Thailand Expats

LivinLOS · #36 28-11-2006, 20:49

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Originally Posted by Bushdoctor

So does this mean the whole retirement visa issue can be resolved by simply putting 800,000 baht (approx. 22,000 USD) in the bank and just letting it sit there?

Yes if you are over 50.. You cannot get a retirement visa before that age..

800k in the bank annually and now they want it in there for 3 months prior to the annual check.. But you can use the money to live off during the rest of the year..

Bushdoctor · #37 29-11-2006, 04:41

So now I have a legitimate reason not to marry a Thai girl.

Just trying to clarify, if you are married to a Thai lady, then the 800,00 baht in savings does not apply, you would need to show income instead?

LivinLOS · #38 29-11-2006, 09:39

That appears to be what they are saying..

stevem · #39 30-11-2006, 07:02

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Originally Posted by LivinLOS

What this rule essentially says is you can now no longer get married and live here without a job !!!

And being married doesnt entitle you to a WP.

Recursive loop warning.

pablo · #40 30-11-2006, 07:18

Clarification on retirement visa????

As I understand, a retirement visa is issued for a 1 year, duration.

But, the "retiree", must (check in) with immigration, or local police...every 90 days???

(Kind'a like being a "parolee".)

Also, you may only re-enter the Kingdom, once a year???

I'm confused...or, these are correct statements.

Pablo

stevem · #41 30-11-2006, 07:22

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Originally Posted by pablo

As I understand, a retirement visa is issued for a 1 year, duration.

But, the "retiree", must (check in) with immigration, or local police...every 90 days???

(Kind'a like being a "parolee".)

Yes, every farang has to report or exit/re-enter every 90 days

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Originally Posted by pablo

Also, you may only re-enter the Kingdom, once a year???

You can get a re-entry permit from immigration

pablo · #42 30-11-2006, 07:26

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Originally Posted by stevem

You can get a re-entry permit from immigration

Maybe, for once...I'm NOT confused.

Re-entry permit I assume ($25, or so...), and are they given, freely?

Pablo

stevem · #43 30-11-2006, 07:32

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Originally Posted by pablo

Maybe, for once...I'm NOT confused.

Re-entry permit I assume ($25, or so...), and are they given, freely?

Pablo

I believe so. Was asked in immigration if I wanted one, and then he looked properly and saw that I didnt need one.

pablo · #44 30-11-2006, 07:37

The retirement visa sounds like the best way to go...

All things considered...once a year application/renewal, cheaper than tourist visa extensions, less hassle and worry about (changes), don't have to marry, etc....

Good Deal! (now, just to wait..til' I turn 50 yrs) 5555

Pablo

stevem · #45 30-11-2006, 07:38

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Originally Posted by pablo

Good Deal! (now, just to wait..til' I turn 50 yrs) 5555

So only 29 years to wait then!!!

pablo · #46 30-11-2006, 07:44

I just shipped off my passport, photo's, application, $$$, etc., to the "Royal Thai Consulate General, Los Angeles"...3 days ago.

Applying for a 60 day (really 90, with extension), tourist visa...for the firs time.

On the basis, of the (changes) in policy/enforcement, recently...I don't want any hassle from immigration, regarding extensions etc.

Normally, I just accept the 30 day tourist visa, upon flight arrival. Then, apply for a 10 day extension ($50). Seem's like 40 days, is never time enough, and have considered making a "visa run", occasionally.

Pablo

pablo · #47 30-11-2006, 07:46

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Originally Posted by stevem

So only 29 years to wait then!!!

5555

Ohhhh, to be 21 yrs, again????

Actually, I'm 40...so only 9 to wait for "O-R", visa. 5555

Pablo

crazyswede · #48 30-11-2006, 10:57

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Originally Posted by stevem

... and was also a contributing factor in our decisions to leave Thailand. It gets to a point where it all just becomes too complicated and not worth the effort.

*choughÄ* .. oops ... a Mod on a "Thai Friendly Forum" who speaks like that , make´s me wonder and of cos´many other BM´s (sheeps wake up) ... well we always hap Cambodia to turn to , 230dollar a year for a 12 month Visa wasn´t it ? You can work , start your own business , own property, buy/own what ever you like or what ever !

Heard from an LongTimeExpat In Los: Cambodia to day is what Thailand was 37 years back when i first got here .. im packing and leaving for Cambo Dec.-06! (hope i cath up with him)

ps. I would never put my foot in Aus. as Mav is around 555

pps. .. and after this post count Mr.Stevem in to

stevem · #49 30-11-2006, 11:20

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Originally Posted by crazyswede

*choughÄ* .. oops ... a Mod on a "Thai Friendly Forum" who speaks like that , make´s me wonder and of cos´many other BM´s (sheeps wake up)

Here we go again!!!!!! It was only a few days maybe a week ago, that we tried, but looks like unsuccessfully, to tell everyone that we also have opinions, and are FREE to express them. If you dont like reading the truth, then dont read it.

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Originally Posted by crazyswede

ps. I would never put my foot in Aus. as Mav is around 555

pps. .. and after this post count Mr.Stevem in to

Thats fine, coz we dont want ya anyway.

Mav · #50 30-11-2006, 11:22

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Originally Posted by crazyswede

ps. I would never put my foot in Aus. as Mav is around 555

Yes l am.....and l also know it's way past your bed time and that you are mao

LivinLOS · #51 30-11-2006, 11:42

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Originally Posted by crazyswede

*choughÄ* .. oops ... a Mod on a "Thai Friendly Forum" who speaks like that , make´s me wonder and of cos´many other BM´s (sheeps wake up) ... well we always hap Cambodia to turn to , 230dollar a year for a 12 month Visa wasn´t it ? You can work , start your own business , own property, buy/own what ever you like or what ever !

Heard from an LongTimeExpat In Los: Cambodia to day is what Thailand was 37 years back when i first got here .. im packing and leaving for Cambo Dec.-06! (hope i cath up with him)

He isnt alone..

Lots of the expats who have been around a bit longer are looking to cambo.. The price, the fact it is a bit more backward and wild west, the ease of visas and lower being skinned by officials (for now)..

Of course many of the more recent arrivals (me included) like the development and deployment of broadband.. The international goods in modern supermarkets, etc.. These things will keep Phuket appealing to an ever greater number of more normal arrivals..

But the kind of guys who were here when this was dirt roads on Nanai etc are looking to where its dirt roads and less modern again..

LivinLOS · #52 30-11-2006, 11:43

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Originally Posted by stevem

Here we go again!!!!!! It was only a few days maybe a week ago, that we tried, but looks like unsuccessfully, to tell everyone that we also have opinions, and are FREE to express them. If you dont like reading the truth, then dont read it.

I think hes agreeing with you.. people are waking up to the countries around Thailand and Thailand is developing into a less cheap place to be..

Sirgezza · #53 01-12-2006, 19:59

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Originally Posted by pablo

Applying for a 60 day (really 90, with extension), tourist visa...for the firs time.

I know you are talking about the USA Pablo, but I noticed on my UK documentation that the extension on a 60 day tourist visa is only 15 days.

Everyone always talks about the extension being 30 days and I just wondered if anyone from the UK had recently managed to get 30 day on top of the 60 day tourist visa?????

LivinLOS · #54 01-12-2006, 21:26

You get 30 on a 60 dayer..

You get 14 (215 ??) on a 30 day (in phuket town.. 10 on beach rd IIRC)..

crazyswede · #55 02-12-2006, 00:04

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Originally Posted by Mav

Yes l am.....and l also know it's way past your bed time and that you are mao

So true so true but i will give you all a long vacation from me starting Monday

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pablo · #56 04-12-2006, 10:10

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Originally Posted by pablo

I just shipped off my passport, photo's, application, $$$, etc., to the "Royal Thai Consulate General, Los Angeles"...3 days ago.

Applying for a 60 day (really 90, with extension), tourist visa...for the first time.

On the basis, of the (changes) in policy/enforcement, recently...I don't want any hassle from immigration, regarding extensions etc.

Normally, I just accept the 30 day tourist visa, upon flight arrival. Then, apply for a 10 day extension ($50). Seem's like 40 days, is never time enough, and have considered making a "visa run", occasionally.

Pablo

Excellent service, I believe...from the royal Thai Consulate General, Los Angeles.

I received my passport/visa back, on Dec 1.

That means, 5 days total...(2 days in mail). Very good...the website says to expect 2 weeks time.

Pablo

alibaba · #57 04-12-2006, 19:01

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Originally Posted by M & M

This is what we believe it to be, you can apply at any time within the 12 month period for renewal but does that 800K have to be in the bank for three months before you apply...also it has to be in a Passbook Account as you have to show the Passbook and the monies cannot be in another higher interest bearing account or split between Passbook and interest bearing account...they are paying a very generous .7% in the passbook acounts!!!! From memory a three month interst bearing account is paying around 3.75% (can't remember exactly) and we tried to split the monies some into the three month interest bearing account but were informed that Immigration would not accept this...has to be in the Passbook Account...so they can see it...also not locked in so you can't use it I guess.

And don't forget that to come and go from Thailand on the Retirement Visa...you need a Re-entry Permit which has to be applied for at Immigration in Phuket Town.

I have a Bangkok Bank 3 month higher interest a/c which has a passbook.
I'm not sure what the % is now as i've had it a few years and havn't used it for a while.