wimpy Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Had a chat at my local (Lampang) Immigration Office. My retirement extension expires late July. Started doing the monthly 65000+ THB transfers in January this year. I asked if 7 months of transfers would be acceptable to renew my extension. No. Must have 12 monthly transfers. Showed the letter from Big Joke referring to leniency on this. Was told that only applies to people doing their first extension. So, I think I will do the 800,000 baht deposit. Problem is, there are less than three months until my next extension is due. I guess my only option is to go to a neighboring country and apply for a single entry "O" visa to bide my time until the money is seasoned. Correct? Which Thai consulate is the most hassle free these days? Would really appreciate any up to date info on this, as well as what documentation is needed for the visa app. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moontang Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 most mention Savanaket..but others can give more specifics. Heard they are kind of tough in Lampang..dirty air and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimpy Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 The officers there are quite nice. He said he pitys people in my situation, but there is nothing he can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mtls2005 Posted May 3, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) Well, technically this would be the first extension, under the new rules. But leniency seems to be a regional dish, not served in every province. http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30362799 Understanding that Khun Leniency is persona non grata these days. Edited May 3, 2019 by mtls2005 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SEtonal Posted May 3, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 3, 2019 22 minutes ago, wimpy said: So, I think I will do the 800,000 baht deposit. Problem is, there are less than three months until my next extension is due. The new rules say that the 800k only needs to be seasoned for 2 months before applying for an extension. Ask if they will accept 2 months seasoning. Some Offices are still requiring 3 months. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) 38 minutes ago, wimpy said: Was told that only applies to people doing their first extension. Which is, of course, the wrong answer, and silly to boot. You could go out, come in a TVE, convert to 90 day, then extend that after ~ 75 days in total (15+60 - ish), supported by what, three or four monthly qualifying transfers (by which time you'll have ten or eleven). But no leniency for you this year with seven transfers. "Please sir, may I have some leniency?" "No, now get out....and come back." People being shown leniency, per reports here, are given some sort of document noting this is a one-off and that next year they will have to conform to the new rules with twelve transfers. "Mutatis Mutandis" translated into Thai is "5,000 Baht", one guesses? Edited May 3, 2019 by mtls2005 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimpy Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 3 minutes ago, mtls2005 said: Which is, of course, the wrong answer, and silly to boot. You could go out, come in a TVE, convert to 90 day, then extend that after ~ 75 days, supported by what, three or four monthly qualifying transfers (by which time you'll have ten or eleven). But no leniency for you this year with seven transfers. People being shown leniency, per reports here, are given some sort of document noting this is a one-off and that next year they will have to conform to the new rules with twelve transfers. Hmm, I asked about going out and coming back with a tourist visa and converting it to a non-O. He said I can only do that once, which I have already done once before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mtls2005 Posted May 3, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, wimpy said: Hmm, I asked about going out and coming back with a tourist visa and converting it to a non-O. He said I can only do that once, which I have already done once before. Was he gesturing towards the tip jar when he told this one? 3 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 8 minutes ago, wimpy said: tourist visa and converting it to a non-O. He said I can only do that once, which I have already done once before. I am sure that Ubonjoe will confirm that there is no such rule. You can have extensions, leave the country and restart as often as you want provided you stick to the rules in force at that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimpy Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 29 minutes ago, SEtonal said: The new rules say that the 800k only needs to be seasoned for 2 months before applying for an extension. Ask if they will accept 2 months seasoning. Some Offices are still requiring 3 months. That is good to know. If they accept two months seasoning, it would save me making a visa run, I don't suppose you can point me to a copy the most recent rules? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david555 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) Just to squeeze out the maximum this ret.ext., as they know many pensioners go prepare for the 12 months starting from this year ext. date to comply next year ext. with the full 12 month's , "agents must eat , and I.O. cars/houses /condo's monthly paid" That is why lenience is wiped under the bamboo carpet , so now they have many month's to find a new cash goat system to push pensioners to agents ..,insurance / gov. pension proof only allowed …? don't worry they shall find something Edited May 3, 2019 by david555 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mtls2005 Posted May 3, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 3, 2019 10 minutes ago, wimpy said: I don't suppose you can point me to a copy the most recent rules? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimpy Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, mtls2005 said: Perfect. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thailand Posted May 3, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 3, 2019 I am sure the new head of immigration will resolve all the problems, ensure continuity and that each immigration office and officers operates within the same parameters and requirements. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 59 minutes ago, wimpy said: Hmm, I asked about going out and coming back with a tourist visa and converting it to a non-O. He said I can only do that once, which I have already done once before. Oh dear, does he understand it will be a new TV? How about converting a Visa Exempt entry instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david555 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, jacko45k said: Oh dear, does he understand it will be a new TV? How about converting a Visa Exempt entry instead? You see , they already anticipate against profit losses ???? trying to keep the fish on the hook 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 A couple of troll posts have been removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racyrick Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 2 hours ago, wimpy said: The officers there are quite nice. He said he pitys people in my situation, but there is nothing he can do. Why don't you call the Immigration Hotline 1178 to see if they can help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontious Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 43 minutes ago, racyrick said: Why don't you call the Immigration Hotline 1178 to see if they can help. Not seen one report where that has helped. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimpy Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 If it is two months seasoning, I'm good with that. Keeping 400k on continual deposit is not that big a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsmart Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 17 hours ago, SEtonal said: The new rules say that the 800k only needs to be seasoned for 2 months before applying for an extension. Ask if they will accept 2 months seasoning. Some Offices are still requiring 3 months. Yes, that's my understanding of the new rules also. It's 2 months when applying for a subsequent extension based on retirement. Here is (one of the many) translations of the official rules... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 18 hours ago, wimpy said: That is good to know. If they accept two months seasoning, it would save me making a visa run, I don't suppose you can point me to a copy the most recent rules? Don't know if you're allowed to do the extension in CM, if you are, it might be worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helloagain Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 19 hours ago, moontang said: most mention Savanaket..but others can give more specifics. Heard they are kind of tough in Lampang..dirty air and all. Hull in uk excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimpy Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 46 minutes ago, Vacuum said: Don't know if you're allowed to do the extension in CM, if you are, it might be worth a try. No, I am supposed to do it in Lampang. Have heard report of Chiang Mai wanting the full 12 months as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaZa9 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Ive heard of one case in Phuket where the applicant went from being an 800k retiree to a '65k' importer as soon as the new rules were announced in January. He was refused 'leniency' late April with 4 inbound payments in the bank , plus 250k still unspent from his last 800k. AFAIK he has gone home to start a new O-A application. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAArdvark Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 16 hours ago, wimpy said: If it is two months seasoning, I'm good with that. Keeping 400k on continual deposit is not that big a deal. Until you have that 400K in the bank and another 100K stashed under the bed and you have an emergency like an accident and you need 150K to get out of the hospital. Even if you paid it back the next day, you would have lost your chance for the next extension. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimpy Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 9 minutes ago, AAArdvark said: Until you have that 400K in the bank and another 100K stashed under the bed and you have an emergency like an accident and you need 150K to get out of the hospital. Even if you paid it back the next day, you would have lost your chance for the next extension. That is what credit cards are for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaZa9 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Can anyone enlighten me on what the expressed purpose of 400k in the bank in perpetuity is supposed to be for ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiBunny Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Just now, zaZa9 said: Can anyone enlighten me on what the expressed purpose of 400k in the bank in perpetuity is supposed to be for ? No 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Income Method, No Leniancy, Must Be 12 Months...... OK have 7 months before next renewal, but Get my Private pension every 90 days and the State Pension every 28 days.. ? so that is 4 x Private and 13 times State.. Is that going to be a problem ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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