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Link to that info, please. Sounds like it's from a Thai Embassy/Consulate website for a Tourist visa.

No proof of accommodation requested by Immigration when entering VE.

A re-entry permit should be dated to cover your current permission of stay stamp. If your current permission of stay (a permit, not a visa) is dated, for example 11th November, then your re-entry permit should also be dated to that same date. On re-entry to Thailand prior to that date, you will be granted permission of stay again until 11th November.

There is no standard list, as each Immigration office may differ in its document request. Some Immigration offices publish very vague lists, such as Samut Prakan http://www.samutprakanimmigration.go.th/list-of-documents-for-retirement-visa/ This is my own universal checklist template in detail. Docs Extension of Stay based on Retirement.odt

Very few agents deal with extensions based on Thai spouse. Is the wife going with the agent because she has to also attend. What about the Kor Ror 2 ? Are you sure the agent was fully aware it's an extension based on Thai spouse ? What did they quote ?

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.