DrJack54

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.

UK, USA, AU embassies do not provide embassy letter. The OP is UK

Using income method for extensions retirement you need to show the 12 monthly transfers came from abroad.

Seems to be 5 working days. General discussion in this thread https://aseannow.com/topic/1308373-ho-chi-minh-multiple-entry-marriage-visa/

That is up to the immigration office.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1169684-marriage-extension-pathum-thani-today/ Ha! Forgot to post it in previous link. Can't guarantee for PT but most offices eg CW accept bank letter 5 days old. The issue is some io require "activity" (deposit or withdrawal) on day of application.

No. It's simple...for a non O-A application a criminal background check is required. In many countries that can be done online. Application for non O both marriage or retirement does NOT require this regardless of previously having done a non O-A application

Here is old thread Pathum Thani specific. Good post from @macgver Hopefully he might update recent experience. Any reason for not doing the banking on day of application. Makes bank letter, update and deposit (activity) on day of application straight forward.

Take the advice from @Upnotover and @Pattaya57 above. That is best advice. If for some reason you decide to enter visa exempt that will also work. Currently visa exempt provides 60 day stamp and with Thai bank account in place you won't have any issue.

Obviously you have a Thai bank account in your name only so you can just enter Thailand visa exempt and obtain non O and subsequent extension in Thailand. However you can obtain the non O eVisa based on over 50 in UK. https://aseannow.com/topic/1311886-visa-exempt-to-retirement-extension-process-and-cost/

Indeed. OP mentioned "background check" Seems OP asking about non O based on Thai spouse. No "check" is required regardless of applied for in pp country or Thailand. The visas you mentioned require Police Clearance check as you point out. Some misleading posts in this thread.

You can do either. Since you have the Thai bank in place with 400k my pick would be to return to Thailand visa exempt and apply for non O and subsequent 12 month extension at your local immigration office. Obtaining non O marriage in home country also good option if eVisa

Some discussion in this thread https://aseannow.com/topic/1304842-power-of-attorney/

You had extensive replies to similar question in 2012. You mention no agents in your area. Personally for myself I would use an agency.

What is your status in Thailand. Assume you returned with reentry permit?