Tod...my friend and neighbour just spent 3 nights away in country (lives Phuket) Went to immigration on return and had to re- register completely. This time immigration refused his old registration documents and told him he had to get a power of attorney from the Landlord. Then they refused this saying the Landlord wasn't the property owner...and they wanted to see a power of attorney from the Owner to the Landlord (Brother and sister) Just going away for 3 days caused my friend 3 trips to immigration here...he is on retirement extension and has been at this address for 2 years. It's bloody pathetic!

For why?

Here's a starter....done in Phuket in last 6 months. Using combination of annual income + money in bank to total 800,000 baht for 2 months (1st extention) 3 months thereafter. Had copy of my rental agreement and copy of my Landlord's ID card. They also took a digital photo of me. Once they have accepted all your paperwork, you will pay 1900baht and get a receipt. You take the receipt back next day after 1pm and collect your passport.

Agree! Show us the stamp! LOL

Lol!

It"s a bloody stupid rule...maybe the landlord lives in Oobydooby land, maybe he's sick, maybe he's on holiday, maybe he has a life/business to run...it"s a bit pathetic that when you return to Thailand you can't do the TM 30 at the airport or immigration entry point.

Tod...already done....thanks....(My mate was in a panic because he left it too late to do by post, so he went to the Irish consulate and they did his confirmation letter the next day. And it was accepted by Phuket immigration) Cheers anyway....I think LOS should stand for Land of Stress!!

@Tod ********

Just contacted the Australian Consulate in Phuket...they said NO...Australians only! So looks like the Irish consulate is out on a limb. I got this thread from another forum last year... 'the dear old British embassy in Bangkok have said it is no longer necessary for UK retirees to get their proof of income letter from them as they 'want to concentrate on helping UK nationals who need help' and it is okay to go to any other Embassy/Consulate that will provide the letter' ......

Okey Dokey.....I must say I was surprised too.

I am in a similar situation except I am using a combination of 2 x pensions and cash balance in Thai bank to equal 800,000 baht.