the letter from the embassy is in english that confirms the monthly pension. Is it needed to translate this into thai or is english good enough? This is for phibun (ubon) immigration.

Thai or English documents are accepted by immigration.

No need for the letter to be translated if it is to be be used in support of an application for an "extension of stay" (which is not a "visa")

I've supplied 6 proof of income letters to get my 1 year extn of stay and have always had the English version accpeted, never been asked for it to be written in Thai.

ENGLISH IS OK.

THE LETTER IS VALID ONLY FOR 3 MONTHS....SOME OFFICES SAID 6 MONTHS...

The letters are valid for six months from date of issue by national immigration directive issued about a year ago. This allows many people who are nationals of countries that provide periodic Embassy regional visits to obtain during such a visit.

No need for the letter to be translated if it is to be be used in support of an application for an "extension of stay" (which is not a "visa")

how right you are oh wise smart@.. Guru! of course it is not a "visa" and has nothing to do with "retirement" that's why this stamp is on a page in my passport which says "Visas" stamped twice "RETIREMENT".

No need for the letter to be translated if it is to be be used in support of an application for an "extension of stay" (which is not a "visa")

how right you are oh wise smart@.. Guru! of course it is not a "visa" and has nothing to do with "retirement" that's why this stamp is on a page in my passport which says "Visas" stamped twice "RETIREMENT".

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What a pity that some cannot read!

The stamp says "Extension of stay permitted up to"

The "Retirement" stamp indicates WHY you were allowed an extension.

Get it smart@. ?

Correct. It is an extension of stay and not a Visa.

Maybe different rules for Clingons.