DrJack54

Rightly so. You were lucky

Nonsense thread closed

OP, are you looking for agent to avoid the que lines or in addition you have past visa exempt history and looking for smooth process at immigration

Here is a cut and paste from ubonjoe on this matter. He explains why both extensions are possible as different categories. Isn't Pathum Thani however mentions CW and entry from visa exempt. "Chaeng Wattana immigration has issued the 60 day extension of a tourist visa and visa exempt entry after the 30 day extension of them were issued.. More than one report about it. The 2 extensions are not the same category is the reason they will issue them. The 60 day extension is issued due to being married to a Thai or the parent of one. A 30 day extension is issued for touristic purposes and the 60 day extension is issued to visit a family member that is Thai."

This is correct information. The only caveat is that immigration can tell you to apply later (send you away. The OP should attend LakSi when there is 45 or less days remaining on his permission of stay. Link for appointment LakSi https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/onlineservice-and-publicguide/

OP, so far in the replies are suggestions of 1. Non O retirement+ annual extensions for him and wife piggyback on his extensions. 2. LTR and wife piggyback on that. 3. Add DTV visa and wife piggyback on that (currently not perfectly clear if wife needs to also show funds) All good options

If that occured you would step aside and buy cheapest throw away ticket using debit/credit card. ~$50usd.

Should be fine. The 30 day extension from the visa exempt entry must be done first followed by the 60. Note: there was a recent report of immigration office refusing the 60 extension to visit wife. When doing the 30 day extension check with immigration your plan. Which office? Aside: for anyone obtaining 30 day extension from visa exempt entry you do that a LakSi IT mall Here is link to a site that has very clear instructions https://brenontheroad.com/visa-extension-thailand-bangkok/

The fact that you have a return ticket (assume same airline) you should be fine. At worst they may ask you to sign a waiver. All folk flying visa exempt if refused boarding pass by airline due to no onward flight within 60 days.... Step away from check in and google "onwardticket.com" the ticket issued instantly. ~$15usd.

eVisa has an enter "from - till" date. You can exit and reenter Thailand during the validity window. You will be stamped in for 90 days (seems it's a non O)

You are referring to 30 day extension to visa exempt entry, hence LakSi. Couple of weeks prior to expiry is the norm. You will need to have a TM30 You could attend LakSi and plead your case (it's valid) or use agent. Think agents such as @ThaiVisaCentre can assist

Well if the 60 days covers that then no problem. Aside note for others : for a longer stay obtain 30day extension followed by 60 day extension. Must be done in that order as it's different class.

Little bit depends on how long OP plans to stay in Thailand

Yes, simple mistake as ommitted the word "NOT" have Thai bank account. I have stated that throughout thread. Best option for OP is to place 400k in USA account short term just for the application for eVisa. When in kk show non O stamp along with address (TM30) Worst case the bank will ask him to obtain certificate of residence from kk immigration.

Thanks. Typo Will fix now

Obviously and posted by myself and others previously. His best option is to come up with 400k baht in his USA bank account. If he can't do that then that's a red flag.

Yes yes but he does NOT have a Thai bank account in his name only. An agent in Khon Kaen (his location) for this service is problematic. In Pattaya no problem..

To best understand non O ....it's a single entry visa that gives a 90 day stamp (permission of stay) Prior to expiry of that 90 days you obtain a 12 month extension. Ongoing to live in Thailand you keep extending (annually) your permission of stay. You are not extending the Non O visa (it's used) Note if you wish to exit Thailand you need to buy a reentry permit..

"Immigration lawyer" ...you referring to an agent?

OP, the younger would need to obtain non O prior to entering Thailand. Then can piggyback on older retirement extension

When you can apply in the main depends on immigration office. Regards question about obtaining 60 day extension from visa exempt .... Here is a cut and paste from ubonjoe "You can apply for a 60 day extension to visit your child it you have not gotten one since your last entry to the country with a new visa. You can apply for the extension with any type of entry"

I typed with Pdc visa agent Khon Kaen and they only assist if you are using them to obtain the non O also. So this I imagine might be an issue for you. Can you show USA bank account balance for the eVisa application in USA

The cost is ~4k if under 64yr ~5k if over 64yr That's Pattaya price. Other locations more expensive.

You would NOT require an onward flight within 60 days if you obtain a Visa. In your case a non O

You either obtain the non O in USA (eVisa) OR enter visa exempt and obtain the non O at local immigration office. Given the error with sending the funds to wife's account in Thailand you may be best off to use an agent to open a bank account in Thailand. Not difficult. On the other hand if you can replenish the required funds in your USA bank account then do that and obtain the Non O in the states