2025 Pattaya agent retirement extension for newbies

[losable]

Firstly, please do not go down the path of discussing the pros and cons of using an agent. Please just start a new topic.

 

Secondly, if the answer to my questions is deemed sensitive then I would also hugely appreciate an appropriate reply by PM.

 

1) I have an existing Bangkok Bank account, within Pattaya, do I need to open a new account at the branch the agent uses or not?

 

2) What evidence, if any, is required for proof of address, when using an agent in Pattaya for a 1 year retirement extension?

 

3) What is the earliest time an agent will accept retirement extensions, e.g. 45 days. and if early do you still get the full 1 year?

 

4) The two well-know agents that I know of are based in Soi Post Office and Soi Buakhao. Is there any difference between the two?

 

Any informative, on topic response, is appreciated.

[scubascuba3]

Maneerat on 13/2 will be cheaper, the others charge more for nothing.

 

Address proof can rental agreement or hotel invoice

 

Using an agent for the first time it's 15 months, 3 months non imm O, and 12 months extension, you've not specified.

 

With an agent you can go early 45 days easily ok, maybe more, check with them

[bmanly]

1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said:

Maneerat on 13/2 will be cheaper, the others charge more for nothing.

 

Address proof can rental agreement or hotel invoice

 

Using an agent for the first time it's 15 months, 3 months non imm O, and 12 months extension, you've not specified.

 

With an agent you can go early 45 days easily ok, maybe more, check with them

If I get a Non O 90 day from home would that be cheaper with that agent? Thanks.

[DrJack54]

2 hours ago, bmanly said:

If I get a Non O 90 day from home would that be cheaper with that agent?

Yes. 

Obtain the eVisa in own country and have agent do the extension is good plan

[DrJack54]

OP, ...

1. Depends on agent they may want to use specific BBL branch.. ~4k.

 

2.Agent will organize address or discuss providing your own. 

 

3. Agent should be able to do all. Non O + 12 month extension early.

 

4. Both offices you mention are well know and established. Maneerat likely slightly cheaper. 

 

OP, the agents have good communication via phone and apps such as Line etc..

If you are handy to an office drop in.

I was in Maneerat couple of months back (unrelated matter).

Took some time to chat with one of the staff. They explain the process completely..

 

OP, sent PM 

[NoshowJones]

3 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Maneerat on 13/2 will be cheaper, the others charge more for nothing.

 

Address proof can rental agreement or hotel invoice

 

Using an agent for the first time it's 15 months, 3 months non imm O, and 12 months extension, you've not specified.

 

With an agent you can go early 45 days easily ok, maybe more, check with them

I agree with this entirely Maneerat is easily the best agent, I changed to them last week and no other agent comes close. As well as being the cheapest, the service was outstanding.

[DrJack54]

1 hour ago, NoshowJones said:

I agree with this entirely Maneerat is easily the best agent, I changed to them last week and no other agent comes close

Most likely you are aware that agent (most likely all agents) can obtain multi reentry at cost. 4k

Same as obtaining at airport with immigration 200b service option.