bert bloggs Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 I have a friend who is very ill,he will be like this foe some time,as his marriage visa extension is close and he is unable to do anything,what will happen ,what is he to do,any replies welcome Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DrJack54 Posted July 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2022 It's only going to get worse. Personally do my extensions by myself. Never used an agent. Currently banged up due to hip replacement.... Can certainly imagine a time when I use agent. In your friends case the agent would do extensions on going based on retirement. Approx 15k per year. Immigration so far has not provided good options for the infirm. 4 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Soda Soda Posted July 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2022 He can get 90 day sickness extensions until he is better. Immigration might help him out in other ways if asked. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Soda Soda said: He can get 90 day sickness extensions until he is better. Immigration might help him out in other ways if asked. Unless in hospital, or using an agent, it is very difficult in practice to get medical extensions. Phoning the local immigration office, or (better) having someone visit the office on your behalf to explain the situation cannot hurt. However, in most cases, it will not lead to a solution. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ubonjoe Posted July 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2022 With proof he is unable to travel to immigration his wife could do the extension application for him. If able to do it he could do a power of attorney allowing his wife to get the needed financial proof from a bank. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 I have a friend in the similar position, but he is only going to get worse, he had to change to retirement as his wife abandoned him, so he now has to use an agent, the biggest problem was opening a Bangkok Bank account, that you need to have so you can use an agent. Depends where you are and what bank he uses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 1 hour ago, ubonjoe said: With proof he is unable to travel to immigration his wife could do the extension application for him. If able to do it he could do a power of attorney allowing his wife to get the needed financial proof from a bank. Any suggestions on how to do a power of attorney if you cant travel ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ubonjoe Posted July 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2022 15 minutes ago, brianthainess said: Any suggestions on how to do a power of attorney if you cant travel ? I don't think it would be that hard to of have a witness sign it at his home. I think there would be notaries would go to his house and witness his signature on it. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussex Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 (edited) When my dad was on his deathbed, my mum was able to do his retirement extension for him (both foreigners). She was required to take a photo of him holding the day's newspaper. She already had power of attorney for his bank. Edited July 20, 2022 by sussex added details about power of attorney 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 9 hours ago, BritTim said: Unless in hospital, or using an agent, it is very difficult in practice to get medical extensions. Phoning the local immigration office, or (better) having someone visit the office on your behalf to explain the situation cannot hurt. However, in most cases, it will not lead to a solution. People who are responsible for the Thai immigration system must be among the most heartless people on this earth. I have read of many instances here on TV/AN and know people personally who have suffered because of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 12 hours ago, Soda Soda said: He can get 90 day sickness extensions until he is better. Immigration might help him out in other ways if asked. Might?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmj Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 It is an issue that should definitely be looked into and given a solution with the aging retirees in Thailand. I have to load a friend in a car today that had a stroke 3 weeks ago to renew his retirement visa. It is going to be hard enough getting him to the bank and immigration in his condition. I Hope that they will let me hand in the paperwork and come out to take a photo of him in the car. If not I guess we will have to drag him in. I'll find out soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thingamabob Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 15 hours ago, DrJack54 said: It's only going to get worse. Personally do my extensions by myself. Never used an agent. Currently banged up due to hip replacement.... Can certainly imagine a time when I use agent. In your friends case the agent would do extensions on going based on retirement. Approx 15k per year. Immigration so far has not provided good options for the infirm. They used to. They would come to the residence of the old and infirm to process the application. Not any more, sad to say. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert bloggs Posted July 20, 2022 Author Share Posted July 20, 2022 So if he is to infirm to do anything i reckon just go on overstay till you pass on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalasin Jo Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 This is sad and sorry stuff. It will probably be my turn in the not too distant future. I am so sorry to hear of your friend's condition and of others too. Is there no compassion in Thailand? There should be. I guess it does no harm to ask your local Immigration. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Patriat Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 (edited) On 7/23/2022 at 9:59 PM, Kalasin Jo said: This is sad and sorry stuff. It will probably be my turn in the not too distant future. I am so sorry to hear of your friend's condition and of others too. Is there no compassion in Thailand? There should be. I guess it does no harm to ask your local Immigration. Immigration wants you to show respect to them but they do not show respect to the foreignors Edited August 10, 2023 by The Patriat Fix miss spelled words 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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