It goes to show a lack of consistency. I hope you receive adequate service on your next visit.patriot wrote:I opened a regualr account at the main SCB Branch UT with no problems with a tourist visa.
Then managed to open a forign currency (euro) account, again on a tourist visa.
The standard of service far exeeds that of BBL IMHO.
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rickfarang
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They have been consistently good throughout, for the past 4 years, same as when I was in Phuket. Good people. More importantly though .... I was given a lovely clock!!!rickfarang wrote:It goes to show a lack of consistency. I hope you receive adequate service on your next visit.patriot wrote:I opened a regualr account at the main SCB Branch UT with no problems with a tourist visa.
Then managed to open a forign currency (euro) account, again on a tourist visa.
The standard of service far exeeds that of BBL IMHO.
Alternatively you can apply on the basis of TBH65,000 per month "pension" (really income) from outside Thailand, , which the Brit embassy in Bangkok must must certify
Hi Jacksprat thanks for that
ive looked again and they do speak of retirement status sorry, and its on the pension that I was looking at so maybe i was confused happens quite a lot
lately, about the money heres the page i got from the web site anyway,if it makes any more sense
cheers bunternut
A person applying for retirement status in Thailand needs to be able to demonstrate that they have adequate financial means to support themselves during their retirement because they have no recourse to Thai public funds for hospitalisation, etc.
The current financial requirements are the equivalent to an income of 800,000 baht per annum or 65,000 baht per month. Applicants who do not receive an income / pension must be able to demonstrate that they have an amount equivalent to 800,000 baht in a bank account. Monies do not have to be paid into or held in a Thai bank.
So that the applicant is able to satisfy Thai Immigration that they can meet the financial requirement and be granted retirement status they must visit the British Embassy in Bangkok in person together with full documentary evidence to support their financial position including pension, etc. Only the original documents will be accepted. The applicant must also show their Birth Certificate. If staff at the British Embassy in Bangkok are satisfied that the applicant
Hi Jacksprat thanks for that
ive looked again and they do speak of retirement status sorry, and its on the pension that I was looking at so maybe i was confused happens quite a lot
lately, about the money heres the page i got from the web site anyway,if it makes any more sense
cheers bunternut
A person applying for retirement status in Thailand needs to be able to demonstrate that they have adequate financial means to support themselves during their retirement because they have no recourse to Thai public funds for hospitalisation, etc.
The current financial requirements are the equivalent to an income of 800,000 baht per annum or 65,000 baht per month. Applicants who do not receive an income / pension must be able to demonstrate that they have an amount equivalent to 800,000 baht in a bank account. Monies do not have to be paid into or held in a Thai bank.
So that the applicant is able to satisfy Thai Immigration that they can meet the financial requirement and be granted retirement status they must visit the British Embassy in Bangkok in person together with full documentary evidence to support their financial position including pension, etc. Only the original documents will be accepted. The applicant must also show their Birth Certificate. If staff at the British Embassy in Bangkok are satisfied that the applicant
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jackspratt
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Bunter what you quote above really is gobblygook (from the Hull consulate I guess).
For example:
- you only need to visit the British Embassy in Bangkok if you are going to seek a 12 month extension (of your O-A) based on monthly income. If you are looking at the 800k in the bank method, no need to visit the Embassy
- a non-immigrant O-A visa can only be granted outside Thailand. The information you quote seems to indicate that it is granted by the Bangkok Brit Embassy.
Just very poorly written, and confusing. So you are excused
For example:
- you only need to visit the British Embassy in Bangkok if you are going to seek a 12 month extension (of your O-A) based on monthly income. If you are looking at the 800k in the bank method, no need to visit the Embassy
- a non-immigrant O-A visa can only be granted outside Thailand. The information you quote seems to indicate that it is granted by the Bangkok Brit Embassy.
Just very poorly written, and confusing. So you are excused