DrJack54

Care to share exactly what docs you provided.

Some of the bigger immigration offices are 45 days. CW, CM and others. The vast majority are 30 days in advance. So if 30 works for you at Samui then all good.

In some provinces that would not be enough. Immigration may require a "certificate of residence" for TDL renewal etc

For example your permission of stay and reentry permit ran out (eg stuck o/s due to some reason) and reentered Thailand on new visa.. Then you would need to do TM30 even if your address doesn't change.

If you have have unbroken permission of stay since last TM30 you do not require a new one unless you change address of where you live. Which office.

Fantastic report. Thanks. OP, you mention TM30. I wonder if this was required or you just provided that and accepted by io. Also copy of every page of pp with Thai immigration stamp should not be required. No TM47 required?

OP, think you have asked this previously https://aseannow.com/topic/1102143-an-idiots-guide-to-the-retirement-extension-process-at-samui-immigration-office/?do=findComment&comment=17396668 In any event Samui is up to 30 days early. Note that Samui is bit strange and you may be told to come back closer to your until date. Regards obtaining more than 30 days early this maybe possible. Helps if you have eg a flight ticket and "story" of why you need the extension early.

That would be poor plan. He can obtain 7 days from immigration for 1900b

Consulates often have incorrect information. This is one example. No. He most likely oil/gas worker. Only spending total 6 months in Thailand and month between visits. It's continuous stays back to back that causes issues. Well that's stating the obvious.

There is ZERO ban for 2 day overstay. The post you quoted was referring to being nabbed in Thailand on overstay. Obviously you lay low on your two day overstay and make direct trip to airport on day of departure. Minimal risk.. In my earlier post, I pointed out option of applying for extension to be given 7 days to "get out of Thailand" No overstay.

The post you quoted is an outliner. 9 entries in one year each only a week makes it atypical. Not relevant

Not sure what visa you have. A METV provides a 60 day stamp on entry and without extension you need to exit and reenter Thailand.. Your visa has valid until date. Don't follow the exit prior to end January and may return August.

Hotels do not look (in general) at permission of stay stamp. They photocopy ID page.

Here is cut and paste from another thread (30 minutes ago) from @Gilmoure "I am glad I listened to some of you guys and purchased an onward ticket. I just had to use it 30 minutes ago for my Asiana Air flight from Seoul to Bangkok. Self check-in flagged me and I had to see an airline rep. Showed them my temporary ticket and no problem. 16 USD well spent me thinks. Thank you gents. "

OP, you can exit Thailand paying fine and receive overstay stamp. You could go to immigration and apply for an extension (1900b) which will be rejected and you will be given 7 days to exit Thailand (it's not an extension) Most would opt to just pay a fine however the PE visa company can be touchy about overstays.

Very reliable. I have never read a "failure" report regarding them. To the contrary many have reported zero issues. "onwardticket.com" is one popular site. As added peace of mind if any issues step away from check in and book cheapest throw away ticket.

CW is 45. Ubon 30.

No. It's actually "two visa exempt entries via land/sea limited to 2 per calendar year"

Which immigration office

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The main concern seems to be the booked accommodation. Some comments in this attached thread. https://aseannow.com/topic/1302592-proof-of-payment-for-accommodation-for-the-whole-period-of-stay-in-thailand/ When you attend your appointment ask about need to book pick up time or not required. Vaguely recall reading that somewhere This thread has couple of posts from ubonjoe and link to list of requirements https://aseannow.com/topic/1276664-tourist-visa-for-thailand-in-kuala-lumpur/

You seem concerned about previous ED visa. It will be in your history regardless of new pp. Tourist visas are easy to apply for. Does your pp country have eVisa. Having stated that you will have been out of Thailand for 3 months and visa exempt entry should be fine.

Regarding the onward flight .... You do have a return flight. If any difficulty obtaining boarding pass you could ask to see supervisor and explain that you intend to obtain a 30 day extension or step away from check in and book rent a flight on site such as "onwardticket.com" $15usd.

OP, there is no insurance requirements. Be aware that as your return flight is not within 30 days the airline at departure may require proof of onward flight.

For the plan you outlined... You enter visa exempt or TV then apply for non O retirement. Requires 800k on day of application. Then in last 30 days of your non O permission of stay you apply for 12 month extension then maintain 800k for 3 months and then can reduce to 400k and back up to 800k two months prior to next application for extension