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    10 Year Retirement Visa - proof of funds

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted

    On 4/8/2021 at 11:27 AM, Acharn said:

    Have you tried writing to your Thai bank and asking them to send you a new copy of your bank book? They replace lost bank books all the time. I suggest writing a letter so they can check your signature. You might start by sending them an email explaining your bank book has been lost and asking what you need to do to have a replacement sent to you.

    Thanks, Joe.

    The bank won't even change my email address without me going into my branch with ID.

    10 Year Retirement Visa - proof of funds

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted

    3 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

    If somebody could get your bank book after the you transfer the funds they could update your bank book in the update machine to the funds are in your bank.

    But looking the page I posted a link to it states this.

    " 7.1 Certificate of bank deposit stating bank contract information, copy of bank book and bank statement which shows fixed deposit with the amount of not less than 3 million Baht deposited in Thai bank located in Thailand; OR"

    Thanks, Joe.

    No ones home!

    I have contacted my Thai bank via online banking. I suspect I might have to write to them with a signed copy of my passport and account details in order for them to mail me a bank statement here in the UK.

    Cheers! CM

    10 Year Retirement Visa - proof of funds

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted

    3 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

    It must be in a Thai bank to a apply for a Non-OX visa.

     

    "Applicants must have money deposited in Thai bank located in Thai bank located in Thailand with the amount of not less than 3 million Baht; or

    Applicants must have money deposited in Thai bank located in Thailand with the amount of not less than 1.8 million Baht and have income with the amount of not less than 1.2 million Baht per year. Once the applicants enter Thailand, they must have accumulated money deposited in Thai bank located in Thailand not less than 3 million Baht within 1 year."

     

    Source near the end of this page on the embassy website. https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/84508-non-immigrant-visas?page=5d6636cd15e39c3bd00072dd&menu=5f4b6eb3f6ae4b236972c562

    Thanks, Joe.

    I thought as much but, wasn't sure.

    So, my Thai bank has my Thai address and I'm in the UK. How do I show proof of the funds, with an original document from the bank, to the Embassy in London?

    10 Year Retirement Visa - proof of funds

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

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    Hi, I'm currently in the UK and looking to return to Thailand in early 2022, all being well.

    I have spent most of the last 20 years in Thailand on long term visas (business/retirement) which, have now expired.

    With my next visa application, I'd like to apply for the 10 year retirement visa at the Thai Embassy in London.

    Will I be able to show my UK bank account statements as proof of the equivalent 3M Baht or, will I need to transfer it to my Thai bank account? The Thai bank book is at my Thai property and no one is there.

    Thanks, Chief Monkey

     

    A A -meetings in Chiang Rai

    in Chiang Rai

    Posted

    The quartier you are referring to is called Goh Sai. Every time I step foot in this area my little princess turns up, as if by magic! I think there must be a spy in the camp. Not that I frequent so often these days, what with the demise of my best drinking partner and, the next best being gay as a lord.

    I might run the gauntlet and try a bicycle ride out to cr. There's a back road that goes south to Mae Chan. Is there a back road beyond that to cr?

    AA not needed these days. I've managed to get consumption down to a reasonable level. It's a question of will power and dedication to preserve compos mentis.

    As far as I understand you could compare Goh Sai in Mae Sai with the area behind

    Talad Pa Korn in Chiang Rai as far as the ethnicity of its inhabitants concerns: Shan.

    Give 'the lord' my regards! Without him Mae Sai wouldn't be the same ;-)

    Concerning the back road between Mae Chan and Chiang Rai: There isn't one!

    Otherwise Flupke would have mentioned it already (he is training for the classical

    Doi Inthanon 'conquering' in February).

    There are other routes, yes, but considerably longer.

    Talking about the backroad between Mae Sai and Mae Chan, do you mean the

    one that roughly spoken would start somewhere behind the hospital and bring

    you back to the 'super' at the level of the last village before Ban Pa Sang?

    It's perfect bicycle weather now. Went into the mountains yesterday with your

    former colleague in Bo's and we had the 'bad' luck to pass a Lahu village.

    Two hundred meters further we decided to turn back and join the New Years

    ceremonies and party. The odometer stopped finally at a meager 45 thus, but

    it was a good start. Have to mobilize more 'compos mentis' though.

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    1) The ride up Doi Inthanon is one of the toughest bicycle rides in this part of the world.

    Known locally as “The roof of Thailand” this mountain is 2565 meter high. The name of this

    arduous race in Thai is aptly “Conquer Inthanon”. It's a climb of 2300 meter over 48 km with

    gradients of 15% to 18% in certain places. It takes place in February.

    2) Also in February, more precisely the weekend of 4 and 5, the (in the mean time 13th version)

    of the International MTB Challenge of Chiang Rai takes place. Everyday three stages, total

    distance about 160 km, through the surroundings of Chiang Rai.

    For information about bicycle events you can contact Khun Chompu of Fatfree.

    3) Concerning the Lahu ('hunters', often also called Muser by Thai) NewYear celebrations:

    They last about ten days, roughly five days oriented towards the male part of the population

    and the rest of the time towards the female part (or vice versa...). The rituals are animistic,

    performed in ancient ways and often under the guidance of a Shaman.

    As far as I'm informed the Lahu is supposed to be the ethnic minority that has preserved its

    traditions more than any other group here in the north.

    It is in the mean time about twenty years ago, but I met once a National Geographic fotographer

    in the Lahu village behind the Nam Tok Huay Maesai (now moved and combined with the Akha

    village in front of the waterfall). He had been looking elsewehere but mades the pictures finally

    here as the rituals were performed in their most authentic form.

    Yesterday the celebrations were in a village with electricity, so the sound of singing, string

    instruments and kaen got lost a little bit in the equipment.

    I had the luck to sit next to an old man and listen to his songs. Remembered me a little bit

    about the typical singing technique of the Same (Lapps) in northern Europe.

    1. Although a Shan area, the "workers" in Goh Sai are mostly Burmese & hilltribe. The Shans aspire to something higher up the food chain and, a bit further south, if they can.

    2. The Maechan back road I was referring to goes via the old Chiang Saen road out of Maesai about 10kms then turns south at a place called San Tannon. Very little traffic and a good road surface.

    3. I am now in the land of Brutus of Troy and cycling down leafy lanes covered with cow shit. Second only to the rides over the Severn bridge in land of Uther Pendragon.

    4. Beer consumption is now a daily fact but, rather than drinking 12/15 bottles every 2 or 3 days, I now drink 3 bottles EVERYDAY and leave it there. It's a lot easier now that the Limburger has gone.

    A A -meetings in Chiang Rai

    in Chiang Rai

    Posted

    How is the CR branch of AA going?

    • Cycling does help to curb the urge but, I find, increases abuse subsequently.
    • Try more sports massage.
    • Use Sudocrem to reduce rashes.

    May the wind be with you!

    555! Pity that it isn't Monday, because this advice could undoubtedly determine a week!

    I can't give an answer on your question concerning the AA.

    I hope somebody else will do.

    Anyhow: Good to see you back on stage!

    I miss the occasional bicycle tour to Mae Sai.

    My princess wants to pick me up there after the ride and drive

    me back to Chiang Rai. It would save hotel costs, she says.

    The argument of gasoline costs falls on deaf ears.huh.png

    Any advice on this (put into verse if possible)?

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    PS: I still regularly have a beer at the little square in the shop of, ....of, .... of ...

    Yes, that's the problem: For some reason I always forget the name of this

    noble fighting cock loving Tai Jaj. Give you a call next time.

    Noticed after posting that Macdon at least partially already answered the AA part

    of the question. The location is mentioned and it might still be running.

    The question how the CR branch of AA is going remains open.

    Just two guys having a beer together ...?

    The quartier you are referring to is called Goh Sai. Every time I step foot in this area my little princess turns up, as if by magic! I think there must be a spy in the camp. Not that I frequent so often these days, what with the demise of my best drinking partner and, the next best being gay as a lord.

    I might run the gauntlet and try a bicycle ride out to cr. There's a back road that goes south to Mae Chan. Is there a back road beyond that to cr?

    AA not needed these days. I've managed to get consumption down to a reasonable level. It's a question of will power and dedication to preserve compos mentis.

    Burma Visit With Shan Wife - For Passport

    in Myanmar Visa and Immigration

    Posted

    This year I would like to get my Shan wife a Burmese passport & visa to France. She has been living in Thailand for the last 10 years and has an "Alien thai ID card - starting with a zero" although, she still has her Burmese ID card too. She does not speak Burmese but, she has been told that someone from her old village could go with her to translate. I have been advised, by a Burmese national friend, not to travel with her, as it might jeopardise her passport application. Apparently, Burmese nationals are not allowed to marry foreigners. I have been told that the application might take one month after arriving in Rangoon.

    Anyone having any experience or, any useful comments on these matters, would be gratefully heard.

    They Bought Cars But Don'T Know How To Drive.

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    I lived in Chiangmai for five and a half years before moving up to Maesai where, I have lived for a similar amount of time. Driving in CM is indeed a daunting task. However, at weekends and on public holidays, when visitors from CM combine with the Burmese itinerant workers in Maesai, the roads here are lethal. No one gives way, cyclists pull out of side roads without looking and people park where they want. In contrast, the driving in Burma is a breeze! Mainly due to the lack of cars.

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