DrJack54

Out of interest....if the bank account is a dead end what's plan B. Not ideal however you could consider a break to nearby country and obtain the Non O retirement e-Visa there Try Siam Legal for bank account in Bangkok, however thinking they stopped with assisting with bank accounts. Try suggesting to Bank that you would be happy to buy insurance.. Depending on age insurance varies however ~4k would cover it. Good luck.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1322787-non-imm-o-from-australia/ Link to Thai embassy Canberra. https://canberra.thaiembassy.org/en/content/non-immigrant-retirement-90days?cate=642fb12c44fe613bb8009303

First up for extensions based on marriage or retirement using money in bank method the funds not required to have come from abroad. For applying for a Non O retirement in Thailand from visa exempt or tourist visa entry the funds to be shown to have come from abroad. This does not concern you as 1. You obtained your Non O outside of Thailand. As for extensions retirement using income method then yes funds need to be shown from abroad.

Has zero to do with your OP. Previously visa exempt entry was 30 days and changed to 60 days. This was never suggested as a permanent change.

This thread discusses map Jomtien specific. In any event why not just do one. Sketch showing residence and nearest main intersection is fine. https://aseannow.com/topic/1288873-extension-of-stay-based-on-retirement-documents/

Suggest you obtain a new pp. Is there option for "express service" for pp renewal. Having stated that it's the airline that might have an issue with the "6 month rule" not immigration

It would seem the OP is asking about 2 different documents. One is a simple bank letter. The other 12 month bank statement. The bank letter just shows ownership of the account and the 12 month statement shows financial compliance.

The map for CW does not need to show directions from residence to immigration office. A simple hand drawn map showing residence to nearest main road is sufficient.

In hindsight you should have obtained the Non O retirement prior to entering Thailand. The funds for that do not need to be in Thai bank. Any bank is fine. The process time for that is few days via e-Visa platform. With the Non O you would be able to open a bank account. Would also require a certificate of residence from immigration but not a big deal. Where are you located in Thailand? An agent may help with opening a bank account however more than likely not unless you use their services for Non O + extension.

Did you bother to read the thread that I posted link to? The Requirements are what Immigration Office wants. If they want a TM47 provide it. If they want a 12 month bank statement and not content with just bankbook then provide it.

You are putting 2 things in one mixing bowl. You need. 1. Bank Letter: This is simple statement that verifies you as owner of the account and balance at time of issue. Cost 100b 2. Financial Compliance: For extensions immigration want to see all transactions for previous 12 months. Some offices accept the bankbook + photocopies of pages. Some require a 12 month bank statement. Cost 200b Both items 1 & 2 have validity of 7 days so can be obtained prior to attending for extension. I do mine the day prior. Note some immigration offices also want to see activity on day of application and updated bankbook. A small deposit (100b) satisfies this

To exit Thailand and protect your permission of stay you need to obtain a reentry permit. This can be done at your local immigration office or airport at day of departure Single reentry 1000b Multiple reentry 3800b At airport they provide option of 200b to fill in form provide photo etc. Here is thread.

Changed. Ta.

Seems you are completely unaware of the financial requirements for extensions from a Non O retirement using money in bank method Here is thread with a Report. Also mentions TM47. https://aseannow.com/topic/1351950-trip-report-chaeng-wattana-14-feb-2025-retirement-extension/

OP, your post is not clear. Do you have a valid Non O-A visa. If so when is it's expiry.

Yes that is my understanding. So many folk with Non O-A with extensions based on retirement started over and killed off the Non O-A tag and changed to Non O (start over)

If you still have 30 days why do you need 30 day extension. For the application for Non Of retirement you require 800k in Thai Bank account in your name only on day of application. Do you have Thai Bank account.

That post is fanciful at best. Zero fact behind it just a baseless throw away line. LTV has financial requirements beyond many living in Thailand..

So many folk over thinking this introduction of TDAC. What do you mean.. "don't have a legal resistance" Put your passport country.

Which immigration office How many days remaining on permission of stay? https://aseannow.com/topic/1311886-visa-exempt-to-retirement-extension-process-and-cost/#elControls_18494711_menu This thread has several links to other threads. https://aseannow.com/topic/1331945-documents-for-changing-visa-exempt-to-non-immig-o-at-cw/

Clear report in this attached thread. https://aseannow.com/topic/1330770-diy-retiement-extension-jomtien/

When they introduced insurance requirement for extensions from a Non O-A based on retirement the only immigration office that I'm aware of that grandfathered to avoid insurance was Phuket.

Don't need to as I'm aware of costs. The norm is to use agent to obtain an extension based on retirement. Price in Bangkok approx 17-20k Pattaya 13-17k. Assuming you are over 50 why would extension based on marriage be even considered if using an agent. Hand holding yes. As stated I doubt your account.

Are you referring to "bank letter" to confirm you as owner of account and balance on date of issue? Cost 100b

@BaanOz covered in this thread. First reply. https://aseannow.com/topic/1279008-thai-national-travelling-back-to-thailand-with-dual-passports/