First 90 Day and funds are under 800k

[atpeace]

Had a 450k somewhat unexpected expense and my balance will be below 800k tomorrow when I do my first in person 90 day report at Ubon Ratchathani.  I've never been asked for bank info before during my first 90 day.  Have others been asked in the last few years?  I know I might have an issue next year when extending but not really concerned.  I travel often and there are many options available to me as far as the new 12 month extension.  

[DrJack54]

Immigration will not check financial compliance for 90 day report. 

 

14 minutes ago, atpeace said:

I know I might have an issue next year when extending but not really concerned.  I travel often and there are many options available to me as far as the new 12 month extension.

If you have not followed the financial requirements then for next extension either use an agent or exit Thailand. 

Suggest you don't just rock up and apply for another extension when it's due. 

[atpeace]

15 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Immigration will not check financial compliance for 90 day report. 

 

If you have not followed the financial requirements then for next extension either use an agent or exit Thailand. 

Suggest you don't just rock up and apply for another extension when it's due. 

Thanks for the reply.  I get it 🙂 I have though and will do just that - rockup and apply for the extension.  Done it before with no issues.  If there is an issue, easy fixes for me.  In Ubon, I even made them aware that my balance was not maintained during certain months and was told it was obvious I wasn't using an agent to get around not having the 800k and not an issue. Told me the balance requirements were to make it more difficult to use agents which was obvious to them by looking at my bank book that I was not.  She specifically told me they only cared about it being in the account for 2 months.  

 

Has anyone been asked recently for a bank info during the first 90 day in person?

[Tod Daniels]

36 minutes ago, atpeace said:

Have others been asked in the last few years? 

The ONLY office that gives people a letter stating to come back in 90 days with an updated bank book is Jomtien 

You will not be asked for anything as far as proof of funds up in Ubon when you go to do your 90 day report.

As you correctly pointed out you WILL indeed have issues next year when you go to get your new yearly extension <- because you failed to meet the seasoning requirements of 800K baht banked for 3 months after the extension was issued. BUT you said you have other options so you seem to have it under control 🙂 

[DrJack54]

14 minutes ago, atpeace said:

Told me the balance requirements were to make it more difficult to use agents which was obvious to them by looking at my bank book that I was not.  She specifically told me they only cared about it being in the account for 2 months.

Sounds like DreamWorld. 

14 minutes ago, atpeace said:

Has anyone been asked recently for a bank info during the first 90 day in person?

wont happen. 

[atpeace]

6 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Sounds like DreamWorld. 

wont happen. 

Thanks for the reply. No it actually happened and makes complete sense to me in 2022 .  Most IO are tyrants and the funds requirements are there for the reason to make it more difficult to use agents or other means.  I seriously doubt I will have any issues in 9 months.   If I do, too many easy fixes for my situation that are easy. 

[atpeace]

18 minutes ago, Tod Daniels said:

The ONLY office that gives people a letter stating to come back in 90 days with an updated bank book is Jomtien 

You will not be asked for anything as far as proof of funds up in Ubon when you go to do your 90 day report.

As you correctly pointed out you WILL indeed have issues next year when you go to get your new yearly extension <- because you failed to meet the seasoning requirements of 800K baht banked for 3 months after the extension was issued. BUT you said you have other options so you seem to have it under control 🙂 

Thanks - not concerned about the extension so I just walk in an do my normal first 90 day 🙂

[DrJack54]

1 minute ago, atpeace said:

I seriously doubt I will have any issues in 9 months.   If I do, too many easy fixes for my situation that are easy. 

Good for you. Why ask for advice if that's the case. 

Without strict financial compliance your next extension should be rejected and would at most immigration offices. 

[atpeace]

Just now, DrJack54 said:

Good for you. Why ask for advice if that's the case. 

Without strict financial compliance your next extension should be rejected and would at most immigration offices. 

I was asking if anyone had been asked for bank statements during their first 90 days.  Your concerned about my nest extension which I wasn't asking about.  Appreciate the help but again -I'm asking about the first 90 day report which you kindly informed me should not be a concern.  Off for my morning run and then off to immigration - Thanks again

[henryford1958]

42 minutes ago, Tod Daniels said:

The ONLY office that gives people a letter stating to come back in 90 days with an updated bank book is Jomtien 

You will not be asked for anything as far as proof of funds up in Ubon when you go to do your 90 day report.

As you correctly pointed out you WILL indeed have issues next year when you go to get your new yearly extension <- because you failed to meet the seasoning requirements of 800K baht banked for 3 months after the extension was issued. BUT you said you have other options so you seem to have it under control 🙂 

 

I recently did my extension at Jomtien and for the first time they did NOT give me a form asking me to come back in 90 days to verify the 800k.

[Caldera]

52 minutes ago, atpeace said:

Most IO are tyrants and the funds requirements are there for the reason to make it more difficult to use agents or other means. 

 

Maybe I just misunderstand what you mean, but it sounds like you have that upside down. More difficult requirements means that MORE people use agents to circumvent those requirements.

[atpeace]

2 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Good for you. Why ask for advice if that's the case. 

Without strict financial compliance your next extension should be rejected and would at most immigration offices. 

 

1 hour ago, Caldera said:

 

Maybe I just misunderstand what you mean, but it sounds like you have that upside down. More difficult requirements means that MORE people use agents to circumvent those requirements.

No, you are correct. I miss typed.  I meant to say they are not tyrants.  At least that is my impression outside of Jomtien where it can be challenging conversing with some of the IOs.  To their defense, I don't take the visa process as seriously as I should but that is how I roll 🙂

[atpeace]

2 hours ago, henryford1958 said:

 

I recently did my extension at Jomtien and for the first time they did NOT give me a form asking me to come back in 90 days to verify the 800k.

I was never asked the couple times I did it in Jomtien but that was pre 2020.  Must be a recent requirement .  Not a pleasant office to visit and  I now avoid acquiring a visa from Jomtien which is easy enough.