samuijack Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Can the 800,000 baht be kept in a high interest account, or long term deposit account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penkoprod Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Are there such things as high interest accounts, and long term deposit accounts available to us falangs in Thailand, though? Penkoprod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Yes there are and yes immigration has been happy with them for those who have reported trying to use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencurry Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 How do you get a high interest account? Our bank does not seem to do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 How do you get a high interest account? Our bank does not seem to do this. Go to a bank that does. Try SCB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Can someone go into more detail about this? When people say long term deposit, I think that would be like US cd's or certificates of deposit. With these, you tie up the money for a specified term and aren't allowed to touch it in exchange for a higher rate. Would such a thing be available at a Thai bank like SCB? What would tie current rate be for a one year tie up? Also assuming such an account would be acceptable to immigration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukkha Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 I am due to renew my retirement Visa for the third time in two weeks time. Having read some stuff today has unsettled me somewhat...comments that the Embassy document stating one's income is in excesss of 65 000 baht per month being under scrutiny...I have always presented my Embassy Document ( Australia ) along with my Australian bank statements showing the monthly deposit of my pension along with all records of withdrawls here in Thailand. On the last occaison there was no problem at all, however, today, I have read on TVisa that this may not continue to be the case...I also present all bank books from Thai banks, not that there is any great amounts of money to be seen...As I am not really in the position to provide Immigration with evidence of 800 000 baht deposit I am a little confused, concerned and worried as I have a thai partner of two years and to be told that the Embassy letter is no longer valid would amount to catastrophe for both of us..do not mean to over react but it is bothering me concerning my future here....this does not relate to any 'grandfather clause' as has been previously posted but any clarification from those more wise than myself would be greatly appreciated..with thanks Dukkha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 As long as the Embassy letter is based on fact there is no need for concern. It is not likely to be questioned by Immigration (unlike on the forum). And if were your bank statements would be proof positive. You have nothing to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Has the Embassy letter to be certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckydog Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Has the Embassy letter to be certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand please? Well mine wasn't. Also the letter I was told will be valid for ever.......Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukkha Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Lopburi, your reply was most appreciated, and delivered in such a calm and thoughtful manner, you indeed deserve Supa Status. Need more of your kind here...... Dukkha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukkha Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Not attempting to up my posts...just posted on another thread when realised it was concerning Phuket Retirement Visa, anyway, same question, can anyone clarify this issue? The medical certificate, is it still necessary to present one even though this will be my third long term retirement visa renewal. Many thanks. Dukkha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Medical certificate is not required for renewal of retirement extension of stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gzu88bv Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Has the Embassy letter to be certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand please? Well mine wasn't. Also the letter I was told will be valid for ever.......Good luck. Embassy Income letter does not have to be legalized by MFA, but regarding its reuse I am not so sure, since I learned from 2 instances where Suan Plu kept the original Income letter straightaway, however not for an Exentsion for Retirement but for a change of visa from Tourist to Non-O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukkha Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Lop you are a legend my friend! You deal with issues with such clarity and common sense...it is a pleasure to receive information from you as a Supa Mod...I applaud the great work you do on TVisa and long may you continue to be such, with gratitude: Dukkha Medical certificate is not required for renewal of retirement extension of stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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