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How did they comeup to those two amounts,why not lets say 1.5--->800.000.I read somewere that if you had lived here since 1998 i think it was,you only have to show 200.000Bath...for Retirement VISA.So what's the story behind those set amounts.
Thanks for your replye.Doodoo wrote: ↑March 20, 2019, 10:17 amThe story Duidui
is
"So what's the story behind those set amounts."
800,000 for Retirement
400,000 for Marriage
That's the story you will get from Readers here. If you want a different one I would suggest you contact the Immigration Department and ask
I don't know of any story as to how they came up with it nor do I care. They say that amount or don't stay I say OK
How did they comeup to those two amounts
Atleast we have someone think like me,but like you say,thinking logical is maybe not one of the Thai's strong points.I totally agree,in my thinking i think it's moore expensive to be married then beeing "singel".Atleast when we can't merge salarys/income when are married..but only me thinking quiet here.MusicalBars wrote: ↑March 20, 2019, 10:43 amantwhere else in the world I would agree with your thinking but being Thailand it is quite possible they just dreamt the numbers I mean lets face it raising a family costs more than being retired but you only need half the money I guess they say on a marrige or dependancy visa you can still work but the perameters are so tight its layghable
God morning brother in faith,and thanks for your replye sir.For myself i can only tell that living since 10 + years a marriage man i can only say that i might spend no more then maximum 8000Bth a month on food (make my own)maybe a couple of beers in a month.I don't smoke or drink,no bars and i usually treat myself maybe once a month with either a burger or Pizza bought outside.But that's me..Good to have ypou onboard my brother,take care now..stay healthy and strong in your faith.God bless.semperfiguy wrote: ↑March 20, 2019, 9:02 pmDuiDui, I totally understand why you asked the question, for I have wondered the same thing ever since I came here. It's just the nature of some people to be curious about these kinds of things while others would prefer to make flippant remarks, but that is just their nature as well, so don't let it bother you. If you're looking for logic and reason behind these financial parameters for extensions of stay...there isn't any if viewed through the lens of a Western perspective. What I do know is that those in power who make these rules couldn't possibly understand the mind of a Westerner and his spending habits, no more than we can understand theirs. If I'm guessing I'd say that perhaps they would consider a farang married to a Thai would have a more stable lifestyle with his wife in control of the finances, so there would be less likelihood of his living a frivolous life requiring more income. On the other hand they probably view a retired farang as more often than not a single guy who is living on the edge and throwing his money away on booze and whoremongering, and that requires more money. Living that kind of life would also pose a greater risk of winding up in the hospital with a huge bill to pay. The reality is that just isn't true at all because many of us on retirement extensions are well adjusted married guys who live very frugal and self-controlled lives. It's probably just indicative of their twisted attitudes towards us. Just my 2 cents worth!
God morning Mr.Mark,and thanks for your input.Lone Star wrote: ↑March 21, 2019, 7:02 amI'm guessing that they cut some slack on the financial requirements for marriage visas in order to provide some consideration for the Thai Nationals whose lifestyles benefit from that marriage -- immediate and extended family.
However, some phony marriages have also created more scrutiny for everyone in that category. It's easy to prove legitimacy though.
Where did you get that information? Do you have it in writing? If confirmed it is a significant change.goodison wrote: ↑March 21, 2019, 7:18 amImmigration do not now require the letter from the Bank issued on the day of application. An updated (day of application) "Fixed Account Passbook" if that is where your 800K is held indicating that it has been there during the previous 3 months is sufficient.
It would be great.sometimewoodworker wrote: ↑March 21, 2019, 3:34 pmWhere did you get that information? Do you have it in writing? If confirmed it is a significant change.goodison wrote: ↑March 21, 2019, 7:18 amImmigration do not now require the letter from the Bank issued on the day of application. An updated (day of application) "Fixed Account Passbook" if that is where your 800K is held indicating that it has been there during the previous 3 months is sufficient.
I agree on that point and it could happen, however there is no backup to the story so far so I will not be taking the risk that it isn't true.Lone Star wrote: ↑March 21, 2019, 3:38 pmIt would be great.sometimewoodworker wrote: ↑March 21, 2019, 3:34 pmWhere did you get that information? Do you have it in writing? If confirmed it is a significant change.goodison wrote: ↑March 21, 2019, 7:18 amImmigration do not now require the letter from the Bank issued on the day of application. An updated (day of application) "Fixed Account Passbook" if that is where your 800K is held indicating that it has been there during the previous 3 months is sufficient.
It could be happening in some Immigration offices. A riding friend in Nakhon Sawan needs the letter at that office, but it can be 2 or 3 days old. Doesn't have to be dated same day.
That would also be great if they did it here.