DrJack54

You click on a word in post you want to quote and slowly extend to sentence you wish to deal with. Shown in screenshot. Or just hit quote bottom left of the post you wish to deal with and the whole post will pop up and you add your question..

In that case a METV is very good option

Anyone familiar with good agent in Bangkok? Am aware of ThaiVisaCenter. In Pattaya have previously met with Maneerat (unrelated to current situation)

Don't see much value in obtaining a tourist visa as it provides 60 day stamp same as visa exempt. With your history visa exempt entry no problem. As for METV that depends on how long you wish to stay in Thailand.

I deal with CW and that office is strict on the financials. I was actually changing to income method. Have been transferring 120k/month for several months. Most recent extension Nov 5, I asked head io about next extension using income. Her reply "yes can just keep 800k for next 3 months" 😭😭

That's what seems most likely. Very fond of Saigon so could easily mini holiday and obtain a non O eVisa there.

So it happened...the old story partner "accidentally" withdrew from my "immigration bank account". Down to 798k and just now replaced after one/two days. Extension obtained Nov 5 valid till Nov 8 2025. So my choices: 1. Start over. Either border bounce and obtain new non O at CW or fly somewhere such as Saigon and obtain eVisa non O retirement. 2. Use an agent for next extension. 3. See what happens with DTV Any suggestions welcome. Main reason of posting, is all the threads I have read of guys similar story I have just thought how ridiculous to allow that to happen. Yet it does.

Correct. Just requires 400k in your Thai bank account on day of application. Assume you are not dealing with Jomitien. Which immigration office? Here is link to thread outlining the process. https://aseannow.com/topic/1315828-visa-exempt-to-90-day-non-o-spouse-visa-conversion-in-thailand/

All the best. Plenty folk get out of step re finances or simple error. You have fall back plans

You left out the "obtain non O marriage" after the 60 to visit wife.. Yes and the non O provides a 90 day stamp and in last 30 days obtain 12 month extension. The 400k in bank on day you apply for non O and seasoned for 2 months prior to application for extension. Which immigration office.

Further Posts re usefulness or otherwise of pink ID and yellow book will be removed. Off topic

That the important bit. You cannot obtain a second 60 day extension.

Seems that you had a single entry non O and at some point obtained a 60 day extension to visit wife. You cannot obtain another.. If the funds are an issue you could "start over" Do a border bounce without reentry permit and then 60 day extension to visit wife (if required) that gives 60 + 60 days. Then obtain non O marriage at your local immigration office with 400k in your Thai bank account

Which soft power options are you opting for

Thinking forum will appreciate your follow up experience. Please update after you reenter with your DVT. I'm jealous old guy on annual extensions.

You will need to exit Thailand to Cambodia and reenter Thailand after expiry of reentry permit to activate DTV. Out of interest for others., What category for DVT did you chose

Posts re agents removed. Off topic.

Admire the good intentions. You won't receive an explanation.

There are few guys on AseanNow that have Permanent Resident status. Also some that have Thai citizenship. You haven't had replies. Hopefully someone can post first hand experience.

I also didn't follow the post you quoted. To activate the DTV he would need exit Thailand again to Cambodia without reentry permit and reenter Thailand with the DTV. Perhaps current reentry permit is single reentry.

I just tried to make appointment for retirement extension (it's not a "retirement visa application") No problem Dec 16....10am. All that was required in link above was email address for them to send OTP.

So you obtained a non O eVisa and received a 90 day stamp on entry? BTW: it's not visa renewal. You are wanting a 12 month extension to your permission of stay. What happened when you tried to use appointment link? https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/onlineservice-and-publicguide/

Similarly, my monthly transfer, via WISE is done on 1st each month, and I specify the amount of Baht to be transferred, not the originating currency, thus avoiding any variations That's very important for folk transferring close to the minimum 65k. Just a guess, but I think most expats transfer much more, so never danger of dipping below 65k baht. As for the OP, I suggest 12 month bank statement best option. 200 baht.

It's a light read 165 pages. Thinking covers most questions.

Depends on immigration office.