Rule change at Jomtien immigration for extensions by condo owners

[soi3eddie]

2 hours ago, Rob Browder said:

Too many folks DIY-ing their extensions - no pocket-money for Immigration.  This will show those cheapskakes who get it done for a mere 1900 baht (like me).

 

Immigration don't make money from us unless we use their "agent" partners- and, the elites only want "rich" foreigners to get longer-stay visas/extensions.

 

Neither give a rat's-behind about the working-class Thais who would lose their jobs, if we weren't here funding their paychecks with our spending.  They would prefer those Thais were forced back into rural areas, to subsistence-exist.

 

I know several people who have to use Jomtien. It is a totally toxic office (which is ok for those who use an agent), but, to those of us who are totally legit, it would be a nightmare. Some here just love Jomtien IO though.

 

 

[Jingthing]

7 minutes ago, soi3eddie said:

 

I know several people who have to use Jomtien. It is a totally toxic office (which can be good for those who use an agent), but, to those of us who are totally legit, it would be a nightmare. Some here just love Jomtien IO though.

 

 

Honestly, it's been a breeze for me for several years now doing it myself.

In and out in 10 minutes for next day passport pickup. 

I usually check the current list of requirements on the Pattaya City Expats Club website and bring it all in.

The checker has even shown some level of admiration for things being perfect.

Occasionally there is a surprise.

I didn't know that they wanted the original bank book to show along with the copies and they almost made me go away for that. But I did a little beg dance saying I just didn't know about that, and they let it go.

As far as this show chanote thing it wasn't on the PCEC site the last time I checked. 

If you're in that club and it still isn't, get them to update.

[quake]

7 hours ago, Peter Crow said:

Not finished yet, there might be the tax clearance thingy on the way... We might know more about that tomorrow.

 

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/6917502943335/WN_4yBezO2IQHC78XdZb9nV5w?utm_source=Expat+Tax+Thailand&utm_campaign=324fbdb3a6-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_06_10_09_58_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-5aa19c23d8-302309530#/registration

 

 

Oh joy.

[Tod Daniels]

Can't see if you're a foreign condo owner how providing a TM30, a copy of the blue book (which would be blank seeing as foreigners can't have their name IN a blue house book) and a copy of the front/back of the chanote <- which WOULD show the foreigners name on it are all that invasive and/or difficult to produce.. 😕 
 

Foreigners that rent are routinely asked to provide TM30, rental contract, thai owners i/d, blue book when getting a yearly extension so if you own a condo as a foreigner stands to reason you'd show something more substantial than just a TM30. 
 

Remember the documentation you provide on the TM30 online system is only to create an account and add an address, NOT to file a TM30 on someone

[gargamon]

I'm sure glad I switched to DTV from retirement.

[Jim Blue]

10 hours ago, Jingthing said:

No.

You show that for the TM30.

A valid TM30 really should be enough.

 

A small price to pay to help make sure you don't end up with a half crazed neighbour.....for years.

[Will B Good]

15 hours ago, Jingthing said:

In case anyone missed, apparently Jomtien immigration is now doing HOME VISITS for retirement extensions.

 

Not Jomtien, Chaiyaphum, but had our first home visit in March.

 

Married for 20 years, so they are obviously worried it is all a sham.

 

Guy was very pleasant, sat and chatted in the restaurant for1 0 mins, offered him a meal and drink.....both refused.

 

He seemed almost apologetic.

[Felt 35]

On 6/27/2025 at 8:25 PM, Peter Crow said:

Not finished yet, there might be the tax clearance thingy on the way... We might know more about that tomorrow.

 

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/6917502943335/WN_4yBezO2IQHC78XdZb9nV5w?utm_source=Expat+Tax+Thailand&utm_campaign=324fbdb3a6-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_06_10_09_58_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-5aa19c23d8-302309530#/registration

 

 

Any report about what come out of this webinar?

Thanks

Felt

[topt]

On 6/28/2025 at 12:34 AM, Jingthing said:

I didn't know that they wanted the original bank book to show along with the copies

You didn't used to show in the past? 

If not I am surprised as I always thought it was a pre-requisite.

[soisanuk]

On 6/28/2025 at 12:34 AM, Jingthing said:

I didn't know that they wanted the original bank book to show along with the copies and they almost made me go away for that. But I did a little beg dance saying I just didn't know about that, and they let it go.

As far as this show chanote thing it wasn't on the PCEC site the last time I checked. 

If you're in that club and it still isn't, get them to update.

 

I contacted the person in the PCEC who handles their webpages on Immigration issues.  He noted that although not specifically mentioned in their checklists for Chonburi (Pattaya) Immigration, their main webpage for Extending a stay showed  

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It is customary to place your original signature on photocopies. In Thailand this is considered a certification as to the accurate depiction of the original.  The original document  should be available for examination in case the Immigration Officer asks to see it.

 

He said he has seen this thread and as a result has moved the above into a more prominate posirion on that page and has now included similar notation on other pages including their checklists.

 

 Jingthing also wrote: 

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In case anyone missed, apparently Jomtien immigration is now doing HOME VISITS for retirement extensions.

 

I have only seen one report by someone that said he was told to expect such a visit and have not seen any follow-up confirming such a visit actually took place.  I will be renewing my own retirement extension next week and if a new requirement, will, I am sure, also be told to expect it. 

 

 

[Peter Crow]

1 hour ago, Felt 35 said:

 

Any report about what come out of this webinar?

Thanks

Felt

Police Lieutenant Colonel Surakrit Kulsura Mueanmee, Legal Inspector of the Office of Information and Communications Technology, Royal Thai Immigration Bureau would have said that some Tax certificate would be required from those doing retirement extensions beased on 65k monthly income.

 

To be taken with a grain of salt though. Even though it it would make sense...

 

Tax clearance might also become mandatory to leave the country as Police, Immigration and TRD would cooperate to (link their IT) enforce the existing laws.

 

Again all this is second hand info from French participants to the C.Surakrit/Thaiexpattax Webinar

[DrJack54]

Trolling post removed. 

[Gottfrid]

On 6/27/2025 at 6:48 PM, quake said:

The madness continues. 

Yeah it does! The madness, however, is not at all what you think. It´s the crazy thing that foreigners in Thailand just can´t accept how things are and what they need to do. That´s the real madness.

[Jingthing]

2 hours ago, topt said:

You didn't used to show in the past? 

If not I am surprised as I always thought it was a pre-requisite.

No.

Never.

 

[Jingthing]

11 minutes ago, Sydebolle said:

Persnickety
Persnickety - had to look it up (I'm a non-native English speaker). Until now I called it brainless nonsense but I am glad that there is a dedicated word for all this id10cY. Thank you for this valuable contribution to extend my vocabulary! 

Honestly I wonder, why these goons, clowns and inferiority-complex loaded hogs are taking such great pleasure in trying to kill the goose which is laying the golden eggs. 

Thanks for that.

It's a delicious word but it fits the bill and I think it's the first time I've used it on the forum. 

[Jingthing]

2 hours ago, soisanuk said:

 

I contacted the person in the PCEC who handles their webpages on Immigration issues.  He noted that although not specifically mentioned in their checklists for Chonburi (Pattaya) Immigration, their main webpage for Extending a stay showed  

 

He said he has seen this thread and as a result has moved the above into a more prominate posirion on that page and has now included similar notation on other pages including their checklists.

 

 Jingthing also wrote: 

 

I have only seen one report by someone that said he was told to expect such a visit and have not seen any follow-up confirming such a visit actually took place.  I will be renewing my own retirement extension next week and if a new requirement, will, I am sure, also be told to expect it. 

 

 

Thanks for that.

The thing I suggest be added is about the chanote and blue or yellow book for condo owners not previously required for extensions at Jomtien. 

[Felt 35]

2 hours ago, Peter Crow said:

 Surakrit Kulsura Mueanmee, Legal Inspector of the Office of Information and Communications Technology, Royal Thai Immigration Bureau would have said that some Tax certificate would be required from those doing retirement extensions beased on 65k monthly income.

 

To be taken with a grain of salt though. Even though it it would make sense...

 

Tax clearance might also become mandatory to leave the country as Police, Immigration and TRD would cooperate to (link their IT) enforce the existing laws.

 

Again all this is second hand info from French participants to the C.Surakrit/Thaiexpattax Webinar

 

Ok and thank you for replying.

Felt