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The demographics of China re rapidly changing, straining long-standing values about ageing, family and caregiving. So much so that in July 2013, the National People’s Congress passed an unprecedented and controversial law: the Protection of the Rights and Interests of Elderly People (also known as the Filial Piety Law). The law mandates that adult children provide culturally expected support to their parents 60 years or older.1 Per the law, duties include frequent visits and sending greetings to attend to the spiritual needs of the elderly. The reporting mechanism relies on parents filing lawsuits against their children for neglect.

Almost all nationalities can apply for a Tourist visa at any Thai Embassy where they may be temporarily located, as others have noted above. In the past I've had a Tourist visa for Thailand from China, Germany and Spain, with a UK passport.

It was more than a B or D error. Correct sub-district, district and Province, but totally incorrect house and soi numbers. Just hope on my next visit they don't try and fine me for not submitting a new TM30

Apologies @Sophon I should have gone to Specsavers.

My 90-day report was due yesterday, 15th Jan. I submitted it online last week, Thurs 11th. Immediately after I submitted it, I realised I'd put the incorrect address on it It was approved the following morning.

I think he's caused confusion by submitting flights from the US, but giving a UK address, when he should have stated his US address. He doesn't need to be a resident of the US to apply for a TV at a US Embassy/Consulate. The e-visa application sites are 'smart' sites. His application I suspect was forwarded to the London Embassy due to giving a UK address, but flight details from the US. They're looking at how he's getting to the US, not realising he's already there. He should email the Embassy explaining his circumstances to clear any confusion, quoting any application/reference number.

According to Ottawa website, the processing time is up to 25 business days once all supporting documents have been received. You applied 42 day ago, but 16 of those days were not business days, so you're now at 26 waiting days. I'd be giving them a nudge.

Surely you meant 22nd Jan, which is the 7th day after the due report date, including 17th Jan. @StayinThailand2much you can submit in person up to 6 days after the due date (7 days including the due date) without incurring a fine. Monday 22nd Jan is your last opportunity, the time of day is irrelevant.

So you can stay until July.

He should consult his Immigration office about his issue. The OP stated his current extension expires Sept 15th, but he'll be out of Country Sept. Depends on how far in advance he can apply and if it can be processed before he leaves sometime in August. It can be done, if they are willing.

The Non O-A is based purely on the reason of retirement, not Thai spouse. That's why the OP stated he needed to get the Non O.

Yes, he can submit the application early, up to 45 days in advance at many IO's. However his application has to be reviewed and approved at regional level. His under consideration stamp (date to return for the 1 year extension stamp) will be dated 30 days after his current permission of stay expires, that is 15th Oct and the OP won't be in Thailand at that point. His current permission of stay will have expired and without a new 1 year extension stamp and re-entry permit, he'd be given a 30 day VE on reentry in November.

The rule is listed on the link to the MFA site I previously posted. Apparently this emanated from a regulation posted by Thai Immigration. Certain sites then suggest this regulation was later rescinded. Without any existence of either the original regulation or the order rescinding the regulation being available, it just a real concoction of confusion. I suspect there are IO who never knew of the regulation, those who knew, but don't know it was later rescinded, or the few that are well-informed. Pot luck which IO you encounter on entry. This 'rule' only applied to those entering VE as a tourist. Ironically, if you obtain the METV, you can stay in Thailand for almost 9 months as a 'Tourist'. (2 border runs, 3 x 30 day extensions). That takes us back to the old statement of 'getting the correct visa for your purpose/reason of staying in Thailand'.

Answered in above post, as the poster tried to enter early/mid 2020.

Almost all International flights resumed by 31st May 2020, but on a reduced basis. Entries were then phased and limited to Thais, Diplomats and those married to Thais. Then followed entry by those with Non Imm visas and those with extensions on retirement with a re-entry permit. Tourists, those entering VE or a TV were last to be allowed entry. You obviously tried to enter as a Tourist during the period when tourists weren't permitted to enter. You simply didn't meet the criteria for entry at the time, you wanted to enter as a tourist. Had you kept abreast of the entry requirement updates posted by the TAT at the time, you could have saved yourself some time and troubles.

90 day reports are only submitted if having permission of stay for over 90 consecutive days to confirm your address. If you apply for a 60 day extension based on Thai spouse, the application includes providing proof of your current address. The visit to your IO to submit the application and confirm address, acts the same as a 90-day report. With a Non Imm O ME visa you can stay in Thailand for almost 17 months, with only 3 border runs and 3 x 60 day extensions, without submitting any 90 day reports.

Applying for an extension based on Thai spouse, the application has to be approved at regional level. He would be given an 'under consideration' stamp dated 30 days beyond his current permission of stay (15th Oct). The OP stated he won't be returning until mid-November! @Jon M Your current permission of stay will expire when you depart Thailand. For reasons, I've given above, it's doubtful if you can renew your extension before departure. (Speak to your IO though, as @Crossy suggested.) You will probably have to start from scratch again by applying for the Non Imm O visa from a Thai Embassy to re-enter Thailand. You can then reapply for the 1-year extension of stay within the last 30 days of the 90 days granted on entry from the Non O visa.

Thanks for a much more detailed post of your situation. You have two options; 1. Apply for a Non Imm O visa based on Thai spouse from a Thai Embassy/Consulate to enter Thailand. On entry, you will be granted a permission of stay for 90 days. Deposit 400K THB in a Thai bank a/c, your sole name. Once the 400K has been in the a/c for 2 months, you can apply at the local Immigration office in Buriram to extend your permission of stay temporarily for a further 1 year. 2. Enter Thailand visa exempt. On entry, you will be granted a permission of stay for 30 days. You can then apply at Buriram Immigration for a change of status to Non Immigrant O, but must have at least 15 days permission of stay remaining. 400K in a Thai bank required on the day of applying. (An extension of a further 60 days is possible if you require more time to deposit funds.) Once the 400K has been in the a/c for 2 months, you may apply for the 1 year extension of stay.

Do you have a valid visa issued from a Thai Embassy/Consulate, or a 1-year extension of stay issued by an Immigration office?

To the person who left a confused emoticon to my above post. Come forward and ask what confuses you, rather than hide behind an emoticon. It's simple. I rented a private house and registered as the tenant of the residence for submitting the TM30's, using a copy of my passport, copy of the landladies Tabien Baan and ID card. Later, I married, moved into the wife's home, obtained a Yellow Tabien Baan and re-registered again as the occupier, using a copy of my passport, my Tabien Baan and pink ID card.

The OP @mackayae made no such statement to using an agent. It was @dayo202 who confessed to using an agent. My reply, which you quoted, was to the OP. Confusious or what!

The OP hasn't given any details of whether he's retired and/or in receipt of any pension. The letter only merely has to state his pension income.

Harsh decision in my opinion. If using the monthly transfers to a Thai bank, you need to provide the previous 12 months record of the 12 x 65K transfers, which you obviously did to obtain the 1-year extension you currently hold. Even with one transfer not meeting the 65K monthly transfer requirement, you more than meet the requirement for an extension based on marriage having the previous year's record of over 40K 12 monthly transfers. This is one of those situations where I would insist on speaking to the senior IO, explaining the fact using the monthly transfer method your extensions are based on the previous 12-month record, not the proceeding year's anticipated monthly transfers.

Even if the wife is Thai, if they married overseas, then they'd need to follow the legal procedure to authenticate and legalise their foreign marriage certificate in order to register an overseas marriage in Thailand. Immigration as you know request either a KR2 or KR22. They don't accept foreign marriage certificates per se.

Why? I've always submitted a required TM30 myself as a tenant, then as an occupier.