What Should You Know About Dressing and Documentation When Renewing a Retirement Visa in Thailand?

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Put on a pair of long pants and a shirt with a collar, double checked my paperwork and headed to Jomtien Immigration to renew my extension based on retirement.
I went to the copy shop next to Immigration, gave one of the employees 50 baht to go over my paperwork. I forgot something and the omission was corrected. 
I went into the Immigration office to wait my turn. 
The young man that processed my paperwork was business-like and polite. A problem arose concerning proof of funds. I had a letter from the bank and an updated passbook but neither stated when the deposit was made. Fortunately, I had several screen shots of my deposit record. The evidence was not conclusive but I was given a pass. I am convinced the long pants were a deciding factor.
I have been dealing with Thai Immigration in Jomtien and Chang Wattana every year for over ten years. Never once had there been a problem that couldn't be straightened out. The Thais have rules and want you to follow their procedures. For example, the dress code is clearly stated at the entrance of the building and yet eight or of ten choose not to comply. You can only imagine what their paperwork looks like.

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The user shares their experience renewing a retirement visa at Jomtien Immigration, emphasizing the importance of adhering to dress codes and proper documentation. They highlighted a specific incident involving proof of funds where concise documentation helped mitigate an issue. Other users commented on the dress code's importance and shared related tips about the visa process.

Robert ******* · Answer

Enough dress code fun and before the monokini or mankini pictures come into play, I close it down.

Bryan *********** · Answer

They have so many TM30s to process that they are okay with just Speedos if you have to file a new TM30 😉

Martin ********* · Answer

Was this for an extension of an O retirement , and you never required health insurance as you never mentioned it .. and therefore  obviously not O-A extension ?

Ron ******* · Answer

Should finish the dress off in a Crombie overcoat, bowler hat and leather gloves just in case it turns chilly 💦🧤

Terry ********** · Answer

i only wear  long shorts or short longs will i pass😊

Wayne ******** · Answer

Looking respectful helps.

Bryan *********** · Answer

"I am convinced that the long pants were a deciding factor" - confirmation bias in action 😉

Danny ********* · Answer

You live in Bangkok, so why do you go to Jomtien? 🤔 Anyway, long pants means nothing. 😂

Mikkel ******* · Answer

Why wouldn't the bank letter and the bank book show the deposit? Because its been untouched for long time? If so then in the future just make a small deposit or withdrawal every month for two/three months up to you apply.

Ron ******* · Answer

I will have to remember the long trousers and shirt, when i park a 7 million baht car in their staff carpark after they move the cones for me to do a 90 day report after climbing out in my shorts and flip flops 🤔

Alistair ******** · Answer

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