Us passport. Arrive on 60 day visa. Can i leave after 60 days and apply for dtv visa from another asian country?

Hello dear members.

Something related again to Bangkok bank, but maybe not what you expected, and a very important message for those living here on retirement, monthly method.

Not all embassy give you a certificate, concerning the transfer, of funds needed. In that case, you have to take your bank book, and get bank letter, that the funds have been transferred on your account every month.

Now first this. If you use Wise, that always went well, if you gave as reason, the transfer, was for you needs to live in Thailand. From THIS MONTH on it appears as internet banking. So not good for immigration.

Second, my extension went smooth, end of June. Although Bangkok bank made some difficulty to make the bank-letter (too busy), got all in order.

A trusted person, went this month to Bangkok bank for that same letter, and it was denied, by the bank. Only reason was that they not issue these any more.......

So the person, called to see the manager, and asked for some goodwill, as the document is really necessary in this case for immigration. Finally she felt sorry for him, and as he stayed calm and polite, she agreed to make it anyway, although it was now against Bangkok bank regulations.

She came back a little later, feeling sorry, as she was in the incapacity, to proceed, because the letter was taken out of the system. He then went to Jomtien immigration, asked what to do, as this was no wrong doing on his side. The only reply was, that then they cannot agree with the extension.

He finally had no choice to go to one of these Visa offices, that asked him at first, although they admit, he qualified, 13.000 baht. He cut it down to 10.000, so they went, and then extension, was possible.

Now, I have time till my next visit, although I have to go, as I get soon a new passport, but I am trying to find a solution. If everything is in order from my side, I really not want, out of principe, to use an agent. Nothing to do with money.

So do have people encountered, this month, same with Bangkok bank? The location is the one, one second road, near Walking street Pattaya (where I got mine though in June). Is there another solution, other then to pay an agent?

Thank you.

Can someone explain the purpose of this document. Thanks!

Not sure if I’m lucky, or just maybe have done things correctly. My wife had a phone call from our local BB manager requesting we call into the office with some paperwork with regard to my account with them. For her it was her Thai ID, marriage certificate and house book. For me it was passport with current long term visa, bank books and driving licence. She did say there was no problem just a check up to see all was in order. We were there a max 30minutes while she checked everything and gave the all clear. She confirmed I would have no problems getting the 12 months bank statements and bank letter required in order to apply for my next retirement extension. I then visited immigration who confirmed there wouldn’t be a problem changing from monthly 65k transfers to 800k banked money method for my next extension.

Applying through Indonesia; concerning the passport copies, is it correct to include Passport Copy (biodata page + all pages with Thai visas/entry stamps?

For the past two years I have basically lived in Thailand and did several extensions & visa runs. Do I have to include all these pages?

Anyone had over-stays in their passports? (I have 1x 1 day and 1x 3 days)

Please help! :)

Has anyone done a border run to Laos from Pattaya for a new DTV stamp? Also open to trusted agencies in Bangkok.

Had a wild ride on my last flight out and want to try a border run. Any suggestions for fair agencies, that don’t overcharge for DTV, would be appreciated. Fine with sightseeing in Laos for a couple days.

Please, no miserable commenters. You’re in Thailand. Cheer up!

If I received a retirement visa, how many month are you allowed to be out of thailand ?

I don’t fancy 12 months a year in thailand. but possibly 8 months, with 4 months in Europe.

TIA 🙏

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When the Canadian embassy provided proof of income, Thai immigration would not accept 40K monthly baht transferred into a Thai bank from Canada. Now that the embassy no longer provides this service, is Thai immigration now accepting Thai bank monthly transfers of 40k from Canada overseas as proof of income.

I've been told Thai immigration are going to at some point not accept retirement visa agents getting visa extensions with retirees who don't have 800k in their accounts?

I've been told they're going to stop this but think it's just fear mongering.

Anyone hear anything about this?