4 minutes ago, mockingbird said:

Why's that?

He had issue with them.

I have sent folk to them and no problem very happy.

Bit like hotel reviews. Can have several very positive reviews and a bad one. 

35 minutes ago, mockingbird said:

Why's that?

Got to watch the Dafamation law.

On 2/2/2022 at 2:43 PM, Lite Beer said:

Do it yourself and save a lot of money and be legal.

Using an agent to facilitate a retirement extension is perfectly legal. The stamp you get and the signature is exactly the same whether you use an agent or not.

1 hour ago, mockingbird said:

Why's that?

Nothing wrong with Key Visa, not as cheap as many others, but ok. Darren is a straight up bloke.

On 2/3/2022 at 11:00 AM, PaulDee said:

I've lived in Pattaya more than 20 years, yet

I still cannot determine the location of an

address such as: 420/191 Moo 9, Soi 15

 

What do all those numbers mean?

Yes I agree, it's bleedin annoying when they don't just put the name of the Soi or the main road. 

21 minutes ago, jimn said:

Nothing wrong with Key Visa, not as cheap as many others, but ok. Darren is a straight up bloke.

why pay more for nothing?

11 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

why pay more for nothing?

Granted price point is often the main thing for many.

I prefer to deal with recommended along with reviews etc.

As one poster mentioned above...  a physical presence is a must. Meaning an office.

There are good agents that don't have an office but I never suggest them. Obviously they are cheaper.

The ones mentioned in this thread do have offices. 

 

14 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Granted price point is often the main thing for many.

I prefer to deal with recommended along with reviews etc.

As one poster mentioned above...  a physical presence is a must. Meaning an office.

There are good agents that don't have an office but I never suggest them. Obviously they are cheaper.

The ones mentioned in this thread do have offices. 

 

Ones without offices may not be cheaper, i wouldn't go down that road, i checked 3 agents with offices when i used one and they were more expensive than Maneerat, so why pay more for nothing?

2 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Ones without offices may not be cheaper, i wouldn't go down that road, i checked 3 agents with offices when i used one and they were more expensive than Maneerat, so why pay more for nothing?

Maneerat is recommended by many and if your happy with price go for it.

Folk should also discuss the ongoing 90 day reports with agent..

Pattaya residents depth of knowledge regarding this issue is impressive.

 

well done chaps ????

15 hours ago, bradiston said:

Second that. They will do a free 90 day report for you too if you use their visa services. 13/2 also known as Soi Post Office one way off Beach Rd. On the right opposite post office.

Correct the 90 day is free if you do the visa with them.I donate 100 baht tip for their service when I pick up the PP

 

4 minutes ago, jaideedave said:

Correct the 90 day is free if you do the visa with them.I donate 100 baht tip for their service when I pick up the PP

 

That's a good deal.

In a current parallel thread, the OP used this agent and paid 14k.

Good price. 

48 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Maneerat is recommended by many and if your happy with price go for it.

Folk should also discuss the ongoing 90 day reports with agent..

i don't need to use them but they include 90 day reporting for free, but easy to do yourself anyway

19 minutes ago, jaideedave said:

Correct the 90 day is free if you do the visa with them.I donate 100 baht tip for their service when I pick up the PP

 

why? are you American?

1 hour ago, jaideedave said:

Correct the 90 day is free if you do the visa with them.I donate 100 baht tip for their service when I pick up the PP

 

They set the price they want to receive.

 

You are unhappy with that and would prefer to pay more?

 

Why not seek out an agent who will charge you more for the same task?

1 hour ago, jaideedave said:

Correct the 90 day is free if you do the visa with them.I donate 100 baht tip for their service when I pick up the PP

 

Amazing, it's exactly what I did!

On 2/3/2022 at 11:00 AM, PaulDee said:

I've lived in Pattaya more than 20 years, yet

I still cannot determine the location of an

address such as: 420/191 Moo 9, Soi 15

 

What do all those numbers mean?

 

Apologies in advance for slightly off topic post, but since you ask!

 

420/191 is the house number in the Soi/Road/Street. If you drive down almost any Thai Soi you'll see the numbers on the front of the houses.  Moo 9 is the sub-sub district if you like, hamlet/village, whatever. It's a sub-district of a Tambon (Nong Prue), which is a sub-district of an Amphur (Banglamung), which is a district in a Jangwat (Chonburi) which is a province.

 

However, the address they give is not very helpful. Soi 15 in Nong Prue could be any one of a hundred sois. They have omitted to give the location of their Soi 15, which, in this case, is the one off Soi Buakhao. So really it's 420/191, Soi Buakhao 15, etc etc. I had to look them up to figure it out on Google maps.

 

So their full postal address, I think, should read

 

420/191 Soi Buakhao 15

Moo 9

Nong Prue

Banglamung

Chonburi 20150

 

In every day usage, Moo 9 and Nong Prue are superfluous. If you know it's Buakhao 15, you'll know where to look.

 

9 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

i don't need to use them but they include 90 day reporting for free, but easy to do yourself anyway

Not when its nearly 150 km away and you forget to dot an I or cross a T

9 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

That's a good deal.

In a current parallel thread, the OP used this agent and paid 14k.

Good price. 

Just wondering why you think 14k is a good price when the OP you refer to already had a bank account with 800k baht deposited...surely these 2 aspects are the main reason to use an agent but are already done so what was the 14k for?

 

24 minutes ago, aussiexpat said:

Just wondering why you think 14k is a good price when the OP you refer to already had a bank account with 800k baht deposited...surely these 2 aspects are the main reason to use an agent but are already done so what was the 14k for?

 

OP words, in this thread.

"Any recommendations for agent for 12 month retirement Non O extension.

 

Advice appreciated."

 

The other thread dealt with an OP helping ill friend.

That friend ended up using agent. I was relating his decision and use of agent 14k.

 

I gave advice. 

What is yours?

BTW bit over you misinformed posts. 

22 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

OP words, in this thread.

"Any recommendations for agent for 12 month retirement Non O extension.

 

Advice appreciated."

 

I gave advice. 

What is yours?

14k for service is a lot when you already have a bank account with 800k baht deposited in it

 

I thought I said that already as my advice, why pay  so much for a simple process if you already have bank funds

 

Nice edit, yes OP you refer to had medical conditions so agent was good for him, still doesn't explain why 14k is good value for photocopying Passport pages, TM 30, TM 6 and attaching a photo to go with the existing bank details?

9 minutes ago, aussiexpat said:

14k for service is a lot when you already have a bank account with 800k baht deposited in it

 

I thought I said that already as my advice, why pay  so much for a simple process if you already have bank funds

 

Nice edit, yes OP you refer to had medical conditions so agent was good for him, still doesn't explain why 14k is good value for photocopying Passport pages, TM 30, TM 6 and attaching a photo

How are you helping either OP.

The one in this thread specifically asked for agent recommendation and the other with chap was ill and ended up using an agent.

Please put your attention into helping guys with questions rather than sidetrack.

Ignore on now

13 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

How are you helping either OP.

The one in this thread specifically asked for agent recommendation and the other with chap was ill and ended up using an agent.

Please put your attention into helping guys with questions rather than sidetrack.

Ignore on now

You're ignoring my question, why do think 14k is a good deal?

 

You advised 14k was a good price in a thread asking for agent advice. 14k when you already have a bank account with 800k deposited is not good advice, ignore all you like, this price is a scam unless you are absolutely desperate. Easy to see what you think is normal business in Thailand

 

7 minutes ago, aussiexpat said:

You advised 14k was a good price in a thread asking for agent advice. 14k when you already have a bank account with 800k deposited is not good advice

Last comment.

Which thread did guy have 800k in Thai bank account.

The 2 threads I clearly referred to were not in that situation.

Please read thread heading.

"Agent recommendation...."

Geez

7 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Last comment.

Which thread did guy have 800k in Thai bank account.

The 2 threads I clearly referred to were not in that situation.

Please read thread heading.

"Agent recommendation...."

Geez

Maybe you should read threads before you qoute. The 14k fee definitely had 800k in his bank account, just not for the 2 months required

 

Anyway, you said you put me on ignore, so why are you still chatting?

 

Just now, aussiexpat said:

Maybe you should read threads before you qoute. The 14k fee definitely had 800k in his bank account, just not for the 2 months required

You meet financial requirements or you don't. 

Your indicating very naive understanding of immigration offices.

One thing many are extremely anal on is the financial requirements.

That's it. Off topic nonsense. 

1 minute ago, DrJack54 said:

You meet financial requirements or you don't. 

Your indicating very naive understanding of immigration offices.

One thing many are extremely anal on is the financial requirements.

That's it. Off topic nonsense. 

Okay, in simple English, why is 14k baht fee a good deal when you already have a bank account with 800k baht deposited? You said it, why is all I'm asking

7 minutes ago, aussiexpat said:

Okay, in simple English, why is 14k baht fee a good deal when you already have a bank account with 800k baht deposited? You said it, why is all I'm asking

Completely different question and nothing to do with both threads you refer to.

 

On an aside, I'm starting to consider using an agent @ 14k.

The money is no issue, however I see the agent alternative a good option.

800k tied up for retirement extensions is looking like bad opportunity cost. Also requires a no married guy to make will for Thai partner to cover the 800k+ 

All of which is off topic.

 

If you have personal issue with agent option then peddle it elsewhere.

This thread asked for agent advice. 

1 hour ago, aussiexpat said:

Okay, in simple English, why is 14k baht fee a good deal when you already have a bank account with 800k baht deposited? You said it, why is all I'm asking

This 14k is obviously for someone who doesn't have the financial requirements.

 

 

If you qualify for a visa legally, the agents charge maybe 3k to help copy documents and maybe so you spend less time at immigration.

7 hours ago, LoeiI said:

Not when its nearly 150 km away and you forget to dot an I or cross a T

Do it online and you won't need to move

 

https://tm47.immigration.go.th/tm47/#/login

 

 

and BTW agent people, you should be paying 12,500 not 14,000