DrJack54

The 800k that I keep in Kasikorn savings account has a debit ATM card. My partner keeps the card in her possession and I transfer 120k a month into that account using WISE from my Oz bank. She then transfers 100k into HER account. Sounds crazy but I'm changing from money in bank method to income method. Reason being is preferred option as I need that monthly transfers to live off in Thailand and the bonus is I don't need to have a Thai WILL to enable her to access the 800k when I move along.

That is correct.

You first type don't waste ..."time on internet listening to experts" Then proceed to type your advice. BTW: If you read the thread you would be aware of fact OP had appointment at Canadian embassy Wednesday (yesterday) Waste of time.

That would be waste of time. Agents will only do hand holding for extension based on marriage. Agents money is made from extensions based on retirement.

OP, suggest you ignore some advice in thread of wife using ATM after death. If you are only concerned about the 800k going to wife/partner then you could consider changing to income method. I transfer 120k each month and as soon as it hits funds then transferred into partners account. If it's more than the funds in the bank eg cars, condo etc then 100% make a Thai Will. If married check with your bank if wife can be added as "silent signatory" to the account. I know it's possible however check with bank if this is an option. BTW: you can set much higher ATM limit. Even higher if ATM transfer to another account (same bank) K Debit Card: Withdraw up to 200,000 Baht per day, transfer up to 1,000,000 Baht per day, and purchase up to 500,000 Baht per day at VISA stores K Max+ Debit Card: Withdraw up to 200,000 Baht per day, transfer up to 1,000,000 Baht per day, and purchase up to 500,000 Baht per day at VISA stores Cardless Withdrawal: Withdraw up to 30,000 Baht per transaction and up to 500,000 Baht per day K-ATM Transfers: Transfer up to 200,000 Baht per day to a KBank or interbank account Kasikornbank also offers a K-Express Cash card that allows up to 10 withdrawals per day with no fees

You keep asking similar questions. No one can give a guarantee for visa exempt entry with your history. You could consider an agent for "fast tract" meet and greet at Bangkok airports. They assist folks with extensive history in Thailand. A METV would provide a stay of up to 9 months and is a good option. That visa is obtained in home country or country where you have permanent residence status Here is thread discussing agents for "safe entry" at airports. https://aseannow.com/topic/1345519-safe-entry-services-bkk-airport/

First up (my guess) you do not have "VOA" you have visa exempt entry. 60 day stamp. Your best option to open a bank account in Bangkok (with visa exempt) is to use an agent. You mention "without agent" At very least you would require a "certificate of residence". That can be obtained at CW. Only up to recently that was not possible at CW without having done a 90 day report. The bank account is the issue. Obtaining a non O based on marriage with 400k in Thai bank account in your name only is not difficult. In hindsight if you had obtained the non O outside of Thailand then that would have made opening a bank account easy. Here is thread outlining process. https://aseannow.com/topic/1315828-visa-exempt-to-90-day-non-o-spouse-visa-conversion-in-thailand/ BTW: If you require more time to organize you can apply for 60 day extension to visit wife. This thread outlines process. https://aseannow.com/topic/1327691-60-days-extension-to-visit-family-restrictions/

No offense but who cares. I'm well aware of all option for living elsewhere. Been to Japan MANY times. I live in Thailand. The plan you outline for yourself seems sensible (for you)

Here is thread discussing financials. Vientiane soon will be eVisa. Savannakhet the same. I would suggest 400k in bank required. Previously not. https://aseannow.com/topic/1336197-need-recent-info-on-vientiane-90-day-single-entry-spousal-visa-requirements/ Edit: error in my post. The OP is inquiring about non O department for his non Thai wife..PM sent to @mankindmatt5

You will be fine.

Off topic post removed.

OP, yesterday I contacted an agent. Just now received a reply. Agent can easily obtain non O + extension with that history. To me that implies friend can do the process himself if he wants to.

Simple question answered. Thread closed.

3 threads re TM47. If you skip a 90 report there will be no issue on exit both via airport or land. When return to Thailand a vigilant io my notice when you do next 90 report. This information has been posted already.

Should not matter and immigration may not even notice. If there is an issue provide TM30 to show current address. BTW: Was previous address same immigration office.

Plenty. BTW after reentry visa exempt (60 day stamp) you could obtain a 60 day extension to visit wife. That gives you time to organize funds. For non O application funds only need to be in bank on day of application. The non O provides 90 day stamp. In last 30 days with funds seasoned for 2 months obtain 12 month extension. Process outlined in this thread https://aseannow.com/topic/1328106-marriage-visa-from-visa-exempt/ Extension to visit wife here https://aseannow.com/topic/1327691-60-days-extension-to-visit-family-restrictions/

@terryq gave you correct advice. Similar situations comes up occasionally. It's up to pp holder to check correct stamp/dates have been entered into pp. You need attend immigration where the stamp was issued and have it corrected

She would need to enter Thailand on a non O . The non O retirement or marriage can be obtained from visa exempt entry. For dependant spouse she needs to obtain the non O outside of Thailand. Thread with some info from ubonjoe. https://aseannow.com/topic/1245491-dependant-spouse-with-extension-to-stay-based-on-retirement/ https://aseannow.com/topic/1308150-non-imm-o-retirement-options-for-spouse/

What you outlined would work. Personally I wouldn't exit last day also would most likely make mini holiday. However your plan would work.

The non O provided a 90 day stamp. Agents can also obtain the 12 month extension = 15 months.. You did not "renew non O" in CM using income method. You obtained another 12 month extension to your permission of stay using income method. Why immigration did not check your bank book back over previous 12 months I cannot understand. You were lucky.

The 30k is for initial non O (90 day stamp) and 12 month extension. Hence 15 months. In subsequent years ongoing extensions ~ 15k . The payment for the non O is a once off fee. You would also need a multi reentry permit 4k Where in Thailand are you located.

Normally that would not be the case. I'm in process of changing from money in bank to income method retirement. Most recent extension I discussed this with the boss io (at CW) She advised (made it very clear) to show 12 months of transfers AND maintain the 800k for next 3 months. I always suggest that if you want to quit using agent then exit Thailand without reentry permit and start over

Thinking TM30 and perhaps some receipts from condo for monthly payments might be usefull. If you have a copy of most recent 90 day report take it along. Here is a thread with lists of required documents. Some posts have over kill including some items not required.

That's going to be approx 5 cycles per year. The saving grace is the 30 days between visits. You will be aware of issue if immigration at airport starts warning you. As you are 50+ immigration is aware you have option of non O retirement and subsequent extensions. Expect them to eventually "suggest" visa option

Not aware of any agent that operates out of Rayong, however if you contact one of the Pattaya agent they can advise.