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And what supporting documents (translated) did she submit as evidence of her claims? It would have also stated the reasons.

How many years ago was that?

They've always accepted bank statements/ pension letters as proof of income/funds. Previously, the funds could be in any bank, anywhere, based on retirement, but with the recent changes just as for the ME Non Imm O based on Thai spouse, I suspect the funds now have to be in a Thai bank account.

As already stated, you can apply for your extension (a permit, not a visa) at CM anytime from Jan 18th before travelling to Pattaya/Krabi. Assuming CM issue a 90-day report from the date of renewing the extension, you can still submit it online or via mail. According to the new TM30 regulations, it is not necessary to refile a new TM30 when returning from a break to your permanent registered address.* *Not all IO's comply with the new rule.

I personally rang the Consulate back in January on behalf of a disabled acquaintance (partially deaf) and they informed it was still available, although not listed on their website. I knew of two regular visitors (oil workers) that obtained it the previous year with 800K in their foreign bank account. Likewise, I suspect with the recent changes, those funds would now have to be in a Thai bank account if it's still available. You'd have to call to confirm its availability and financial requirements. If those funds now have to be in a Thai bank, then it defeats the object, and you may as well apply for the 1-year extension of stay.

Savannahket were still issuing the Non Imm O ME based on retirement up to a few months ago with proof of 800K, although not listed on their website, which I'm guessing will now have to be in a Thai bank account for 2 months. You'd have to call them to confirm.

The topic is about who's responsible for filing a TM30 for a private residential address, not Hotels, which are commercial businesses. It's very clear who is responsible for making the notification for a hotel, either the owner or an assigned manager. For private residential properties, the responsibility lies with the owner, landlord, tenant (alien), or possessor (alien). Were it purely the responsibility of the owner or landlord, then Immigration wouldn't allow the foreign tenant/possessor to register and file a TM30.

You're not 'applying' for anything. You're submitting a notification of an alien residence, supplying the address and aliens details.

Married in Thailand or Australia?

You can apply for a 1-year extension during any of the 90-day entries from a ME Non Imm O visa.

Well, it appears not to be a wrong assumption; It's actually a notification of an alien's residence.

Not condescending, just factual. On record and by law, the landlord or owner is not solely responsible. The Immigration Act (Law, not some commercial website) concerning residential properties states it's the responsibility of ''The house – master, the owner or the possessor of the residence'' to file a TM30. It defines the housemaster as ''any persons who is the chief possessor of a house, whether in the capacity of owner, tenant, or in any other capacity whatsoever.''

If you have to quote, don't use commercial websites with misleading information. Covered many times on this forum. It is not solely the responsibility of the owner or landlord to file a TM30, it's just as much the responsibility of the tenant/possessor to file a TM30 and exactly why foreigner end up paying any fine. The law on this is within the Immigration Act, sections 38 and 4.

You mean debit/credit cards or Apps from 93 different Countries entitled to 60 day VE entries. There is a reason it's cash. Except the ATM's are after Immigration in arrivals.

Agree with RB. My IO will only accept proof of 12 x monthly overseas transfers from UK, US and Aus nationals, otherwise they insist on an Embassy Income letter. The case could well be, the only way to get rid of that need is to use the funds 400/800K in a Thai bank method.

Errrrrr No! They're checking you complied with the financial requirements of the retirement extension issued 10 months previously.

I use the Fixed term account, but update passbook and request 3 month statement + letter, all on the morning of applying for an extension. Leave nothing to chance at the whim of an IO. Which office do you use?

Taxing foreign income that's already been taxed at source - not happening. UK and Thailand have reciprocal agreements on taxation. Tax inspectors knocking on your door informing to register for tax before Jan 2025 - No! Any word on the subject from Immigration - No! Read the latest news requiring all long term expats on annual extensions to register for tax - neither have I!

One issue is that having an agent secure an extension based on retirement, is when changing the reason to marriage the following year, Immigration could well request proof of maintaining 800K for the 3-month period after the retirement extension and 400K for the remaining 7 months thereafter. To circumvent that financial requirement, as @DrJack54 pointed out, is to exit and re-enter either VE > Non O > extension, or obtain Non O based on Thai spouse > extension.

Doubtful, as the 30 day VE became 60 days, the 10K requirement became 20K for individuals.

To cover any immediate expenses, taxis, hotel, food, drink. They don't accept a banking app.

So it's due for renewal May/June 2025? You obviously already have the financials in place. Exit without a re-entry permit, which will cancel any permission of stay. Re-enter VE (60 days), then apply Non O (90 days) followed by annual extension again. You've moved the annual renew date by 5 months.

Off the top of my head: 1. You'd lose your current Non Immigrant status, entering VE you'd be a Tourist. 2. No 5 year driving licence renewal, only the 2-year licence as a Tourist. 3. Eventually, stopped, questioned, hassle at Immigration border entry points. 4. Any changes to the financial requirements for annual extensions would most likely be grandfathered for those with a number of continual annual extensions. If you reverted, you'd first have to apply for the Non O again and meet the higher financial requirements. For a few hours, one day a year, I'd stick with the retirement extension + a multi re-entry permit.

Her employment is irrelevant.

An agent can legitimately apply for the 30 day extension on your behalf because no financial proof is required, just copies of your passport. Even for 1 year extensions where financial proof is required, in the case of a person with disabilities or handicapped persons, a representative can legitimately apply on their behalf provided they meet the financial requirements.