pauleddy Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 I am on Ret Ex but last year could not get the bank papers at 08.30 am because SCB has closed downstairs at CW. Luckily I had a Thai with me and he was able to get a taxi to the SCB in Chulabhorn Hospital--although we were still delayed in the queue. How late before Visa Day can I go to SCB at, say, Lad Prao? Can I get the letter on the day before? Are there any notable hitches? I know this has been covered somewhere before but I can't plod thru 5000 topics. Cheers Eddy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomazbodner Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 I think it said it has to be same day. Question - can you go with someone to take queue for you, and you go to the bank to get statement, then off to CW, where your friend/wife/whoever could hold your queue? If it gets called, he/she can just swap it with the next queue until you arrive? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiamRead Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 For the past 3 years, I submit bank letters that was the day before. No problem. My bank (Citi) do not have a branch anywhere near CW. The latest I renew my Extension of Stay was on 29 April 2021. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Susco Posted May 5, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2021 As far as I'm aware the bankletter can be 7 days prior to you applying for your extension, but you will have to do a financial transaction on your account on the day that you go for the extension, and have your bank book updated on that day 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 For an ext stay/ret, I think you can make an appointment, on-line http://203.151.166.132/immigrant_queue/booking/ so maybe make an appointment for 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, got to the SCB branch of your choice, then make your way to CW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 For retirement extension it's best to obtain an appointment. Very easy process and you are seen on time. mtls2005 has posted link above. CW like the bank letter done on same day. Also many io like to see activity on same day as application. Small deposit withdrawal. Suggest you allow time to attend your bank early and allow time for that prior to appointment. SCB do not have plans to reopen branch at CW. Change banks best option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Chaeng Wattana will accept a letter from the bank done the day before but your bank book must be updated on the same day you apply. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiamRead Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 As I said, the last I renew my Extension of Stay on 29 April 2021 at CW. Both my Bank letter and updated Bank Book was dated the day before. No problem, no appointment, went in at 9am. Finish at 11.45am. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 You can get your bank letter & 12 statements if needed the day before but deposti 200 Bht in your A/C at CW & update passbook in the ATM's on the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thalueng Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Bank letter not older than 7 days before extension/renewal of visa, and copy of bank book on the day. There must be a transaction (deposit or withdrawal) on the day so that the actual balance of your account will show, and of course you need to print the book after the transaction. Most if not all immigration offices have a copy machine service. Do not copy documents yourself, have them copied there, it's not expensive and the staff doing the copying know which pages need to be copied how many times for which type of visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anant72 Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 I have a fixed bank account and was never asked to make a transaction on the same day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBear57 Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Ignorant but what is CW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whale Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 5 minutes ago, LittleBear57 said: Ignorant but what is CW? Chaeng Wattana. location of main imm office for many in Bangkok 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevemercer Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Fixed deposit you can't just update your bank book. This is not normally a problem, but sometimes the students/trainees at the front will insist. It is always best to avoid them if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kynikoi Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Get on a motorcycle and go "the hospital" near CW for updated bank book. Get the letter before as Joe stated. I've done this for many years. There's no SCB service at CW. Only ATM. I pulled my money out. Encourage all of you to do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kynikoi Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 3 hours ago, natway09 said: You can get your bank letter & 12 statements if needed the day before but deposti 200 Bht in your A/C at CW & update passbook in the ATM's on the day Cannot update SCB account at CW. Dump the bank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berybert Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 3 hours ago, natway09 said: You can get your bank letter & 12 statements if needed the day before but deposti 200 Bht in your A/C at CW & update passbook in the ATM's on the day You don't need 12 statements. Just get the bank to print off the previous 12 months bank actions. I took two pages with all my transactions on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailand49 Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 24 hours that is what I consider same day! Never had a problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 800,000 proof but my bank at CW is still closed! I Always get my Letter from the bank for the THB 800 K Term deposit and A Statement the Day Before down here in Hat Yai Never had any probs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thingamabob Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Day before extension application for both bank book update and bank letter has been acceptable at CW for several years in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thingamabob Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 35 minutes ago, Donaldo said: Why oh why do you people go along with the hurdles and arbitrary rules, interpretations by local officials and the xenophobia in general to stay in this country ? This is not just Thai bashing. Only a reasonable observation over many years. In over 40 years I've never once encountered any of these problems in Thailand which is why I'm still very happy to be here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thalueng Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 53 minutes ago, berybert said: You don't need 12 statements. Just get the bank to print off the previous 12 months bank actions. I took two pages with all my transactions on them. You don't need 12 months. First application previous 2 months, renewals previous 3 months. It's all regulated, available online or from the immigration department, and not arbitrary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 7 minutes ago, Thalueng said: First application previous 2 months, renewals previous 3 months. It's all regulated, available online or from the immigration department, and not arbitrary. That changed over 2 years ago. It is 2 months before now for every extension application and then 3 months after the day you apply and then 400k baht for the remainder of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansnl Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 3 hours ago, Thalueng said: Bank letter not older than 7 days before extension/renewal of visa, and copy of bank book on the day. There must be a transaction (deposit or withdrawal) on the day so that the actual balance of your account will show, and of course you need to print the book after the transaction. Most if not all immigration offices have a copy machine service. Do not copy documents yourself, have them copied there, it's not expensive and the staff doing the copying know which pages need to be copied how many times for which type of visa. And what about if you have no bankbook? Account without bankbook? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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