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In a branch of former Thai Military Bank,I put in 500 Baht at the end of every month.I do so in order to make it more easy for immigration to follow and understand what happens in my account.The fact,that I never take out any money at any time is not enough for imm. to deside,that I have followed the rules....Anyway,everytime,the staff in the bank must go throw the same process;copies of my passport,with me signing them,checking all kinds of data,like when the visa expire and so on.Seems they also have their own notes on me,that had to be scrutinized.Since it is the same staff doing this every time,I ones asked them,if they couldn`t rememeber me.The answer was,that it had to be done every time,regardless of how often I visited them and how small the sum I deposited was..For next 1 year extension,I will of course use another bank.

For me,the device included in the startkit is good enough.If not,then,by all means,spend some on more sofisticated kit.

Perhaps could try "hashi" or "nasic" ;saline for nasal cleansing.Cheap and easy to find.

Thanks to all who answered my question about bankstatement ! My conclusion of various info on the subject is,that I put in some money every month,resulting in a every month update.BTW,I get interest twice a year.And I will do it in more than one bank...Hopefully it will work better next extension,.Thanks again !

Thanks for your answer ! The only thing that could be the reason,is that I did not have any transactions.I always thought that it was good to not have any:making it easy and clear.But I now understand,that it looks suspicious,and actually makes problem.Guess I have to do some transactions in the future.( on the money that is over the 800.000 )

I have got extensions from different imm offices in my 35 years in thailand. About the 800.ooo in bank,there never were a problem,until latest visit at Chayaphum imm. I got the statement from the bank about being an accountholder and the amount in it.Also the usual copies of every page of the bankbook,stamped by the bank.Can also mention,that I never touch this account;the money just stays there.This time,this was not enough.I was told to get "a one year statement from the bank".So I went to the bank and told them that.Back to Imm. No,not correct.I asked what was wrong,so I could tell the bank,but only get the answer: " Statement!!" Alright,I tried again with the bank,and they detailed every move in the year past on one paper,which was easy,since there weren`t any,exept interest and tax.Somehow,this was not correct either.I tried another bank,where I also have enough funds,and finally imm accepted it.I do not know what the difference was,and I was too tired of it all to think of making a copy.Have anybody else some knowledge on this subject,and can offer some detailed info ?BTW,it is a "retirement visa".

I don`t know what you have been observing the last 30 years,but my observations on this subject is from what I de facto know from the village I live in. I know of MANY women,where sin sot been practised,even after more than one married.Most cases between thai and thai ! My MIL suggested it already after a couple of weeks! And my bride to be,had been married before.Luckely for me,the marrige has been a good one;best woman I ever met!

I am living in Isaan now for 30 more years.I can tell you,that her family,specially her mother,is planning for a wedding.!! Why? Because you are expected to pay a nice sum money for her,plus finance the wedding.For the moment,I know of two families that are eagerly waiting for their daughters to bring home the catch.

I was a gambling addict,many years ago. Of course I wanted to stop,but at the same time,I wanted to go on:had to go on.1989 I moved to Thailand. I had three-four reasons for doing so. One was,that at that time,the were no where I could gamble in Isaan.So that forced me to stop.Otherwise,to be honest,I don´t think I could have done it.Now a days I have no interest of gambling;don´t miss it! My point: It is VERY difficult for an addicted person to end the addiction.I could stop smoking and drinking,but gambling....Up to you,of course,to decide what to do,but my guess is,that she will never stop.