@Colin ********

I would rather not say as I don’t want repercussions if they get to know or read these posts while my visa is still pending. I hope you understand

Update: it was the immigration police that came . I paid the THB 2000 in cash with no receipt given. It was very apparent not to question and for an easy visa process, we had to get 3 independent neighbours to verify I’ve been living here, I just paid and they went away happy with all paperwork signed and photos taken .

I’m reading all the replies. You have all answered my question in as much as you have heard of the fee! We have spoken to the immigration office and it’s confirmed they have passed over this home visit to local police to do the check.

I guess I will pay to avoid any future issues with visas. My wife being Thai says I should just pay and not question the police. Thanks for your help everyone, it’s not worth me making a big thing about this although I will ask for a receipt for my records

@Brandon ***********

thanks for this. I will follow your advice

@Wayne ********

it wouldn’t be the first time 😅

@Graham *****

makes sense. I’m in the over 50+ age group so I guess I need to apply via the Thai embassy in London for this Non-O visa . Thanks

@Wayne ********

oh ok. So applying this to the bank account question , can I open using the visa exempt stamp which I get when entering the country at immigration?