DrJack54

Agent will open a bank account. 4.5-5k depending on age (insurance related reason)

Shouldn't be an issue. Some plans depend on visa exempt remaining at 60 days. BTW: you could take time to read up on recently introduced DTV (new visa option) Current threads running.

That won't cut it if in future if time spent in Thailand increases and you plan to use flights for small breaks out of Thailand. Again this visa exempt entry to 60 days is a recent change. At some point you will be advised to obtain a visa entries via air.

If understanding this correctly then you are looking to spend ~ 6 in Thailand ~6 out. The important thing is the 6 in Thailand is not continuous. Makes things very easy regarding options. Since visa exempt is currently 60 days (if that doesn't revert back to 30) staying 3 months very easy. For a longer stay eg 5 months continuous you could obtain a non O in Oz + 60 day extension "to visit wife" 4 month stay eg visa exempt + 60 day extension to visit wife. List goes on. Suggest don't do visa exempt entry then prior to expiry return flight to eg Singapore for another visa exempt entry with very little time out.

OP has his answer. Thread closed

You were advised of this earlier. From above .... "I recommend making a small deposit on day of application." That is standard That io is a fool, but in any event it was accepted. It's common for some immigration offices to require a TM30. I provided one at CW extension last week. Never done previously

That varies with agents. At this point you are best to discuss with various agents.

In both Bangkok and Pattaya there are many agents. A well known established one in Bangkok is Thai Visa Center A popular one in Pattaya is Maneerat Just about all agents have web sites All use phone, Line, Whatsapp for inquiries. Bangkok agents more expensive than Pattaya however Bangkok perhaps more convenient for you.

You should post details of "split my time ...." Meaning what is the actual breakdown. That determines best options. BTW: Non O (retirement) has the requirement of being 50+. Retired is not a requirement.

Personally not familiar with any agents located in Phitsanulok that could assist. You may need to consider agents located in Bangkok, Pattaya if you cannot meet the financial requirements.

90 day report via mail is pretty much bullet proof. You have the correct information posted in your OP. Yes needs to be done 15 days prior to due date so for current one stick with in person appointment. With appointment print out hard copy of appointment and filled out TM47. At que desk it's the window to far right. The lady at desk will communicate directly with the immigration officer and you will be seen straight away.. With mail I use 2 B4 envelopes. Post ems etc according to guidelines in your OP. Do not panic when it takes a long time for return approval (perhaps 4 weeks up) The good thing with mail option is that the new count starts from renewal date and not from when it's processed (unlike online reporting). Here is link to instructions from immigration: https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/90days-report/ This thread has advice and guidance. https://aseannow.com/topic/1318876-is-it-still-possible-to-do-the-90-day-report-by-mail/

Best to indicate immigration office or more specific location.

No Suggest you relax. If things change with DTV then perhaps not a good idea to have obtained one. You are good till July 2025 so just wait. You could ask your particular immigration office which I'm thinking won't be helpful.

OP, you have correct answers. 12 month bank statement is 200b. Check that the transaction codes indicate international transfers. If not then obtain "credit advice" from the bank. You could consider a dedicated bank account for immigration purposes. Consolidated transactions can occur after a certain number in any given month.

What were you attending CW for? Do not understand your post

OP, you have some good advice from various posts No offense but your friend is not even posting himself. Seems disorganized. I suggest he do a border run. Then use agent (one example I posted earlier) to obtain bank account along with transition to non O and subsequent 12 month extension. Approx cost 25k + 4.5k bank account. After which he can consider options. Do the process himself ....which will involve start over which requires financials OR continue with agent 12.5k (annual extension) OR consider other options (if available) eg DTV

It is wrong forum but not sure where to move it. Just one person's opinion (me) I would let it slide. 25k is not small change however is it worth the effort re time etc etc

That is correct and if he uses eg WISE transfer he can obtain "credit advice" from local bank if transfer not coded correctly. What's more of an issue is Jomitien specific requirement. Here is my post from recent thread... "The thing with Jomitien is that office requires 2 months seasoning for the 800k to apply for non O retirement. That is a nonsense rule. The rule for non O application is 800k on day of application. Impossible for some. However seems you can show seasoned funds."

Thinking your best option is to apply in UK. Currently seems low threshold of documents re proof of employment working remotely.

That's correct however note my post re CW requiring bank book and photocopies of bank book pages to ensure compliance if using money in bank method. Also folk should be aware that their eg reentry permit was issued at an airport that local immigration office will not transfer that stamp and you would travel (internationally) with both passports

Point out to your friend that down the track he could look into DTV. That may be pathway for gf if they marry at some point Current thread running on that. https://aseannow.com/topic/1343103-dtv-or-retirement-visa/

If he needs to buy time the border bounce option is covered here https://aseannow.com/topic/1312731-border-run-pattaya-to-cambodia/ @Pattaya57 can advise.

Thinking best thing is to sort out his visa/extension situation and address the gf situation later.

First he doesn't have enough time. He could obtain an extension of stay (30 days) 1900b. Being in Pattaya he could even do a border run for 60 day stamp. I do my own extensions using my own money however your friend could check out an agent especially since he doesn't have a Thai bank account. The agent will open BBL (Bangkok Bank) account as specific branch. Suggest visit Maneerat Soi 13/2 off Beach Rd. They will also explain his options. Edit: added issue with visa exempt to non O retirement at Jomitien immigration. Previously they were requiring the 800k in bank for 2 months prior to application for non O. This is a rogue requirement. Check out agent if only for advice.

For your first extension you would have to show 12 months of transfers. 65k (minimum) That's not possible so the alternative is money in bank method or agent. Problem is even if you start monthly transfers straight away when you show them for next extension immigration will want to see bank records and at very least the 800k maintained for 3 months after date extension given.