@Phil *****

my request is for a tax accountant. Not sure what your comment is suggesting as i can't get an opinion from one if i dont know one 🤔

I'm 39 and recently just got an ED visa for learning Thai so I'm pretty sure 35 isnt the cutoff

@Stephen *****

yeah. Committed to play the game and instantly felt the relief of not having the hassle. There are definitely better ways for me to spend my time instead of going from Bank to Bank to find that magical unicorn

@Stephen *****

similar outcome for me.

I guess I'll play the game. It is a one off expense i guess and will make life a lot easier here in Thailand

Update: getting it sorted through my visa agent to avoid the hassle. Went to 4 more banks today who all said that policies have changes with ED visas. 2 of them even showed me the policy update.

My agent have waived their service fee so that helps a bit and for the peace of mind to just have it done, I'll wear the opening costs. Thanks for all the helpful suggestions.

And i live in Phuket because i love it here Andy 😊 Been here in total for over a year and it suits me just fine.

@Declan *********

good suggestion. I did reach out to my visa agent but hadn't considered the school itself 🙏

Thanks. I did try my local free standing branch but suspect its just one of those things where i may need to bounce around a bit. I have also read that speaking directly with the manager could help. I hate being 'that guy' but if it works, im willing to try it

@Tore *****************

- just make sure the company name on your employment contract matches the company name for the 150m/public requirement.

Many people (including me) have been tripped up by minor differences in the company name where there are parent companies and subsidiaries.

Other than that, if you can get the visa, its a big win. All the best 🤞

I found a post on the SMART visa site that extends to LTR and allows you to arrange a zoom which was organised straight away. I still got a similar result (wait another 2 weeks) but at least got to speak to someone

@Neil *****

- thanks. I had been struggling with all forms of communication with them. Finally lined up a zoom call where i was told it is with the supervisor and it will likely be another 2 weeks before i hear an answer. I guess i will just have to be patient and make alternative arrangements while i wait