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What are the requirements for a 12-month extension of stay due to retirement in Surat Thani (Koh Samui)?

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Oct 12, 2023
a year ago
Gordon ************
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12 Months extension of stay (retirement) requirements list for Surat Thani (Koh Samui)
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The post discusses the requirements for a 12-month extension of stay related to retirement in Surat Thani, specifically on Koh Samui. Contributors share insights on the complexity of the requirements, the costs involved (such as agency fees), and personal experiences with the immigration process. Comments highlight specific document handling and identify potential issues, such as the need for embassy documentation, while also mentioning the quirky nature of the resources provided, like a hand-drawn map.
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Greg ***********
FUCK them for not splitting the different requirement. It only needs to know what "or" means
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Seb ***********
That's quite a list. The hand drawn map is so quirky 555
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Craig ***********
@Seb **********
 That is on top of the Google map at number 7.
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Todd *********
@Seb **********
 it makes me laugh every time. I mean honestly… it’s 2023. Can they be serious?!?
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Jamie *******
Hey, how fresh is this list? Thanks!
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Todd *********
@Jamie ******
 almost that time?
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Jamie *******
@Todd ********
 Yea, and having been through it once, I anticipate an easier trip down immigration lane. This list looks exactly like my list from last year (and it is really not as long as it appears there are lots of choice options here). Anyway, time for me to at least order my letter from CDN consulate. Cheers my friend - enjoy your hockey season! ;-)
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Todd *********
@Jamie ******
 best of luck! And should be smoother this time around 🙏🙏
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Claude *******
Ça n’est plus bon pour l’assurance depuis longtemps, ça doit être un vieux document
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Brown ********
Number 4 fuks most of us I think
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Brandon ************
@Brown *******
 You don't file taxes ever?
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Brown ********
@Brandon ***********
 embassy letter is the issue
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Graham ******
@Brown *******
 4.2 covers most for extensions
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Marnix *********
Tm 7 and tm 8 only from samui immigration .nr 11 and 13 can be done at service office next door .photo's also inside house ,as a precaution .can also be printed at service office
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Todd *********
In spite of the commentary… good post for people to know! Thx
@Gordon ***********
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Todd *********
Yikes. Long list. Agent 16k.
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Paul ********
@Henrik ***
 in other words, you can’t answer the question and have no data to back up your “the sky is falling” claims.
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@Henrik ***
 Please quote the percentage of expats who are actually “facing problems” with visas? How many are there?
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Todd *********
@Henrik ***
 is this a post about ED visas? Nope. Run along. And please feel free to stfu. That would be great 👍
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Todd *********
@Henrik ***
 ok. So you have moved on to a totally different subject as you were getting hammered on the agents issue. I can understand.

Feel free to message me so don’t totally derail another post with your life’s misery.. 😂👏🏼
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Paul ********
@Henrik ***
 And yet here you are yourself, flinging your personal opinion about like a professor of theology.

Your notion of the legal system and legality is steeped in your western heritage, which has nothing whatsoever to do with the way it works here in Thailand.
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Donna *******
@To**
 do you have a recommendation for a agent in Samui?
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Todd *********
@Donna ******
 I have used
@THAI *****************************
 in BKK with success and great service. But if more comfortable on the island, Maliwan, HD Visa or ask your lawyer. Lots of good assistance available
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Donna *******
@To**
 thanks 🙏
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@Donna ******
 you can simply reach out to them on messenger or Line. They will give you precise answers for your situation. They were great for me. Especially during Covid when things were more challenging.
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@Henrik ***
 please just shut up. When you walk into a lawyers office to hire them to perform a service on your behalf, that is what you pay for. Again - you know absolutely NOTHING about the law. So quit bullshitting people here and randomly accusing Thai people and businesses of breaking the law.
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Todd *********
@Henrik ***
 ‘illegality’ needs to be proven in a court of law. Not by your piss poor interpretation. That’s a simple fact.

‘Having problems’ with old Ed Visa is hardly equivalent with illegal. And you would need be an absolute moron to not understand this.

@Henrik here using his new catch phrase ‘fully legal’ 😂😂😂 ur a desperate man.
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Todd *********
@Henrik ***
 nope not even close. Again Henrik, your skill at interpreting Thai law is no better than your basic math skills.
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Todd *********
@Henrik ***
 you must be utterly senile Henrik. Or as I mentioned before - merely stupid. And it seems you need that 1600 baht far more than I. Tell you what, if anyone pays me commission… I will donate it to you. To help special kids not grow up financially/math challenged as you have .

We have had this discussion before. More than once now. What is the clear answer i have given to your question?

I also gave you the rather compelling financial rationale for using an agent. Which also eluded your grasp in spite of the ease. How can I help you today?
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Petri *******
Normally 15
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Petri *******
@Todd ********
 Kick this airhead out
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