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    A second 60 day extension to visit wife.

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

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    9 minutes ago, RubbaJohnny said:

     

     

     

     

    My non o based on marriage was issued vietnam in 2019.

     

    During the covid era 2020 i was given a 60 day extension to visit wife once although I asked for it because no flights home.

     

    It is in my old passport back in Thai house but immigration may/will have a record?

     

    I have kept renewing my non O with annual extensions,

     

    I will return using my re entry permit from Sweden in September

     

    Can I get another 60 days so as to season funds for a retirement visa

     

    I will have 2,3million in a thai bank but it will be 8 days short of the seasoning period for planned transition to retirement visa

     

    Or am I better to apply for a 90 day tourist vis but I am not in my home country.

     

    Doing a border bounce and letting extension die is the worst option for me due to mobility issues.

     

    Any suggestions most welcome

    I would enter Thailand ( from Sweden  ) on Visa Waiver - 30 Days

     

    Then go to Immigration within those first 30 Days and apply for 90 day Visa which will give you time to season funds.

     

    Then in the last 30 Days go back to Immigration and get the one Year Non O Visa for 12 months.

    Question on Visit the wife 60 days visa?

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    2 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

    You are very confused.

    The "60 day to visit wife" is a 60 day extension

    Your friend could do a border bounce and enter visa exempt and be given a 30 stamp and that can be extended by 60 to visit wife.

    He could do that twice per calendar year. 

    So 30+60 and repeat= 180days.

     

    A better option (depending on how long he wants to stay)  is posted by @aluc above

     

    Even better news!

    The 30 + 60 can then be extended by an addition 30 days ( 30 + 60 + 30 = 120 Days in country ) 

     

    This is offered and provided at every Immigration Office ????

     

    I do this as often as I require.....   

     

    Means that you only have to leave Thailand 3 times per year Max....

    Good Game Plan for Buying a Brand New Car in Thailand from a Dealership?

    in Cars For Sale (in Thailand)

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    Looking at purchasing a Brand New Vechicle.

     

    Have been around a few Dealerships ( Toyota \ Ford & Isuzu in Korat )

     

    They only appear to offer their List Price.....

     

    Wife asks for discount with Cash or for Special Pricing but gets blank looks or No no this price pointing at List Price.

     

    Any pointers how to deal with a Thai Car Dealership and be able to Negotiate a stupid high price lower???

     

     

    Thanks in advance.....

    Latest on Savannakhet One-Year Multi-Entry.... just been and done.

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

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    On 4/3/2023 at 2:43 AM, raysunshineray said:

    Although each entry on that multi-entry visa allows another 60 days extension for 'wife visit', so in fact it's actually 150 days.

    One 60-day extension per entry.

    For me personally, I regard having to go out after nigh on 5 months as an opportunity to have a break/holiday/explore outside of Thailand, rather than seeing it solely as a visa run chore, but we all see things somewhat differently no doubt. 

    Extending the the MEV by 60 days was something I had never considered 'doable'

    Would it be possible to then further get a 30 day extension too?

    Chong Mek border hop via Ubon Ratchathani

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    17 minutes ago, edwardandtubs said:

    They have gone up but it's better to pay in dollars. For a UK passport it's now $40 (1345 baht). 

     

    Thanks for the report. Did you see much in the way of public transport as you passed?

     

    Yes. 

     

    There is the Bus from Ubon to Paske.

     

    Also a few Mini Vans around again Border to Ubon.

     

    Also many Touts around the exit on the Thai side offering a lift here or there etc....

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    Chong Mek border hop via Ubon Ratchathani

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    Posted · Edited by FARANG KIWI

    Chonk Mek  -  Border Bounce  -  Report....

    So drove to Chong Mek Border from Korat.

     

    Using a UK passport.

    Parking was tight around the border point however took the last parking space on the main drag.

     

    >>  Departed Thai Immigration - no question \ no issues at all.

     

    >>  On the Laos side - visited the Visa on Arrival counter

     

           Had form pre-printed and already completed

     

           It was a Sunday and the requested amount in Thai Baht was 2,000

     

           Asked why so expensive and was told prices have gone up

     

            Sticker put in passport and proceeded through Laos immigration

    >>    Went straight back to Laos Departures

     

            No question \ no issues - the man just said 'you go back now?'

     

    >>    Entered Thai immigration entry point

     

            Fingerprints and a TM6 form had to be filled in ( do not know why need for TM6 )

     

            Again no issues \ no questions - was given the expected 45 day stamp

     

    >>    All in took 50 minutes as it was our 1st visit at Chong Mek

        

            It was easy please, smiles from officials on both sides all the way.

     

             Would definitely use this location for a Border Bounce again.
     

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    You MUST be C19 Jabbed to Enter Thailand as of NOW!

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    Posted · Edited by FARANG KIWI
    16. The Bangkok Post, Khaosod, Pattaya Mail, Phuket News and the Thaiger do not allow quotes from their news articles or other material to appear on ASEAN NOW. Neither do they allow links to their publications.

    From 01.00am Monday.....

     

     

    < Link to Bangkok Post removed >

     

     

    https://www.caat.or.th/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/accredited-covid-19-Vaccine.pdf

     

     

    No time to go and get Jabbed now, if you are not already Jabbed.

      

       

    The new rules will last at least until the end of January 2023.

    Covid-jab rules for travellers confirmed.pdf

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    What do I need to come to Thailand

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted · Edited by metisdead
    16. The Bangkok Post, Khaosod, Pattaya Mail, Phuket News and the Thaiger do not allow quotes from their news articles or other material to appear on ASEAN NOW. Neither do they allow links to their publications.

    As of NOW you MUST be JABBED for C19.

    https://www.caat.or.th/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/accredited-covid-19-Vaccine.pdf

     

    < Link to Bangkok Post removed >

    First time Applicant for Retirement Visa

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted

    On 12/5/2022 at 2:50 PM, novacova said:

    If transferring using Wise, select reason Long Term at the bottom of the drop-down menu. Then the transfer will be documented as an international transfer in your Thai bank account.

    Anyone else noticed that TransferWise UK > Thailand now takes till next working day?
      
    A few weeks back it was 7 seconds!

     

    Anything to do with UK change to Winter time? 

    Border hop to Laos (no visa)

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

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    On 11/17/2022 at 7:08 AM, ubonjoe said:

    Since you do not need a Lao visa on arrival  another option is the Chong Mek crossing here in Ubon Ratchathani that is about 90 km from the airport. Plenty of flights per day from Bangkok to Ubon.

    There are vans available at the airport or you can go to the bus station.

    No bridge to cross. Just walk from Thai immigration to the Lao side of things

    UJ, 

     

    I require to do a 'Border Bounce' early in 2023.

    Nong Khai, Mukdahan and also Chong Mek ( which I had never considered ) are all 5 hours away from my home, so from what you wrote about Chong Mek sounds an attractive option!

     

    -  What are the parking options\ parking charges at Chong Mek?

     

    -  No Bridge and no Buses also makes it sound like a care free option.

     

    -  Are there any 'extra charges' levied by immigration staff at either side at Chong Mek?

     

    -  Ubon is always a great place to stop off for a night or two...

     

     

     

     



     

    60 day extension to visit spouse and family

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted · Edited by FARANG KIWI

    55 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

    You will have to apply for the normal 30 day extension of your visa exempt entry before applying for the 60 day extension.

    You wife will need to be with you when you apply for the 60 day extension

    Marriage certificate plus a copy of it. Some office may also want a copy of the Kor Ror 2 marriage registry.

    Signed copies of your wife's ID card and house book registry.

    Copy of your passport photo page and entry stamp.

    Not striclty true about 30 day first.

    Just last week extended ( on Married to a Thai basis ) from Visa Exempt entry to 60 days.

    Yes the Immigration Officer suggested you can do 30 + 60 however explained only needed 50 days becuase leaving Thailand and no further questions.

    60 days issued from a visa exempt.

    Hope this assists.

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