Vladimir *******
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Vladimir *******
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Send by EMS is the best, because you will know who sign documents. This is great you get slip back so fast. I usually get it in 2-3 weeks. Registered online this time, because not enough time to send by post...
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Prepare documents then apply for new extension, reason "support family" then apply 45 days before your current end (BKK) or 30 days (Provinces).
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I don't think the 1M is worth to pay at age 61. You can live on Retirement extensions.

I not sure about current interest rates, but I once deposit 1M to time deposit (type which is accepted by Immigration) and get nearly 30k THB in one year. So, if you do this way you can get +600k on top of this 1M in 20 years...
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> Does this fall under the smart visa 'talent' type

Not, as you are not working in the country / not employed by local business / not paying taxes here.

5 or 20 years Elite looks good in your case.
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In conclusion: I got my affidavit from Consulate (keeping in mind it valid for 6 months which is good) and also will bring my bank passbook with monthly FTT's and it's copy in case of any further questions.
Vladimir ********
Thank you, this is clear I need to show affidavit (one more trip to get it) and I can't choose by myself as long as consulate still issue affidavits.
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Looks like I need this affidavit anyway... Even if I have official bank statement
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Chrome on Mac OS X works perfectly for me for TM30 website. I report myself every time when I go back from abroad
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Original visa information and extension information will be transferred free. Probably he will need to pay for reentry permit again if he had one in old passport - but I not sure about this and probably they will put new reentry stamp with the same number as old one to new passport...
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Police report

Paper from his embassy addressed to Royal Thai Police explained situation like passport number xxxx lost and new number xxxx issued.