[Extension of non immigrant visa]

I had a 10AM appointment last November and was out the door with my new annual extension (based on retirement and 800k in the bank) in 30 minutes.  Presuming you're extension is based on retirement and the 800k method, I'd expect you to be out the door with your new extension no later than 1 hour after your appointment time (or your queue number is called).  Not sure about process if based on marriage (processing time or whether you get your new extension on the day of application).

If you have your paperwork in order, it's really a rather easy process. 

[Extension of non immigrant visa]

Not 100% sure what you're asking but at CM Immigration you can obtain another annual extension up to 45 days prior to your current extension expiration date.  

[Everyone knows Biden is a 'figurehead president']

9 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

Would you vote for him in the next election if he is running against Trump?

Personally, I'd would (and will) vote for anybody who is running against Trump.

[US Passport Renewal Via Bangkok Mail]

US Embassy and Consulate announced 3 months ago or so that the time it took to get a new passport here may take up to 5 weeks (previously it was 3 weeks or less).  In December of 2021, I got a new one here (mail to Bangkok from Chiangmai) and I had the new and old passports back in 11 days.  Quite surprised and happy with that service.

[Think to get a new SCB debit card renewal]

Just got a new SCB ATM/debit card two days ago (after one of the SCB ATM machines ate my prior card).  Was told by their hotline that I could go to any SCB branch to get a new one (also was told I'd need my passport).  Got the new card in 15 minutes (had with me both my passport and account passbook).

[In case you have any merchant such as Grab hooked into your account, you'll have to use the online SCB app to first activate/add the new ATM card information......or ask the bank clerk to do it for you when you're there getting the new card].

[Proof of paid withholding tax in English]

On 7/10/2023 at 10:50 AM, Lorry said:

How to get an English document showing that I paid withholding tax on the interest of my Thai bank account?

The bank gave me a statement showing interest and withholding tax, only in Thai.

The revenue office said it's none of their  business. 

???

There likely is zero chance of getting a Thai revenue office to provide you with a statement in English.  There's a miniscule chance the bank where you opened your account might be able to do it (although I doubt it).

As another poster suggested, a certified translation is likely the only way you'll be able to show somebody in English what tax was withheld. Whether the cost of that merits you doing that is up to you.

None of my business, but why do you need it?  I've never needed any English withholding statement for tax purposes in the US.

[Executor of expat will duties]

50 minutes ago, jonwilly said:

....After a discussion the lady’s told me to bring my Administrator to the bank and they would do the paperwork for him to be allowed to withdraw money from my accounts on my passing on....

Presuming you rely on the bank method to sustain an annual extension at Immigration, I'd be at least watchful that the bank doesn't somehow alter your account that might cause an extension problem (such as turning the account into a joint account or whatever).

It would be nice if a Thai law was passed that would allow one to simply name a beneficiary on a bank account.....but I'm dreaming.

[Need Small Machine Repair…..specifically an air purifier.]

Don't know where specifically to take that but I'd suggest you call or stop by Amorn Electronic (about 100 yards east of Powerbuy on the corner of Manee Nopparat Road and Hussadhisawee Road) and ask if they can fix it.  They fix a lot of appliances and electronic items.

[Thai will for foreigner]

1 hour ago, scorecard said:

From my understanding, by Thai law, the Thai language version will be followed.

To be admitted to what we call Thai probate, the Will must be in Thai (or another language with a certified translation into Thai).  And, yes, the proceedings will be in Thai.

In my opinion, it's wise to have a Will made in both Thai and your native language [the first to be used to probate your estate here in Thailand and the second one if needed for your embassy/consulate (to release your body, for example....this just saves your executor the hassle of obtaining a certified translation) and/or to used in any needed probate in your home country (provided the Will meets the requirements of your home country].

[Thai will for foreigner]

1 minute ago, DFPhuket said:

I have a good friend who is a Thai lawyer and just this week I asked him to review the Thai will I had made about 10 years ago by a different lawyer. 

 

One of the things he mentioned regarding my old one was: "It should be notarized in the correct way.. It is wrong to only put the notarized stamps without the notarial attorney's signature and notarization statement."

 

I do think it's worth spending the money on lawyer fees now to make 100% sure that the will is proper and legal. Otherwise upon your death there will be larger lawyer fees paid by your estate to straighten it out. 

Agree generally with your advice but, while it won't hurt, there is nothing in the Thai code that even suggests a Will has to be notarized.

[Thai will for foreigner]

Thai law regarding Last Wills and Testaments is governed by Sections 1655-1710 of the Civil and Commercial Code of Thailand.  You can google and read the code provisions for yourself.  Basically, as long as it's dated and signed by the testator in the presence of two witnesses who then and there sign to certify the testator's signature, it's legal. 

And, yes, holographic Wills are allowed (Section 1657) although in my opinion, presuming you have anything of value to leave somebody, it's likely wiser to have a lawyer do it to make sure you've covered all the bases.

[Executor of expat will duties]

1 hour ago, TimeMachine said:

Yeah.  I should do the translation ahead of time.  Any recommendations.  On who and fair cost? 

Sorry, can't help there.  The US Consulate does have a list allegedly certified translators which you can find here (it's about the 4th item down titled "Translation Service Providers in Chiangmai...":

https://search.usembassy.gov/search?affiliate=dos_emb_eap_bangkok&query=translator

[THAI to Finalize Deal to Buy 30 New Aircraft]

Given their track record (the Thai government having to regularly pony up gargantuan money to keep this "national" airline alive), the first order of business is to totally privatize Thai airline.  A sure way to screw up an airline business is to have a government owning or controlling what should be a private, non-public, enterprise.

[Executor of expat will duties]

12 minutes ago, TimeMachine said:

..... What I've done anyway is have a Will written in English as a minimum and left with my partner with video evidence of my wishes even though not admissible just in a case some evil scavengers try anything. I can only imagine a registered lawyer will be able to help my partner present to the court for the all important probate docs to transfer real-estate or cash.....

You'd do your partner a favor by also having a second original Will in Thai as either that or an English Will with certified Thai translation will be needed for Thai probate.  The video you refer to may be comforting to your partner but it won't have any effect with a Thai court.

Typically, the Thai probate process takes about 6 months and, presuming you desire to have your partner have adequate funds during that time period, you'll have to figure out some method (separate bank account for the partner, cash in a safe, whatever) to provide for that.  Absent your partner getting lucky that presentation of your Will (in Thai or English with Thai translation) to your bank manager will cause some release of funds up front, your partner will have to wait at least a couple+ months before probate will help to dislodge your bank funds.

[Executor of expat will duties]

1 hour ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

I've never heard of the US Embassy in Thailand having the practice of in advance accepting and recording Americans' wills and executor designations.

Very good reason you haven't heard of it....it's because they don't do that.

Edit.  After the death, they will accept a valid Will in English that does the things mentioned (naming local executor and preferably explicitly stating that the named executor has full power to handle all funeral arrangements) and then the US Consulate/Embassy will cease the "next-of-kin" search and issue the needed letter to release the body.

[Thai National on foreign passport - What visa extension options]

29 minutes ago, BritTim said:

That is true but, in this case, entry was made using a foreign passport. You cannot switch to using your expired Thai passport in the middle of your stay. You probably think that is stupid (and I do not disagree) but that is the reality.

Give the original post was 7 hours ago, not likely the person has entered Thailand as yet.  I think the person ought to enter with their expired Thai passport given it appears it's unknown how long the person will stay in Thailand.  And, if for some unforeseen reason the person is rejected because Thai passport has been expired for too long (I doubt if this will be a problem), then can turn around and just use the foreign passport and enter visa exempt for 30 days (presuming visa exempt is available for the person's country).

 

[Tried to fix my keyboard]

Back when people actually wrote their homework on physical paper, "the dog ate my homework" trick worked occasionally.

I'm too old now to know if it'll work to say "the dog ate my keyboard"........

[New passport while on visa exempt]

14 hours ago, sirineou said:

I would check with your IO if I was you, One time I did and extension which is for a year,but my passport only had 8 months remaining, so I thought , no problem I will go and have the stamp transfered to my new passport. Guess what ? No can do!! the visa expires with the passport. 

I know my situation was a bit different than yours. Bu I would not take a chance if I was you.

Perhaps irrelevant to the OP, your experience doesn't seem to match what happens to others as:

(1) Any extension given will never exceed the expiration date of your passport (if one is applying for one-year extension and your passport expires in 8 months, your new extension will only be for 8 months); and

(2) An extension does not expire when you get a new passport (it and a re-entry permit can be easily transferred into the new passport).

[How to get my tax refund?]

As primitive as it may seem, one has to have a bank account here to cash a Thai Treasury check (and perhaps a check from any source, not sure); however, you can deposit the check in any bank you have an account.  And, yea, regardless of the amount you have in your account, it's deposit only and it takes a couple of days for the check to clear.

[Check in at International or Domestic terminal at CNX?]

If you're using the same airline to leave CM and then Bangkok, you possibly might be going through Immigration

here in CM; however, more than likely you'll be doing the Immigration exit in Bangkok.  You'll find out for sure 

when you check-in for your flight out of here.

[Renewal of Retirement O-A Visa]

14 minutes ago, Tazmo said:

It’s a Non IMM O, thx Bill 97

No problem, and that's why you don't have to show medical insurance.

 

[Sidewalks on Huay Kaew Road from Ram to Maya]

On 6/20/2023 at 6:28 PM, Mac Mickmanus said:

They are not small tiles , its just concrete with a lines through them 

Not sure what you're talking about but apparently you have not watched them lay the individual tiles.  For the

most part, they are doing an excellent job lining up the tiles.  After laying a concrete base, they then mortar in

the larger yellow tiles.  Then they mortar in the smaller sorta pink tiles with the redder tiles on the edges.  As to

the gaps on either side of the larger yellow tiles, I have no clue what's going in there as they haven't done that

anywhere as yet that I've seen.

[Renewal of Retirement O-A Visa]

3 hours ago, Tazmo said:

BTW I don’t and never needed Insurance Certificates for my renewals.

 I have got cover nevertheless. Thx.

Unusual as everyone I know here in CM with a Non O-A original visa has needed the medical insurance to obtain an extension.  I know less of them now as a few have intentionally exited Thailand without a re-entry permit to intentionally kill that status (then returned visa exempt, converted to a Non-O, and have since obtained annual extensions based on retirement - all done for the purpose to getting rid of the medical insurance requirement).

[Renewal of Retirement O-A Visa]

No problem with obtaining your annual extension but, as Red Phoenix says, your new extension will only be given until May of 2024 when your passport expires (and your annual renewal date will change to that date).

You might want to ask as soon as you get in the UK how long it will take to get your new passport because, if it can't be done easily within the time you are there, you might want to consider just waiting until you're back here in Thailand to renew it.

Also, presuming you get your new extension and a re-entry permit before leaving and you do get a new passport in the UK, you'll need to present both old and new passports when returning to Thailand (and be watchful that the immigration officer stamps you in to the date your new extension expires).  

 

[Sidewalks on Huay Kaew Road from Ram to Maya]

Back to the topic somewhat, they are (slowly to the max) installing the new sidewalks which likely will be pretty nice when finished (this year?).  They are using rather small tiles and different colored tiles as shown in the attached photo.  They are filling in the two gaps you see with mortar but leaving about a 3/4" depth and I presume the final deal will be another thinner tile of some color.