Retirement Extension for Dummies ver 2015

[CO-CO]

Believe that was in Pattaya.

I had almost assumed that Bill, and it enables me to make the point that people are more likely to be left alone in the boonies. No guarantee, of course, but I think if you don't create any waves, trouble (from immigration etc) doesn't usually come your way.

[BillH52]

Exactly the reasons why I live in a small rural village in Buriram Province and NOT in Pattaya.

However, the point I was attempting to reinforce is . . . something as minor as chatting customers up at your wife's bar could be interpreted as 'working' in the eyes of a hard ass immigration dic . . ahhh; d_e_t_e_c_t_i_v_e . . . not that we have any in this Province, but . . . as you said; trouble usually doesn't stir up those who don't stir.

BH

[wombatballs]

Kap Cheong are certainly making a name for themselves. I personally know of 8 expats who have extended within the last 3 weeks. 3 in Khon Kaen, 2 in Sissaket 1 in Pitsanulok and 2 in Amnat Cheroen. All of them got the extention same day. No house visits, no questions about living arrangements and no need for any additional signatures or witnesses.

Udon Thani immigration is currently stamping passports "under consideration" and you have to return one month later for visa. Everybody or just some I dont know.

[Freddy]

I guess it depends how hard ass the government want to be about enforcing all regions to follow the direction. When I was stamped under consideration at KCI the IO stated a home visit was the new direction placed upon them. Over this year we may see it spreading across other regions.

[gotlost]

I guess it depends how hard ass the government want to be about enforcing all regions to follow the direction. When I was stamped under consideration at KCI the IO stated a home visit was the new direction placed upon them. Over this year we may see it spreading across other regions.

I have seen reports of this at  Udon, Khon Kaen, Non Khai, Amnat Charon, Rayong and Ranong Immigration. Not to the degree of KCI but it has been done. With the Thai nationalistic attitude that is ingrained in the present government you can probably take this to the bank. Remember March 1 Overstayers get the boot.

[Freddy]

So what do we all think?? Without sounding holier than though, I don't think it's a bad thing as long as the regulations are applied sensibly and fairly. I personally try to follow  all the rules where my visa is concerned and although there are frustrating hoops to jump through I consider it worth it if it allows me to stay. Two trips to KCI and 1 home visit a year isn't to bad providing the on-line 90 day report system works reliably. For all those who follow the rules I would assume there isn't all that much sympathy for those that don't.

[buckwhelk]

I just accept the fact that this is the procedure that I have to comply with (at this point in time) to allow me to stay in the kingdom (Buriram) and not be forced to leave every 90 days. Thats just the way it is. Alternatives are to go back to Non-O Visa and leave/re-enter the kingdom every 90 days or move somewhere else where immigraton is more farang friendly. I love it here in Buriram, so the latter ain't going to happen for me....but as they say..."horses for courses"

[BillH52]

"When in Rome . . . . . "

Will gladly follow the rules & regs here in LOS, just as I expect immigrants to my home country to follow rules & regs there. 

BH

[CO-CO]

I just accept the fact that this is the procedure that I have to comply with (at this point in time) to allow me to stay in the kingdom (Buriram) and not be forced to leave every 90 days. Thats just the way it is. Alternatives are to go back to Non-O Visa and leave/re-enter the kingdom every 90 days or move somewhere else where immigraton is more farang friendly. I love it here in Buriram, so the latter ain't going to happen for me....but as they say..."horses for courses"

I don't think the Non-Imm O multi-entry is available any more

[buckwhelk]

It's available @ Savannaket based on marriage

[gotlost]

It's available @ Savannaket based on marriage

I personally know of a quite a few that are on this with no problem. It is a very good option. Also I know of others that just to get out of the line of fire they will be going over to a marriage extension next time. Also you have Aussies that go back home and get Non O Multi based on retirement with no problem.

[iammike]

It's available @ Savannaket based on marriage

Exactly. I got one, it was very easy, just DON'T FORGET to take your ORIGINAL marriage Certificate with you when you go and apply.

Apply morning of day 1 and pick up your passport with the Non-O ME early afternoon of day 2.

Ps: Don't forget that you have to leave Thailand after 90 days (you also can get a 60 day extension on that but I could not be bothered) but we like it as we are doing a lot of trips (Mini Holidays) now, Singapore, Cambodia, M'sia, Indonesia etc etc

[buckwhelk]

It's available @ Savannaket based on marriage

I personally know of a quite a few that are on this with no problem. It is a very good option. Also I know of others that just to get out of the line of fire they will be going over to a marriage extension next time. Also you have Aussies that go back home and get Non O Multi based on retirement with no problem.

How does changing from retirement to marriage get you "out of the line of fire" ?

[gotlost]

It's available @ Savannaket based on marriage

I personally know of a quite a few that are on this with no problem. It is a very good option. Also I know of others that just to get out of the line of fire they will be going over to a marriage extension next time. Also you have Aussies that go back home and get Non O Multi based on retirement with no problem.

How does changing from retirement to marriage "get you out of the line of fire" ?

There after all the retirements that shale we say are less than true full amongst other things and these are who they are after. Marriage extension has Always had the under consideration and the funds are less for approval. As I have said I personally know of those that will be going that rout next time.

[buckwhelk]

As far as I am concerned, the only PITA with the retirement extension now is having to make a second trip to immigration (which for me is a 250Km round trip) to have the extension stamped in my passport after it is approved following the "under consideration" period.