What are the typical costs and experiences of using an agent for NON-O retirement visa renewal in Thailand?

@Ray *******

Why would they freeze my account? 😂

@J *************

What agency did you use?

@Greg **********

I changed from agent to self totally easily

@Rene *******

if you did everything by the book, yes, why not. definitely possible

@Greg **********

, sure

@Andy ******

you are right - he did. But maybe the answers re doing it himself could inspire him to try (?)

@Kim ********

he’s already stated that he doesn’t want to deposit 800,000 in a Thai bank account 🤷‍♂️

@Peter ******

I didn't read it that way but you are probably right

@Andy ******

We service all provinces in thailand 🙏

@Kevin *****

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@Andy ******

bangkok bank froze my account for 7 weeks I had to travel from sakon nakhon to pattaya to produce paperwork I have since opened an account with kasikornbank

@Chris ****

exactly this

@Hartmut *******

?

@Wayne *******

Wenn die Agentur jemanden Geld leiht für das Visum, ist das gegen das Gesetz

@Chris ****

precisely. I have the money but I prefer to have it working for me instead of sitting in a Thai bank account doing nothing

So using an agent makes sense in my situation

@Fabian *********

using the monthly income option and paying 1900 baht per extension is the most financially astute method.

@Pete ******

agree to disagree. I have my money working for me in other investment portfolios

It all comes down to each individuals personal financial situation and cost benefit analysis (opportunity cost)

Making blanket statements and claiming it's the "best" option for "everyone" without knowing their circumstances or other opportunities available is a mistake IMHO

Do what's right for you and let others make their own personal choices without the guilt trip

@Fabian *********

so where does your daily spending and bill paying money comes from. I assume you are sending it to Thailand as needed. I am guessing you are probably sending around the 65k each month anyway. So where is the difference?

@Ian ******

I just transfer the bare minimum I need into my Thai Bank account (or use an international travel debit card to make direct purchases) to cover my living expenses and leave the bulk of my savings in my overseas bank accounts earning interest which I can withdraw at anytime and invest elsewhere at my discretion. This offers me more flexibility and liquidity, especially if I spot an investment opportunity in the market and need funds on short notice. Bare in mind not everyone opts or qualifies for the 65k monthly installments. Anyone that doesn't will still need to front up with 800k

@Fabian *********

nah, doesn't work that way. There is always someone saying how they have the better way. 😂

@Chris ***********

sure, there's always some Karen on his moral high horse dictating to others what they should or should not do. I bet if you dig a bit deeper, many of these muppets are not as innocent as they pretend to be

@Fabian *********

so your personal choice is to get an illegal extension

@Graham *****

my personal choice is to maximise my capital and let it work for me

Not a hard concept

@Graham *****

the point is that money is sitting idle when it could be generating passive income elsewhere. AUD 38k is nothing to sniff at. That's a deposit for a house

Everyone's situation is different depending on the individuals personal financial circumstances and aspirations.

It's not one shoe fits all

@Fabian *********

but the point you're ignoring is that many are using the 65k per month, so no you are incorrect when you say they are trying up 800k. Personally I prefer to "tie up" the 800k, but that's my choice..

@Ian ******

it wasn't ignored. If you scroll through the thread this was acknowledged in the discussion. What you're ignoring is that "many" doesn't translate to "everyone". It depends on each individuals personal circumstances. Some may opt for the monthly instalments, some may opt for the 800k upfront and some may opt for a combination of the two. The point is that is money going into a Thai Bank account (doing nothing) that you could be investing elsewhere. Ultimately it's a personal choice. I'm just explaining what I do. What you do is entirely up to you.

@Fabian *********

At least you'll have no issues paying for your fines and deportation costs if you're ever caught out.

@Graham *****

what fines? LOL. If you've been here long enough, then you should know by now that Immigration turn a blind eye because they get a cut from the agent. So don't play dumb. We all know how it works. This is Thailand, not England, Europe, Australia or the United States. Stop fear mongering. You've made your choice, let others do the same

@Jack *******

yea right

@Jack *******

I have stockaccount in Thailand. So i can trade. No problems at all.

@Magnus *****************

I do the same

@Jack *******

peanuts? LOL. That's literally AUD 38k I can INVEST elsewhere instead of earning "peanuts" in a Thai Bank A/C

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@Fabian *********

sounds like you can’t afford Thailand.

@Jack *******

sounds like you're making a big assumption with zero evidence