bank you went to? I live in Pattaya, thanks

On 2/28/2019 at 3:52 PM, BritTim said:

Short answer is "no", judging by the available evidence.

The policies at every consulate are different on applying the warning stamp, and some are not reported to use it at all. However, there are basically two factors that are taken into account

• total number of tourist visas in your passport issued at that consulate; and
• at some consulates, they also look at Thai tourist visas you have from elsewhere.

It does not appear to matter whether visas are back-to-back, or interspersed with other types of entry, or even time outside Thailand. They are just counting total Thai tourist visas (from that consulate, and sometimes elsewhere).

I've had 3 red stamps from Vientiane over the years, many passports also...did anybody ever get red stamps from Savanankhet? 

Maybe Vientiane is more strict?

So nobody knows basically? 

The question is, does alternating embassies between tourist visas help avoid red stamp?

Can't fly for medical reasons, and besides they don't give multiple entries anymore in my country

Yes, these are tourist visas 

This question pertains to 60 days tourist visas given at embassies in countries near Thailand, Laos specifically.

I've gotten red stamps on my passport before, fortunately, it always happened when the passport was full...so getting a new passport fixed it.

In order to avoid that in the future, I know that going to Vientiane Thai embassy more than twice in a row will for sure get you a red stamp now....

Would it be ok if you did it this way:

1. First visa in Vientiane Thai embassy

Cambodia 30 days + 30 extension

2. Second visa in Savannakhet Thai embassy

Cambodia 30 days + 30 extension

3. Third visa in Vientiane Thai embassy

4. Forth visa in Savannakhet Thai embassy

Cambodia 30 days + 30 extension

5. Fifth visa in Vientiane Thai embassy

Cambodia 30 days + 30 extension

6. Sixth visa in Savannakhet Thai embassy

Cambodia 30 days + 30 extension

So that would let you get 6 tourist visas without  a red stamp? Or am I dreaming in color (or in a 2003 dream...!)

PS. Do they put the tourist visas in the computer now, or does getting a new passport solve the issue?

Thanks, what time do gates open?

I'm in Laos tonight and heading to Thai embassy in the morning, I hate lineups and want to be one of the first ones in line.

How early do I have to get there? 6 am, 5 am?

Getting up early is fine with me, will bring my laptop and work as wait at the gates.

It's a holiday now, so very busy time...

Anybody have experience or recommendations on this?

2 minutes ago, BritTim said:

Since we have no prior experience to go on, we are now in the area of speculation. My gut feel on what might happen is no better than anyone else's. That said, there are two likely scenarios:

• There is suddenly a general change of policy at that border crossing where they start checking everyone for the cash. You are likely to learn of this in advance. However, should it actually occur, I can see no reason why you could not find an ATM, draw the money, and try to enter again. I think many would be doing the same. In Sadao, where they have frequently had a policy of checking, you have often had a choice between getting the cash or paying a small bribe for them to waive the requirement.
• Immigration decide to target you specifically. It would then depend on the reason why. The official may be looking for a reason to deny entry that has nothing to do with the cash, in reality, just using it as a convenient excuse. You might then be formally denied entry. When you retry entering later, they might be looking for a different justification to deny entry.

I'll get the money, best choice and less risk/headache if it goes south, I show the money immediately, should shut em up

19 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

Balance it against the hassle of rejection, having to rebook accommodation, flights etc... changing all your plans etc because you've been refused entry to Thailand...  It becomes 'peanuts' in comparison... 

 

The bulk of THB 20,000 can be a pain in the backside... thus carrying $1000 is easier... fold it up and carry it with your important documents. You could even fold it up in a pouch and tape it your your passport.... 

 

Whichever way you choose you carry THB 20,000 (or currency equivalent) its worth as there are more stories of guys being rejected on this technicality. 

 

That said, if guys are being rejected on the THB 20,000 technicality, then its likely immigration would find some other excuse if their targeted visitor met this specific requirement - But, it could be the difference... you never know... 

 

 

Thanks man, this is great advice, yes indeed, the last thing I want are headaches...I'm bringing my laptop, phone tablet also, all worth a pretty penny altogether, so might as well bring cash also, I just won't hit the bars then ????

2 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

Indeed... 

 

I always travel with US$1000 emergency money - its been in my Passport Wallet for years along with other necessary stuff... 

 

Always useful if for whatever reason Immigration were to pull a fast one.

 

That Said - It is my understanding that the THB 20,000 rule is for those on Visa Exempt arrival. 

I was not aware that it is a requirement for those entering on a visa to have to (be prepared) to show THB 20,000 or currency equivalent. 

Well, I'm know to loose stuff and money...I'd rather travel light and fetch as I need, are there any ATM's at the border to Nongkhai?

2 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

 

41 minutes ago, BritTim said:

In theory, you are supposed to carry 20,000 baht equivalent (any major currency) in cash when entering Thailand. In practice, they will not ask to see this at Nong Khai immigration.

And what if they do by some kind of a fluke...can I simply go fetch at an ATM and get back in LINE, I heard they prevented you from doing that at airports on some post, unlikely...but just wondering!

 A while back, I heard they asked you to carry 20 000 on you when you come into Thailand.

I'll have in possession of a tourist visa from Vientiane.

I don't really feel like carrying that kind of money on me for the whole trip...

Will they ask for it?

Also, if they do, are there any ATM's close at hand on the border to Nongkhai?  So if they ask I simply go get the cash from ATM (I have a Siam Commercial bank account)