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I do make transfers once in a while. They'd sum up to over 780,000 a year. But they aren't monthly. I might transfer 300K at a certain time and less at other times. And this is to two different banks. At any case the requirement states "steady income no less than 65,000 baht" without mentioning transfers, and in this option, they don't even mention the bank book or statement.

I got a list of documents required from Immigration (Jomtien) today. Some followup questions regarding the financial requirements. 1. For the 800K bank deposit method - I read in the list of requirements that after 3 months since approval we are required to submit a copy of the bank book and passport in order to show the funds stayed in the account. Does this mean an additional visit to immigration (and to the bank). 2. For the 65K income method - I see that apart from a "guarantee letter" from the Embassy, "any evidence related to said income" is required. It this last part strictly necessary? naturally this can turn into a bureaucratic nightmare if the documents are not in English, and I doubt it even English-language documents will be clear enough.

So were there any reports about any damages in Pattaya or, as it seems now, nothing at all?

It's a brand of android-based smartphone.

In which (brick and mortar) shops is it sold in Thailand?

Each office evidently have their own policies. I extended in BKK and CM, never a house visit, not once. But in Jomtien - first time house visit + Thai witness required. Then other seemingly random requests.

I had mixed experiences in BKK and relatively positive in CM. But in Jomtien the officer is rude to my wife, and treats me even worse. If I had the option to go by myself I'd even prefer it. At least they won't be able to treat me like I don't exist LOL

Thanks. I wasn't aware that extension based on Retirement doesn't require an "under consideration" period. That's a nice plus. As for home visit / Thai witness, certainly not a pleasant experience, we had it only once though in 10 years.

Probably the bank deposit path.

I've been doing yearly extensions of Non-Imm-O, based on Marriage, for the last 10 years. I will turn 50 this year and wondering if there's any advantage in switching to Non-Imm-O based on Retirement. The biggest disadvantage of Retirement-based extension is the higher bank deposit requirements. Any other things to consider?

Which is more common in actual use: นอนหลับฝันดี / ฝันดี or ราตรีสวัสดิ์ ?

The required translation here is not to Thai. It is to English. So, I am supposed to translate a document that already includes full English details, to English. Yes, it makes me surprised, puzzled, and slightly indignant. Thanks for the perspective though 🙂

A followup question for this - after I got the residence certificate I proceeded to the Land transport office, just to find out they require a translation of my DL (which includes all the details in English as well, but evidently not good enough for them), certified by my Embassy. By the time I do that (a couple more weeks), will the residence certificate be accepted? I read somewhere it needs be not older than a month.

After a couple of years of using gyms here, I got fed up of insufficient parking / waiting on this or that machine / unpleasant staff / minimal AC (if any) / stinky toilets and everything about them. I bought two sets of dumbbells and a resistance band off Lazada and doing everything at home these days. It isn't ideal but I prefer it that way.

Thanks to everyone who commented. I went today with: - Passport - Passport copies (main page, entry stamp, visa page) - TM30 original and copy - 2 photos - Lease agreement copy (just in case) the officer (table #9) took everything but the lease agreement copy and collected 300 baht (no receipt 😅). I arrived at 14:00, got my residence certificate at 16:00. Easy enough. No need for agents.