Leaver Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 22 hours ago, Mike Teavee said: Indeed, I use an agent & have the 800k in the bank. To each his own ???????? Other than you couldn't be bothered, is there any reason why you don't do it yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Teavee Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Leaver said: Other than you couldn't be bothered, is there any reason why you don't do it yourself? Using an Agent ensures that all your paperwork is completed correctly & in order (e.g last year I would have been sent away as I hadn’t updated my bank book for a couple of months so the amounts were amalgamated & I needed a separate statement, agent spotted this whilst checking my paperwork & took me to the bank to get the correct statement). Also ensures that I get seen quickly when I’m there (e.g last year I would have been turned away from CW as they were only doing extensions 3 days before they were due & I wanted to do mine 44 days before as I was moving to Wongamat). In total I pay around 8,800 THB per year to my agent for all my immigration needs (extension & 90 day reports) = 170 THB pw, worth it to me, maybe not so to others. Edit: NB I still pay the 1,900 immigration fee & 100 for the bank letter so all in 10,800 pa < 210 THB pw Edited November 21, 2021 by Mike Teavee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaver Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 55 minutes ago, Mike Teavee said: Using an Agent ensures that all your paperwork is completed correctly & in order (e.g last year I would have been sent away as I hadn’t updated my bank book for a couple of months so the amounts were amalgamated & I needed a separate statement, agent spotted this whilst checking my paperwork & took me to the bank to get the correct statement). Also ensures that I get seen quickly when I’m there (e.g last year I would have been turned away from CW as they were only doing extensions 3 days before they were due & I wanted to do mine 44 days before as I was moving to Wongamat). In total I pay around 8,800 THB per year to my agent for all my immigration needs (extension & 90 day reports) = 170 THB pw, worth it to me, maybe not so to others. Edit: NB I still pay the 1,900 immigration fee & 100 for the bank letter so all in 10,800 pa < 210 THB pw Fair play. That's a great price. It's a no brainer. I pay 20,000 baht, all up, no extras. Perhaps I should shop around. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 20 minutes ago, Leaver said: Fair play. That's a great price. It's a no brainer. I pay 20,000 baht, all up, no extras. Perhaps I should shop around. which agent charges you 20,000? certainly a rip off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaver Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: which agent charges you 20,000? certainly a rip off I better not say. I've never done it myself, and thought 20k baht a small annual fee for bypassing hoops. I never shopped around for 18k or 17k, but at near half price, it appears I am paying "the lazy tax." Completely my own fault. Come next renewal, I'll be making inquiries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, Leaver said: I better not say. I've never done it myself, and thought 20k baht a small annual fee for bypassing hoops. I never shopped around for 18k or 17k, but at near half price, it appears I am paying "the lazy tax." Completely my own fault. Come next renewal, I'll be making inquiries. Was it single entry? never heard of an agent ripping someone off that much, extension only? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaver Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: Was it single entry? never heard of an agent ripping someone off that much, extension only? No, covered the lot, including multiple re-entry permit. I guess if the member's price of near 11k baht didn't include multiple re-entry, then that's no so bad, but still, I'm paying over the odds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 14 minutes ago, Leaver said: No, covered the lot, including multiple re-entry permit. I guess if the member's price of near 11k baht didn't include multiple re-entry, then that's no so bad, but still, I'm paying over the odds. PM me the agent would be good to know. For your reference should be 12,500+3,500=16,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredscats Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 1 minute ago, scubascuba3 said: PM me the agent would be good to know. For your reference should be 12,500+3,500=16,000 I had quote for 9 1900 maybe added multi entry useless jumping thru those hoops on return could cost a fortune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Teavee Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 31 minutes ago, Leaver said: No, covered the lot, including multiple re-entry permit. I guess if the member's price of near 11k baht didn't include multiple re-entry, then that's no so bad, but still, I'm paying over the odds. Ahhh, I didn’t include the multi Re-Entry permit as I haven’t bothered with one for a couple of years but the cost of this is approx 4,700 (through an agent) so add that to the 12,500 (lowest price I’ve seen) for an extension without the money in the bank & you’re at 17,200, if they do your 90 day then you’re at 18,000 so not getting too bad of a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaver Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 7 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: PM me the agent would be good to know. For your reference should be 12,500+3,500=16,000 I'd rather not say, because I can't complain with their service, although it appears they are on the expensive side. I believe they can make visa issues disappear as well, not that I should have any, so I don't want to rock the boat. Maybe I am paying top baht for their top service delivery. Eg. they will come to me, and they take my phone calls with any visa questions I have, no extra charge, and over the years I have called them to make inquiries on behalf of friends as well. Actually, I have a pretty good working relationship with them, I probably shouldn't complain. Once again, I see their fee as a small price to pay for not having my money earning nothing in the Thai banking system. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaver Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 7 minutes ago, Mike Teavee said: Ahhh, I didn’t include the multi Re-Entry permit as I haven’t bothered with one for a couple of years but the cost of this is approx 4,700 (through an agent) so add that to the 12,500 (lowest price I’ve seen) for an extension without the money in the bank & you’re at 17,200, if they do your 90 day then you’re at 18,000 so not getting too bad of a deal. Yes, upon reflection, I think it's not so bad after all. I have no idea why I paid for a multiple re-entry permit last year, with covid still going. Completely my fault. Probably living in hope. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 36 minutes ago, fredscats said: I had quote for 9 1900 maybe added multi entry useless jumping thru those hoops on return could cost a fortune 9,000? what was that for? you have 800k? i got 8k because i had the 800k 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scubascuba3 Posted November 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 21, 2021 18 minutes ago, Leaver said: I'd rather not say, because I can't complain with their service, although it appears they are on the expensive side. I believe they can make visa issues disappear as well, not that I should have any, so I don't want to rock the boat. Maybe I am paying top baht for their top service delivery. Eg. they will come to me, and they take my phone calls with any visa questions I have, no extra charge, and over the years I have called them to make inquiries on behalf of friends as well. Actually, I have a pretty good working relationship with them, I probably shouldn't complain. Once again, I see their fee as a small price to pay for not having my money earning nothing in the Thai banking system. i suspect it's all a story like many of the other things you post 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaver Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: i suspect it's all a story like many of the other things you post No story. Why would it be? I initially thought the member's price is around what I should be paying. As I said, I never shopped around. The multiple re-entry permit is more expensive than what I thought. So, turns out my deal is not that bad. I also don't want to post, or PM, anything that may identify me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredscats Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 15 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: 9,000? what was that for? you have 800k? i got 8k because i had the 800k Extension thats all, not putting anything into banks here 'cept inflow of 65000.........1 month 3000 short wise fault Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, fredscats said: Extension thats all, not putting anything into banks here 'cept inflow of 65000.........1 month 3000 short wise fault are so you were almost compliant hence the 9k, makes sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensenZ Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Leaver said: I better not say. I've never done it myself, and thought 20k baht a small annual fee for bypassing hoops. I never shopped around for 18k or 17k, but at near half price, it appears I am paying "the lazy tax." Completely my own fault. Come next renewal, I'll be making inquiries. Where are you? if in Pattaya, you can do it inside the office for 14,000. A one-stop shop. Guaranteed you've never seen such friendly, happy Immigration officers until do this. They treat you like VIP. Edited November 21, 2021 by JensenZ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaver Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 1 minute ago, JensenZ said: Where are you? if in Pattaya, you can do it inside the office for 14,000. A one-stop shop. Pattaya. When I first moved here, I expected anywhere from 15k to 25k. I got 20k thrown at me first up, for EVERYTHING. So I took it, and been with them ever since, as it was never my intention to move 800k to Thailand. Would you care to elaborate on your post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredscats Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: are so you were almost compliant hence the 9k, makes sense Nah its bloody Transferwises fault try the 65000 not more,builds up too fast,but they late transfer,was 5000 fine last time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredscats Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 The small French guy works in visa immigration compound tell him macron sent you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.B Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 38 minutes ago, fredscats said: Nah its bloody Transferwises fault try the 65000 not more,builds up too fast,but they late transfer,was 5000 fine last time 5,000 baht fine? For what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredscats Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 5 minutes ago, Chris.B said: 5,000 baht fine? For what? being 3000 short one month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, fredscats said: being 3000 short one month How is that Wises fault? they confirm the amount before it's transferred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredscats Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: How is that Wises fault? they confirm the amount before it's transferred They do not keep to the date tho,said Sat arrived early hours following Monday...6 hours (then) time diff Sunday was final day of month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.B Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 (edited) 19 minutes ago, fredscats said: being 3000 short one month I think you are saying you were "fined" 5,000 baht by your agent to fix it? Edited November 21, 2021 by Chris.B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 9 minutes ago, fredscats said: They do not keep to the date tho,said Sat arrived early hours following Monday...6 hours (then) time diff Sunday was final day of month You can't bank on weekends and BHs, need to do early 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredscats Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Chris.B said: I think you are saying you were "fined" 5,000 baht by your agent to fix it? No immigration fixed it I try for exact timing and amout to comply,yes should have allowed more time but as I put final amount in their hands on previous Friday,they stated later timing Edited November 21, 2021 by fredscats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredscats Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 5 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: You can't bank on weekends and BHs, need to do early Goes in and out throughout wekkends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CRUNCHER Posted November 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 21, 2021 (edited) This thread has been well and truly hijacked. Extensions of stay, use of agents etc., which are all off topic, have nothing to do with elderly expats and insurance. Does anyone have any updates as to how us old timer residents and coping on the insurance issue? Edited November 21, 2021 by CRUNCHER 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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