padlin Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 I have an appointment for Nov 4 to renew retirement visa - that is Monday. If I go to the bank for a letter on Friday Nov 1 will that be OK? And does Bangkok Bank Thapae branch issue the letter on the day one requests it? Does one have to wait? If I need a re-entry visa what do I do. Many thanks in anticipation ,,, Padlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 "I have an appointment for Nov 4 to renew retirement visa - that is Monday. If I go to the bank for a letter on Friday Nov 1 will that be OK?" It will have to be OK, especially if you have a morning appointment. Go to one of those updating machines on Sunday and get your passbook updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellodolly Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Just make sure the pass book and the amount of money on the letter are the same. I believe it was just last week a poster said he had the letter for 950,000 baht then withdrew 10,000 baht before he got the bank book updated thereby only showing 940,000 baht in his bank book and 950,000 on his letter. They made him get a new letter even though he had enough money to cover the 800,000. Could have been an off day for the officer. But not worth taking the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 If he uses Bangkok Bank a 24 hold on funds will take place making it Saturday before he can draw on that account anyway. It shouldn't be rocket science to pre plan his finances, so that no withdrawals are necessary on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 (edited) If you need a re-entry permit you fill out the form and apply for one. Edited October 29, 2013 by Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padlin Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 Thanks a lot ... especially about withdrawing after getting letter ... I wouldn't have thought of that. Does Bangkok Bank give out the letter when requested or do I have to go back ... in other words will I havee to order it in advance. I have done visa extension many times but always with pension letter from home before ... first time with bank letter. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilrob Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 My experience is that Bangkok Bank do the letter while you wait. If you want you can do the letter a bit earlier in the week. I've used letters up to a week old with no comment from immigration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 My experience is that Bangkok Bank do the letter while you wait. If you want you can do the letter a bit earlier in the week. I've used letters up to a week old with no comment from immigration. Ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padlin Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 More thanks! Very helpful. Every year at this time I go a bit crazy. I get all uptight about this visa business and I forget every time what I need to do. This is a very helpful site with very helpful people ... A sincere thanks to all who help me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmac Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Thanks a lot ... especially about withdrawing after getting letter ... I wouldn't have thought of that. Does Bangkok Bank give out the letter when requested or do I have to go back ... in other words will I havee to order it in advance. I have done visa extension many times but always with pension letter from home before ... first time with bank letter. Thanks again. I used BKK Bank branch on Tha Phae Rd. for years. Just go to the Customer Service Desks on the left-hand side as you enter, tell them what you need and it'll be done there and then. Don't forget to have a 100 Baht note handy to cover the Bank's fee. By the way, I know just how you feel about this.....even after all these years I still feel like a naughty schoolboy going to see the headmaster when it's time to renew the dreaded "permission to stay"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkles Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 My experience is that Bangkok Bank do the letter while you wait. If you want you can do the letter a bit earlier in the week. I've used letters up to a week old with no comment from immigration. I always ring my bloke at the Bangkok Bank the day before I need the letter just to make sure he is not on leave. Its very important to have a good relationship wit the same Bank Officer never know when you might need a favour ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) Once I went to the Kad Suan Kaew branch to get a bank letter late in the day and was asked to come back the next day -- apparently the evening "B team" isn't able to do them. I'd suggest going early in the day on Friday if you want to get it the same day. Also, I'd just withdrawn from the account and they said I'd have to wait 24 hrs anyway for the amount to be posted so that my bankbook agreed with the letter. Sigh. At least I was doing it a couple days before the appointment at Immigration. Next year -- no messing with the bank account within 48 hrs of getting the letter and made sure to request the letter early in the day on a normal business day. Edited October 30, 2013 by NancyL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Once I went to the Kad Suan Kaew branch to get a bank letter late in the day and was asked to come back the next day -- apparently the evening "B team" isn't able to do them. I'd suggest going early in the day on Friday if you want to get it the same day. Also, I'd just withdrawn from the account and they said I'd have to wait 24 hrs anyway for the amount to be posted so that my bankbook agreed with the letter. Sigh. At least I was doing it a couple days before the appointment at Immigration. Next year -- no messing with the bank account within 48 hrs of getting the letter and made sure to request the letter early in the day on a normal business day. Why not just have another account with a small amount in, that can be used if necessary, to save messing around with the book once the letter has been written? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Dog Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I asked an officer once how long the letter is valid, and he said one week. I think it is important to have the amount on the letter and the copies of your passbook to have the same numbers. I've used bank letters up to five days old before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I asked an officer once how long the letter is valid, and he said one week. I think it is important to have the amount on the letter and the copies of your passbook to have the same numbers. I've used bank letters up to five days old before. Same numbers stop confusing immigration officers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Once I went to the Kad Suan Kaew branch to get a bank letter late in the day and was asked to come back the next day -- apparently the evening "B team" isn't able to do them. I'd suggest going early in the day on Friday if you want to get it the same day. Also, I'd just withdrawn from the account and they said I'd have to wait 24 hrs anyway for the amount to be posted so that my bankbook agreed with the letter. Sigh. At least I was doing it a couple days before the appointment at Immigration. Next year -- no messing with the bank account within 48 hrs of getting the letter and made sure to request the letter early in the day on a normal business day. Why not just have another account with a small amount in, that can be used if necessary, to save messing around with the book once the letter has been written? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NancyL Posted October 30, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) Because idiot me had noticed that the account had acquired interest well in excess of 800,000 baht and I decided to spend it! (The bank is next to a shoe store) I should have waited to celebrate getting the 1-year retirement extension, but Immigration isn't next to anything exciting except an organic lettuce place. Edited October 30, 2013 by NancyL 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Because idiot me had noticed that the account had acquired interest well in excess of 800,000 baht and I decided to spend it! (The bank is next to a shoe store) I should have waited to celebrate getting the 1-year retirement extension, but Immigration isn't next to anything exciting except an organic lettuce place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapguy Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Because idiot me had noticed that the account had acquired interest well in excess of 800,000 baht and I decided to spend it! (The bank is next to a shoe store) I should have waited to celebrate getting the 1-year retirement extension, but Immigration isn't next to anything exciting except an organic lettuce place. Love this story, a very funny example of the "law of unintended consequences!" Anyway, yes, it is necessary the numbers match, or, at least, the bank balance in the book exceed what is shown in the letter! And, referring to the general discussion, recently, apparently, it is more necessary to get the numbers right on the day or day before. There is nothing significantly different from the basic requirement to have the right amount of money in the bank for the correct amount of time. it might be that recently Immigration ran into some scammers so they decided to tighten up a little bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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