As advised in a previous thread, I have now obtained a Non O Retirement Visa in the UK prior to my flight next month. So firstly thanks for all the advice on that thread, that will help reduce stress levels going through immigration. Unfortunately while my wife has had the required £20k in a Bank ISA for 12 months, it is managed through Hargreaves Lansdown and doesn't get a monthly statement from the bank. We will apply for a visa, but I am not confident it will be granted based on HL statements. So looks like I may need to arrange a safe entry for her.

 

From reading previous threads my plan would be to firstly get a SIM card sorted out.

 

I then want to try to open a bank account to deposit the 800k THB. We initially have a one month rental booked through Booking.com and I hope to arrange for a TM30 through the agent who advertised the condo. Am I right in thinking that I should  then try and get a certificate of residence issued by Pattaya immigration to help in opening a bank account?

 

TIA

 

18 minutes ago, BexMan said:

Am I right in thinking that I should  then try and get a certificate of residence issued by Pattaya immigration to help in opening a bank account?

That's correct. 

With a Non O + certificate of Residence you should be able to open a bank account. 

For the COR the TM30 should be sufficient and the lease helpful. 

4 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

That's correct. 

With a Non O + certificate of Residence you should be able to open a bank account. 

For the COR the TM30 should be sufficient and the lease helpful. 

When  you say lease, do you mean the Booking.com confirmation? I won't be able to produce a long term lease until we find somewhere, hopefully in that first month.

11 minutes ago, BexMan said:

When  you say lease, do you mean the Booking.com confirmation? I won't be able to produce a long term lease until we find somewhere, hopefully in that first month.

And immigration should accept that. 

Explain that you are looking for long term place to rent. 

 

Here is a detailed report Aug last year jomtien. 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1318123-residence-certificate-tm30/#findComment-19167108