Nayet

Thanks, I understand that, but if what I'm reading in this thread still applies, the line outside the Thai consulate will be too long by the time I get there. Maybe there will still be enough time to get my application in?

I notice buses from Bangkok to Mukdahan are all night buses. Is there any way to get to the Thai consulate in Savannakhet in time to apply for a visa same day as I arrive in Mukdahan? I'm trying to work out a viable itinerary.

8 minutes ago, MJCM said:

So you don't have the 400k for renewal? Correct?

 

If so yes Savannakhet is a real option, there is also Ho Chi Minh, but that requires an appointment (approx 4-5 week wait).

 

Savannakhet doesn't require an appointment, but be warned about 2 things

 

1- It can be very busy at the consulate (long queues) (so be there early)

2- Don't go and apply on Friday because you will only get your passport back on Monday 2pm.

 

(Some people don't like the town (too quiet)) but we always liked it (good food (on the river) and of course Beer Lao ???? )

Yeah, I don't have the 400k unfortunately. Thanks for the tips. Savannakhet is probably my best option if I don't need an appointment. I've been there years ago. Not the most exciting place to me, but for a couple days it'll be alright.

Thanks, MJCM!

Sounds like I'll have to go to Savannakhet, because I'm already on a 1-year extension.

Hello,

I don't have the 400k required for a year long extension based on marriage to a Thai,

but I believe I've read somewhere that you can get extensions that involve border runs every 90 days.

Can someone tell me if I have this correct and what's required for the extension?

Thanks in advance,

Nayet

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They are being held for killing the suspect as well as Joe. 

Now they killed Joe??

Thanks so much, Ubonjoe!

Can anyone tell me what supplemental documents are needed with the TM30 when moving into a house owned by the foreigner and the foreigner's spouse?

I can't find any reliable online resources. I wanted to get my own "tabien baan," but for various reasons I won't have enough time for that.

Also, I'm moving from Bangkok to Samut Prakan. Where do I (or my spouse) send the TM30? Or can it be done online?

My first visa extension based on marriage is coming up,

and it's unclear to me what I need to ask my bank to state in the letter besides my account balance being at least 400,000 Baht.
Perhaps they will know if I tell them what it's for?
I'd appreciate any insight.

I notice https://www.dlt.go.th/en/ still reads: "All Land Transport Offices have suspended all services related to driving license and transport personnel license from March 31st 2020 until the state of emergency is terminated or until there is any other announcement."

Is this still in effect? Or is there any way to currently get a driver license?

I read somewhere that you need a fit-to-fly certificate and a covid test to be allowed to board a plane out of Thailand, but my airline has a "before you go" list which mentions neither of these. Where can I find something official?

7 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

The borders to Cambodia are also closed unless you have a business visa or others that qualify.

The embassy is only issuing visas related to getting a certificate of entry for repatriation.

Apparently I've been getting bad information. That's it! I'm going back to Mars.

7 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

Closed now for most things.

Also the borders with Laos are closed.

Thanks, ubonjoe. Looks like I'll have to take my chances in Phnom Penh then.

Does anyone know if Savannakhet is a viable option now? Meaning, are they even open? And can I get a fit to fly certificate and a Covid test done there?

Also, if I have the 400k, is there any reason I shouldn't apply in Phnom Penh?

Thanks, MagnumForce.

I hope that works in Bangkok too.

What is required for a 60-day extension of a visa exempt (based on marriage to a Thai)? I'm currently on visa exempt + 30-day extension + Covid-19 extension and running out of time.

Thanks for the quick response, ubonjoe!

I just saw on the HCMC Thai consulate website that they require a certified copy of the Thai spouse's ID card and "house registration book."

Can someone tell me how to get them certified?

Thanks!

Can the single entry be extended by 12 months if I have the 400 k?

And is it possible to get a re-entry permit with the single entry?

Just now, OneeyedJohn said:

God, I hate algorithms, abbreviations, or whatever the f u k  u call them, what is HCMC?

I kind of hate them too to be honest. It's Ho Chi Minh City.

Thanks so much, Peter Denis!

I guess I'll be going to HCMC, assuming their borders are open when it's time for me to go.

I do meet the 400 k requirement, so I'll have to ponder whether a multiple entry visa is necessary.

11 hours ago, fishtank said:

If you want a multi entry Savanakhet Laos is the place to go.

The letter just asks them to issue you a Visa.

You can apply for a 60 day or 12 month extension.

12 months needs 400,000 baht in a Thai bank for 2 months or 40,000 monthly income.

So the 60 day extension does not require 400,000 baht in the bank?

If anyone else knows of anyone having applied for a non-O in Phnom Penh, I'd like to know what their experience was.

I'll be applying for my first non-O visa as soon as the borders open.

Are there any embassies/consulates I should avoid? I'd like to go to Phnom Penh or maybe Bali.

A letter from my spouse is requred. Where can I find info on what information this letter should include?

And lastly, when I apply for my extension, how long do they extend it by?

9 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

Ban Phu Nam Ron has been closed. Some may be open on the 27th but not sure at this time.

You can do another 30 day extension if you are on the list of affected countries.

If not you would need a letter from your embassy requesting it.

I have two passports, but since I entered on my US passport, I assume I can forget about using the second passport for an extension.