DrJack54

Actually from a Tourist Visa or visa exempt opening a Thai bank account is now difficult. If you obtain a single entry non o outside of Thailand then the Non O would help. However an agent for the bank account would be best option. Here is a thread that outlines .... entering Thailand visa exempt then obtaining non O (marriage) and subsequent 12 moth extension. It also Has links to similar threads. https://aseannow.com/topic/1315828-visa-exempt-to-90-day-non-o-spouse-visa-conversion-in-thailand/ You really need to be in the states to obtain a non O-A so don't believe that is your best option. To buy time you can apply for 30 day extension to visa exempt + a 60 day extension to visit wife. Good luck.

For the single entry non O foreign account will be sufficient. However.that visa provides a 90 day permission of stay. You can obtain a 12 month extension however that requires 400k in Thai bank account and seasoned for 2 months. You will receive better advice if you outline your plan moving forward. Meaning how long you plan to live in Thailand year to year. For extensions the funds do not need to remain in bank. After extension is approved you can withdraw funds as you wish. Why is 400k an issue when you can use those funds. Different for retirement. Re the Thai bank account you could consider an agent. Which immigration office do you deal with. Once married you could obtain 60 day extension to visit wife. How old are you. 50+ ...? Asking for other options.

OP, what's your plan after obtraining the non O . Are you asking about a single entry non O

Up to 45 early

You can deposit into an FD account For most banks the minimum deposit is 1000b

Off topic ....however might be useful to Oz folk. I just received new AU passport. Process was 21 days from posting application to AU embassy Bangkok and receiving passport at my my condo. I used mail option so no need to attend embassy.

Which office. Some eg CW., CM are 45 days early. Most offices up to 30 days early

OP which immigration office

Found that strange. As the saying goes "it is what it is"

Pretty much sums it up. Poor planning.

To some extent it is the point. You are having a rant. There are no clear cut rules. Example you mention no limit on visa exempt entries via air. Then you add "within reason" What is "within reason". You state that you are over 50. As a result you have option of non O retirement with extensions. Your current trip would have been less of an issue if you changed the order for the border bounce and trip to Vietnam. You were entering visa exempt after metv expired. Problematic

Due date is in 90 days from counting 31 Jan as day 1 So 30 April

The agent can do that also. Time for this topic to close. Has moved from appointments at Jomtien to debate about agents .

The agent that I spoke with yesterday was Maneerat Soi 13/2 off Beach rd Pattaya. 12,500b for extension (retirement) 4,000b for multi reentry permit (optional) Regards extensions marriage....there is no point. Actually I'm amazed you still have the mobility to do your own extensions. I will be moving to agent as I slow up which certainly has occurred.

You mentioned agents in your OP and again throughout the thread. The main reason some folk use agents to avoid the necessity of keeping 800k in a Thai bank. Also for some mobility issues. It's a personal choice and cost is 12,500b A thread with point form of what docs you provided for your extension would have been more useful than the old "agent" chestnut.

https://aseannow.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=843557&key=2caaa6b16bae18dd24e0a61253734932

Vaguely recall that Rayong at one point required a witness for extensions based on marriage. Someone dealing with that office will advise

OP, for approx 100 days you need to exit Thailand at some point . Thinking a multi entry tourist visa is over kill. A SETV would provide 60 days with the option of 30 day extension. For longer than 90 days you would need to do a border bounce for a visa empty entry 30 days. Where would you be located in Thailand?

Thanks for update. Perhaps screenshot of pp is good idea.

You will be fine. My first 7 yrs in Thailand I was out/in Thailand every month. As a result never had made a 90 day report. The TM47 requirement at CW is new. In any event your pp stamps will show if you have missed a required report. Even then the io could do a 90 report and fine you 2k then proceed with the 12 month extension.

You would just provide most recent TM47. By way of example that could be years old.

Not sure I understand your question. If you are in Thailand continously for 90+ days you are required to do 90 day report. Every time you exit Thailand the clock stops and is reset when you reenter.

Very different. For extensions marriage you only require 400k in bank in your name only for 2 months prior to application. It's recommended to keep those funds in the account till the final stamp is in pp. Sometimes up to a month. After that you can withdraw money as you want.

If you have Thai family why are you using extension based on retirement. For extensions marriage the funds only nend to be in bank for 2 months prior to application and maintained during the under consideration period.

You won't be able to obtain next extension and you then would have 2 options. 1. Use an agent (ongoing) 2. Exit Thailand (border bounce) and on reenter visa exempt and obtain new non O at your immigration office. BTW for money in bank method it's 800k for two months prior to application + 3 months after application and not below 400k in remaining moths