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Jim *******
21 days in Bangkok. On non-immigrant 90 days.

What I have achieved?

Retirement visa 1 year in my passport, kicks in 25. July 2025 until 25. July 2026. Immigration knew, from my return ticket that I am leaving Thai today (24. July 2025).

Bank account, ATM card, bank passbook.

Yellow book, coming in 30 days from today.
Jim *******
Yellow Book: Just back from the District Office Samut Prakan. A pile of documents, my attorney took and certified what was requested with MFA.

There was an interview, the officer said I am all clear with the District office, no more documents or visits needed. However, one thing remains, it is their procedure: they will inquire with the Australian Embassy in Bangkok about me. The timeline is 30 days. If no reply within 30 days (the office does not expect any reply), I can come with my wife and fetch the Yellow book.
Jim *******
Too young for Tai Chi...maybe, when I am 70, I'll get DTV to learn.

This shop next to my BKK home did not exist this time last year (2024).
Jim *******
DTV is idiotic Thai idea, just look how difficults it is, the sad fucks on DTV can not even open a bank account.
Jim *******
You must be proud then. Say that to any Australian, you would laughed at.
Jim *******
And? You have to go through all the humiliations with Thai Immigration?Every 90 days, every year, forever.