DrJack54

The "grace period" is if you actually do the report in person. Not applicable for the example in your OP.

Great news for you. The thread is primarily directed to anyone looking at a DTV as an option.

No

Yes CW is up to 45 days early. Your 12 month extension will start from current expiry of permission of stay. In other words nothing to be gained by leaving it late. Here is link for appointment https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/onlineservice-and-publicguide/ Note: can only be made up to month in advance.

That would be waste of time.

The "risk" would amount to 2k. Also unlikely. Depends on location to office and the actual office.

Here is thread outlines that 60 day extension. Has links to other threads and Today Daniels provides clear list of docs. Wife needs to attend. Gives you couple of months without border bounce and killing off your current permission of stay. https://aseannow.com/topic/1355517-visit-thai-family-60-day-extension/

Many in your situation just exit Thailand. There will be no issue with immigration at departure. Upon return your count restarts and you will need to report in person. Doubtful the io will notice you did not report prior to last exit.

So seems that you have a current permission of stay (extension based on marriage) If you exit Thailand without a reentry permit then that permission of stay is killed off. You could then enter visa exempt and receive 60 day stamp which can be extended by 30 days And yes you could repeat that. Seems to me you are making a rod for your back. My suggestion would be to obtain another 12 month extension based on marriage even if plan to leave Thailand in coming months. Have you ever obtained a 60 day extension to visit wife. If not you could do that

If I'm understanding you correctly you are asking about changing the reason your extension is based on. For example from retirement to marriage or m to r. You do not let the current extension expire. You apply for new extension prior to expiry. You would need to satisfy financial requirements for both. Best to post actual details of plan for best advice.

5500b at that price a return flight from Bangkok with "safe entry service" Becomes attractive.

So correction (just rechecked) I put my Oz #.... So you put country code +61 followed by 9 digit cell # (you leave out the 0 at start of number. Earlier there is "Retired" Option for work etc. However in the reason for travel there is nothing to describe expat. I put "Holiday" first option.

If you haven't done one yet just chill. From reports I've read I knew it was simple but was still surprised. BTW: you instantly receive an email with all the details + QR code etc. I took screenshots. Also there is an attachment to download. Imagine that's not actually required. Couple of things to note. 1. I didn't enter any "visa number" If I had a reentry permit I would entered that. 2. Phone number: put anything. I actually put my Thai number. 3. Where do you live? I put Australia even though I live in Thailand. 4. Address in Thailand. Doesn't really matter, however I actually put my condo (rented) address. 5. Reason for trip/entry. I took first option "holiday" (it's first option)

So update: To be honest I have not done a TDAC. Well not till NOW. Live in Thailand on extensions retirement. So just now I decided to do a Trail run TDAC application. I do have an upcoming trip so wanted to see what the fuss is. So I just did it now. Instant success. Points to note: obviously I had to make up flights and travel date. Opted for Melbourne to Bangkok Tues 22. For visa # left it blank. It's not a required firld and currently do not have a reentry permit. For country where I live I just put Australia (even though I live in Thailand) For phone number I put my Thai number (but not important could have put anything) That's it so simple can't believe it. Instant approval and I took some screenshots. Now just need to get to Melbourne by Tuesday to catch my fictitious flight.

The guy you quoted was referring to "border bounce" Exit Thailand and reenter visa exempt. Currently provides 60 day stamp. Threads running with advice on where this can be done same day. Some border crossings my require 1-2 night stay.

In that case they have family or a friend fill in the online form and print anything that may be required. It's not difficult. Perhaps even use a travel agent to organize everything.

Vietnam is a great place and very family suited. By all means do as you suggest but please don't put it down to the TDAC being a huge mountain. As I stated above if the family is flying visa exempt they leave visa # field empty. My understanding its not even required field (🔴 star) What did you do previously when TM6 forms were used for arrival and handed out by the airlines. The fields are pretty much the same. Your not trying. Guarantee you did not watch one video posted above.

Seems you are using random excuses. You have a phone and don't know how to take a screenshot. Google a video of how to on your particular phone or have someone show you. These are then stored in your "photos" in your phone. Along with your TDAC copy. You don't require internet (WiFi) at airport. Seems one issue you had was "visa number" In your case you could enter the number on your reentry permit. For folk on visa exempt entry they leave that blank. All of this is explained on the NUMEROUS videos on the internet. Here is another typical advice link. TDAC Thailand Digital Arrival Card: A Step-by-Step Guide | ThaiEmbassy.com https://share.google/Mjkt23cBZdjvMN0b7 It's not difficult with bit of effort.

Even occurs on extensions based on retirement. However far more common for extensions based on marriage. Live and learn. Current thread .... https://aseannow.com/topic/1367244-home-visit-for-extension-of-retirement-visa/

Which immigration office?

The OP question was regarding possible home visit for extension based on retirement. Yes they can visit condo. Immigration has right to visit address stated on extension application.

Prior to applying for next extension do TM30 for current address.

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You are correct. The account is opened and the agent has client to have online banking. The agent deposits and withdraws. The account remains valid. Let's move on from this chit chat.

Confucius springs to mind... "The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life"