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  On 2/19/2025 at 9:18 AM, KhunHeineken said:

Does someone using an agent for the 800k launder money?  No.  Does someone using an agent for the 800k  defraud anyone?  No? 

 

A mule account is used in conjunction with the proceeds of crime.  

 

Yes, using an agent for the 800k is a breach of the immigration laws, but those using an agent for the 800k is not what they are targeting with this policy. 

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(Yes, using an agent for the 800k is a breach of the immigration laws) no it is not!  there are plenty using an agent with money in the bank  get your fact right before posting

 

Fact : it is entirely up to the discretion of the immigration officer to grant a visa extension in Thailand even if you do not have sufficient funds in a Thai bank account

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flyingtlger
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Each and every day, Thailand is looking like a bad place to work or retire.....  

HappyExpat57
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Obviously a term you're unfamiliar with.

HappyExpat57
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In all fairness, the agents who have been assisting retirees without seasoned money in the bank have been performing an illegal act. The law to have the 800k in the bank was meant to keep riff raff ou

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  On 2/19/2025 at 9:33 AM, jerrymahoney said:

 

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Officer's discretion: it is entirely up to the discretion of the immigration officer to grant a visa extension in Thailand even if you do not have sufficient funds in a Thai bank account

While not having enough money in a Thai bank account does not automatically disqualify you, it gives the immigration officer grounds to deny your extension request. 

Explain your situation:

If you are facing financial difficulties, it is important to provide detailed explanations and supporting documentation to strengthen your application. 

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  On 2/19/2025 at 9:37 AM, MikeandDow said:

Officer's discretion: it is entirely up to the discretion of the immigration officer to grant a visa extension in Thailand even if you do not have sufficient funds in a Thai bank account

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You keep saying to do your research and the law is the law but you never state what the law really is. You are paraphrasing Section 35 of the Immigration act and I have have posted a screenshot directly from that Act and you have no comment on that.

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  On 2/19/2025 at 9:46 AM, jerrymahoney said:

You keep saying to do your research and the law is the law but you never state what the law really is. You are paraphrasing Section 35 of the Immigration act and I have have posted a screenshot directly from that Act and you have no comment on that.

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2 words are important "Officer's discretion",   please point out where i  keep saying to do your research and the law is the law have never said that ??

its oblivious you do not know what Officer's discretion is "the freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation." nothing to do with the Law !      its the same as if you are riding a motorbike with out a helmet and a cop stops you he might fine you or he might warn you and let you off  its his discretion

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  On 2/19/2025 at 10:03 AM, MikeandDow said:

please point out where i  keep saying to do your research and the law is the law have never said that ??

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Yes sadly the law is the law, and you need to research the Law it is up to the immigration officer to grant the visa or not (with or with out money) and that is the Law !!
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  On 2/19/2025 at 9:04 AM, KhunHeineken said:

Yes, it's very specific and accurate information, but hey, you just kick back, have another Leo, and continue to do NOTHING.  It's all a hoax, like Covid.   :cheesy: 

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Me?  Do nothing?

 

I've got money in the bank, baby.  My visa extension is legal.

 

I've filed my taxes this year, and last year, and the year before.

 

And I got my three Sinopharm jabs.

 

How 'bout you, Charlie Brown?

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  On 2/19/2025 at 11:22 AM, jerrymahoney said:
Yes sadly the law is the law, and you need to research the Law it is up to the immigration officer to grant the visa or not (with or with out money) and that is the Law !!
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Well its correct you have Not done your research  it is up to the immigration officer to grant the visa or not (with or with out money) you can not get away with That Fact

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  On 2/18/2025 at 9:47 PM, fleccer said:

Yes that's true Thailand becoming a not friendly for us. But I got a family in Thailand with a wife that love me and want me stay with her in LOS. and that is enough to me, therefore if the authorities are not friendly to me I don't  care I have nothing to share with them

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The Thai government loves foreigners like you.  They say "Jump" and you ask "how high?"  

 

Financially and emotionally invested in a 3rd World Country, they have you by the b*lls.  

 

Perhaps you should try to come up with a Plan B.   

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  On 2/19/2025 at 12:13 PM, KhunHeineken said:

The Thai government loves foreigners like you.  They say "Jump" and you ask "how high?"  

 

Financially and emotionally invested in a 3rd World Country, they have you by the b*lls.  

 

Perhaps you should try to come up with a Plan B.   

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Thailand is not a third world country

MikeandDow Platinum Member

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  On 2/19/2025 at 12:13 PM, KhunHeineken said:

The Thai government loves foreigners like you.  They say "Jump" and you ask "how high?"  

 

Financially and emotionally invested in a 3rd World Country, they have you by the b*lls.  

 

Perhaps you should try to come up with a Plan B.   

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I think you should come up with a plan b  Khun!!  there is nothing wrong being Financially and emotionally invested in a 3rd World Country

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  On 2/18/2025 at 4:07 PM, MikeandDow said:

Absolutely rubbish post no idea how banks work!!

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Well, then, how about you tell us all how banks work.  Maybe everyone, all around the world, can take out money from an ATM with absolutely NO record at all of the withdrawal.   :cheesy:

 

  On 2/18/2025 at 4:07 PM, MikeandDow said:

I p*ss myself laughing when I see people call  themselves "Khun"  no idea of the meaning !

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I p*ss myself laughing at people who take the word "Khun" so seriously.  :cheesy:

 

Now, about the bank thing.  :cheesy:

KhunHeineken Ruby Member

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  On 2/18/2025 at 1:45 PM, scottiejohn said:

I take that to mean "couldn't care less about what's required.  That's what I am paying for.  I'm on the gold ILLEGAL course."

 

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No, the golf course, while you're in a queue at immigration, and getting a pittance on your 800k in a Thai bank.  :cheesy:

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KhunHeineken Ruby Member

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  On 2/18/2025 at 1:44 PM, ronnie50 said:

Nope. But we know our Thai banks (directed by BOT) are checking our phone apps connecting to our accounts to ensure they match. Seems logical as we can only use phone apps now to make transactions, aside from going into a branch. When they disconitnued web access, I asked my bank (SCB) what would happen if I lost my phone while abroad? No answer. Then again, ask yourself this: what happens if I lose my CC or ATM that is equipped for just 'tapping'? Again few answers about liability.

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It's all about knowing the when, where, how, why, and who.  Big Brother. 

KhunHeineken Ruby Member

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  On 2/19/2025 at 12:18 PM, MikeandDow said:

I think you should come up with a plan b  Khun!!  there is nothing wrong being Financially and emotionally invested in a 3rd World Country

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I have Plan B, Plan C, Plan D, and Plan E. 

 

You, however, are at the mercy of the Thai government. 

KhunHeineken Ruby Member

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  On 2/19/2025 at 7:38 AM, TheAppletons said:

 

  Oh sure, make jokes.  

 

  But you know what they're going to do with that "certain" information?  They're gonna do....do...something with that information.  

 

  And that something could be the beginning of another thing.  Are you saying that can't happen?

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Exactly, and it's not just Thailand.

 

All the "dots" are being connected, globally. 

 

The member will call it scaremongering and bury his head in the sand, like an ostrich.  

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