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    Strong Bhat Makes my 800,000 for my extension look a good investment

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

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    I believe there is a draft bill saying that dormant (untouched after 10 years) bank accounts can be transferred to the finance ministry. I wonder how this affects deposits required for visa etc. Not to worry, the plan is your funds can be returned if you apply to the finance ministry for them. Although I suspect the paperwork may only be accepted under the correct lunar cycle or -insert other- conditions.

    Elite Visa do I need to file a TM30

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

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    On 6/30/2019 at 6:46 PM, wordchild said:

    out of interest anyone, what is the going rate for the original (lifetime) Elite visa when purchased in the second hand market? Just curious as i have one which i have (so far ) never really needed to make use of (i have a WP and relevant visa).  I have no intention of selling as it may be useful one day but curious as to what the going rate is.

    I’m not sure about lifetime but there are 3 I’ve seen advertised (the old version where transferree receives balance of 30 years or 30 years). One for 3 mil, one for 1.8 and I’m trying to sell mine for 1.3. The transfer fee is 200k. In my case the purchaser gets 25 years visa with original benefits like unlimited golf and spa, no yearly maintenance etc. Personally I think the old membership is better value (but I would say that) and if you don’t need to sell it I’d say the resale will only increase over time. I can’t see thailand elite reducing the cost of new memberships- the ultimate elite with fewer benefits is already double the price. Indeed if for example the financial requirements of other visa types increased (eg 400/800k) or become too onerous then the elite visa starts looking “cheap”. I can only say from my experience it has easily been the best purchase I made in Thailand. Playing a lot of golf helps- it gives you the equivalent of 14 golf club memberships. The green fees alone have saved me a fortune. No I don’t think the scheme will close, it’s in better shape now than ever with all the new offerings. I wouldnt be surprised if they expanded the range of products available. The issue with the first ones was the unlimited liability they carried. I can book a 3500 baht green fee every day if I want. Now that is all restricted or not offered at all under new membership rules. Lessons were learned I guess.

    Elite Visa do I need to file a TM30

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

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    51 minutes ago, AJBangkok said:

    I’ll try to bring some closure to this thread as I went to Changwattana this week to do my elite SE 90 day extension of stay and 90 day report. As an insurance policy I also filled in a TM30 and made extra copies of my passport pages as well as a copy of my condo Chanote and the transfer letter issued at the land department.

     

    i arrived at lunch time and when it reopened I got tickets for N1 for extension of stay and section A for my 90 day report. Section N1 I had around 120 people in front of me as they had processed about 100 applications before lunch. Section A i had around 250 in front of me.

     

    i sat down at N1 for a long wait and tried to scope out any drama others may have had over TM 30’s. From what I saw they made a few people fill out forms but they did not look like the regular TM30 form. I think they told a few people that they must register at section B. That was enough for me so around 3pm I went back to the ticket desk and asked for a ticket for section B to do a TM30 report and an extra ticket for section A 90 day report as a back up just in case my first number got called at the same time my N1 number was called. 

     

    The N1 section was super slow and I did my 90 day report at section A first around 4pm. No problems. 

     

    I got called around 5 pm for my extension of stay. The first thing the lady did was ask if I had a TM30 receipt. I said I tried to enter it on the internet but I didn’t know if it worked. She went to another room to check the system and came back saying I don’t have one. Then she and another lady had a conversation and she got another piece of paper and went to another computer terminal and said the system is closed already. Then she came back and said I will have to come back tomorrow and go to section B as the Que is closed but they would process my extension of stay now. Processed the extension of stay no problems.

     

    I did not tell them that I already had the que ticket for the TM30

     

    I went to section B which looks like a temporary setup outside of the 90 day report room and there were still over 100 people waiting. They called my number around 6.15 pm and the woman asked me if I owned the condo, she took a cursory look at my paperwork and the only thing out of the ordinary was when she waved the transfer document at her 2 colleagues and stated how much I paid for my condo. She said today you pay fine 800 baht and gave me back the paperwork and pointed me over to a section where they were issuing receipts and writing fines. Receipts were issued and I had to sign the yellow fine book. 

     

    That was it. I walked out at around 6.30 and with the exception of section B immigration was a ghost town. I then spent 2 hours driving back to lower Sukhumvit.

     

     

    Hi Mate, this was very similar to my experience. After I paid the 800 fine the first time they haven’t mentioned the Tm30 since. The lady where you go for the 90 day report told me elite visa holders don’t need to get a queue ticket you can just walk up past where people are sitting on the right and poke your head into the second to last cubicle on the left. I’m not sure how well this would work if it was super busy but that’s what I was told last time after waiting patiently with a number for ages. Although they can probably check, I think it’s best if you keep the Tm30 receipt in passport for future interrogations.

    Elite Visa do I need to file a TM30

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

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     have booked the reservation for the stay extension for you at the Immigration Office (Chaengwattana)on April 30th, 2019 at 8:30 AM (Please find the attach file for the Confirmation Letter of Stay Extension)

     

     

    Please go to counter N.1 and inform to the officer that you would like to do the stay extension with the 90 day report.

     

     

    Please bring these documents with you 


    1. Application form TM.7 (For the Stay Extension) (Please find the attach file of TM.7 form in this email)

    2. Passport

    3. Passport copy of relevant pages, viz.

           - Page with name, surname and picture

           - Page with issue and expiry dates of passport

           - Page with Elite Visa

           - Page with latest arrival stamp

           - Departure card (TM.6)

    4. A photo of 4x6 (2 inches) (not older than 6 months)

    5. Original elite card and its copy

    6. Application fee 1900 baht

    7. A copy of TM. 30

     

     

    The member is necessarily to present the copy of TM.30 Form to the Immigration Officer. It is the Notification of Residence Form which you can ask from House Master, Owner or the Possessor of the Residence such as hotel where you member is staying.

     

    If member is the owner, please bring house book, utility bills and passport and go to counter B at the Immigration and inform to the officer that you would like to do the TM. 30.

     

    Please note that, the immigration will refuse the process of Elite visa stamp if the members do not have this document. Please find the TM.30 Form as attached.

     

     

    Any further inquiries you may have, please do not hesitate to contact us at your most convenience.

     

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    Elite Visa do I need to file a TM30

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

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    My visa, as stated, is 30 years. Not lifetime. But in all other aspects it is the same as the OP. I thought it would be helpful to know that at the visa desk where all of us “elite visa” holders do our renewals they are enforcing the Tm30 and I have been subject to the 800 baht fine already. I am not sure what more information I could add to clarify the situation here.

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    Elite Visa do I need to file a TM30

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

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    Second part- can you do extension in Hua hin... I did when I was living there but initially I had to show them a lease agreement. I have been told by TE before that I always needed to extend at CW because that was where this visa was issued. In practice I haven’t found this to be the case. I was also using the Samut Prakarn office when I lived in that area. In my case I just needed to show a lease agreement matching the area the office was responsible for.

    Elite Visa do I need to file a TM30

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    I have the Thailand Elite old version which I purchased from an existing member. It was transferred to me for 30 years validity and I do the 90 day stamps at CW. It is an “SE” visa. Back on topic, yes you need to do the TM30. The time before last I was stung for the 800 baht fine as I had never completed it before. It is now up to date and they made no mention of the Tm30 at last report. So as long as you aren’t staying in hotels etc which will pop up on the immigration system, after the first Tm30 everything should be fine. Hope that helps.

    Phuket Tourist Police expat volunteer arrested on crystal meth charges

    in Phuket News

    Posted

    Basically I agreed to pay rent for a building down at chalong that was going to house the new tourist police drop in centre. This did open for 2 or 3 weeks. Well good idea but the money I paid didn't find it's way to the landlord and eventually the landlord repossessed the building. Garry could only account for the missing money as "expenses".

    To be fair when I first met Garry he helped me out. I guess maybe he is a victim of circumstance but it looks like things have gotten a bit out of control for him over the last few years.

    Gas Problem

    in Phuket

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    I'm putting in a new kitchen and contract includes "delivery and installation". No surprises the company now says there is additional cost to connect the gas hob to an external gas bottle. They have quoted an additional 17,000 baht.

    I'd like to know if anyone has any experience in this area (no not just getting ripped off for a job already paid for...) Specifically if it is normal practice to include gas supply and connection for kitchens in Phuket.

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