DrJack54

Yes. This is what I do. Others have their own MO. I make appointment for extension based on retirement. Attend immigration with enough time to deal with bank. Do not go to teller. Obtain ticket for bank letter. The clerk will know exactly what you need. Ask her to deposit 100b into your account and do bank letter (also 100b) Ask her to photocopy this updated last page. Note previously CW were happy with photocopies of my bankbook pages. Recently they required bank statements. That can be done in week prior to appointment. I do it day prior. So yes can all be done same day. Be aware Bangkok Bank requires several days to provide bank statement. My bank (kasikorn) like many others can do it on the sport however takes time. 200b.

OP, really good report. Regarding the TM30 not required. That is the case (at CW) despite many posting TM30 was required. You provided a lease and that should be sufficient. Also more recent at CW (last couple of years) is required TM47 receipt. Point 7. should not have been necessary. Good you are getting the message out there that bank books are required for transfer of stamps when you renew passport. I did this last week and just by luck had my bank books with me. She checked the balances very carefully.

Returning to same address is only part of it. You must be reentering using same visa (eg multi entry visa) or reentry permit that protects your permission of stay. Your friend (I assume) returned to Thailand and obtrained a second visa exempt entry.

I agree with @Lemsta69 regards Poipet Where will you be staying? That determines best border bounce.

No

Because it's not 3 months prior to application for 12 month extension. It's 2 months prior. When you obtain a 12 month extension it's has a stamp with "admitted till date" Referred to as permission of stay. If you plan to exit Thailand you need to purchase a reentry permit. The until date on the permit will match the extension stamp. Which immigration office.

OP, there are current threads running that outline the process. I just replied to this one. https://aseannow.com/topic/1322121-retirement-renewal/ These threads contain links to other threads. Personally I would do the Korea thing and after that do the Non O + annual extension. Assume that you have a Thai bank account in your name only.

OP, you need to obtain a non O based on retirement. That provides a 90 day stamp. Requires 800k in Thai bank account in your name on day of application. Also requires 15+ days remaining on your visa exempt stamp. After 2 months you can apply for 12 month extension. The "one month" immigration was referring to is a 30 day extension to your visa exempt entry to provide time to obtain non O More details in this thread https://aseannow.com/topic/1311886-visa-exempt-to-retirement-extension-process-and-cost/ That thread has links to similar threads to outline the process.

That's being far 2 simplistic. Immigration will still require wife to attend immigration for extension and also be available for home visit and provide witness if his immigration office requires that.

At 3 pages the OP has his advice and now ongoing debates about who is responsible for TM30. Thread closed

You do not understand TM30 requirements. You mention rental agreement however a TM30 is also required for tourist visa and visa exempt entries when a 30 day extension is required. These folk would generally not have a rental contract.

You can look at it another way. The tenant should confirm guarantee that the landlord will provide tm30 prior to making rental contract. Personally have few condo and one townhouse. Two of which rented to farang Did TM30 at time signing contract.

Please provide your "in most countries" list Are you being remotely serious?

May not be just overstay fine. Be aware that immigration may refuse your application and give you 7 days to exit Thailand. It's not an extension.

OP, your immigration office is wrong. By any chance CM? You do not need to make a new TM30 upon reentry to Thailand Explained in the OP in this thread https://aseannow.com/topic/1169664-thai-immigration-announce-changes-to-tm30-reporting/ In particular this part of 2.2.... The alien as defined in paragraph one shall include those who being granted multiple-visa who leaves and returns to the Kingdom with specified time in the visa, and those with re-entry permit.

Last page or two have been nonsense bickering. Your post is very good summary of how things actually work.

Yes no problem. The office for reentry permit is immediately past passport control. You can download TM8 and prepare along with photo or there is a 200b service fee for io to do that. Single reentry 1000b Multiple reentry 3800b

@FangFerang I have changed your font size. Also you mention link but was not posted. You need to provide more information and asking for specific advice as per @impulse post

Dual thread running same OP

When you are still married most offices will make you remain on extension based on marriage even when you have children. Changing to based on retirement even when still married no problem. OP, you mentioned one or two years your wife will be in Phuket. Thinking the suggestion made of wife return home for extension is best option. OR at worst switch to retirement and use income method if your embassy provides income letter. What method do you currently use. Money in bank or monthly income

OP, thinking the wife coming home to visit family would work. Inconvenient especially for wife but not Impossible. Keep in mind home visit, witness etc. Some have mentioned Switching to extension based on retirement. Don't see that as best option since wife would still need to attend immigration for your switch to retirement. Also you mention only 1-2 extensions.. Your plan will work. Also a suggestion of changing to extension based on Thai children won't wash with immigration. BTW ignore the rubbish laugh emoji to your OP

Yes. BTW: If Immigration office insist upon TM30 (they should not) thinking the "tip" to landlord you mention might be an option

1. No. Exit Thailand and reenter. You can. Obtain 60 day extension "to visit wife" 2. No . However Nonthanburi can be strange similar to CM. 3. TM30 impossible for landlord is ridiculous. However you can do yourself as possessor. Would require cooperation from landlord for few docs. In any event should not be required

You need to do a TM30. Establish with the owner if he is able to do that. Here is link containing TM30 form. You can do the TM30 as possessor. You require house owner ID copy / your passport copy / rental contract copy https://aseannow.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=907035&key=7f97f9fd5250eccde1d4052b0c6ec119

Your experience is not the norm. Which immigration office