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Not CM specific, but matching the same criteria as you, extension based on Thai spouse, using fixed deposit account from Bangkok bank, I've always updated the passbook on the day of the application and requested a 3-month bank statement issued on request, to comply with the requirement of proof of 400K for 2 months prior to the date of application. Theoretically just an updated passbook should be sufficient as it provides the start and end dates of the fixed amount for a 12 month period, but current orders state a bank statement, so for 100BHT, I voluntarily also supply a 3-month bank statement. Never had an issue.

Can you provide a link to substantiate your claim and the law.

The Non Imm O ME visa is no longer available from a number of Thai Embassy/Consulates. If you make frequent visits, then obtaining the Non O single entry to enter Thailand, then applying for a 1-year extension of stay with a multi entry permit is the solution. 400K THB required in a Thai bank account in your sole name for 2 months prior to submitting the 1-year extension application. I'm sure that will be a receipt from a TM30. If on the second line down it states 'Have received notification of alien's address from', then it's a TM30 receipt. You should use the Immigration office which is located to what you'd call your' permanent' address and treat the other address as a 'temporary' place of stay. Having registered your 'permanent' address with the local Immigration office, then go to stay somewhere else 'temporarily' then there is no further requirement to file any further TM30 forms, provided you will return to your 'permanent' (registered) place of residence.

It doesn't matter where you've previously stayed, it's where you are staying at the time you submit your extension application. If you're staying in a hotel or guest house, it's their responsibility to file the TM30, and they should be able to provide you with proof of that. If you're in an Airbnb, they'll never file a TM30 - find a hotel. If you're staying in a private residence, speak to the owner/landlord about filing the TM30.

VE is an acronym for Visa Exempt (entering without any type of visa). Thailand projects itself as a Country for tourists and therefore allows nationals of some 64 Countries to enter for 30 days VE.

That's the least of his problems if his passport expires before obtaining a new one. His extension based on Non B also expires, and he'd have to start from scratch again.

Is it really any hardship to supply a map and a few photos as requested. You could have completed that task in less time than you've spent posting your complaint.

Get your new passport application submitted asap at the VFS Bangkok. Current processing times are between 3–6 weeks. Duh! No! If your old passport expired whilst in another Country, you wouldn't be allowed to re-enter Thailand to pick up your new passport. Your only option then would be to fly back to the UK. I'm sure your new passport will arrive before your old one expires, but my option would be to stay in the event it wasn't in time, and pay any overstay fine. Then fly out locally, return VE, apply Non Imm at Immigration, then 1-year extension again.

If you are returning to Thailand after your current permission of stay date expires, then you'll have to start the procedure from scratch again. To apply for a 1-year extension of stay you must have Non Immigrant status, which means obtaining a new Non Imm O visa. You can apply for a new Non Imm O visa from the Thai Embassy in Belgium to re-enter Thailand, or you can enter Thailand visa exempt (no visa) and apply at your local Immigration office to change your status to Non Immigrant (Non O), then thereafter apply for the 1-year extension again as outlined by @DrJack54 above. Applying for the Non O at the Thai Embassy, Belgium, the requirements are listed on page 8 of this list: https://image.mfa.go.th/mfa/0/P5NCnBapvr/Type_of_Visa_2023/Non-Immigrant_O-OA_Visa.pdf When entering Thailand you will be granted a stay of 90 days, then within the last 30 days of that 90 days, you can apply directly for the 1-year extension of stay again. If you choose to enter without a visa (VE entry) and apply for a change of status to Non Immigrant (Non O) at your local Immigration office, the procedure is here; VE-TV to Non O Spouse.pdf When entering Thailand, you will be granted a stay of 30 days. Immediately apply for the Non Imm at your local Immigration office, (there is a further option to apply for a 60-day extension if you require more time to apply for the Non Imm)and you will be granted a further stay of 90 days. Within the last 30 days of that 90 days, you can apply for the 1-year extension of stay again.

There's a lot of sad and confused expats in Thailand.

Was your originally visa Non Imm O-A type from a Thai Embassy/Consulate issued in the US?

You don't necessarily require a US bank account. Open an account with Wise and have your US social security payments paid directly to your Wise account. You can then transfer as and when required from your Wise account to your Bangkok bank account, or set up direct monthly transfers with Wise.

I think a large percentage of expats have incomes paid to the home Country bank, then use 'Wise' to transfer to a Thai bank account. Wise is very transparent and cost-effective with good exchange rates. It's also easy to get proof the incomes were transferred from overseas if you bank with Bangkok bank or Kasikorn bank.

As I told you before, there are many methods of transferring money to Thailand. If you request your government to send it direct to your Thai bank account, then the transfers are made through Citibank using the Bahtnet transfer system. It's no different for UK expats, who have elected to send their pensions directly, they go through Citibank using the Bahtnet system. Thai Immigration orders clearly state the money must come from overseas. Amend 138-2557 (2018 ) clause 2.18-2.22 for Thai bank income ENG.pdf 2.22 Retirement.

A slightly different opinion than Jack. Switching from the income method to 400K funds in the bank is no problem. Just 2 months seasoning required. You will not be asked to provide proof of income, as that income can be spent immediately it's received. On behalf of a disabled expat that switched from monthly deposits to 800K in a Thai bank account last year, Immigration were only interested that the funds had been in the account for 2 months. If switching from funds in the bank to monthly income deposits, it's different, because the Immigration require funds to remain in the bank after an extension is approved.

They stamp and sign it (certification) the day they issue it to you.

You obtained a single entry Tourist visa from the Thai Consulate in Savannahket and on entering Thailand you were granted a stay of 60 days. In that case, you should have filed a new TM30.

Wrong. Oh, but you are the housemaster by definition. Section 38 of the Immigration Act actually states; Section 38 : The house – master, the owner or the possessor of the residence Section 4 of the Immigration Act defines the housemaster as; “ House Master ” means any persons who is the chief possessor of a house, whether in the capacity of owner, tenant, or in any other capacity whatsoever

No. Statements have to be certified the same day as the application submission, although certain Immigration offices do allow a window of up to 7 days.

The only other option is the 90-day Non O single entry (no proof of funds as yet required) + 60 day extension, repeat, repeat.

You can apply for a 60-day extension on each 90 day entry, not one per visa. @kjdude, I assume you are aware that for further 1 year multiple entry visas from Savannahket, they now require proof of 400K THB in a Thai bank account.

I never stated he used Jomtien office. He never used an agent, applied in person. I'm just pointing out that unlike Jomtien, other offices place no such restrictions on when you can apply.

Jomtien are known to be a rogue office. There is nothing official in writing as to when and how soon you can apply for 30 day extensions. Hell, a friend of mine arrived last month on a Tourist visa and applied for the 30-day extension 2 days after he arrived, and it was granted.

There are many different ways to transfer money from overseas to a Thai bank account. From an expats point of view, they research for a cost effect way to get the best foreign currency exchange rate to Thai baht. From Immigrations point of view, they require proof of an overseas transfer. Not many expats have their pensions paid direct to a Thai bank using the Bahtnet system. The Bahtnet method of transfer gives the best exchange rates and low administration costs. The problem with using the Bahtnet system of transfer is that the transfers will be coded as 'Bahtnet' on a Bangkok bank 12-month statement, and BNT in the passbook. You therefore require additional proof this method of transfer came from overseas. That proof is a 'credit advice' receipt that you have already posted, which makes it clear it came from a foreign source. You need a credit advice receipt for each and every transfer, which you should be able to arrange with Bangkok bank. Immigration may not be familiar with the fact that Bahtnet transfer originate from overseas and you may need Bangkok bank to explain that to them. That was my experience. The other point you're now aware of is with Bangkok bank you need to give a week's notice of requesting a 12-month bank statement which comes from their HQ. When you speak of 'direct' payments, be aware there is no method that will transfer any funds direct to your personal Provincial Thai bank account. The reason is simple, in that local bank branches do not have a SWIFT code, only the HQ branches have a SWIFT code used for International transactions. In the case of Bangkok bank, that International SWIFT code is BKKBTHBK. Regardless of the chosen method of transfer, every transfer will go to Bangkok bank HQ, who then forward it to your local branch using your account number to identify the branch.

Yeah, I'm familiar with the Bahtnet system. The income goes through Citibank to the Bank of Thailand, to Bangkok bank HQ to your local Bangkok branch account. These types of payment appear as BNT in a passbook and Bahtnet on a HQ statement. You threw me by stating it was coded as TT in your passbook. Check again!