I got one a few years ago for an Aviation Security card as I’d been in Udon Thani during Covid. Was told you had to go to the Bangkok office to get your fingerprints done. If in the future you needed another one you could do in Udon.

Luckily I had a Thai friend help out.

Cheap as chips if you’re happy to wait 30 days for post or 3000฿ fee (bribe) to do on the spot.

I just paid the money to avoid possible problems.

As I have retired in Thailand obviously I agree however have another mate from Perth who predominantly does the same to Vietnam (Vung Tau) on a 3mth multi entry visa ($35 USD). Everything stated above for less than half the cost with beers about a quarter. If this income tax on retirees gets too hard that’s where I’ll go next.

Definitely worth a look!!

I just got back from Nam yesterday. I was lucky enough to have a mate living over there with a local account who could withdraw heaps for free (I do the same for friends visiting me in Thailand. You transfer from your Oz account to mine for free and I get what you want from an ATM for free) Vietnam is just as bad for tourists as Thailand (especially if outside Ho Chi Minh City). Many won’t work or limit withdrawals to 2-3m Dong and charge large withdrawal fees.

If you can cash up for a good exchange rate before you go, it’s worth considering.

@John *********

Good and correct point John.

Valid last 12mths only, so if you went a bit early last year make sure you order it less than 12mths later.

The bank can issue 6mth statements while you wait (100฿) or update bank book for the last little bit. They will take any cumulative evidence at Udon Thani Immigration (brilliant) can’t speak for other regions.

12mth bank statement was always a 7 day pain with Bangkok Bank, however as of last year you can now get statement emailed to you within 5min via the bank app. You print it out and take to the bank when you get the bank letter and they will confirm it.

Just need proof of residence and a non O visa. Marriage has nothing to do with it and avoid a joint account.

If you don’t have a lease or yellow house book, just get a letter from the boss of your village.

@Paul ******

👍

Been in a couple of marriages that were good, until they weren’t🤣🤣