Asking for someone looking at setting up in CM...are there agents that can do the no money in bank retirement method in CM ?

If yes, could you PM to pass it on.

 

I know you can do it in Pats, but they asked for the city where I lived before...regarding banking location and license location matching etc.

15 hours ago, freedomnow said:

Asking for someone looking at setting up in CM...are there agents that can do the no money in bank retirement method in CM ?

If yes, could you PM to pass it on.

 

I know you can do it in Pats, but they asked for the city where I lived before...regarding banking location and license location matching etc.

No.

5 hours ago, KhunLA said:

I believe it is, and i thought illegal activities weren't suppose to be discussed on AN.   Correct me if I'm wrong, but even recommended, endorsed by at least one mod, as I think I've read numerous times ...

 

... Just use an agent ... shh 

It's perfectly legal to hire an agent to help facilitate a visa and or extension.

5 hours ago, novacova said:

No.

So I guess you looked into it and its only Pats.

7 minutes ago, freedomnow said:

So I guess you looked into it and its only Pats.

 

No problem to do it in St.Pattayasberg.

 

Done in one day. Meet agent, go to bank, go to Immigration, done.

10 minutes ago, Cameroni said:

 

No problem to do it in St.Pattayasberg.

 

Done in one day. Meet agent, go to bank, go to Immigration, done.

and you are in the north ?  How about banking and license and all that ?

2 minutes ago, freedomnow said:

and you are in the north ?  How about banking and license and all that ?

 

Yes, in Chiang Mai. Absolutely no problem, I had bank accounts in CM already mind you. So you can do the visa thing in St. Pattayasberg and return to live your normal life in CM. 

 

You just have to factor in the travel and hotel cost for the trip .

Yes, the embassies sure made things much more difficult when they stopped the Affirmation of Residency, certainly where driving licenses are concerned or registering a vehicle in your home province.

 

55 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

It's perfectly legal to hire an agent to help facilitate a visa and or extension.

If there is no extra payment for 'special' service, like ignoring the financial requirements.    Been stated many times on 'Imm threads' ... "if can't meet the financials, just use an agent" ... nuff said

 

Using for some hand holding, then fine, but that's not why most use an agent, as we all know.

 

Do you really need your hand held, as I did my extension yesterday.   Had to make 2 extra trips to the bank, since system was down 1 day.  So all of 30 mins time, 5 mins at copy shop.  Got to Imm 1400 hrs, left before 1500 hrs, and 10 minutes of that was waiting for recent after all was done & stamped.  Arrived serving # 129, I had #133.

 

No need for an agent, and that's doing monthly DD, so even easier if doing lump sum, as don't need 'credit advice'.

 

Bank trips involved, going there to make my usual withdrawal, then ask for statement.  Be ready in 7 days, they called 3rd day, ready.  Went to pick up, and system down, so can't deposit/withdrawal for the balance statement.  While there, got the 'credit advice'.  Returned next day, deposit 100 THB, and got balance statement.

 

Off course we could have called to avoid the 1 unnecessary visit day, but such a one off, didn't think to call, besides we were out for the day anyway.   Since system was down, quickest transaction ever at the bank as no customers there.

 

Only real hassle about doing extensions, is drive to/from as 100 kms away.   That wasn't even an inconvenience, as we had to be in the area anyway, taking the dog to the vet.

11 hours ago, Cameroni said:

 

Yes, in Chiang Mai. Absolutely no problem, I had bank accounts in CM already mind you. So you can do the visa thing in St. Pattayasberg and return to live your normal life in CM. 

 

You just have to factor in the travel and hotel cost for the trip .

 

You did your visa in Pattaya and live in CHiang Mai?
Do you have to travel to Pattaya every 90 days to do your extensions? 

 

2 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

 

You did your visa in Pattaya and live in CHiang Mai?
Do you have to travel to Pattaya every 90 days to do your extensions? 

 

 

No, that's done with a text to the agent. Very convenient.

11 hours ago, Cameroni said:

 

No, that's done with a text to the agent. Very convenient.

 

But don't they need to take your passport to immigration?

I'll take your word for it.

Thx. 

 

4 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

 

But don't they need to take your passport to immigration?

I'll take your word for it.

Thx. 

 

No, they get a photo of my relevant page in the passport and do the online thing locally.

 

As the system always has issues I much prefer they do it, only 800 baht.

 

That's for the 90 day reporting.

 

The annual extension yes you go there again.

AFAIK only agents around the Pattaya area can do retirement extensions without you needing your own funds, nowhere else in Thailand can such be done.  

3 minutes ago, Packer said:

AFAIK only agents around the Pattaya area can do retirement extensions without you needing your own funds, nowhere else in Thailand can such be done.  

There are agents in Bangkok too.

1 hour ago, Cameroni said:

 

No problem to do it in St.Pattayasberg.

 

Done in one day. Meet agent, go to bank, go to Immigration, done.

yeah.. and they do not care what city you live in... you can get it done there easy enough.. many agents

 

6 minutes ago, thesetat said:

yeah.. and they do not care what city you live in... you can get it done there easy enough.. many agents

 

We're not discussing where and when a visa can be sorted using an agent. The OP is questioning the right to open a bank account, be issued a driving license, etc with their home address, which is neither in Pattaya nor Bangkok. Here lies the problem if you live outside those areas, because the local IO will not issue you with a COR if your passport has a Chon Buri / Bangkok visa stamp.

1 minute ago, BenCrew said:

We're not discussing where and when a visa can be sorted using an agent. The OP is questioning the right to open a bank account, be issued a driving license, etc with their home address, which is neither in Pattaya nor Bangkok. Here lies the problem if you live outside those areas, because the local IO will not issue you with a COR if your passport has a Chon Buri / Bangkok visa stamp.

 

Not at all. You can easily open a bank account in CM even if you get the visa in Pattaya. It's actually much better if you've already done that. And yes, you can use your CM bank account  in Pattya, no problem at all.

 

So the "right to open" a bank account is not affected at all.

 

You can also get a driver's licence issued in your local jurisdiction, as your rental contract will trump what is stated in your passport. No issue at all. After all you are free to move from Pattaya to CM, it wouldn't make sense for immigration to refuse a COR due to a visa having been obtained in Pattaya.

13 minutes ago, Cameroni said:

 

Not at all. You can easily open a bank account in CM even if you get the visa in Pattaya. It's actually much better if you've already done that. And yes, you can use your CM bank account  in Pattya, no problem at all.

 

So the "right to open" a bank account is not affected at all.

 

You can also get a driver's licence issued in your local jurisdiction, as your rental contract will trump what is stated in your passport. No issue at all. After all you are free to move from Pattaya to CM, it wouldn't make sense for immigration to refuse a COR due to a visa having been obtained in Pattaya.

Not only that... but you can get the visa in Pattaya through the agent. You also have 2 choices to do a COR to get a license for driving. You can either use the agent to get one and take the driving test locally in Pattaya.. Or you can return to your home (wherever that may be) and report to immigration where you are staying and then they can give you a COR and take the driving test in your home city.. 

42 minutes ago, Packer said:

AFAIK only agents around the Pattaya area can do retirement extensions without you needing your own funds, nowhere else in Thailand can such be done.  

 

I'm reliably informed that the officer at the football stadium in Buriram will. But mind you this guy got suspended a few years back for giving Chinese fake visas. You  pay your money. You take your chance.

10 minutes ago, thesetat said:

Not only that... but you can get the visa in Pattaya through the agent. You also have 2 choices to do a COR to get a license for driving. You can either use the agent to get one and take the driving test locally in Pattaya.. Or you can return to your home (wherever that may be) and report to immigration where you are staying and then they can give you a COR and take the driving test in your home city.. 

 

Exactly right, that is another option. The COR is not an issue.

43 minutes ago, thesetat said:

Not only that... but you can get the visa in Pattaya through the agent. You also have 2 choices to do a COR to get a license for driving. You can either use the agent to get one and take the driving test locally in Pattaya.. Or you can return to your home (wherever that may be) and report to immigration where you are staying and then they can give you a COR and take the driving test in your home city.. 

Do I need a TM30 to be issued a COR?

 

Yes, you generally need a TM30 form receipt to get a Certificate of Residence in Thailand, as it serves as proof that you've been registered at an address with the immigration authorities, which is a requirement for the certificate. The TM30 is the responsibility of your landlord or property owner to submit to immigration, so you must ensure they have completed it. 

 

Therefore, you cannot use a COR issued in Chon Buri to get a driving license in Chiang Mai containing your CM address.

13 hours ago, BenCrew said:

Do I need a TM30 to be issued a COR?

 

Yes, you generally need a TM30 form receipt to get a Certificate of Residence in Thailand, as it serves as proof that you've been registered at an address with the immigration authorities, which is a requirement for the certificate. The TM30 is the responsibility of your landlord or property owner to submit to immigration, so you must ensure they have completed it. 

 

Therefore, you cannot use a COR issued in Chon Buri to get a driving license in Chiang Mai containing your CM address.

yes he can... the agent will arrange the documents needed including that.

And the beat goes on.. and on.. and..!! ! 

On 9/23/2025 at 5:34 PM, freedomnow said:

Asking for someone looking at setting up in CM...are there agents that can do the no money in bank retirement method in CM ?

If yes, could you PM to pass it on.

 

I know you can do it in Pats, but they asked for the city where I lived before...regarding banking location and license location matching etc.

I  lived in the north, did check with o.s thai visa express in CM,but not successful.

So,i went to pattaya ,Flts abt 2500 baht  ,2 ways,

They will sent passport by thailand post ems.I rcvd mine abt 4 days from application.so,you only need to be at pattaya 1 night.so issues at all.

 

11 hours ago, leekiangc said:

I  lived in the north, did check with o.s thai visa express in CM,but not successful.

So,i went to pattaya ,Flts abt 2500 baht  ,2 ways,

They will sent passport by thailand post ems.I rcvd mine abt 4 days from application.so,you only need to be at pattaya 1 night.so issues at all.

 

25,000 Baht total cost or 2500 baht for something else ? 

On 9/24/2025 at 1:06 AM, save the frogs said:

Do you have to travel to Pattaya every 90 days to do your extensions? 

Extensions every 90 days? What IO do you use that requires you to do an extension every 90 days? The only thing most of us do every 90 days is the online reporting that can be done anywhere in th.

On 9/23/2025 at 5:34 PM, freedomnow said:

Asking for someone looking at setting up in CM...are there agents that can do the no money in bank retirement method in CM ?

If yes, could you PM to pass it on.

 

I know you can do it in Pats, but they asked for the city where I lived before...regarding banking location and license location matching etc.

Ask the agents. All available in Google or maps.

On 9/23/2025 at 5:34 PM, freedomnow said:

Asking for someone looking at setting up in CM...are there agents that can do the no money in bank retirement method in CM ?

If yes, could you PM to pass it on.

 

I know you can do it in Pats, but they asked for the city where I lived before...regarding banking location and license location matching etc.

From the experience of others here, you will struggle to get that service in Chiang Mai, most people I know have had to travel to places like Pattaya where it is more "accepted"

I know two people who play it that way in Chiang Mai. Sorry, I don't know who the agent's are.