Yep, Agent gives me a piece of paper which explains exactly what I need from the Bank & so far I've only needed to get the letter & 3 months Bank Statements, maybe this year I'll need a 1 year statement which, with BBL, means doing my Extension next week Before last years clampdowns it was better as the Agent had Staff in the waiting area of the Branch so you would do the forms at their office, go to the Bank and sign the forms saying you wanted the letter & Statement and leave... They would collect your passport & letter/statement and take it with the extension paperwork to Jomtien to do your Extension (1st year I didn't even have to go to Immigration). Past 4 years I have had to go to the immigration office but only to have my photo taken opposite the Retirement desk so I don't need to queue to see the officer or wait while they process my documents. Just walk in, Mr Football takes my photo & I walk out - less than 30 seconds. As to wether it's worth it, spending money to make my life easier is my #1 priority, so the 508.50 THB pm it costs extra to do my Extension is worth it to me, I fully understand guys who would rather spend that money on other things, as always, to each his own.
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