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As an aside to the above, Jack. Around 12 years ago after apply for a further 1 year extension, my current extension expired, and I was in the 30 day under consideration period when I was notified of a family bereavement. I informed my IO and purchased a re-entry permit to cover the 30 day under consideration period. They stated provided I returned by the expiry date of the 30 day period it was fine. I returned two day prior to that 30 day expiry date, which raised some eyebrows on re-entry, the entry clearance officer calling over a supervisor who looked at my extension stamp, the under consideration stamp and the re-entry permitted. The supervisor did ask if I preferred a 30 day visa exempt entry stamp, which I declined, shrugged and muttered something to the officer who duly stamped me in for 2 days. The following day I visited my local IO, filed a new TM30 and received my new extension stamp. The IO stated it was approved a week previously, but they were expecting me.

That's correct, in theory, a representative can attend on your behalf, but they would of course require your passport. Same as, a representative can submit your 90 day report in person, or even submit an extension application in the event the applicant is handicapped or has disabilities. That said, if you're travelling and staying in different Provinces, then you should be carrying your passport. I don't think there is one answer fits all scenarios in this case as there as so many variables. Provided you return by the under consideration period date given, then you can't be on overstay, but if you couldn't return until a later date then technically you would be on overstay. I always apply 30-45 days before my extension expires. My IO always date the under consideration period 30 days from the expiry date of my current extension. They always call when the new extension application is approved, which is usually somewhere between the date my previous extension expired and the 30 day under consideration period, although it was once approved before my current extension had expired. If you were planning to travel locally during the under consideration period then my advice would be to notify your IO of those dates, and provided you return by the end of the 30 day under consideration period it shouldn't be an issue.

Usually 14 days. So why didn't you go back for the 1 year stamp? As per @DrJack54 reply - you can go alone for the stamp. Same after the 30 day under consideration period for the 1 year extension stamp based on Thai spouse - you can go alone.

As opposed to only 2% in Thailand. Now, just remind me how much the agent fees are for your annual extension because you don't keep sufficient funds in Thailand to meet the criteria.

There is no basis for that statement. There are many expats who stayed in Thailand for almost 17 months, with only 3 border runs and 3 x 60 day extensions, before renewing their visa. I suspect if anyone was refused a 60-day extension, it was for a genuine reason. No different from the METV, where each 60 day entry can be extended for a further 30 days.

Just to add to that good advice, you couldn't apply for an extension based on retirement or Thai spouse from a DTV. You'd have to start afresh, obtaining the Non Imm O visa first.

The 179 days + 180 is an extension.

Just border runs every 180 days for a new 180 day entry. Of course, I would assume you will have to provide evidence on each entry of the reason. For digital nomads/remote workers I would imagine the same portfolio as used for the initial DTV. For the softer options, a letter of appointment or booking for a class.

Agree. It's a new class of visa just the same as the LTR visa is. Nowhere in the list of eligible foreigners for the DTV is the word 'tourist' mentioned.

If you'd done your research beforehand, you'd note the British Embassy quote fees in pounds. Payments are via UK debit/credit cards, or cash THB using their exchange rates of 45.5 baht to £1.

Well, I can certainly log in and complete the online form.

Originals; Passport. Marriage certificate. House book, wife's ID card. Completed TM7 form. Passport sized photo. Copies of; Passport data page Non O visa Entry stamp TM30 receipt Blue house book Wife's ID card Marriage certificate Updated Kor Ror 2 Wife must also attend.

Nakhon Nayok Immigration. 655J+8FH, Rangsit - Nakhon Nayok Rd, Tambon Tha Chang, Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Nayok, Chang Wat Nakhon Nayok 26000

I'd double-check, but usually the certified copies and translations need legalising by the Consular section of the MFA before being accepted by the Amphoe.

Once your extension is approved, open a Fixed Term Deposit account and transfer the 400K. These are acceptable to Immigration and give a better interest rate than Savings accounts. Sent a PM.

Who told you to file a Thai tax return?

Yet others have had approval, submitting on the due date as if they never left the Country.

The Embassies/Consulates don't have an option. It forced upon them by the MFA. Prepare for all Thai Embassies/Consulates to go online in the near future.

Furthermore, regarding the online system. 4 of my last 6 online reports have been rejected and when I previously enquired as to the reason, I was fobbed off with 'system glitch'. When I was rejected again earlier this month and had to report in person, I posed the question again. Initially, the IO blew his top and claimed it was the system and not to blame him as it wasn't his fault. I tried to calmly explain that the system always accepts my submission, but the option of refusal or acceptance is always performed manually by an IO. I was just seeking answers, as the same info was entered for each submission. Another IO heard his irate raised voice and came over to assist and calmed him down. The office was now empty. I'd printed my last 6 online submission and the emails of acceptance and refusals. They were now being very co-operative and checking their database. After a few minutes, one of the IO's informed me the reason for the refusals was due to me stating the wrong nationality. In the past, they always informed me to use the drop-down boxes where applicable and choose British GBR. I must confess previously I'd chosen British colonist, that being one of the only 2 options under 'B' for 'British'. The IO printed a list of nationalities of in alphabetical order, which when getting to British stated 4 options. British Colonist British GBR British HK British Indian British national (overseas) GBN When they checked my previous 6 reports, they were stunned to find the 2 that were approved also stated my nationality as British colonist, and in fact on one of the approved reports I'd made the error of entering the house and village numbers in the wrong order. These 2 wrongly approved reports were quickly explained away, by an admission it must have been a different IO and not himself! They allowed me to log into the 90 day online system, and this was the first time they saw what we see as such. Sure enough, in alphabetical order under 'B' for 'British', the only 2 options were British HK and British colonist (which given only those two options I chose 'colonist'). They were quite stunned by this, as it didn't match their alphabetical list. At least I now knew the reason for my previous refusals, albeit 2 approved in error. On returning home, I logged into the online system again and searched for British GBR, which in fact it listed under 'G' for GBR- British, along with GBN - British overseas. You have to scroll down to 'I' to find IOT' British Indian. The list, as they see it, is different to that displayed in the online list of nationalities. Next report is due Jan, so now I'm aware of the error, I can correct and see if it's approved.

I've concluded that whether successful or not 90 days after re-entering Thailand, depends on if the IO checks why your previous report was missed due to being out of Country and manually resets the new due date. My IO are obviously just too lazy to check, although they obviously can. Mail in after re-entry may be the way forward, as @DrJack54 advised.

Yes, you can submit both your extension application and submit your 90 day report anytime between 8th - 14th December.

Did you then try to report online 90 days after re-entering and how did that go. A couple of friends and I attempted to make some sense of the online 90-day report system. 1 year extension, multi re-entry permits, fly in and out 3 times a year. When they were out of Country between a due 90 day report, they were able to report as normal on the due date, even if that was 10 days after re-entry. On the other hand if they were out of Country and missed a due report, then tried within the 90 day after re-entry it was always refused. When I question Immigration why my 90 day report was refused in the latter case, I was advised it was because they couldn't find my previous report. When I stated the obvious, that I was out of Country at the time, he logged into another system and confirmed the date I departed then re-entered. According to him, so many miss the report, they don't check if the reason was because they were out of Country as it was too much trouble. He further stated if I miss a report due to being out of Country, then the next report must be made in person, as I'm out of sync with the automated online system, and the due report date has to be manually reset by an IO.

Unless of course you are out of Country in-between a 90-day report, in which case you can still submit online within the due window.

Amphoes may also differ by what they name the holder of the book and others named in it. I have a number of translations from House books. The most common status name is the "head of household" or "householder" for the holder of the book. For other status, 'resident' is the most common term used.