Answered4 years ago
How can I provide 'proof of life' for my Thai government pension while in the UK?
Hi any one on this forum can advise.. I lived in Bangkok for 20 years plus had a company and work permit ..I started drawing my Thai government pension two years ago but now I'm in the UK it stopped last month the reason being I have to show "proof of life" I've tried the embassy in London with no success anyone got any ideas of how I can show "proof of life" without having to fly back to Thailand at the moment as I'm planning that next year..any sound and solid advice will be much appreciated..
Answer summary
An expat who has lived in Bangkok for 20 years is seeking advice on how to prove their 'proof of life' to continue receiving their Thai government pension from abroad. Various community members suggest alternatives, including sending a video or photo with a current newspaper, contacting the Social Security Office (SSO), obtaining notarized copies of identification, or even visiting the embassy. There's also a discussion regarding the monthly pension amount and requirements for proof of life in different countries.
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Otto *********
First, the Thai government pension is the SSO pension? That is only a max of 3,000 Baht a month.
Secondly, most countries allow pensions to be paid only to persons staying in the country, not abroad. So then there is no need to show a proof of life.
Secondly, most countries allow pensions to be paid only to persons staying in the country, not abroad. So then there is no need to show a proof of life.
Erin ***************
@Otto ********
have it deposited in your account at home country
Dave *********
OP@Otto ********
that's not what the SSO ts me ..they said while I am alive and send proof of life then it's paid into a Thai bank account.. I've even in the UK for almost a year and they paid it into my Thai bank account every month .. but I have to prove proof of life at the end if every October ..Siddhartha *********
Please check dm
Dave *********
OP@Siddhartha ********
what is check dm !Siddhartha *********
@Dave ********
I have messaged you sir in messenger please checkSiddhartha *********
@Dave ********
you can read if you have time , asked you some info from your experience! Otherwise upto you 👍Dave *********
OP@Siddhartha ********
why have you messaged me !Siddhartha *********
Yvonne what is 39?
Yvonne *********
Kev **********
Pharmacist perhaps take passport.
Av **********
Get a notarized copy of your current passport with an affidavit
Mark *********
@Dave ********
Go to any local solicitor in UK who is a notary public. They normally charge a tiny sum of money - which goes toward the tea and coffee that week in their kitchen!Erin ***************
Embassy
Dave *********
OP@Erin **************
total waste if time ..they do not respondErin ***************
@Dave ********
you can walk in?Dave *********
OP@Erin **************
thanks but I've tried every avenue with the Royal Thai embassy in London.. extremely unhelpful if you even can contact by phone or email: mail .. its not in there criteria to give us this adviceRon ******************
Contact the SSO and ask them.
Dave *********
OP@Ron *****************
could you please define SSO ?Ron ******************
@Dave ********
social security office. I presume the pension you are referring to is a SSO one. When you lived in Thailand you are registered at a specific SSO and you need to contact that office to ask.Dave *********
OPI'm in the UK.. the consulate and embassy are extremely unhelpful..
Giorgio ******
send a picture , or a vidéo of yourself with the newspaper of the day problem you are in 2022 . maybe they require you are alive in 2566 . can't help for that .
to show proof of life to get your pension is quite common in different countries . I myself have to sign a document and send it by post .
to show proof of life to get your pension is quite common in different countries . I myself have to sign a document and send it by post .
Dave *********
OP@Giorgio *****
thanks
Luffy ******
Take a deep breath and send the video to thai goverment while taking a breath 😆
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