On 1/16/2025 at 3:37 AM, losable said:

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.

4) Yes, Maneraat is cheaper and the bank they use is just round the corner on Beach Road.

Firstly, thank you for all the on-topic recplies...

 

It all seems relatively straight forward, except there appears to be conflicting information on whether Maneerat/other agents accept 1Y extensions on Non-O retirement visa that were not issued by the same, or other Pattaya agent.

 

Any recent clarity on this matter, in regard to Maneerat or other agents, would be much appreciated.

 

My original DIY 90 day visa was issued from Jomtien which I did according to all the rules myself and at different times filled out half a dozen different forms stating my address and had an officier ring me up the next day and take photos of me in front of the building.

 

My first and only DIY 1 year extension at Jomtien was performed without an agent, and it took longer for me to sign all the many bank book pages etc than it did for the IO to breeze through and accept it.

 

Due to my most likely over caution, I am waiting to see what will happen with the whole new taxation situation this year, so for this year's extension I wish to use an agent.

 

After reading all the replies, the only remaining question I have is, do the well known agents currently accept 1Y extensions from people who have a history of DIY in-country visa and extension, Is there any difference to people who did eveything via an agent?

5 hours ago, losable said:

It all seems relatively straight forward, except there appears to be conflicting information on whether Maneerat/other agents accept 1Y extensions on Non-O retirement visa that were not issued by the same, or other Pattaya agent.

Yes there are conflicting reports if agent will do extension with you having obtained Non O yourself.

I went to trouble of contacting them couple of days back.

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Why not ring them or visit office for definitive answer. 

9 hours ago, losable said:

Firstly, thank you for all the on-topic recplies...

 

It all seems relatively straight forward, except there appears to be conflicting information on whether Maneerat/other agents accept 1Y extensions on Non-O retirement visa that were not issued by the same, or other Pattaya agent.

 

Any recent clarity on this matter, in regard to Maneerat or other agents, would be much appreciated.

 

My original DIY 90 day visa was issued from Jomtien which I did according to all the rules myself and at different times filled out half a dozen different forms stating my address and had an officier ring me up the next day and take photos of me in front of the building.

 

My first and only DIY 1 year extension at Jomtien was performed without an agent, and it took longer for me to sign all the many bank book pages etc than it did for the IO to breeze through and accept it.

 

Due to my most likely over caution, I am waiting to see what will happen with the whole new taxation situation this year, so for this year's extension I wish to use an agent.

 

After reading all the replies, the only remaining question I have is, do the well known agents currently accept 1Y extensions from people who have a history of DIY in-country visa and extension, Is there any difference to people who did eveything via an agent?

He also seems to be asking if you can change agents. For example, maybe you used an agent in Bangkok, but then want to change to an agent in Pattaya. 

On 1/23/2025 at 2:09 AM, losable said:

After reading all the replies, the only remaining question I have is, do the well known agents currently accept 1Y extensions from people who have a history of DIY in-country visa and extension, Is there any difference to people who did eveything via an agent?

So, you DIY'd your Non-O 90-Day and 1st Year of extension.  I see no reason an agent would have a problem doing your next 1-Year extension.

 

If it was your FIRST 1-year extension after a DIY Non-O 90-day, then maybe an issue - but I doubt it.

In my opinion an agent only make sense, when you don't have or want keep the 800,000 Baht for other expenses. 

 

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2 hours ago, PeachCH said:

In my opinion an agent only make sense, when you don't have or want keep the 800,000 Baht for other expenses. 

OR ur very old/sick  and have no family and the 800,000 in ur bank gets to be kept by the bank when u pass

I have many friends that use agents, even though they have the $$ but had a bad experience at immigration 

4 minutes ago, zzzzz said:

OR ur very old/sick  and have no family and the 800,000 in ur bank gets to be kept by the bank when u pass

Agree.

Also to add even if you have someone to leave funds to i.e gf, wife etc it's not necessarily a simple process. 

Personally moving to income method and very close to using an agent