So, an update. All done and approved in just over 2 hours - despite being Friday 13th. Landlord's blue book was not needed and they didn't seem that bothered about the Landlords id. They did need my last TDAC.

One thing that did surprise me is that they wanted my bank passbook - despite me having copies. They are also confirmed that as long as I make a transaction every month then the passbook is sufficient (+certificate) and I wouldn't need a 12 month bank statement which is great because the bank charged me 200 baht for a statement - which personally I found annoying given that I have 800,000 baht sitting with them doing nothing.

Many thanks to all for the help and advice - and as normal particularly to Tod

@Jeff *******

Yes, I'm not sure that going on Friday 13th is a good idea 😄 but I'm hoping that doesn't apply in Thailand, superstitious as Thai people are

@Jeff *******

Sorry to hear that it was such a complicated process. I hope that you can get things sorted. I am intending to go on Friday so I am keeping my fingers crossed that they accept the documents which I have

@Jeff *******

It would be great if you could provide an update as to how you get on today. I hope 🙏 it all works out

I'm a bit worried about possibly needing the property registration document as my owner is very nervous about such things. She was very reluctant to provide a copy of her id card until I got her to confirm with numerous people that it is pretty normal. I guess I will warn her in advance of going and keep my fingers crossed that CW don't ask for it. I will have the lease, TM30 and copy of the landlords id. Unless anyone has any other suggestions?

@Tod ********

ok great - much appreciated

@Tod ********

Many thanks. I suspected that the list from CW was a little light. I did ask them if there was definitely nothing else and they said no. Would I be able to prepare the map in advance? Not sure that my knowledge of the local geography is good enough as yet to draw a map on the spot.

@Gethin ******

Yes, only one trip before March but likely more later. But based on the information here it seems that a multi entry would not be worth it

@Ellie ******

Many thanks. That's helpful. I knew that I had read something which meant it might expire before it's normal duration

@Michael *******

Funny, but I rather wanted to know in advance