DrJack54

Along with (in many cases) somewhere to live.

That's not the case. Visa exempt entries with short period spent outside of Thailand draws attention. Your account is very unusual given your history of travel to Thailand

Nothing to do with TM6 as was always required.

Don't understand your post. He doesn't need to visit Rayong. He attends the immigration office where he is staying. He needs to obtain a screenshot of TM30 from the accommodation where he is staying. Obviously obtains TM7 + photo Copy of TM30. Photocopies of basic pp pages. Photo page, latest entry stamp, etc 1900b

A sensible post in a tax thread! Unusual

OP, apply for the extension couple of weeks prior to expiry of current 30 day stamp. You may require a TM30.. Which immigration office?

As is you quoting MFA. Surprised with your experience you are posting that nonsense. The snap you posted from MFA earlier is farcical.

OP, be aware that if you feel your concerns have be covered you can ask for your thread to be locked.

Thought as much that's why I asked about your age. Back in the day I would use visa exempt entries and the old triple entry tourist visa. Obtained mine in Saigon. I was already 50 and my last tourist visa the io at Saigon consulate said . ...."you live Thailand why you no have non O visa"

Zillion of on ground reports suggest this is nonsense. MFA = Ignore.

Assume at the time you were clearly under 50 and had never had non O based on marriage. Out of interest what did you do after the warning

Covid in some ways doesn't count. The Thai gov provided amnesty and covid extensions... The fact that you have never obtained non O volunteering or recent ED visa...to me seems you had bad luck. If you plan to obtain a 30 day extension to your visa exempt entry then think about a SETV for next entry.

That won't change things. Have you had an ED visa in last year or two?

With only a 3 week stay in Thailand followed by one week out you should of have no issues to enter again visa exempt.

The OP stated..... " I ended up only being in the country for about 40 days over the last 6 months..." Hardly "living here"

How did he show this "website" Flop out his phone. There is no such rule regarding max 90 days per 6 months on visa exempt or other type of entry. He can request an onward flight however that is very rare. When were you last in Thailand? Your account seems strange.

Saigon

Archaic is good word to describe BB regards bank statements. Kasikorn does it on the spot (does take some time) The Bank Letter should be ok up to 7 days old. CW also like to see "activity" on day of application. Some folk make small deposit

Do I understand you correctly.... You had to provide onward flight for the eVisa application? This thread concerns onward flight for airline at departure.

You can. Takes about 20 min all up. Note SCB does not have branch at CW. The banks open at 8.30am at CW.

With a visa an onward flight flight not required.

Yes. Which bank? Why can't you obtain bank letter from banks on lower level (CW)

https://aseannow.com/topic/1294219-border-bounce-mae-sot/

The minimum might be as simple as maintain the 800k for 3 months after extension granted along with starting monthly transfers from date of extension granted. Then can withdraw the 800k However too risky in my thinking hence my plan covers all bases

Been discussed many times. Such an experienced traveller should know better. https://aseannow.com/topic/1280942-suvarnabhumi-immigration-entry-processing-boarding-pass-required-from-your-arrival-flight-18122022/ That thread is BKK. Other airports (eg Saigon) even moreso