MajorTom

I am certain I have read about people having a Non-B and Privilege/Elite, so you can have 2 valid visas at the same time. (You need to choose to enter on one obviously). But this does not work with Non-O and DTV as far is i understand.

No, I'm still on the original DTV. My original question was: Can i switch to Non-O without cancelling the DTV, and just go back to using the same Visa when I got my stuff sorted.. This is not possible as far as i know, so I scrapped that plan for now. I need to renew my driving license in a few months. I might reconsider then if I'm not able to get the 5 years. -So far i have not had any trouble whatsoever with banking. I have been to both my banks to update stuff. No mention of visa problems (Krungsri/SCB). I have had those accounts for many years though, and they were probably opened on a non-o.. Not sure if that matters.

Yeah, I get your point. But not having a proper DL is a bit of a problem for me. I can't get one from my passport country as I'm a non resident. I am dependent on a 5Y Thai license. Also, to be honest: Renewing them every 2 years will actually cause more legwork than getting a new visa IMO.

Thanks for your feedback. What I had in mind was apply for a Non-O and the extension in-country. I am not applying for a second visa at an outside embassy or consulate. I have done this before, although I was on a visa-exempt entry at the time. Do you think that if I went to immigration in Thailand on a DTV entry stamp, wishing to convert to a non-o and extension based on marriage, they would deny it? I will admit, I'm probably the first one to try this..

I currently have a DTV Visa valid until 2029. I am considering going back to NON-O marriage extension to fix some domestic issues.. (Driving license renewal etc.) The question is: When I am done with that, can I go back to using the DTV? (which is a superior visa for all other purposes) Either by leaving without a re-entry permit, or simply stay until it expires and leave/return on the DTV? Will it still be valid after converting to NON-O?

I have done 4 entries on my DTV visa so far. Its been a breeze. Not a single question about it. (Visa obtained in passport country)

Avoid Thai Airways. Or any star alliance. I have been on gold tier in 4 different systems over the years. Including Star Alliance: Never a free upgrade with Thai Airways. Not possible to use miles to upgrade from one carrier to another etc. And, its a lot harder to earn any status in star alliance vs. Emirates Skywards or Qatar Privilege Club. Where its also a lot more common to receive free upgrades, if you have any tier status.

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Yeah, its strange. I mentioned this on here a while ago, nobody could come up with any other reason than embassy error. I actually had 2 consecutive 12 month Non-Os in 2022 and 2023 based on marriage. Both stated employment prohibited. The single-entry one I got recently does not.

I am currently on a single entry Non-O marriage visa. It does not state "Employment Prohibited" Strangely, the multiple 12 month Non-O I had before that DID state employment prohibited..

I don't think that is correct. I was stuck with 2 year licenses for a while due to visa issues. I did some extensive research back then, and found as long as you have a valid license in English language; you can use it in most countries. You will however, not be able to get a Thai IDP.

First time i heard of this. I have done several domestic flights this year checked in with DL only. Last time was in April. Obviously not enforced much yet.

Sad to say that Blue Rock is now a write-off. Used to be one of my favorite places. I was there last year. I would not let my dog stay there. Restaurant is gone. Floating bar is gone. The place was absolutely rotten. Half the rooms were in such bad shape they were not even open. I think they went bankrupt during covid and just never recovered.

Yes, but i don't think they require 400K for a single entry. London Thai Embassy website says £500