Insanity

@Graham *****

most people don't know the difference between a visa and an extension of stay, so refer to an extension as a visa or visa extension...

If it's just a new phone, then just follow the instructions in the app. The bio bit works fine in the BBK app... I only struggle, because I can't follow the instructions, without my glasses... You should only need to go in the bank, if you fail the face scan...

If you have a new Sim, then definitely go in the bank to register the number.

People having problems, don't use their phone for a while and when their mobile account lapses, the mobile provider give the number out to a new customer and then the names don't match...

I shipped my stuff from Saudi, 10 yeears back. It was a pain having to take my passport to the shipping agent in Bangkok to get the shipment thru customs and then the costs were way more than the value of the items... Better to sell everything on ebay and buy new here

@Suzene ****

different provinces have different rules.

If you own a house or a condo, you can get a yellow house book, which also allows you to have a pink ID.

Where I live, having a 10 year rental agreement allowed me to get them.

From what I remember, I needed a thai translation of my passport, including names and addresses of my parents

Rental agreement and signed copy of my landlord's ID with their phone number.

You'd need to go ask at your local Amphur (district office)

That's pretty much it. With the Tm30 done, you can then do 90 day reports. First one needs to be done in person, after that they can be done online.

It's worth noting that anytime you stay over night in a hotel and they copy your passport for their Tm30, you will need to do another tm30, when you return to your home address...

If you can get a yellow house book, you also get a pink ID. If you use the ID in a hotel, rather than your passport, it doesn't break the tm30, thats got your passport listed 😏

I was told 14 days last time I did mine, but it wasn't a first one, so could be different

The six month validity is for entering a foreign country, not your home country.

That said, it's a lot less stressful to renew your passport early

@Peter ********

easier said than done. Depends what country you are from and what province you live in Thailand.

My local immigration won't accept my bank statements from Bangkok Bank, as proof, they insist on a proof of income certificate from my home embassy... But since the British Embassy only attend tea parties, they won't provide this.. So I need an agent

You can do it if you already have a Thai bank account. If no thai bank account, you need to leave and get a visa outside Thailand.