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Just saw this article in The Phuket News
Phuket Immigration confirms bank balance, income ‘combo’ for O-A permit to stay still available
So it looks like they are backing down and accepting the combo method for everyone. If you read the article it looks like the reporter doesn't know the difference between O-A retirement and O extension for retirement. So I am assuming that combo method is okay for O extension? Any thoughts.
And thank you.
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On 9/10/2019 at 8:38 AM, ubonjoe said:
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I've called 1178 many times (English version) and only put on hold. No one ever came on the phone. Is there a good time to call or do they ever answer the English version?
Been married over 40 years, but no Thai wife ???? to help with the Thai version of help line. Thanks.
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7 hours ago, Neeranam said:
You should report them to the the helpline.
what help line?
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OK. I have to say one more thing and then I'll go quietly. I just looked up the Thai Immigration Website
Criteria for Consideration for Retirement visa
#5. Have income during the year And have bank deposits Total amount not less than 100,000 baht up to the date of the application submission.
Combo method.
Does not say anything about USA, UK or Australians being excluded.
Bark, Bark, Bark. Just like listening to a Barking Dog, I see.
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17 minutes ago, merijn said:
If your transfer is more then 65 K a month then your fine off course.
Yes the information is from the boss who sits in the back of 103.
If possible can you send me that paper via PM.
Less than 65K I just don't want to tie up 800,000 if I don't have to.
Can do, if I can figure out how to do it. haha. Let me see if I can figure it out. Thanks. for the info.
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1 hour ago, merijn said:Are you from the USA, UK or Australia ?
As we heard a few rumours like in your case we asked the captain of room 103 for a clarification last week.
It was reconfirmed that people from the USA, UK and Australia can't use the combination option.
This doesn't mean that this will not change in the future.
USA using Combo for 5 years. I know this sounds ridiculous and don't laugh too hard, but it sounds discriminating to let everyone in the whole world use the combo method except USA, UK and Australia. ???? Now pick yourself up from the floor.
In March I got a statement from BKK Bank showing 12 months of FT Social Security deposits and that was accepted. Now they have changed their minds for next year? And what about the paper they gave me saying it was okay? They have a new paper with new instructions?
I have to go sometime this month to pickup a single entry and I'll chat them up. Did you talk to the guy that sits in the back of room 103 or someone else in another area?
Thanks for your input. Greatly appreciated.
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The IO at Phuket immigration, Room 103--to clarify my first post-- gave me the new rules that state combo method okay
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8 hours ago, merijn said:
Phuket immigration does not allow the combination method the countries who don't supply the income certificate anymore. (extension based on retirement)
Only the 800 K in the bank or the international transfer into your Thai bank account of at least 65 K.
For the other countries (who issue the certificates) it can be done, same as in the past.
When did this change? In March the IO gave me a paper with the new rules and then told me he looked at my income paperwork and said I was ok for next year. Combo method okay in March 2019 for next year. Did this change recently? And retroactive?
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I said I wouldn't post anymore, but I have to say one more thing and I know it's probably not worth my time and I'll get a snarky response but what is with this quote at the end of your post Mr. Surdit69
So the immigration officers are unfriendly and the volunteers are unfriendly, but people you've never met are " my friends out there?
Prejudice - a vagrant opinion without visible means of support.
Ambrose BierceYou don't know me. You don't know what I've been through or my thoughts or my family. How dare you call me prejudice. If I was prejudice I wouldn't have lived where I lived for 45 years and I wouldn't be here now.
I was trying to get a little help from what I thought was "friends" in the expat community. I thought we were a little community helping each other. My mistake and I'll keep to myself in the future. Just trying to keep the post light with my comments. Excuse my ignorance on how the forum works and I won't bother you again.
To everyone else, my apologies. I am really a nice guy living peaceful and trying very hard to be legal in the Land Of Smiles, which fortunately I have had the opportunity to visit over 40 years and can live here now. Have a wonderful evening and thank you for your help and suggestions.
We can only hope that immigration will be consistent with everyone in the near future. BTW, that was a joke Mr. Surdit69.
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16 hours ago, SEtonal said:
Seriously? I was trying to get some help and you are scolding me. This is exactly why I never posted before. Never again. You sir, have a great day!
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15 hours ago, SEtonal said:
Well it looks like no easy answer. Just as I thought. The Phuket Volunteer website has an email address. I can try to contact them and see if I can make an appointment to discuss this They aren't the most friendly either. I always have wondered if they are volunteers to help why they can't be a little nice to the people they are trying to help. I was just trying to avoid going to room 103 more than 1x a year. haha.
If anyone in Phuket has had this situation I would appreciate a note.Thank you everyone.
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This is news to me. I am postive that they told me I was ok with combo method when I extended in March. I was just worried about the 400,000
Any other positive thoughts on this from my friends out there
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16 minutes ago, SEtonal said:
Combination of Bank Account and Income:
A combination of bank account balance and income (Embassy/Consul income certificate) can be used as long the total (Bank Balance and Income combined) is more than 800.000 Baht during the year.
Half of the bank account balance used has to stay in the bank account for the remainder of the year. (For example: 180.000 Baht used as bank account balance, 90.000 Baht has to remain in the bank account for the remainder of the year)
The same papers, Bank letters and copies of bankbook ( as mentioned in the income option) are required for the combination option.UK, USA and Australia applicants cannot use the combination option for their application.
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Yes. American. All the other Americans I know here are working or have a Thai wife. How would you get the monthly income verified by the American Embassy when they don't do those stated income letters anymore?
If there is anyone out there that lives in Phuket that can help me I'd appreciate it. Otherwise I got to go down there and talk to those real friendly guys in room 103.
Thanks.
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5 minutes ago, jacko45k said:
I probably just looked at the same order you did and came to similar conclusions. Although it is specific that condition 5) requires that condition 4) is met, wrt retaining the money. I suspect this will be interpreted differently at different IO's too! Although I did see one of the sage's posts here who felt you had to retain savings at the same level for 3 months, then at 50% beyond that.
Not much use am I??
hahah. No. I'm doomed.
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Ok. I looked at the letter, again, that the IO gave me in March. It says
4. Having revenue annually or having deposit in Thai commercial Bank altogether not less than 800,000 baht and have allowance to take action with the remaining not less than 400,000 baht.
5. Having revenue annually or having deposit in Thai commercial Bank altogether not less than 800,000 baht since an apply date. However, the deposit must be in account before and after getting permission with the same condition as (4)
The operative word in # 5 is Altogether. So I have 800,000 altogether, and I believe he said I was good for next year ??? but do I have to have 400,000 in the savings all year or 400,000 Altogether with my pension.
This is so confusing and I think I'm fairly intelligent.
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To be as polite as I can, the guys that run the Immigration office here for these type of visas and extensions are not "helpful" when it comes to details. I'd like to keep as much of my dignity that I can. I can go to them but thought maybe someone here knew the answer. I really don't want to start bashing the Immigration office here, it really doesn't do any good. They are what they are. And what I have read combination method is okay, but it's the 400,000 that I was wondering about.
Thank you.
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I'm new to the forum but I have been reading every day for a while. This question has been posed before, but I can't really find the exact answer to my question.
I have been using the combination method for my extension for the past 4 years. My social security is put into the Bangkok Bank NY branch and transferred properly every month with the FT next to the deposit in my Phuket Branch. And then I have a permanent amount deposited into a separate savings account to make up the difference of 800,000 THB. The money in the savings account is less than 400,000. Is this acceptable to renew my extension. I keep reading you need 400,000 in the savings account + income for the extension.
For an easy example.
40,000 a month SS x 12 months = 480,000
Separate savings account + 340,000 (a little for a slush fund) left in the savings year round.
This equals 820,000 total for the year. Is this acceptable for extension. It was for the past 4 years, just wanted to make sure it still is okay.
I can put another 60,000 in the account, but why if I don't have to. The less in the permanent account the better as far as I'm concerned.
Part 2 of the question is that the branch here says it takes about 7 days to get the 12 month document from the main branch in BKK for the income proof, they can only do 6 months (??). Last year the financial docs needed to be within a few days. Is 7 -10 days okay for the 12 month income doc and 2-3 days for the savings account doc.
Thank you in advance for your answers. I'd ask at the Immigration office, but they aren't the most helpful when it comes to answering that type of question. I need to move some money around soon if I need the 400,000 in the bank.
KK Combo method for extension of stay
in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
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To clarify the above, Phuket immigration told some other Phuket posters that they were not accepting combo method from Americans, Brits and Australians. Now they are saying that they will accept combo method for income from everyone??
When I was there 2 weeks ago the sign out front didn't say anything about excluding any nationalities.