CMBob

I also have a fixed account for extension purposes. And the comment you make there is very logical; however, that's the problem as logic at times is on vacation for some immigration offices/officers. Anyway, for future years (well, until they change the requirements again...lol), you're now aware of the bank paperwork requirements here in CM.

Yes, I still do it myself (extension based on retirement). Given most (almost all?) of us are retired and it's only once a year, it's really not that big a deal; besides, typically I have an appointment. You mention that you were hassled for more info from your bank. For at least the last 2 years (maybe 3?), they've required (as you mentioned) the "usual" bank letter....but also have required info/statement showing you've maintained the proper amount in the bank for the prior 12 months. I use SCB for that and get both the usual letter and year-info within about 15 minutes the day before my appointment. For those using Bangkok Bank, I understand you have to order statements (or something) about 5-7 days beforehand and that would add a bit to the hassle. I also take with me a load of other documents just in case they ask for same. About 4-5 years ago, the same lady IO who did my extension the year before surprisingly demanded a copy of every page of my passport including stamps from other countries......and she seemed a bit annoyed when I reached into my folder and handed full copy to her (I think she wanted a break or something and expected me to go away).

Oh, come on, where'd ya come up with that notion? So an expat who goes twice a year to Vietnam and a couple of times to Laos is going to have to obtain and show 4 Revenue Department clearance documents on those side trips? And somebody who's either not been in Thailand 180 days or who hasn't remitted a dime into Thailand during that year is not going to get stamped out of (and leave) the country without RD clearance? Hardly.

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Thanks for the reply and info. Given you have to return (to main office this time) to obtain the final extension stamp, you're talking about a Non-O extension based on marriage. Only mentioning this so people are aware that this type of extension can be had at the Central Festival office if an agent is being used. I presume that a Non-O extension based on retirement can also be had there if using an agent.

I suspect that technically you may be required to file a Thai tax return and have the burden to show the source of the funds transmitted. Showing/proving that the funds sent here were sourced as a life insurance payment, there ought to be no tax due. I say "suspect" as nobody seems to know the exact rules for expats remitting funds, how enforcement will happen, etc.

Out of curiosity only, you mention you're using an agent (which, I believe, is the only possible way to get a non-O extension at Central Festival) and you mention a queue number. So, you had to wait until the queue number came up to see an Immigration officer? (I would have thought that an agent would have shuffled you through without the need for any queue number as happens at the main office).

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Presuming you're talking about a Bangkok Post in English, I don't believe there is a single place selling same anywhere on Huay Kaew Road. I walk to/from the CMU entrance somewhat regularly and haven't seen a single place selling same. I occasionally see an English version being sold at 2 places: (1) Kad Luang (Wararot Market) and (2) a place close to Sompet Market. There very well could be others elsewhere I haven't seen. Given I've read the paper for 13+ years, I used to know all the places where they sold the English version; however, the Bangkok Post quit selling same to most vendors a few years back....and I now have a subscription for daily delivery.

Actually, US interest rates have remained steady (and somewhat high) so far this year and the expectation is the Fed will begin to lower rates next month. Fairly normal for the value of a US dollar (compared to foreign currencies) to rise as the Fed raises interest rates and to react in the opposite direction as rates fall (and fairly normal that an increase/decrease will occur when just the expectation of Fed action reaches a certain level).

Yes, you can get a re-entry permit at the airport (CNX) given you're going through international. Not aware if they'll do the documents and photo photo for you (as in BKK) but rather doubt it. I've obtained a couple re-entry permits at CNX several years back but I had all the documents prepared in advance.

Have had no problems using Lazada or Shopee. Not sure if I'll ever use the Temu outfit. (Lazada was founded in 2012 and Shopee was founded in 2015)

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OP is asking about CM Immigration.....and no appointment is available for an extension based on marriage.

I don't know if Central Festival Immigration office does any kind of extension.....other than, maybe, a 30-day extension to an exempt or tourist visa entry.

I've only ever done annual extensions based on retirement but can definitely tell you that CM Immigration allows bank statements/updates prior to the date of application. I understand it can be up to 7 days before but I've always (as in 12-13 times) obtained the updates the day before. There have been multiple complaints about the CM Immigration appointment site having dropped marriage extensions for appointments.....happened, I believe, last year. You can see that it's no longer available....https://outlook.office365.com/book/[email protected]/

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Not only is a "walk in" fine, it's the only option you have. One can currently get no appointment at CM Immigration for an annual extension based on marriage.

They might not have answered as they are closed on Sundays. And may be also closed tomorrow due to holiday in lieu of King's BD today. Might have to wait until Tuesday.

Although in a few countries marriage will invalidate a Will executed before the marriage, that's not the usual case; however, there may be a statute in a country (such as within many states in the US) that provide rights to a widow/widower regardless of what a Will states (regardless if Will was executed before or after the marriage). For example, a widow by statute may be given the option to choose one of several options: abiding by a Will, electing to take a percentage (typically half) of the probate estate regardless of what the Will states, or exercising other rights (such as dower). As the above poster wisely said, any major change of life (such as marriage, death of testate/intestate heirs, etc.) is a sure signal you need to review your estate plans.

Just looked at midnight.....see a few slots open for October 3rd only. Edit: Am guessing you don't include today (July 5th) in the count and then October 3rd is the 90th day out.

The online appointment calendar only goes out 90 days and usually is 99%+ full. Only thing I can suggest is to go online at 1 minute after midnight exactly 90 days prior to the date you'd like....and hopefully you ought to be able to find an open slot or two. When they had their prior appointment website a few years back, all of the appointment times for the 90th day out usually are gone (filled up) within an hour of midnight. You have the right/only url for the CM appointment website.

You mention you use the Chiangmai Immigration; as such, you can file your 90-day at the walk-up (or drive-thru) window or even inside without a problem or question. I'm not 100% sure of the re-entry permit but am guessing you're fine to get that with a copy of the current TM30 Receipt of Notification you have in your passport (along with the other regular documents and fee). Whoever actually reviews the online TM47 filings for Chiangmai doesn't know the current law (June of 2020) that says one doesn't need to do anything with your TM30 deal if you stay elsewhere in Thailand and return to your TM30 registered address; however, they've flagged you (has happened to me twice for the same reason) and you'll have to go back to the TM30 office sometime in the future and have them "update" your TM30 filing before you can use the online TM47 filing system again. But, like I said, the current rejection you have won't affect you filing the TM47 in person (or, likely, obtaining your re-entry permit). Presuming, like you said, you're going to the CM Immigration office for a re-entry permit anyway, there's no excuse not to file your TM47 at the same time (do it at the walk-up or drive-thru window first).