Retirement Extention renewal - Using an Agent - Requirements ?

[piston broke]

 

i'm asking for a friend who's not computer literate and would please ask you only to post if you know the answer...

 

My pal has been living in pattaya for several years (Brit, aged 70) ...

 

He has always used the 800k in the bank method for his retirement extension, doing it himself at Soi 5 immigration ...

 

Over the last 12 months he has had a few health problems and has spent a fair chunk of the 800k and extension time is round the corner (no other money and not a huge amount of monthly income)...

 

He now needs to use an agent to assist him .....

 

People that are using an agent, and have done extensions in the last few months - can you tell me what he will need ? heard rumours that need proof of mobile phone in his name ? and a Bangkok bank account needed with loads of hoops to jump through (he only had a K Bank account, would that suffice) ?  what price did you pay, what agent did you loose and what was actually involved ?

 

Thanks in advance

[Tod Daniels]

There are DOZENS of agents down in Pattaya that can get a yearly extension for people "via alternate" means

If he's been doing extensions on his own, he clearly has a thai bank account, AND clearly has a mobile phone too

Here's a list of the most popular ones (most are between 14k-17k for the year extension 'with help' 🙂 

Mots
https://www.facebook.com/KhaoTaloChonburi
 

TikTok
https://www.facebook.com/Tiktokservices

Maneerat Travel
https://www.facebook.com/maneerat.fon.0818630320

Farang Thai Visa Pattaya
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093512444140

Annie Visa Pattaya
https://www.facebook.com/groups/277518725290/user/61551102324631/

M Thai Visa
https://www.facebook.com/mthaivisa

TVS Visa Services Pattaya
https://www.facebook.com/TVSPattaya/

So Good Visa Service
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090292965882

[piston broke]

4 minutes ago, Tod Daniels said:

If he's been doing extensions on his own, he clearly has a thai bank account, AND clearly has a mobile phone too

 

 

Thanks for the reply - yes has a (K Bank) bank account, wanting to know if anyone does extension with K Bank account, rather than Bangkok Bank ...

 

The mobile phone was started several years back and his ex girlfriend registered it in her name - how would that work ... ?

 

[Tod Daniels]

Come on now 😕 I just gave you EIGHT of the top agents down there (the ones that push the most paper <- get visa/extensions for people)

CONTACT THEM and explain the situation, they will tell you right up front whether they can do it with a K-bank account or not

[Magictoad]

The reason you have an agent is that you can ask them these questions. They usually organise everything for you.

[Moonlover]

10 minutes ago, piston broke said:

The mobile phone was started several years back and his ex girlfriend registered it in her name - how would that work ... ?

 

I cannot offer advise regarding agents, but he might just find this to be an issue. It's been well publicized that the registered names on bank accounts and the mobile number associated with the account must match.

 

He needs to get that sorted.

[save the frogs]

11 hours ago, piston broke said:

 

Thanks for the reply - yes has a (K Bank) bank account, wanting to know if anyone does extension with K Bank account, rather than Bangkok Bank ...

 

The mobile phone was started several years back and his ex girlfriend registered it in her name - how would that work ... ?

 

 

I'm guessing each agency will have their own rules.

Some may insist on Bangkok Bank, maybe others won't.

I would call several agencies to ask your questions and get a quote at the same time. 

Prices will probably vary a lot too. 

[DrJack54]

1 hour ago, piston broke said:

can you tell me what he will need ? heard rumours that need proof of mobile phone in his name ? and a Bangkok bank account needed with loads of hoops to jump through (he only had a K Bank account, would that suffice) ? 

Agent in Pattaya will prefer/insist on BBL and specific branch. 

To open an account is ~4700

Extension ~ 13k

There are no hoops. 

Tell him to walk into an agent for first hand advice. 

 

Soi 13/2 agent is handy off beach Rd and bank nearby.

 

[proton]

1 hour ago, piston broke said:

 

i'm asking for a friend who's not computer literate and would please ask you only to post if you know the answer...

 

My pal has been living in pattaya for several years (Brit, aged 70) ...

 

He has always used the 800k in the bank method for his retirement extension, doing it himself at Soi 5 immigration ...

 

Over the last 12 months he has had a few health problems and has spent a fair chunk of the 800k and extension time is round the corner (no other money and not a huge amount of monthly income)...

 

He now needs to use an agent to assist him .....

 

People that are using an agent, and have done extensions in the last few months - can you tell me what he will need ? heard rumours that need proof of mobile phone in his name ? and a Bangkok bank account needed with loads of hoops to jump through (he only had a K Bank account, would that suffice) ?  what price did you pay, what agent did you loose and what was actually involved ?

 

Thanks in advance

 

Chinese neighbour had the same problem in Bkk. After considering an agent she opted for putting 1000 baht in the passport at immigration. Nothing was said and she got her extension

[DrJack54]

1 minute ago, proton said:

 

Chinese neighbour had the same problem in Bkk. After considering an agent she opted for putting 1000 baht in the passport at immigration. Nothing was said and she got her extension

So this happened at CW. 

I disregard this story. 

[Tod Daniels]

3 minutes ago, proton said:

Chinese neighbour had the same problem in Bkk. After considering an agent she opted for putting 1000 baht in the passport at immigration. Nothing was said and she got her extension

I am calling b/s on this story. 👎 

I have NEVER ever even HEARD of the officers at C/W taking money directly from a "customer", thru an intermediary, maybe, but @proton sorry, that's not a believable story

[scubascuba3]

Some unhelpful grumpy people on this thread. 

 

12,500 baht at Maneerat, Soi post office

Will need Bangkok Bank account for using an agent so an extra cost for the agent to set that up, perhaps around 6k, there have been issues lately so need to check if OK currently. 

 

That's basically it, plus address. 

 

Edit: as he already has a retirement extension he can go himself to Bangkok Bank and open an account. 2nd road, top of soi 6 is a good branch 

 

 

[proton]

11 minutes ago, Tod Daniels said:

I am calling b/s on this story. 👎 

I have NEVER ever even HEARD of the officers at C/W taking money directly from a "customer", thru an intermediary, maybe, but @proton sorry, that's not a believable story

 

Samut Prakan not CW, could go on at CW, they are not going to advertise it are they. She lives 100 meters outside of Bkk so we often say Bkk

[DrJack54]

20 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Some unhelpful grumpy people on this thread. 

The OP has been given the very advice you posted. 

I didn't read "grumpy people" replies

[treetops]

This was from Maneerat 4 months ago, but as already said, go get the latest straight from the horse's mouth.

 

[zzzzz]

1 hour ago, Moonlover said:

I cannot offer advise regarding agents, but he might just find this to be an issue. It's been well publicized that the registered names on bank accounts and the mobile number associated with the account must match.

 

He needs to get that sorted.

dont need a mobile number for an extension, although ur right, the sim must match the name for ur bank account
most banks gave you till april 20th or sol to sort that out

To get a extension using a agent u need
a passport
a Bank account
2 photos
12-25,000 baht

problem with the Pattaya agents, you need to travel to and wait in Pattaya till the extension is done which is a hassle Unless u live in Pattaya  🙂
Thai visa centre, you mail them ur passport, Plus can also use any bank & dont need mobile banking, for a little bit more baht.
100% reliable 
 

[DrJack54]

6 minutes ago, zzzzz said:

problem with the Pattaya agents, you need to travel to and wait in Pattaya till the extension is done which is a hassle Unless u live in Pattaya

From the OP.... 

"My pal has been living in pattaya for several years" 

[zzzzz]

4 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

From the OP.... 

"My pal has been living in pattaya for several years" 

advice for everyone
PLUS if he needs get a bangkok bank account and pay for that , TVC would be cheaper and no need to visit immigration.  🙂

he only had a K Bank account

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Agent in Pattaya will prefer/insist on BBL and specific branch. 

To open an account is ~4700

 

 

[DrJack54]

2 minutes ago, zzzzz said:

PLUS if he needs get a bangkok bank account and pay for that , TVC would be cheaper and no need to visit immigration.

No it won't. 

In any event the guy lives in agent city. Has plenty of options in Pattaya

[Caldera]

I don't understand why some posters make a big deal out of the guy having a bank account at "the wrong bank".

 

He currently has a valid 1-year extension, so he can walk into pretty much any bank and open a new account wherever it suits him, without any assistance from an agent.

 

It's tourists wanting to "convert" to a Non-O visa who have trouble opening an account, not someone who already has a longterm extension  

[DrJack54]

1 minute ago, Caldera said:

I don't understand why some posters make a big deal out of the guy having a bank account at "the wrong bank".

You are missing the point. 

Read post from @treetops has an agent print out. 

In Pattaya agents prefer to work with particular bank. 

[scubascuba3]

14 minutes ago, Caldera said:

I don't understand why some posters make a big deal out of the guy having a bank account at "the wrong bank".

Agents seem to work with Bangkok Bank, that's why

[Caldera]

24 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

You are missing the point. 

Read post from @treetops has an agent print out. 

In Pattaya agents prefer to work with particular bank. 

 

No, I understand that. What some don't seem to understand is that the OP's friend will have no trouble opening an account at the agent's preferred bank, without having to pay the agent extra to facilitate that.

 

It's nonsensical to tell the OP that opening the account will cost an extra 4.7k to 6k baht, THAT was my point. 

[DrJack54]

5 minutes ago, Caldera said:

It's nonsensical to tell the OP that opening the account will cost an extra 4.7k to 6k baht, THAT was my point. 

The 4.7k is for bank insurance policy if that agent was used. 

Indeed the guy may need to pay for the bank account. 

At his age it would be 4.7k 

 

 

[scubascuba3]

16 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

The 4.7k is for bank insurance policy if that agent was used. 

Indeed the guy may need to pay for the bank account. 

At his age it would be 4.7k 

 

 

He shouldn't need to pay for the bank account as he has a long stay visa/extension already

[piston broke]

2 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Some unhelpful grumpy people on this thread. 

 

 

 

 

Well said !

Too many clever derks on here, that's for sure ....

"phone every agent in Pattaya" almost as bad as "why bother coming on the forum, when everything is available on Google" ..

 

 

[piston broke]

38 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

The 4.7k is for bank insurance policy if that agent was used. 

Indeed the guy may need to pay for the bank account. 

At his age it would be 4.7k 

 

 

 

i'd be guessing, but at age 70 - he's above the max age for their insurance ?

[DrJack54]

Just now, piston broke said:

 

i'd be guessing, but at age 70 - he's above the max age for their insurance ?

No. 

As mentioned he can use various agents. 

He can open a BBL account by himself. 

Here is a chat with a Pattaya agent. 

 

[piston broke]

47 minutes ago, Caldera said:

 

 

It's nonsensical to tell the OP that opening the account will cost an extra 4.7k to 6k baht, THAT was my point. 

 

Especially when he already got a K Bank account .....

 

Although i've just learnt (PM - Thanks) is the reason BKK bank is pushed is that they will transfer money in and out immediately, whereas with K bank, it has to be done next day and there is fear the customer will withdraw the 800k and do a runner !  - If that's true, i can understand why ...

 

 

[Felt 35]

Not to hijack the subject in this thread, just a question. Is it legal to use an agent if you have, included the finances and all the other "copies", but are, to put it mildly, fed up with sitting in front of an authoritarian who is never helpful with applications but hides behind a uniform and uses it to show condescension towards applicants? Or does the applicant still have to show up in their office when using an agent?

Felt