Yesitisdakid Posted November 13 Share Posted November 13 (edited) A poster in one of my line groups posted that effective the 15th of this month you're actually going to have to have your money in the bank this he said he got directly from Maneerat. The person that posted this is a manager of a very well-known venue here in town. I would be surprised if they enforce this but since he said it came directly from Maneerat there might be something to it. It'll sure change things for a lot of people if indeed it happens Edited November 13 by Yesitisdakid 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Dangleberries Posted November 13 Share Posted November 13 13 minutes ago, Yesitisdakid said: A poster in one of my line groups posted that effective the 15th of this month you're actually going to have to have your money in the bank this he said he got directly from Maneerat. The person that posted this is a manager of a very well-known venue here in town. I would be surprised if they enforce this but since he said it came directly from Maneerat there might be something to it. It'll sure change things for a lot of people if indeed it happens Thanks for the heads up mate. Even if your warning only reaches one person due a renewal around that date it is worthwhile but hopefully it helps a lot more!!! I have 11 months left so I should be OK. I think it is due to the new boss flexing his muscles to ensure the money keeps rolling in .. If not I may put on my white collar and move to Hua Hin .. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted November 13 Share Posted November 13 If this is a permenant change that will cost Maneerat and other agents a fair amount of business. Their fee if you have the money in the bank is 8000B for the extension, more than I'm willing to pay for the small amount of time savings using an agent would save me. That also means there will be a serious dent in the under the table payments going to all involved when using an agent. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWA Posted November 13 Share Posted November 13 I saw the same post but he rewound (a bit) in a subsequent post saying "it's only for one month". I've asked him for clarification. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yesitisdakid Posted November 13 Author Share Posted November 13 4 hours ago, KWA said: I saw the same post but he rewound (a bit) in a subsequent post saying "it's only for one month". I've asked him for clarification. I didn't see that that's good to know maybe they're going to clamp down for a month and then just ignore it like they do with all the other regulations here thanks for the update 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiFlyer Posted November 13 Share Posted November 13 5 minutes ago, Yesitisdakid said: I didn't see that that's good to know maybe they're going to clamp down for a month and then just ignore it like they do with all the other regulations here thanks for the update Interesting. Thanks for the posts. I keep the 800,000+ in the bank and pay Maneerat the 8,000 to do the paper work for me, so I guess that I am a lazy Farang with more money than he deserves. Still it is good to keep up with where things are going. I recently had Maneerat do my "Extension of Stay" renewal and they did comment that there were some expected changes coming after the 15th. After they looked my paperwork over they said "does not apply to you". 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yesitisdakid Posted November 14 Author Share Posted November 14 2 hours ago, ChiFlyer said: Interesting. Thanks for the posts. I keep the 800,000+ in the bank and pay Maneerat the 8,000 to do the paper work for me, so I guess that I am a lazy Farang with more money than he deserves. Still it is good to keep up with where things are going. I recently had Maneerat do my "Extension of Stay" renewal and they did comment that there were some expected changes coming after the 15th. After they looked my paperwork over they said "does not apply to you". I do exactly the same as you leave the money in the bank pay them 8K to deal with it. I have more time than money but I'm also very lazy anytime I can avoid immigration I do it. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted November 14 Share Posted November 14 That's pretty short notice for those that were expecting to use the agent to handle the 800k requirement. I wonder what will happen to those that go for their extension after the 15th since they will not be able to show the 800k in the bank two months prior to their extension and three months after their last extension, plase a minimum balance of 400k for the other seven months. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom51red Posted November 14 Share Posted November 14 2 hours ago, ChiFlyer said: Interesting. Thanks for the posts. I keep the 800,000+ in the bank and pay Maneerat the 8,000 to do the paper work for me, so I guess that I am a lazy Farang with more money than he deserves. Still it is good to keep up with where things are going. I recently had Maneerat do my "Extension of Stay" renewal and they did comment that there were some expected changes coming after the 15th. After they looked my paperwork over they said "does not apply to you". 7 minutes ago, Yesitisdakid said: I do exactly the same as you leave the money in the bank pay them 8K to deal with it. I have more time than money but I'm also very lazy anytime I can avoid immigration I do it. Just imagine guys,if you married a nice Thai lady that be half ....tho she might cost you more in the long run 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yesitisdakid Posted November 14 Author Share Posted November 14 3 hours ago, Phantom51red said: Just imagine guys,if you married a nice Thai lady that be half ....tho she might cost you more in the long run 🙂 I have two very good friend that went to marriage visa route they said it was a major pain in the ass the following year they just went ahead and got the retirement Visa. Retirement Visa in and out in one day while with the marriage visa they ask for a lot of different things depending on where you get it. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiFlyer Posted November 14 Share Posted November 14 6 minutes ago, Yesitisdakid said: I have two very good friend that went to marriage visa route they said it was a major pain in the ass the following year they just went ahead and got the retirement Visa. Retirement Visa in and out in one day while with the marriage visa they ask for a lot of different things depending on where you get it. Same experience of my friends as well. I am married to a nice Thai lady and would not begin to consider a Marriage Visa option. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 UPDATE 16TH NOVEMBER 2023 I visited Manerat this morning, mainly to get a re-entry permit (1500b, 1 pic) I also asked about renewing my retirement extension in January, at the same time as doing a 90 day report. I was told NO CHANGE at the moment. In Nancy's words, "cannot tell the future, but now, no change". Costs for renewal including "borrowing" the 800k remains at 12,500b. 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazle Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 39 minutes ago, Painter said: UPDATE 16TH NOVEMBER 2023 I visited Manerat this morning, mainly to get a re-entry permit (1500b, 1 pic) I also asked about renewing my retirement extension in January, at the same time as doing a 90 day report. I was told NO CHANGE at the moment. In Nancy's words, "cannot tell the future, but now, no change". Costs for renewal including "borrowing" the 800k remains at 12,500b. You didn't happen to ask about TM30? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 50 minutes ago, Bazle said: You didn't happen to ask about TM30? No, as my condo did mine Manerat's line id is je-maneerat They have always answered quickly to my questions during office hours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 (edited) 17 hours ago, Bazle said: You didn't happen to ask about TM30? I made a special trip Whilst waiting for Royal Garden to open this morning I popped into Maneerat again. For them to do a farang property owners TM30 they require 4 things 1. Original Blue Book. They will make a copy. 2. Original Title deeds. Presumably they will also make a copy. 3. Water or electricity bill, doesn't have to be recent. 4. A crisp 500b note. If in doubt, they said take in everything from when you bought the condo and they can do. They also said they can do for years gone by if needed. "Do not worry, Manerat is here for you" Nancy, Maneerat office, 17.11.23, 10.59am Edited November 17 by Painter 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazle Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 ^^^ That's brilliant! Thanks very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiFlyer Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 17 hours ago, Painter said: I made a special trip Whilst waiting for Royal Garden to open this morning I popped into Maneerat again. For them to do a farang property owners TM30 they require 4 things 1. Original Blue Book. They will make a copy. 2. Original Title deeds. Presumably they will also make a copy. 3. Water or electricity bill, doesn't have to be recent. 4. A crisp 500b note. If in doubt, they said take in everything from when you bought the condo and they can do. They also said they can do for years gone by if needed. "Do not worry, Manerat is here for you" Nancy, Maneerat office, 17.11.23, 10.59am I did this a week or so back. The utilities bill was not necessary. The 500 baht note is nonnegotiable. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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