Retirement Extension in Surin

ColinW said:
I have always updated my passbook and obtained the confirmation letter at the Bangkok Bank opposite Surin Immigration on the same day as my application.
I wonder if they will still do it
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Is your passbook for a "fixed deposit account" Colin?
 
Looks like Phuket has the same rules as Pattaya 800,000 needs to be "seasoned" 2 months before and 3 months after, with a minimum 400,000 throughout the year:

https://www.thephuketnews.com/holdi...n-retirement-visas-to-start-march-1-70401.php

I didn't know about this:

"GRANDFATHER RULE

under the new order the old provisions that people who have been living in Thailand for continually on a retirement visa since before Oct 21, 1998 can still apply under the exact same conditions that they were first approved.

Under this “grandfather rule”, applicants who are over 60 still only need to show that they either have B200,000 in a Thai bank, or receive at least B20,000 income per month"

Likewise, applicants under the same grandfather rule who are 55-60 years old can apply showing that they have B500,000 in Thai bank account or an income of B50,000 a month"
 
Bandersnatch said:
Looks like Phuket has the same rules as Pattaya 800,000 needs to be "seasoned" 2 months before and 3 months after, with a minimum 400,000 throughout the year:

https://www.thephuketnews.com/holding-the-balance- phuket-immigration-clarifies-new-rules-on-retirement-visas-to-start-march-1-70401.php

I didn't know about this:

"GRANDFATHER RULE

under the new order the old provisions that people who have been living in Thailand for continually on a retirement visa since before Oct 21, 1998 can still apply under the exact same conditions that they were first approved.

Under this “grandfather rule”, applicants who are over 60 still only need to show that they either have B200,000 in a Thai bank, or receive at least B20,000 income per month"

Likewise, applicants under the same grandfather rule who are 55-60 years old can apply showing that they have B500,000 in Thai bank account or an income of B50,000 a month"
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This is not Phuket or SC. :rolleyes: Just saying.:D
 
Bandersnatch said:
"GRANDFATHER RULE

under the new order the old provisions that people who have been living in Thailand for continually on a retirement visa since before Oct 21, 1998 can still apply under the exact same conditions that they were first approved.

Under this “grandfather rule”, applicants who are over 60 still only need to show that they either have B200,000 in a Thai bank, or receive at least B20,000 income per month"

Likewise, applicants under the same grandfather rule who are 55-60 years old can apply showing that they have B500,000 in Thai bank account or an income of B50,000 a month"
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If you obtained an extension of stay permission in respect of retirement in 1998 you would now be 76 years old minimum. Retirement age in 1998 was 55 +21 years. So how could you possibly be 55 - 60 years old now?
 
Yorky said:
If you obtained an extension of stay permission in respect of retirement in 1998 you would now be 76 years old minimum. Retirement age in 1998 was 55 +21 years. So how could you possibly be 55 - 60 years old now?
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Just ask Nookie.;;bad simle;;;;bad simle;;;;bad simle;;;;bad simle;;
 
Bandersnatch said:
Looks like Phuket has the same rules as Pattaya 800,000 needs to be "seasoned" 2 months before and 3 months after, with a minimum 400,000 throughout the year:

https://www.thephuketnews.com/holding-the-balance- phuket-immigration-clarifies-new-rules-on-retirement-visas-to-start-march-1-70401.php

I didn't know about this:

"GRANDFATHER RULE

under the new order the old provisions that people who have been living in Thailand for continually on a retirement visa since before Oct 21, 1998 can still apply under the exact same conditions that they were first approved.

Under this “grandfather rule”, applicants who are over 60 still only need to show that they either have B200,000 in a Thai bank, or receive at least B20,000 income per month"

Likewise, applicants under the same grandfather rule who are 55-60 years old can apply showing that they have B500,000 in Thai bank account or an income of B50,000 a month"
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I am nearly 72 years young and missed out by 4 years or so on this "grandfather rule". Hence I am subject to the 800,000 Thai Baht in the bank or > 65,000 Thai Baht monthly income criteria for my retirement extension.
 
There was no mention of keeping 400,000 balance through out the year or reporting back in 90 days to show I still had 800,000.

However, the Police Captain told the girl checking my papers that there was another paper I needed to sign. She replied that as my bank balance was over 1,000,000 I didn’t need to sign the form.

Currently at Tong Tang Restaurant Prasat, very nice.
 
Bandersnatch said:
There was no mention of keeping 400,000 balance through out the year or reporting back in 90 days to show I still had 800,000.

However, the Police Captain told the girl checking my papers that there was another paper I needed to sign. She replied that as my bank balance was over 1,000,000 I didn’t need to sign the form.

Currently at Tong Tang Restaurant Prasat, very nice.
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Nice.
Bander, as you "extended a visa based on retirement" might I inquire as to the type of party (gf, police officer, teacher, other civil servant) that signed the 'witness support' (Thai document) for your visa.
Who did you utilise ?
 
Coffee said:
Nice.
Bander, as you "extended a visa based on retirement" might I inquire as to the type of party (gf, police officer, teacher, other civil servant) that signed the 'witness support' (Thai document) for your visa.
Who did you utilise ?
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I should add that in Pattaya it is very rare to see a Farang with gf/wife at immigration and you are never asked about your significant other. In Surin the immigration staff only want to talk with Thais, so best to bring one with you when you go o_O
 
Bandersnatch said:
I should add that in Pattaya it is very rare to see a Farang with gf/wife at immigration and you are never asked about your significant other. In Surin the immigration staff only want to talk with Thais, so best to bring one with you when you go o_O
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I just did an extension of retirement at SI. I never once stepped in the door. The wife handled everything including signing of all documents. She was out in 15 minutes with my passport and a new 12 months extension.:D:D:D The may have their quirks BUT SC, BKK,CNX or Pukeit they are not.;;bad simle;;;;bad simle;;;;bad simle;;;;bad simle;;BTW the girls inside all they wanted were the wife son contact details as he is now making 60k a month. ;;money;;;;red heart;;;;red heart;;
 
Yorky said:
If you obtained an extension of stay permission in respect of retirement in 1998 you would now be 76 years old minimum. Retirement age in 1998 was 55 +21 years. So how could you possibly be 55 - 60 years old now?
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Thanks for pointing that out @Yorky. Saved me having to do it. Thais and their weird logic. o_O

Was that extra form they gave you @Bandersnatch , actually a brown envelope? That you mistook for a form? :p:p:p:p:p:p
 
Was that extra form they gave you @Bandersnatch , actually a brown envelope? That you mistook for a form? :p:p:p:p:p:p[/QUOTE]

never saw the form so can’t comment on it.

They did ask for a tip for the work experience girl for completing my forms for me. My forms were all completed perfectly ahead of time, but I gave her a tip anyway
 
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