phuketjock Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Did my annual retirement extension today at Phuket town immigration made sure all my ducks were in a row , did not need FNF or TM47, did need TM 2. and TM7. and pic in front of my condo door with no. showing, no problems, pick up PP tomorrow and do my Re-entry permit. But during my visit to my Bank for my FCD account statement and bank funds verification letter the bank clerk/officer informed me that I could have the letter and statement in GBP this time but in the future my funds would have to be in Thai Baht, this being due to a new agreement between my bank SCB and immigration according to her. I have always used this GBP FCD account for my retirement funds for the last 9/10 years, has anyone else heard of anything like this surfacing on their patch?? She also told me that the statement was 200 baht but due to the agreement with imm. it was free, but the verification letter is still 200 baht. the statement was free last year too, so I am not really sure what is going on??? When I raised the matter with immigration in Phuket town they told me they have never heard of any such thing and one IO simply said change your bank. I have double posted this because it is particular to Phuket but could affect everyone on extensions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merijn Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 There is no change regarding the financial requirements for the domestic extension based on retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 heard this before and not sure regarding getting the letter from the US outreach for pension that they no longer accept cash but u need a bank draft or cashier check, any one confirm...deny?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDave Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 13 hours ago, phuketrichard said: heard this before and not sure regarding getting the letter from the US outreach for pension that they no longer accept cash but u need a bank draft or cashier check, any one confirm...deny?? The new policy regarding payment at outreach events is on the US Bangkok Embassy's website. Cash is no longer accepted. You must bring a bank draft for the correct amount when paying for service at an outreach. The Embassy updates the exchange rate periodically, and posts the rate that has to be used when paying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketjock Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 10 hours ago, DrDave said: The new policy regarding payment at outreach events is on the US Bangkok Embassy's website. Cash is no longer accepted. You must bring a bank draft for the correct amount when paying for service at an outreach. The Embassy updates the exchange rate periodically, and posts the rate that has to be used when paying. Sorry guys the thread is about money in bank for retirement extension not about US outreach or Embassy payments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now