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In a queue of 350, I wouldn't want to be behind anyone offering a passport where the IO has to scan through passport pages looking for the last permit stamp. Very few Countries offer the diversity of options to visit or stay in Thailand. If the re-entry permit requirement needles you, then they offer a range of multi entry visas, such as the Non O-A, Non O-X, DTV, or the LTR visas.

That sounds like a Savings account statement. A Fixed term deposit account would only have the previous balance + added interest and the new total balance.

The ICJ resolves disputes between states. While all UN member states are automatically parties to the ICJ's statute, they don't automatically accept the court's compulsory jurisdiction. Countries can choose to accept the ICJ's compulsory jurisdiction by making a declaration to that effect. However, many countries, including some major powers, have not made such a declaration and therefore do not automatically fall under the ICJ's jurisdiction. The U.S. withdrew its acceptance of the ICJ's compulsory jurisdiction in 1986. China, Russia, and India are also not party to the Rome Statute, which governs the International Criminal Court, and do not recognize the court's jurisdiction. Thailand has not accepted the ICJ's compulsory jurisdiction since 1960, a position it shares with many other UN member states.

Try it again, ensuring all the details are correct.

Thailand does not accept the compulsory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). While Thailand is a member of the United Nations and thus a party to the ICJ Statute, it has not made a declaration accepting the Court's compulsory jurisdiction. This means that the ICJ can only hear a case involving Thailand if both parties consent to its jurisdiction. Thailand's position on the ICJ's compulsory jurisdiction is consistent with that of many other countries. While Thailand has participated in cases before the ICJ, such as the 1962 ruling regarding Preah Vihear Temple, it has done so based on specific agreements or consent to jurisdiction for those particular cases, not due to a general acceptance of the ICJ's compulsory jurisdiction. In the context of the ongoing border dispute with Cambodia, Thailand has consistently maintained that such issues should be resolved through existing bilateral mechanisms, like the Joint Border Committee, rather than through the ICJ. Thailand has also stated that it has not been approached by Cambodia to discuss the possibility of using the ICJ to settle their differences. Therefore, while Thailand acknowledges the ICJ's role in settling international disputes, it does not recognize its compulsory jurisdiction and prefers to resolve disputes through other means.

You don't receive any further permission of stay, just permission of stay up until the expiry date of the extension. At a quick glance, the entry clearance Immigration officer can ascertain the period he should stamp you in for from the re-entry permit.

He spoke in English and referred to a 're-entry permit' as a 'new visa'. Same with extensions 'extend visa', which can lull an expat into thinking that is exactly what he did.

In most other Countries, the validity of the visa and limits of permitted stay are within the same dates, which is not the case for Thailand. The validity of a Thai visa is the period during which you can enter, whereas the period of stay is granted by an IO on arrival. It is that initial period of stay you extend annually. No, an annual extension is a 'permit', the DTV is a visa. The different visa types dictate the periods permitted to stay.

Are these Cambodian missiles landing or Thai artillery firing?

I opened accounts with Bangkok bank and Kasikorn with ease several years ago. When the guaranteed protected limit reduced to 1 million baht per bank, I decided to open an additional account at my local Krungsri bank. a) Because it was local b) Because the SIL was an assistant branch manager at the branch at the time. Despite having a Yellow Tabien Baan and pink ID card, proof of existing bank accounts with BKK and KK, marriage certificate, they started giving me the run around requesting documents to be certified by a notary/lawyer and the attendance of the Poo Yai Baan. The SIL had her own office upstairs and doesn't assist on the front desk, and I never mentioned her to the staff. A week later, the SIL had been working at home and forgot to take some documents back to her office. As I was going out to run some errands, I offered to drop said documents off for her. Arriving at the branch, I was immediately recognised by a couple of staff I'd spoken to previously, who assumed I'd called to further my attempt to open a new account. When I asked for the SIL by name, there was an air of confusion. The SIL came downstairs, collected the documents, followed by a conversation between the staff with some laughter. The SIL returned upstairs, at which point the staff attitudes completely changed, and they said why didn't you tell us you were related to a member of staff, if you have your passport we can open an account for you now. I told them to stick it where the sun don't shine. It just goes to prove it's now always what you have in your hand, but sometimes it's who you know that makes the difference.

Thai Immigration and agents alike refer to everything as a visa which many just take to be the case without reading the forms you complete for a 1 year extension. Visas typically allow either a single or multiple entries. A single entry visa is 'USED' on entry, whilst a multiple entry visa becomes invalid on the 'enter before date'. You cannot extend the validity of a visa! A Non O single entry visa typically allows a stay of 90 days, and when you apply for an extension it is to extend this period of stay for a further 12 months. Extensions of stay are permits, not visas. They allow you to stay, not leave and re-enter. If you leave Thailand during a period of stay, then that ends the period of stay already granted. A re-entry permit basically keeps any permission of stay already granted 'alive' if you intend to depart and re-enter. I had an experience just earlier this week when I went to collect my extension stamp based on Thai spouse after being approved. On stamping my passport and handing it back, the IO stated, "Don't forget to get a new visa if you leave and return" That threw me, has there been changes I'm not aware of? "A new visa, or a re-entry permit", I inquired. "New visa" he replied. "Sorry, I don't understand" I said. Eyes rolling as if I was some kind of moron, he grabbed a piece of scrap paper and stamped it, "new visa" he repeated. It was an example of a re-entry permit he stamped. "OK, a re-entry permit, not a visa" I commented. Now he was the one that didn't understand me. Clearly states 'Re-entry permit' on the stamp. I really don't know whether using the term 'visa' rolls of the Thai tongue easier than 'permit', or whether they simply don't know any difference.

Go back in history. Prior to the establishment of the Kingdom of Sukhothai, the area was influenced by the Khmer empire, and various Mon and Khmer kingdoms existed. The Sukhothai kingdom was established in 1238 by a Thai chieftain who declared independence from the Khmer empire. Later, the Ayutthaya kingdom emerged, and the name Siam became more widely used internationally. Before it was known as Siam, Thailand was called Mueang Thai by its own people. The name Siam was used internationally from the Ayutthaya Era until 1939, when it was officially changed to Thailand, and then briefly again in 1946. Speak to Thai elders than know the history of how Thailand gave up land they considered as part of Siam, to Lao and Cambodia. By agreement, the English drew up land borders for Lao, the French for Cambodia. What the French verbally stated as borders and what was later discovered by Thailand on hand drawn maps are the areas that have been in dispute for almost 100 years.

Probably Thai artillery, rather than Cambodian missiles landing.

Apologies for the typo, I didn't realise it was an English grammar correction forum. Psssst. Oldest and swinger has a space between. Capital O. 😉

That's why I keep funds of any significance in a Fixed term deposit account, besides the better interest rate, no debit card.

Old temples to foreigners. A cultural heritage to Thais. Even my wife, who isn't a staunch follower of Buddhism, is outraged that Cambodia can claim any rights to the Preah Vihear temple, which was built over centuries by the Khmer Empire.

Recall being asked a similar question. I answered too long. 10 years ago before being married, I had brown hair and was slim. It brought a rye smile. You always get a beaming face when you hand them money though, ever noticed?

Allowing for any annual debit card fees, or monthly SMS texting service fees. 😉

British humour flies over the heads of Thais, especially Immigration officials.

Recently submitted my 10th extension application based on Thai spouse at a 'rural' Immigration office. Usually takes 30–40 minutes, but a little longer this year due to the introduction of the new STM10 and STM11 forms. I usually go prepared with 2 x TM7's, STM2 and STM9 already pre-filled. The inconvenience this year was having to obtain a witness to sign the STM10 and returning the next day. Submitted 11th June, under consideration until 9th August, notified of approval on 18th July.

Same. We had to take the form away, then return the following day with the new STM10 signed by a witness with signed copies of their Tabien Baan and Thai ID card. Very inconvenient, but it is what it is, their Country, their regulations. Next year we'll take a witness along to prevent a revisit.

It's not 'brave' at all. Half of these IO's are incompetent, poorly trained and advised. I submit extension applications on behalf of some disabled expats and had some disagreements with an IO on the regulations. When certain Embassies stopped issuing Income letters and Thai Immigration issued new orders accepting overseas monthly transfers to a Thai bank as an alternative to meeting the financial requirements, I came across an IO who insisted only 800K in a Thai bank, or an Embassy letter was acceptable. Even though the new order had been issued 8 months previously, he was oblivious to the change until I produced their order in Thai and English. After consulting with the senior IO, he apologised and stated he'd never been informed or previously seen that order. Same with the new TM30 regulations, until I gave them a copy.

The TM30 form does not request your passport number, only the secondary attachment form which only hotels and guest houses are required to complete requests a passport number. When you apply to transfer stamps to a new passport, your new passport number is recorded and updated in the system.

It's 2 months, nothing changed, read clause 6 of current Immigration orders, although as @DrJack54 stated, many including myself always supply a 3 month bank statement. This year, Thai Immigration introduced 2 new forms. STM10 and STM11. (Download here; https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/downloads_en/ ) STM10 is an 'affidavit' only applicable to extensions based on Thai spouse, that requires a witness signature, and it caught me by surprise as well.

It's only 2 months prior to the date of submitting the extension based on Thai spouse. Used to be 60 days on the previous Immigration order. From your ramblings, I'm still not clear if the interview was via a video link of some kind, or the IO visited your home and videod the interview.