Maigo6 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Hi guys, I have to get my visa extension in January, the main branch of my Bank is in Pattaya, my accounts are held there. If I want to get the extension done elsewhere, how long does a letter from the banK last, as I'm in Pattaya now till the 15th and won't be in Pattaya when it's due for extension and I probably won't be able to get a letter from a sub branch, or will I ? Does it have to be the branch where the account is held ? If I picked up a letter from the bank on monday, would it still be valid for a visa extension in 3 weeks ? If not, it's the 600 Km drive back to Pattaya......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnaag Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 (edited) Hi guys,I have to get my visa extension in January, the main branch of my Bank is in Pattaya, my accounts are held there. If I want to get the extension done elsewhere, how long does a letter from the banK last, as I'm in Pattaya now till the 15th and won't be in Pattaya when it's due for extension and I probably won't be able to get a letter from a sub branch, or will I ? Does it have to be the branch where the account is held ? If I picked up a letter from the bank on monday, would it still be valid for a visa extension in 3 weeks ? If not, it's the 600 Km drive back to Pattaya......... If you have a bank book any branch should be able to provide you with a statement about the available amount they can check in the computer.3 weeks before is a bit long,but there seems to be no rule depends as always on the mood of the immigration person. Edited December 10, 2008 by bunnaag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maigo6 Posted December 10, 2008 Author Share Posted December 10, 2008 If you have a bank book any branch should be able to provide you with a statement about the available amount.3 weeks before are a bit long,but there seems to be no rule depends as always on the mood of the immigration person. I'll have 2 bank books, I guess I could just get the same days ATM printout as well as a letter from here in Pattaya. The only concern I have is if I can get a letter from any Branch of Bangkok Bank or does it have to be my home Branch ? Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 You need to check with your bank about getting the letter from a branch. Some do some don't. Dependent on the immigration office 3 weeks probabably will be to long. I have read reports that some want it to be no more than 3 days old. Also you won't be able to use your account for thsoe three weeks because the last update of bank book has to match the letter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 There has been the odd report of these documents being issued at another branch. But it appears to have been a pain getting it done. Usually they will not. Go and have a word with your own branch. Off topic but my Wife has to go to Samui from Khon Kaen next week to withdraw her fixed interest deposit from Ayudhya Bank as they will not do it in the Khon Kaen branch. Same bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jubby Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 slightly off topic, but what do they generally charge for the letter. Just waying up pro's & cons of changing from 40k monthly to 400K in the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 slightly off topic, but what do they generally charge for the letter. Just waying up pro's & cons of changing from 40k monthly to 400K in the bank. Around 200 Baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jubby Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Thanks. much cheaper than the 'proof of income' letter then ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Less than a week old is my experience, 2-3 days is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjohn34 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I was told at Chiangmai Immigration last week that the bank letter validity was 7 days. Realize that is probably a local rule which can change without notice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyke Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Hi guys,I have to get my visa extension in January, the main branch of my Bank is in Pattaya, my accounts are held there. If I want to get the extension done elsewhere, how long does a letter from the banK last, as I'm in Pattaya now till the 15th and won't be in Pattaya when it's due for extension and I probably won't be able to get a letter from a sub branch, or will I ? Does it have to be the branch where the account is held ? If I picked up a letter from the bank on monday, would it still be valid for a visa extension in 3 weeks ? If not, it's the 600 Km drive back to Pattaya......... I think you will find, as happened with me with TMB bank, that only the branch where you have the account will issue you with a letter. I guess if the letter has to show your account of a certain amount of money 3 months in advance of your extension then that amount should have been dposited for 3 months when the letter is dated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Jubby but what do they generally charge for the letter. a letter to confirm your balance with Thai Militart Bank costs 200 Baht ! other banks >>> ive no idea . regards .... dave2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Hi guys,I have to get my visa extension in January, the main branch of my Bank is in Pattaya, my accounts are held there. If I want to get the extension done elsewhere, how long does a letter from the banK last, as I'm in Pattaya now till the 15th and won't be in Pattaya when it's due for extension and I probably won't be able to get a letter from a sub branch, or will I ? Does it have to be the branch where the account is held ? If I picked up a letter from the bank on monday, would it still be valid for a visa extension in 3 weeks ? If not, it's the 600 Km drive back to Pattaya......... I was able to get the bank letter and the passbook updated in Nong Hin while my main Siam Commercial Bank account was in Pattaya. I did have a problem when I applied and the passbook and the bank letter were dated differently. I had to go back to the bank in Nong Hin and get a new letter and my passbook updated together. I now have accounts in both Nong Hin and Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Tyke I think you will find, as happened with me with TMB bank, that only the branch where you have the account will issue you with a letter. 100 % right i had over a million baht in a 5 year old account at TMB in pattaya a few years ago and went to a tmb branch in chiang mai for a letter to confirm the balance ? ohhhhhhh can NOT ! why ? money not here ! how can i do ? open account here . bring million baht here can do letter : ) 30 minits later i had another TMB account , debit card and the letter problem solved ! dont you just love Thailand : ) .... dave2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicowoodduck Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 slightly off topic, but what do they generally charge for the letter. Just waying up pro's & cons of changing from 40k monthly to 400K in the bank. Around 200 Baht. I just got a letter from my TMB bank in Pattaya yesterday morning and was charged 100 baht! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnaag Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 slightly off topic, but what do they generally charge for the letter. Just waying up pro's & cons of changing from 40k monthly to 400K in the bank. Around 200 Baht. I just got a letter from my TMB bank in Pattaya yesterday morning and was charged 100 baht! The Bank of Ayutthaya in Had Yaai charged the first two times 20 Bath and afterwards 200Bath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballbreaker Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Why not due extension while in Pattaya. You don't have to wait till date due for renewal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Why not due extension while in Pattaya. You don't have to wait till date due for renewal. Spot on for a number of reasons, one if there is a problem you have time to sort it out before current extenion expires and two Pattaya immigration encourage early re-newals so that would not be a problem. In addition the renewal is dated from the date of expiry of your current extension so you lose nothing and maybe save yourself some stress!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrenova Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 This comedy of errors is a Thai laughing stock. Though you can use their ATMs all over (for a fee) they actually act like separate branches. I've had branches in Pattaya not wanting to do something because it was not the branch the account was held at and when needing to move a few million around one day I actually had to wait 24 hours for them (Bangkok Bank) to move it from an account in Issan to an account in Pattaya. Utter madness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaimai Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I've had branches in Pattaya not wanting to do something because it was not the branch the account was held at and when needing to move a few million around one day I actually had to wait 24 hours for them (Bangkok Bank) to move it from an account in Issan to an account in Pattaya. Utter madness. You did well T - I had to open a separate account to get things done. I now have SCB accounts in Pattaya and Nang Rong. Both now have bugger all in them because I then had to open an account in Prakhon Chai with a different bank because SCB don't have a branch. It was not just because of the 20 Baht change but if you ever need a bank for ANYTHING (other than ATM withdrawals) it is best to have the account where you are based. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrenova Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I've had branches in Pattaya not wanting to do something because it was not the branch the account was held at and when needing to move a few million around one day I actually had to wait 24 hours for them (Bangkok Bank) to move it from an account in Issan to an account in Pattaya. Utter madness. You did well T - I had to open a separate account to get things done. I now have SCB accounts in Pattaya and Nang Rong. Both now have bugger all in them because I then had to open an account in Prakhon Chai with a different bank because SCB don't have a branch. It was not just because of the 20 Baht change but if you ever need a bank for ANYTHING (other than ATM withdrawals) it is best to have the account where you are based. It came about because I sold something and the purchaser was having problems transferring the cash to my account. I have accounts at loads of banks so I opened an account at the same Issan branch as her and thought that would be easy. Same branch transfer then same name transfer. Useless clots. I could however have withdrawn it all in cash by opening more accounts then transferring money then closing the accounts !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwood13 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 My "home" bank is Bangkok Bank in Bangkok. I get the letter for Immigration at the Bangkok Bank 2nd Road Pattaya branch. -redwood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwaysright Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 slightly off topic, but what do they generally charge for the letter. Just waying up pro's & cons of changing from 40k monthly to 400K in the bank. Around 200 Baht. Kasikorn charged me 100 Baht last month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Why not due extension while in Pattaya. You don't have to wait till date due for renewal. Get the extension in Pattaya? (Actually Jomtien). Maybe and maybe not. A friend of mine moved to Chiang Rai about 2 years ago. His bank is still in Jomtien. Immigration told him that he had to get his extension at the immigration office nearest his home. It was due to expire the next day so they went ahead and gave it to him and told him not to come back. Next time he must get the extension near where he is living. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjohn34 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 (edited) I got letter yesterday from Kasikorn Bank in Chiangmai. Had to go to branch where I opened account. Got two copies for 100 baht. Bank said letter good for 7 days. Edited December 12, 2008 by bjohn34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyboy Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 I got letter yesterday from Kasikorn Bank in Chiangmai. Had to go to branch where I opened account.Got two copies for 100 baht. Bank said letter good for 7 days. Kasikorn Bank in Nakon Sawan charge 200 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Siam Commercial Bank in Pattaya used to charge 150 baht for the letter. Siam Commercial in Nong Hin charges me nothing. Another small benefit of living upcountry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maigo6 Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 (edited) So I Can apply at Pattaya Immigration, in fact I have 2 addresses in Thailand and my Driving License is the Pattaya address and my bank is in Pattaya, what is the earliest I can apply for a renewal of a Visa, 5 days before expiry, 1 Months before expiry ? Applying next week in Pattaya would be perfect, the Visa is until January 5th. I'll go and ask myself next week, but has anybody renewed a Visa 3 - 4 weeks before expiry date ? Edited December 13, 2008 by Maigo6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 So I Can apply at Pattaya Immigration, in fact I have 2 addresses in Thailand and my Driving License is the Pattaya address and my bank is in Pattaya, what is the earliest I can apply for a renewal of a Visa, 5 days before expiry, 1 Months before expiry ?Applying next week in Pattaya would be perfect, the Visa is until January 5th. I'll go and ask myself next week, but has anybody renewed a Visa 3 - 4 weeks before expiry date ? They like you to do it within the last 30 days. There were reports that Pattaya were asking people to apply 2 months early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 So I Can apply at Pattaya Immigration, in fact I have 2 addresses in Thailand and my Driving License is the Pattaya address and my bank is in Pattaya, what is the earliest I can apply for a renewal of a Visa, 5 days before expiry, 1 Months before expiry ?Applying next week in Pattaya would be perfect, the Visa is until January 5th. I'll go and ask myself next week, but has anybody renewed a Visa 3 - 4 weeks before expiry date ? It costs nothing to find out. Since you still have a Pattaya address and bank account, I would think you will have no problem. The best part is that if you would happen to get refused you still have plenty of time to get your extension upcountry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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