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I know this now and will always go ahead of time for future extensions. Besides the occasional 90-day report, I haven't had to deal with immigration for 6 years as I previously held an Elite Visa. However, past dealings with chaotic immigrations centres prior to that, as well as regarding visa matters with the Thailand Elite staff (the number of different or wrong things I was told), meant I had very low expectations on what help would be offered if I made the effort to drive to the office. Things have clearly improved in Chiang Mai in person, at least - and even if the website is still terrible.

I now have all the information I needed. A visit to immigration by the airport and asking lots of questions helped massively. I speak a decent level of Thai, but that wasn't necessary as everyone I spoke to there spoke good enough English. I'll start a new thread once the extension is done with everything I've learnt as nobody in this forum gave (or was able to give) me the advice I needed that was specific to Chiang Mai. Extension based on marriage cannot be done at Central Festival, contrary to what someone mentioned in this thread. Whether this was different in the past, I don't know. So, don't waste your time. Nobody at immigration in Chiang Mai knew what the STM10 form was and they don't provide it. Driving license is not needed. The bank letters, statement and passbook can be updated before the application day (up to 7 days before). The official requirements at immigration ask for the letter and updated bank book or statement; however, my neighbours said both were required. So, I'm doing both. The Khor.Ror.2 just needs to be an original copy - it also doesn't need to be done on the day. They have specific requirements for the photos, but provide no samples. My neighbours helped me with this - they were even asked by immigration if their photos could be used as a sample. So far, there's been no mention of any need for witnesses, but I was told the home visit will be within 2 weeks (still no mention of witnesses). I was told we wouldn't be able to negotiate the day they come for the visit, but I explained my wife is away a lot and showed them her schedule. Hopefully, we will be able to choose a day when she's here. I chose not to pay an agent 10,000 THB for this as they cannot help with my wife's schedule and I still have to collect and prepare all the original documents and photos myself. All they would be doing is photocopying and accompanying me to the appointment. Using an agent for my driving license did give me peace of mind, but during that process, I realised that even the nominal 1-2000 THB fee I paid was pointless. I think it's better I learn how to do this all myself so I'm fully prepared in the future. Next stop is the bank tomorrow...

Absolutely. Many thanks - what a bit of clarity and a comprehensive, regularly updated website would do?! Imagine the time and hassle saved for everyone on both sides of this.

When you say everything for you, what about the photos, updated Khor.Ror.2, bank documents, etc. - all the things you presumably still need to do yourself? And don't you and your wife still need to go to immigration with an agency rep? It's good to know this can be done at Central Festival Mall, as I'd read elsewhere it couldn't. That will be a much better experience - the parking and location.

I did this for my driving/motorcycle license and honestly sat there at the Transport Office with the agency rep thinking, "What am I paying for?"! I pretty much still had to do everything myself (original doc prep, medical certificate, etc. - they did the photocopying and checking) and had to drive 45-60 min to the Transport Office twice, as the agency hadn't realised an appointment needed to be booked the first time. No apologies or refund for the hassle (I didn't ask), they just asked me to come back again... But, other than that, I was paying for peace of mind. I was quoted 16,800 THB for assistance with the marriage visa and reentry permit. That put me off, but I now realise it included the 1,900 THB fee for the extension and presumably 3,800 THB for a multiple re-entry permit. So, I guess they charge around 11,000 THB for the marriage visa (plus government fee) alone.

Yes, thanks. As I mentioned in the post your responded to, it's a lottery whether you do your 90-day report 90 days after the extension or the application.

Many thanks, @DrJack54. I read this a few days ago and used it to add to my notes. But I'll hopefully get something up-to-date and specific to CNX from immigration tomorrow.

Thank you. Did the bank updates and documents all need to be dated on the day of your application? That varies between offices. What about your Khor.Ror.2?

I've no idea whether they do, but I'm aware this may be needed. There's nothing official posted anywhere. That's the really frustrating thing about all this. If it is needed, we'll need to negotiate the day and time to ensure she is here. From your experience, are the ID card copies and signatures normally required for the application or at the time of the house visit? @Rob Browder @Packer Thank you both. I'm aware of pretty much everything that may or may not be needed (although, the Chanote was news to me). I'm going to immigration tomorrow morning to ask about everything - and hope they have some sort of official, up-to-date checklist I can refer to. I don't trust the spoken (or emailed) advice I'm given, as I've been told so many contradictory or wrong things by members of immigration-related staff in the past.

So I've just read - thanks. I didn't realise the visa extension supersedes (or replaces) the 90-day report. However, based on what I read, it then seems to be a lottery as to whether you do your 90-day report 90 days after the application date or 90 days from the extension stamp. It's a case of seeing what 90-day report reminder you're given, if any.

Thanks for taking the time to share this, @South. I've read around pretty thoroughly, so am aware of all the general requirements. But there's such variation between offices, I'm hoping to find out specific info for Chiang Mai. My wife is away a lot, so we only have a limited window to do the application. I want to know the absolute requirements for Chiang Mai so there are no surprises on the day, as well as what I can prepare beforehand myself to save time and make this less stressful. I may head to immigration on Monday or Tuesday to ask, but I'm not sure whether they have anything official, so the 45-minute drive could be a wasted trip.

I'm planning to pay the office a visit before I extend to ask for a list of the specific requirements, but I'm not sure if they have anything to give me? I couldn't find anything on the immigration website. So, just in case, does anyone have a photo or link to the latest requirements for the Non-O spouse visa extension in Chiang Mai? If not, I'd be really grateful if anyone with recent experience (last few months), could answer these questions: Do I need to (or am I able to) do my 90-day report before submitting the extension application or do I just included a completed TM.47 form with the application? My Non-O visa is obviously only valid for 90 days until extended, so I'm not sure about this. Do I need an updated Khor.Ror.2? If so, how many original copies and how recent (e.g., within 7 days)? Can a farang obtain these using a copy of his Wife's ID? How many original copies of the bank certificate and statements are required? How recent do these need to be? Do also need to update my Bank book and provide copies? Does this need to be done on the day of the application? Do a certain number of witnesses need to be present or will a house visit by immigration be arranged at which a certain number of witnesses will need to be present? Any other tips would be much appreciated. With things like this in Thailand, it's always the lack of clarity and consistency that makes these things seem so much more complicated than they should be. Many thanks in advance.

We're right in the middle of the valley. If we were higher up and away from potential mountain run off, I wouldn't be worried. But having insurance that covers earthquake damage, lightening strikes, fallen trees, burst pipes, and all manner of other things is also the goal.

TL;DR: Can anyone recommend an insurance company that might offer more than just basic coverage for flood damage in Mae Rim, which is a 'high risk' flood area? If not, I'm looking for general recommendations for house insurance. My house is in Mae Rim, right on the border with San Sai. We haven't experienced any flooding in the three years we've been here and our neighbours tell us this area doesn't flood (as far as they know). But, based on the research I've done, some insurance companies will provide something like 200,000 THB flood coverage for the properties located just 200 metres away in San Sai, but since Mae Rim is considered a high risk area as a whole (no matter where you are in Mae Rim), we'd only get a basic coverage of up to 40,000 THB. Can anyone recommend an insurance company that might offer more coverage for flood damage in our location or in Mae Rim? If not, I'm looking for general recommendations for house insurance. At the moment, we're leaning towards BKK Bank (which would also include 40,000 THB coverage for flood damage).

As per everything @Liquorice has detailed above, this is incorrect - and is contradictory to everything I've read and heard. But it certainly adds to the confusion... Also, since my visa expired 1.5 months ago, it's a bit late to pay for a new visa while in the country! Besides, I have no intention of ever paying for another Elite Visa and will switch to a Non-O at some point before September.