800k Bht and 400k Bht new Imm rules

[iammike]

Good one @Prakhonchai Nick.

Anyone interested doing this should read this
https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/74654-cameratas-guide-to-the-permanent-residence-process/

[Anthony]

I looked into PR and began preparing docs etc., but when I enquired last year about starting the application process at Buriram IO, I was told that there had been no EOY announcement from the government at that time, and that there was a waiting list of up to 20 years. I suppose it's not unreasonable to think that 2000 people from UK could be on the waiting list for PR and, at 100 people per year then 20 years would be correct.

Which is why I shelved the plan.

Unless anyone knows if that's not the case?

[Prakhonchai Nick]

I looked into PR and began preparing docs etc., but when I enquired last year about starting the application process at Buriram IO, I was told that there had been no EOY announcement from the government at that time, and that there was a waiting list of up to 20 years. I suppose it's not unreasonable to think that 2000 people from UK could be on the waiting list for PR and, at 100 people per year then 20 years would be correct.

Which is why I shelved the plan.

Unless anyone knows if that's not the case?

Applications are normally acceptedin the last 2 months of each year. I doubt there are 100 applications overall, not per country.

Avoid local Immigration office and apply direct through Bangkok.  Local immi offices cannot be bothered with the paperwork. When I applied at Pattaya immi some 30 years ago, they wanted a  large backhander to process it.  Not only did I refuse but I sent a letter to Bangkok Immi registering a complaint. 2 weeks later, unannounced, the chief of PR arrived at my hone one Sunday morning. He was visiting Pattaya with his wife and family, left them on the beach and came and assisted me with my application. He took care of me for the next 18 months with my regular visits to Bangkok Immi.

[Tassie]

Anthony. What is an EOY?
Regards

[Anthony]

Hi guys, thanks for answering.

I suppose I shouldn't have just accepted the obviously not enthusiastic response from Buriram IO at face value, and I'll look into this again maybe this year, and applying through Bangkok as Nick recommends.

EOY is an acronym for end of year - as Nick mentioned and as I understand it, the government announce that they are accepting applications for PR towards the end of each calendar year, though as I said, Buriram IO advised there had been no announcement late last year.

Cheers guys.

[Tassie]

Anthony. What is PR.
Regards

[Anthony]

Morning Tassie PR means Permanent Residency.

[paiboon]

Do they ask for an updated bankbook on your second 90 day report at Buriram Immigration?

[Starman]

Do they ask for an updated bankbook on your second 90 day report at Buriram Immigration?

The financial requirements and doing 90 day reports are not linked.

I have not heard of anyone needing to show bank books at these times.

[paiboon]

Thanks Starman.

[Freddy]

Me neither. All you need is your passport for 90 day report.

[Tassie]

Yes, only the passport is required for a 90 day report.
Regards

[PolarAttack]

I was thinking the same question. I thought that showing the 800 - 3 months before and 3 months after would be done during the 90 day check-ins. I thought at the same office. Of course I have no idea but I thought that made sense. I see my error 

[Starman]

I was thinking the same question. I thought that showing the 800 - 3 months before and 3 months after would be done during the 90 day check-ins. I thought at the same office. Of course I have no idea but I thought that made sense. I see my error 

The 2 months before, previously 3 months, has always been done at time of application. IO checks that the money has been in for 2 months already.

Some offices have been issuing slips of paper with a date at which to return with an updated bank book to show money is still there after 3 months.

Not everyone has a 90 day report to do exactly 90 days after their extension has been issued. Also, knowing how picky immigration can be, 90 days is not equal to 3 months anyway.

[paiboon]

Been today,only passport needed.The office behind Chang Arena,took 5 minutes.Thanks guys.