scubascuba3 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 I'm planning to get my first 800k retirement extension later this year, i was in an agents today booking a border run, they went through "their way" of doing it. I asked how about the year after if i then move to legit 800k method, they said no problem. But, I don't see how it can be no problem switching to legit 800k method because Immigration will probably look back and see whether there was 800k for the first 3 months? Thoughts? The reason i might delay transferring 800k is a poor exchange rate currently due to Brexit. Makes a difference of £2k+ depending on where the exchange rate goes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jingthing Posted May 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2019 It's a great question and the agent has ZERO credibility even answering it. Of course they want you to get addicted to their system, and frankly, if you start, you will be. Sure you can show a bank account next year without the history by yourself. Go ahead and try and let us know if you do. Because the TRUTH of this matter is that nobody has done that yet. EVER. The post seasoning rules are very new. Logically, it wouldn't work. 10 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scubascuba3 Posted May 23, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2019 I think its too risky and be trapped in the agency method so I'll stick to the legit 800k method 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ujayujay Posted May 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2019 14 hours ago, Jingthing said: It's a great question and the agent has ZERO credibility even answering it. Of course they want you to get addicted to their system, and frankly, if you start, you will be. Sure you can show a bank account next year without the history by yourself. Go ahead and try and let us know if you do. Because the TRUTH of this matter is that nobody has done that yet. EVER. The post seasoning rules are very new. Logically, it wouldn't work. ......"....nobody has done that yet"..... ???????????? lts common since the new law is in force, my friend. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodsak Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Can also go down, -£2k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted May 23, 2019 Author Share Posted May 23, 2019 or i could use an agent for 1+ years then start the process again the legit way, leave, apply for non imm O etc, it should work that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Graviton Posted May 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2019 Open a FCD and transfer money and it stays in your home currency.. Transfer say equivalent of 1 million baht to allow for fluctuations...FCD account no problem for your extension. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post crazykopite Posted May 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2019 Cannot believe that people use agents if caught your time in Thailand would come to an end is it really worth the risk 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graviton Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 15 hours ago, Jingthing said: It's a great question and the agent has ZERO credibility even answering it. Of course they want you to get addicted to their system, and frankly, if you start, you will be. Sure you can show a bank account next year without the history by yourself. Go ahead and try and let us know if you do. Because the TRUTH of this matter is that nobody has done that yet. EVER. The post seasoning rules are very new. Logically, it wouldn't work. Post seasoning is the point. For new extension based on money you show bank statement for the 2 months...... and follow new rules 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graviton Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 4 minutes ago, crazykopite said: Cannot believe that people use agents if caught your time in Thailand would come to an end is it really worth the risk Sure if that's all the choice they have? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tropposurfer Posted May 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, Graviton said: Sure if that's all the choice they have? The point from Immigration is simple : If you can't comply with either of these two methods then no you can't stay ... other than to leave Thailand. Good guys in cheap charlies (bad) guys out. It's really simple. What country in their right minds (however infrequently in their right minds) wants to have foreign people living in their society that can't muster a reasonable self-funding to live there!!!!!!! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fairynuff Posted May 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2019 (edited) 21 minutes ago, crazykopite said: Cannot believe that people use agents if caught your time in Thailand would come to an end is it really worth the risk Does anyone know of anyone who’s been caught? If you have or know someone who has please tell us. Let’s have sensible replies only please! Edited May 23, 2019 by Fairynuff 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Graviton Posted May 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2019 4 minutes ago, Tropposurfer said: The point from Immigration is simple : If you can't comply with either of these two methods then no you can't stay ... other than to leave Thailand. Good guys in cheap charlies (bad) guys out. It's really simple. What country in their right minds (however infrequently in their right minds) wants to have foreign people living in their society that can't muster a reasonable self-funding to live there!!!!!!! Ok bright spark average thai wage 10k, penny dropped yet? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Graviton Posted May 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2019 1 minute ago, Fairynuff said: Does anyone know of anyone who’s been caught? If you have or know someone who has please tell us Yes he writes me from gitmo, stop worrying lol 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted May 23, 2019 Author Share Posted May 23, 2019 Post seasoning is the point. For new extension based on money you show bank statement for the 2 months...... and follow new rulesIf using an agent, no need for seasoning or 90 day proof of 800k 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scubascuba3 Posted May 23, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2019 The point from Immigration is simple : If you can't comply with either of these two methods then no you can't stay ... other than to leave Thailand. Good guys in cheap charlies (bad) guys out. It's really simple. What country in their right minds (however infrequently in their right minds) wants to have foreign people living in their society that can't muster a reasonable self-funding to live there!!!!!!! Not true, agents are here to stay, they won the battle with BJ 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graviton Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Just now, scubascuba3 said: 19 minutes ago, Graviton said: Post seasoning is the point. For new extension based on money you show bank statement for the 2 months...... and follow new rules If using an agent, no need for seasoning or 90 day proof of 800k Think that is quite obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scubascuba3 Posted May 23, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2019 Does anyone know of anyone who’s been caught? If you have or know someone who has please tell us. Let’s have sensible replies only please!People still don't seem to get that its the same people who sign off the agent applications as the legit applications 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graviton Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 1 minute ago, scubascuba3 said: 11 minutes ago, Tropposurfer said: The point from Immigration is simple : If you can't comply with either of these two methods then no you can't stay ... other than to leave Thailand. Good guys in cheap charlies (bad) guys out. It's really simple. What country in their right minds (however infrequently in their right minds) wants to have foreign people living in their society that can't muster a reasonable self-funding to live there!!!!!!! Not true, agents are here to stay, they won the battle with BJ Maybe agents will be the only way 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted May 23, 2019 Author Share Posted May 23, 2019 Open a FCD and transfer money and it stays in your home currency.. Transfer say equivalent of 1 million baht to allow for fluctuations...FCD account no problem for your extension.It's a good idea, but interest on deposits is low? 2+% on THB deposits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenterry Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 23 minutes ago, Graviton said: Open a FCD and transfer money and it stays in your home currency.. Transfer say equivalent of 1 million baht to allow for fluctuations...FCD account no problem for your extension. I haven't seen any report that FCD is accepted by Imm. The rules clearly state the currency is Baht, not the equivalent. However, using the income method backed up by pension statement the currency is converted to baht, so there is an anomaly there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulhamster Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 27 minutes ago, crazykopite said: Cannot believe that people use agents if caught your time in Thailand would come to an end is it really worth the risk There's several thousand that still take that risk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graviton Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 6 minutes ago, stephenterry said: I haven't seen any report that FCD is accepted by Imm. The rules clearly state the currency is Baht, not the equivalent. However, using the income method backed up by pension statement the currency is converted to baht, so there is an anomaly there. You have answered your own question, plus I'm up for a third time using FCD Plus to add some more spice can use thb account+FCD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmate Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 34 minutes ago, crazykopite said: Cannot believe that people use agents if caught your time in Thailand would come to an end is it really worth the risk Do you know of ONE? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nanaplaza666 Posted May 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2019 29 minutes ago, Tropposurfer said: The point from Immigration is simple : If you can't comply with either of these two methods then no you can't stay ... other than to leave Thailand. Good guys in cheap charlies (bad) guys out. It's really simple. What country in their right minds (however infrequently in their right minds) wants to have foreign people living in their society that can't muster a reasonable self-funding to live there!!!!!!! Holland germany france and more at this moment !!!! Taking in economical refugees and still paying them free money every month and free housing and free healthcare so maybe you should rethink your answer the expats here still living on their own strength and maybe not able to get the 800k in bank but having enuogh money to live from every month and when they really dont anymore they will go back to their own country at the end 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukKrueng Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 26 minutes ago, Graviton said: Ok bright spark average thai wage 10k, penny dropped yet? 10k baht is more like the minimum wage, not the average. But I think the point in that other reply was that the whole idea of long stay permits is for the foreigners to add to the Thai economy by bringing into the country MORE than the minimum or average wage......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Graviton Posted May 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, Nanaplaza666 said: Holland germany france and more at this moment !!!! Taking in economical refugees and still paying them free money every month and free housing and free healthcare so maybe you should rethink your answer the expats here still living on their own strength and maybe not able to get the 800k in bank but having enuogh money to live from every month and when they really dont anymore they will go back to their own country at the end Well said, I will second that plus single guys need 6½ times the normal thai salary why??????? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 49 minutes ago, Graviton said: Open a FCD and transfer money and it stays in your home currency.. Transfer say equivalent of 1 million baht to allow for fluctuations...FCD account no problem for your extension. Wouldn't such a transfer give you the same exchange rate as a 'normal' transfer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graviton Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Just now, Vacuum said: Wouldn't such a transfer give you the same exchange rate as a 'normal' transfer? THE POINT OF AN FCD IS YOU KEEP THE MONEY IN YOUR CURRENCY IN A BANK IN THAILAND!!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 1 minute ago, Graviton said: THE POINT OF AN FCD IS YOU KEEP THE MONEY IN YOUR CURRENCY IN A BANK IN THAILAND!!!!!!! You don't have to shout! The currency you're talking about, is on a downhill road compared to the Thai currency, so I don't see the point in your suggestion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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