I read this in the new rules for a ret visa since Dec 2008. It means a visit to Bangkok, embassy and Chaeng Wattana. Last year I did not even visit the embassy, just did it by post and bankpayment.

Anyone about this rule ?

If using the income route you have to get a new letter from the Embassy every year. It does not have to be verified by MFA as I understand it.

Today I got this paper at the Imm Office; application for ret visa extension as of the 3 rd Dec 2008.

4. In case of having monthly income. ...must provide evidence of ... Must include a letter of certification issued by...embassy. Embassy/consulair stamp need to be verified by Thai Ministry...Foreign Affairs Consulair Dept Chaeng Wattana.

O, this is also new.

Copy of House Registration Book for the house applicant reside in. (Bring original book too...)

I am guessing that you are applying at Nongkai. They do like to have their own rules that are different to the official rules.

I have just looked at a local forum and there is no need for the MFA Verification at Nongkai. I think this was dispenced with quite a while ago. They have probably given you out of date information.