We were in the same position last year - none of the banks we tried would let me open an account without a letter from immigration, which they wouldn't give me on a 30-day stamp. When we moved here in August (I got the 90-day Non-O visa while in the UK) it was easy to get the letter from Immigration, and I opened the bank account on the same day. It was really straightforward, but this group was great for help and advice.

@Paul ************

they don't make a lot of sense. They're witness statements, and worded like a police interview after a crime, but also questions we would expect them to ask at an interview (eg where we met, did we marry for money, etc). My wife isn't sure who needs to complete them as they're worded like it could be our witnesses need to do it. They're really weird forms and the Thai people who have looked at them are also unclear about them.

@Paul *******

seems to be like a witness statement, but it asks things like where and when we met and did we marry for money, as well as about family. Its the sort of thing you'd expect them to ask when we're there, but not on a form - seems like someone else should be asking the questions, and my wife thinks it should be for our witnesses to complete.

@John *********

thanks

Werner Heisenberg it's my first one, and the office is a 2 hour drive away (assuming the roads aren't flooded). Waiting to see if anyone has used these in Korat, otherwise we'll try to message them somehow.

@Tod ********

thanks Tod. I wondered if that was the case - it's Korat Immigration. We've been unable contact them by phone, but I'll get her to try Line or Messenger.

@Nigel *********************

can give that a go. Thanks. 👍

@Steven **************

thanks, that might be an option. We have a KR22 from nearly 13 years ago when we first got married, but they've asked for a new one now that we've moved here. Something to think about though. Thanks 👍

@Tod ********

thanks a lot - much appreciated for the quick response - she's been searching everywhere to find out where we get the official plaque. 👍

@Pom *******

I did try that, but it didn't work. Maybe works for some, but this was my experience - tried on the phone and a computer. Perhaps I just had a glitch.