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Where does it state that, or is that just your assumption?

Just checked with my local Immigration office and they confirm what Tod has posted. Unlimited 60 day entries via land borders.

Sorry to state, it wouldn't be the first time an entry clearance officer at a land border got his facts wrong. Unless the Government repeals the current Ministerial regulation only permitting two land borders entries per calendar year, then I wouldn't count on this information as gospel. Meanwhile, the left hand isn't communicating with the right hand again. Tourist Visa Exemption Scheme UK ordinary passport holders can travel to Thailand without visa for no longer than 60 days (maximum 2 times/year). https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/page/exemp-visa

You have to laugh or cry. I just rang my Immigration office and asked if they knew how much the DTV 180 day extension was - answer 10,000 BHT. Let's hope we get further clarity on this issue.

I think a lot of folk are misunderstanding exactly how this multiple entry DTV will work in practice. IMO, it will not allow continuous stays of 5 years, with 180 day border runs for new entries as suggested. The UK as one example, have 2,5 and 10 year multiple entry Tourist visas, but each period of stay is limited to 6 months in a year. I believe that is the model on which Thai Immigration have based this visa type. It will allow a period of stay of 180 days on entry, which can then be extended for a further 180 days at Immigration. Exit the Country for a few days, then repeat. 180 day border runs for a new 180-day entry will not be permitted. Why would they offer 180-day extensions, if you could simply cross a border and re-enter for a further 180 days. From TAT. https://www.tatnews.org/2024/07/thailand-announces-longer-visa-stays-to-boost-economy/

All pages with stamps in, not the blanks.

Roi Et. Just the completed 'Transfer stamps to new passport' form, both passports, copies of all pages of the old passport, copy of data page of new passport and the entry stamp.

Letters are no longer required. I renewed my passport whilst in the UK last year. Re-entered Thailand showing both passports. Immigration transferred the stamps from old to new without any questions.

As with any other visa type and the permission of stay granted from it, with a new passport you'd have the stamps transferred to your new passport at Immigration. If the passport was obtained outside of Thailand, then re-enter carrying both old and new passports.

For extension based on Thai spouse, I've never known them request proof the 400K funds be foreign sourced, but better if you can, just in case. A home visit only for the very first application. Again explain your shift patterns and tell them it must be by appointment. It's usually within 3 days of you submitting the application. Sent a PM.

@RC8 On entry with a Non Imm O visa, you will be granted permission of stay for 90 days. That visa is 'used' on entry, what now matters is the period of permission of stay granted, which depends on the date you will enter Thailand. You can apply for the 1 year extension based on Thai spouse up to 45 days before your permission of stay expires. Re-entry permit required to keep your permission of stay active. Example: Enter 1st August, granted permission of stay for 90 days until 29th October. Depart 18th August, return 3rd Sept (using re-entry permit). Depart 21st Sept, return 6th Oct (using re-entry permit). On each re-entry, you will be stamped in again until 29th October. Anytime after your second re-entry, you can apply for the 1-year extension application (10 Oct?) You will be given an under consideration stamp until 28th November. At this point you should speak with Immigration explaining your shift rota patterns and the next available date you will present again. You will require a further re-entry permit to cover the under consideration period. Extensions based on Thai spouse have to be approved at regional level. On application for the 1 year extension you will be given a 30 day 'under consideration' stamp. Roi Et date that 30 day from the date of your current permission of stay expiring to 30 days beyond. I just recently applied for another 1 year extension at Roi Et (Thai spouse). My extension renewal date was 10th July. I applied 18th June and was given an under consideration stamp until 9th August (30 days from 10th July). The office called me on Thu 4th July to inform my extension had been approved. I went for the extension stamp, Tue 9th July. They are flexible for the return date to collect the stamp.

Tod, I never stated that it would be issued across all Immigration offices, I stated, according to Roi Et Immigration, it was being rolled out across all Immigration offices. There is a difference! Now, it could well be it's just a local form drummed up by the Inspector, but informed his staff it's nationwide. I posted it as a heads-up, be it issued by Roi Et, or any other IO's in the future. Bangkok IO is not be all and end all of what other IO's do. My visa was 'used' on entry in 2014. I have since been extending my permit of stay based on both retirement and Thai spouse. Extension renewal date 10th July. Under 30 day consideration stamp until 9th August. Was notified my extension was approved on Thursday 4th July, several days before my prior extension expired. Collected stamp 9th July.

Tut, tut, Tod. Extensions are permits, not visas. Read the STM2 form you posted, it makes it quite clear what you are applying for. Exactly which order states "Or as deemed appropriate by the issuing officer"? That is an attempt to ligitimise an extension issued by an unauthorised officer. The order 327/5227 states to the contrar,y where an extension application does not meet the full requirements; 4. In case where an applying alien does not meet the full qualification stipulated by the criteria herein, the alien must be notified of the non-permission order and must depart from the Kingdom within seven days from the date on which the permitted period has lapsed. 5. In the case where an alien applicant does not meet the full qualifications stipulated by the criteria herein or in other cases not specified in this Order but a competent officer equivalent to or higher than inspector is of the opinion that the alien has legitimate reason for staying in the Kingdom of Thailand, the application shall be forwarded to the Commander of the Royal Thai Police or an authorized competent officer for further consideration of the alien's application. This Order is effective as of 29 August 2014. Given on 30 June 2014, Pol.Col. (signature) (Watcharaphon Prasarnrajakit) Deputy Commissioner Acting Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police Now don't tell me that all Immigration officers are considered competant enough to make considerations and decisions on behalf of the Commander of the Royal Thai Police

Who waives the seasoning?

And you sign an affidavit stating the account is true and correct - guilty as charged, your honour! Mmmm! Digital nomads don't fit in that bracket, as one example. And you probably would. I just showed evidence of having an additional Savings account.

I considered that as a reason for this form. Same bank account number, two different named applicants. Another reason I considered is when using a Fixed term account for the funds, to provide an alternative account. When I submitted my second extension application based of 800K funds in a Fixed term account, the IO questioned how I managed to support myself financially in Thailand as the funds were fixed throughout the year, and raising the suspicion I was working illegally. Since then, I've always requested the bank to detail both my fixed term deposit and Savings accounts on the standard letter. What concerns me in particular, and a point missed, is that the 'Statement' form previously used for extensions based on Thai spouse has now changed to an 'Affidavit' format. Now the introduction of an 'Affidavit' for extensions based on retirement. In the event of any shenanigans and investigations into extensions being issued via corrupt means, previously one could point the finger at each other, IO at agent, agent at applicant, applicant at agent, or any other third party involvement. An affidavit is a sworn statement put in writing. When you use an affidavit, you’re claiming that the information within the document is true and correct to the best of your knowledge. Regardless of who did what, the affidavit squarely points the finger at the applicant. Any involvement by third parties get off Scott free.

Maybe, because you currently can't post pdf's (again). You also realise you can download, save and print jpeg copies for use 😉

Nice try, but no cigar this time. Just completed my 11th extension application, 3 x retirement, 8 x Thai spouse. I have all the documents you listed in hard form, jpeg and pdf formats 😜 By the way, the 'Statement' form, which the wife has been required to sign for the previous 4 years, has this year been replaced by a pre completed and printed 'affidavit' form. Once your documentation has been approved, the back office now have a template on their PC and insert your personal details, then print. All you have to do is sign.

Then most without a pension must use the funds in the bank method. Order 138/2557. Income method - retirement.

Income method.

Looking at the form, which sections are numbered, I'd say if you were using the income method, complete 2 and 3.1 If using the funds in the bank method, complete 3.2 If using the combo method, complete 2, 3.1 and 3.2 That's just a guess. Well, if it's a wind up, the whole office must be in on it then.

I'm just you guys a heads-up on a new form that Immigration advised me will be rolled out nationwide for extensions based on retirement. The form is not speculation, I have a hard copy, scanned it, and posted it for your observations.

Funds in a Thai bank are separate from using the income method. Income should be from pensions, even the Embassies issuing Income letters are requesting proof of income from pensions.

But the monies are supposed to come from pensions, read Immigration orders. I can only tell you what they told me, and that was, it would be used nationwide. There was a clipboard full of these new forms alongside the STM2 forms, acknowledgement of overstay rules, and the 'statement' forms.

I mention that fact, but their English reading and writing skills are so poor they couldn't recognise the errors.