DrJack54

Just posting for others.... Yes you can only book 30 days in advance. Was not surprised there was only couple of days available in Aug. Good you got a spot

The OP is using CW and the online appointment system works a treat. Clockwork. BTW: OP you need print out hard copy of appointment to present to immigration. If need the print shops on Level 1 can provide for you. Obviously also require all the other docs. You attend L1 desk for document check. They will organize then send you to L33-35 desks

https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/onlineservice-and-publicguide/ Select "online queue" Then select extension relating to Thai wife. I just checked appointments and few available shown in attachments.

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Regards link to safe entry services I posted above... Here is recent thread on that option. Cost approx 4500b and would buy him some time to plan next steps. https://aseannow.com/topic/1364034-has-anyone-used-friendly-thai-visa’s-airport-safe-entry-service-only-real-experiences-plz/

Ok... Ignore my post above. Missed the info you just pointed out. He could still remain in Thailand using safe entry services via air. Fly to somewhere and return using safe entry. https://www.facebook.com/share/1V4UMpb27x/

The son is already in Thailand and has been here over 90 days??. How did he enter Thailand?

It is relatively easy to obtain METV on the e-Visa platform. As pointed out earlier he also has option if flying to Thailand visa exempt and being stamped in for 60 days. That can be extended at immigration for another 30. He can then border bounce for another 60 visa exempt entry. 6 months without a visa. Sweet option also.

@ettcuk realize this attached thread is very old (2021) however the OP has excellent first post outlining (in detail) his experience. Obviously some info out of date however worth a read to confirm your current understanding.

Yes they are a legal mob. They also provide general information. I find very clear. Here is one outlining DTV. Destination Thailand Visa | DTV Visa Thailand 2025 | ThaiEmbassy.com https://share.google/54IvgNLGqmMXKgSiV

I have unbidden post from @worldexpress that shows immigration stamp.

USA politics post removed. Posts, re us health care will be removed.

I have posted earlier that the son has easy options to come to Thailand. An obvious one is METV = 9 months. Even visa exempt + border bounce or two. Provides plenty of time to sort out next step.

@worldexpress I deleted your reply to Briggsy. His post is very valid however you included your friends name detail by accident. I cannot correct so deleted post.

Actually the OP is asking on behalf of the guys son. The father is in hospice care and stated good care. The son in not needed. He can obtain a METV in few days and stay in Thailand for 9 months plus. Thinking the thread has easy instant options if the son want to come for moral support.

Agents for DTV range from full option to agents that advise/assist with advice, guidance. The full package involves transportation+ accommodation etc . Just my opinion ...suggest do the main part of DTV yourself and use agent (if you want ) for checking application requirements etc. Partly depends on the DTV option you opt for.

Covered in this thread. Have a read. https://aseannow.com/topic/1365279-bkk-bank-4-months-banked-method/

Off topic post re USA health care removed.

In other words the husband obtained extension using money in bank method after using an agent. Don't know how. The wife obtained her extension by paying 15k . So both have 12 month extension. What is your thread asking. Rhetorical question.

This info would have been good to include in OP. So one friend previously used an agent. Frankly surprised he was able to DIY using money in bank method. Most need start over with new Non O. Also you did not mention immigration office. Second hand story with not much clarity.

No I haven't. Suggest go to immigration office with whatever time is required to fill in the forms provided by immigration. The OP is dealing with CW which has option of appointments. Is it that important to do few forms prior to attending immigration. In any event I posted links to forms earlier. Download and print if it's such an issue Link for appointment: https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/onlineservice-and-publicguide/

Not suggesting people go unprepared. For example it obviously makes sense to fill in forms such as TM7 in advance. In fact at CW the ticket issue desk requires you to show filled out form such as TM7, TM8 etc etc depending on why you're there. The forms this thread is concerned with are the ones concerning acknowledgement of penalties etc I just sign my name and print name at top of form as required. Mountain out of a mole hill comes to mind. I have even done them while io does her bit of tick tick. Takes couple of minutes.

Don't know why you were told that. Assume that advice was from Bangkok Bank? They are not immigration. Why can't you have monthly transfers of 65k+ into an account that maintains 800k+ balance

The link to thread I posted earlier has OP providing links to each form. Thinking when printed out clarity won't be an issue. In any event suggest folk just accept these forms at immigration and sign + fill in name first field. At CW the doc check girls hand them to you. Don't really see the need

I posted links to printable forms earlier