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2 minutes ago, Old Croc said:

Some would say paying a crook to avoid the annoyances is in itself very annoying

If you're implying the individuals working in the visa industry as agents are crooks, that shows how little you know about the industry.

On 5/4/2019 at 1:05 AM, Old Croc said:

They can ask for many extra things just to create an annoyance. 

Another vote for using an agent!

Governments show the greatest creativity in finding new areas for taxation.

20 hours ago, Hans Rayong said:

How many countries are not issuing income letters anymore?

 

Only those Banana Republics who do not care about their citizens in Thailand.

????

Are you suggesting the UK, Australia, USA and Denmark are Banana Republics?

Why not just give the unused photo paper to someone else if you have extra?

On 4/26/2019 at 11:36 AM, Caine said:

I see the dodgy retirement visas are still available, at the right price especially around Pattaya. I wonder how much longer this will go on.

I don't think of the agent approach to extensions to stay as being "dodgy".     Dodgy to me involves a criminal action and especially harm to others.   

I use the 800K deposit method but harbor no negative feelings toward those who use an agent.    If I had the need and desire I'd certainly use an agent to reach an extension stay.

41 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

some office are telling people to come back 3 months after the day they apply for the extension. 

Doesn't everyone with a retirement extension by default have to come back in 3 months for the 90 day report?

The question asked by the OP seems to highlight the great unknown or grey area of immigration requirements in thailand today.

On 4/22/2019 at 4:37 PM, from the home of CC said:

i dunno but if it was me that was facing big changes in my life, this would be the last place I would look for clarification...

So you're saying you're NOT a masochist?

On 4/23/2019 at 9:39 PM, Dingo1170 said:

My girl has her own job own car own money and tries to pay her way for everything, I dont let her, I tell her to pay her car off sooner, she is a real diamond. Oh these uneducated barwhores from Isaan gamble your hard earned cash away without a thought as to how long it took you to make. Wise up Forrest.

Your girl sounds different.

8 hours ago, Joe Mcseismic said:

Everyone can choose which month they can apply for their first extension. Each subsequent extension will be for the same date and month. If you didn't choose your month wisely, who's fault is that?

Everyone can change the extension month as well.

12 hours ago, BestB said:

Who said Chinese go to immigration ? And if they did, it would be their guide not them in person

I read your post twice, the second time wondering if I missed the word "Chinese" in your post.    Then I looked to see if you edited your OP.

I think some posters just develop a thought and post  about that thought without any reference to  accuracy or reality.

I will edit to add I doubt the change in  the top administration of the TI department has had time to filter down to the troops in the trenches.    But who knows?

1 hour ago, 4MyEgo said:

YES

NO

NOTHING

Thank you for an honest reply.

12 hours ago, Thailand Outcast said:

You may be detained at your next 90 day report and have your visa revoked. 

 

I believe Jomtien Immigration are asking to see your bank book with bank balance when reporting.  

At a minimum I'd bet they'd want to see a transaction on that very day showing an updated bank book.

That'd at least be better than a 100 THB bank letter.

On 4/23/2019 at 8:53 PM, RotBenz8888 said:

In English? Straight down the bin.

Did he say the letters were written in English?

1 hour ago, White Christmas13 said:

road fatalities in Vietnam is about 24 Thailand 36

Is that per hour, per day or per month?

Yeah the motorcycle driving patterns in Vietnam are not very pleasant to deal with, but other than that is is a very attractive country.

6 hours ago, Kasane said:

Now imagine a Thai yelling/screaming at an American immigration officer. Will be escorted out if not arrested for causing a public nuisance. I wonder when Thais will level up with western standards. 

Do you have a reason for giving as an example "an American immigration officer.".   Are you an  American or just speculating?

46 minutes ago, Pravda said:

 

I agree.

 

And I paid for every outing and Vacation (which was at least once a month in a 4-5 star hotel).

 

I asked numerous times what does she want and if she wants money how much, but I was always met with silence. I guess I was supposed to be a gentleman and guess her thoughts. There has always been a lack of communication from day one, but I put up with it.

 

When I met her she kept harping on and on about how she doesn't need a man in her life because she has a job, house and her parents are doing fine, blah, blah.... like she didn't want me from day one ???? Her mom though kept asking her when are we going to get married, so 2 years later we did. Village wedding, all taken care of by her parents. I just had to buy some gold, but I received the equal amount back in chains. She was not stingy with money in the beginning, but like my previous Thai gf I think she got influenced by her facebook friends playing hiso.

 

I am considering going a few months to Philippines now to clear my head.

 

I am even considering getting a TEFL job tbh, just to get out and do something.

 

 

 

 

Good luck to you in your new life.  

The above post makes me think maybe you  might have been deceiving yourself about how happy you were in your marriage.

Possibly  this  one can serve as a learning experience for you.

6 hours ago, Pravda said:

I am a guy who always harps about his marriage being so perfect and always bashes on posters marrying bargirls.

Maybe time for a little reflection?

On 4/20/2019 at 3:11 PM, Kevbo said:

As it is early days yet nobody can confirm if you will have to return after the 6 month point and demonstrate the 400k is still available as required.  

If that comes to pass, I'd be smelling a bank letter in the works.      The banks could use the extra baht.

On 4/14/2019 at 10:10 PM, CharlieH said:

Can we not appear to "mock" others religion please. 

 

 

Are you making a request?

1 hour ago, JimmyJ said:

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Find alternatives here that work equally well but don't invade privacy:

 

https://www.privacytools.io/providers/search-engines/

Thank you for the link and direction, JimmyJ

That's why i come here.     You made this thread worthwhile just by your single post.

On 4/6/2019 at 6:47 PM, Jim7777 said:

any of us go broke and homeless then we become their responsibility.

When did his program begin?