DrJack54

As long as you are doing over 65k then fine. Few months ago my transfers using from AU to Thailand were 120k baht that was 5k aud. That same 5k aud is now land as 110k baht. It's not expected to be consistent amount due to exchange rates

The guy you quoted. Obviously @Pattaya57

Here is my experience June 2024 I did my renewal TDL on Wednesday of this week at Chatuchak transport office. Enter the building immediately turn right an past those doors press ticket machine select foreigner. You are seen very quickly. Note this visit is just to make the appointment. I was offered various time for the next day and selected 9am the following day. To make appointment you need the following. 1. Thai drivers license (mine was expired 3 moths previous. That is no problem. 2. Certificate of residency 3. Medical certificate. Note there is a clinic that does this specific service at entry of land/transport complex. 150b 4. Basic copies from pp. Photo page. Most recent entry stamp. I also provided reentry permit page. Page with your visa. In my case that was first page of my current pp where the visa info. 5. Passport. Note: You do not need to do the online eLearning course that provides q code. They clip the pages together and a coloured ticket with a stamp. That's it. Simple. So the next day (yesterday) I was back again for the test. You go into same office obtain ticket (same as bank system) Short wait. They give you que number. You then follow counter instructions to where you hand over your papers where they are checked again. Then follow instructions to area where you watch short video. It's purely instructions for the "physical/eye test" Test is very basic. Colour test etc After that back to where instructed to have pic and actual TDL card. 505baht.(Lady would not accept tip) Zero need for an agent. You still need two trips. Edited June 2, 2023 by DrJack54

He is talking from experience in recently obtaining non O in Oz for Thailand via newly added eVisa option in AU. No reason to suggest it won't work fine in places such a Vietnam, Laos etc

Some advice in this thread. https://aseannow.com/topic/1321511-renew-driving-licence-department-of-land-transport-chatuchak-bkk/ Renewed my TDL last year at Chatuchak. I had to go in person to make appointment. Was able to make it for following day. There is a medical certificate joint just up from entry to land- Transport buildings. 200b You also require a COR.. Here is thread where I posted link to may for medical office. https://aseannow.com/topic/1303952-services-that-offer-assistance-with-getting-a-thai-drivers-license/

First up don't worry that it's been 11 days. It will arrive. Don't be concerned about putting down another reason for the COR. The reason in not shown on the COR.. Old thread mentions 500b for same day process. https://aseannow.com/topic/956095-certificate-of-residence-chiang-mai/

That's surely a joke. 100% returns. Granted for retirement tying up 800k basically all year round has an opportunity cost associated to it. In the case of extensions based on marriage the funds can be used after extension stamp issued. What did you live on for the 12 months. Surely more than 400k. To suggest that the pink card helps with back to back visa exempt entries is not correct. Opposite in fact.

eVisa had it's teething problems early on as would be expected. Many reports of how much the system has been improved. eVisa for Thailand applied for in UK on example. I travel often to Vietnam and since eVisa is available for visa for Vietnam it's a breeze. Simple application takes 5 minutes tops. Visa issued within 5 days.

Quite the opposite.

Agree. Airport is breeze. Just to add at DMK the reentry permit office is just past passport control. Pic of BKK airport reentry permit desk. Left side Zone 2

Excellent update @Tod Daniels Any idea if Laos eg Savannakhet etc will follow suit with eVisa

The OP is implying that pink id is assisting ongoing living in Thailand using visa exempt entry+ 60 day to visit wife extension. Crazy. From the OP ... "I have been in Thailand for 15 out of the last 18 months on Visa Exempt plus Extensions ( including Family - Thai Wife ) plus Border bounces." What the....perhaps possible however moving forward. @FARANG KIWI what is plan for next 15 out of 18. What is point of your thread. Get a non O based on marriage+ annual extensions. Buy a multi reentry permit if needed.

Clearly I'm not up to date with online window. Previously it was 2 weeks prior up to one week prior. Subsequently changed to 2 weeks prior and up to due date. Not aware that back to one week prior. For online reporting...if report approved then next due date will be from date of online submission. For reporting via mail the count starts from current due date.

Spare a thought for extensions based on retirement. For married guys annual extension it's a sweet deal. Basically living in Thailand the 400k would sustain living (family) for few months as it can be used after stamp from under consideration period. Thinking OP is basically a nonsense.

One of the most bizarre posts I have read in some time. You are married to a Thai and opt for this nonsense. Obtain a non O and subsequent 12 month extension. Only requires 400k in bank for couple of months and then you can use it. If anything the pink id would suggest that you have visa options.

The guy you quoted was the opposite of insulting. He was being helpful. The OP needs to provide more detail. My guess is that he (may) be entering visa exempt and asking about a simple 30 day extension. However the details need to be outlined. If indeed my guess is correct then options such as agent including pick up and return of pp possible. Should also mention location.

Things have changed.

Further bickering posts removed. The OP asked specific question and later included this ... " I plan on getting the Non O while in Thailand. I don't have a bank account yet" Criminal background check is not required has been stated by several posters

https://aseannow.com/topic/1110501-usa-tourist-visa-for-thai-wife/

Just my suggestion., Deal with current rejection by doing report in person.. Ongoing do reports via mail option. If you need advice you can post

Almost surprised that you you are surprised. Despite numerous posts of success I along with many have received exactly same reply , despite no change of information. Just using magnifying glass to auto fill. Seems that currently they are trying to sync TM30 with online reporting. Incompetent at best. Suggest report via mail option however this need to be done 15 days prior to due date.. My last two reports required in person to CW. . For no reason BTW: immigration will give zero explanation. Don't waste your time.

Nonsense. Disregard this advice.

There is alternative. Put everything into wife name. Use an agent ongoing. Does not need to be in your immediate area. Obviously leave enough funds (for wife) for "last step"

Vague at best. The OP can enter visa exempt and yes apply for a non O retirement. He would need to show 800k in Thai bank account on day of application. He would need to do that with at least 15 days remaining on his entry stamp. Longer at couple of immigration offices eg CM and Phuket.

Yes there is a handful of offices that provide application 45 days early. CW,CM and Phuket just 3 examples. The vast majority are 30 days.