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Thank you for the insight. This is my first 12 month extension though, currently on the first step (3 month Non-O) as I only recently turned 50. HH Immigration said the funds needed to be the bank for 2 months by the time I apply for my first 12 month extension.

Thank you very much, I am using the 800k in the bank method. Hopefully the extra bank document is not necessary for 2 months of banking ‘history’

I have recently turned 50 and am on first 3 month Non-O based on Reirement. Will be going to HH Immigration soon to apply for my first 12 month extension. Do I need to get this statement from the bank also? Or would passbook do? Thanks for any insight.

No true. I got a TR there 3 months ago having stayed in Thailand for more than 4 months in the previous 6 months on visa exempts (45 day ones) and extensions etc. Hadn't had a TR before though. The OP has an even longer history however...

Yes I showed them a copy and original of my 12 month lease, and they took the copy. The flight ticket I had printed out was disregarded and handed back to me. Wish I had known it wasn't necessary (it says a flight out is needed on a notice inside the consulate) as I had bought it specifically. All the agency visa runners knew it wasn't needed so that is one benefit of using an agency.

I was at Savannakhet Thai Consulate yesterday (Monday) to apply for a Tourist Visa. Big crowds. Many minivans of agency customers. Got in the queue at 8:30 am and handed in my application at 11:30am. I wanted to ask about a Non-0 based on retirement but didn't get chance because of the chaos. For my TR the officer poured over copies of my bankbook so they were looking at financials for TRs at least.

Is Savannakhet actually enforcing this, or are they flexible with some form of income documentation?

I made 3 entries by air prior to that. Phuket in March, DMK in September and BKK in November. I was in a mini van from Penang to Hat Yai after enjoying 5 nights in Penang. Was a bit anxious the van would leave with my belongings in it.

FWIW, I had a hard time crossing into Thailand at the Sadao border crossing 2 weeks ago. It was my 4th visa exemption entry of the year (no extensions) and I had just spent 5 nights in Malaysia. I was finally let in after explaining I plan to apply for a Non O based on Retirement when I turn 50 in 3 months.

On this link: https://savannakhet.thaiembassy.org/th/publicservice/non-immigrant-visa-o-visa-retirement-in-thailand?page=5d84a44c15e39c26b400453e&menu=5d84a44c15e39c26b400453f It says that "A pension letter or a prove of retirement issued by the applicant's Embassy/Consulate." Is that actually enforced in Savannakhet? Not sure how to get one...

Would you mind sharing the name of your dentist? Thank you

I have the option of flying Birmingham (my nearest large airport)-Dubai-BKK with Emirates or Heathrow-BKK with Thai. I really would like to avoid the chaos at Heathrow but have never flown with a ME carrier. What would you do?

Thanks for the report, it's very helpful. Have always enjoyed visiting Penang, more so than the other places where a TR visa might be available.

Was this in KL or Penang you got the visa?

Thank you all. Ended up booking Tom Taxi as I can imagine it's tricky for Grab or Bolt drivers to find passengers in the airport scrum. My Thai is not enough to explain locations yet sadly.