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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.

Your Non O visa has expired. It granted you permission of stay for 90 days, and it is that permission of stay you extend each year, a permit, not a visa. You can extend from at least 30 days prior to your current permission of stay, up until the renewal date, but not advisable to leave it until the last minute.

Op stated this was only his 2nd extension and his last 60 day extension was years ago. That suggests it was prior to receiving his current Non O and subsequent extension of stay, during a previous visit or different visa.

Is it an LTR (Long Term Residency) visa based on investments?

Fixed term deposit account. No debit card, withdrawals in person only at a counter with proof of ID.

As already stated, unless you can provide evidence of 400K in a Thai bank account for 2 months, then now only the single entry Non Imm O is available with no proof of funds.

I take it you obtained the ME (multiple entry) Non Imm O visa last year from one of the local Thai Embassies without proof of funds. The financial requirements have since changed, and you now require 400K in a Thai bank account for 2 months for the ME Non Imm O visa. No different from applying for a 1-year extension of stay. Then come November when you need to apply for a new visa, you'll find the only option without proof of funds is the single entry Non Imm O. You can of course extend that 90 day stay for a further 60 days, then it's a trip for a new visa again, rather than the border runs you have previously been doing. If you intend using a different Immigration office than where you're currently registered, then you'd need to file a new TM30 with CM Immigration to facilitate any service. On return to Nonthaburi, refile a further new TM30 to facilitate services there. 1. You could extend at Nonthaburi this week before visiting CM. 2. I'll send you a PM. 3. Wifey must attend with you. 4. No.

The APEC business card only permits a 90 day stay on each entry. None. Stick with the APEC card.

It's known as the APEC 'business' card for a reason, and allows for such as market research, meetings, training as the OP described, and other business activities.

He may be under 50 and have limited options.

The IO was within his right to ensure you weren't abusing the APEC business card. He granted entry once you provided documentation as the proof of your visit(s). Nothing to be concerned about, the APEC card is exactly for the purpose you described.

He doesn't fit the criteria for the DTV.