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@Paul ******
the other story was opion that the government favours wealthy pensioners is pretty reasonable, however, the recent flurry of financial and banking stuff on visas is in response to Thailand trying to fall inline with International financial norms and scams causing the some of reactions of Bangkok bank.
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10,000 student visas of foreign nationals who failed to meet the required criteria. Many visa holders abused student visas by not genuinely enrolling in courses or attending classes, using the visas to stay in Thailand unlawfully or work illegally. An enforcement issue nothing to do with retirement.
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@Cris *****
well unfortunately i have a lumpsum payment from my pension a few weeks before the due date and they BBK wanted to check it was still there, mind you if they had checked the previous year (which they had) they could have seen it stayed there and used as intended, but they can check.
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@Brandon ***********
yeah, the lady boss once called me during "under the consideration period" saying Bangkok immigration has requested an updated bank book, so it can happen.
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@Daniel *******
yes these were real people on here and other visa forums.
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Yes initial reports things were being unlocked quickly, but now perhaps head office are making further checks, its now taking weeks.
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Which visa extension some are more difficult than others
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There is no offical time or limit but you have to convince the immigration officer your a tourist and therefore no need to get a long term visa.