DrJack54

He may have entered on a SETV the visa gave him a 60 day permission of stay. During that time seems he applied for Non O retirement. He would have used form TM86. He was given an under consideration period. The 60 day stamp from entry is irrelevant. OP has been given correct advice.

OP, here is copy of requirements at CW. Note no mention of bank book etc Also link for that form https://aseannow.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=939160&key=2e63bc0d8abee18369df31b777516cb4

Just goes to show how things can vary even at same office. I also did my transfer a year ago at CW. No bank statement. Just photocopies of pages and update. No TM30 or TM47.

They will accept photocopies of all bank book pages back till date of current extension. Together with the actual bank book. Good idea to do the transfed when 90 report window is open. Note: do the extension first followed by the report. You can make appointments for both. A TM30 would be handy however not required. Here is appointment link: https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/onlineservice-and-publicguide/

To transfer stamps and visa info when someone does passport renewal. As discussed in thread.

Used the safe entry service linked in OP first post. Note the very high fee of 8k (each) was due to recent refused entry at BKK along with ED visas in the past (think 2) and visa exempt entries.

Think you will be fine with copy. For my extension retirement CW the io looked at first page of lease photocopy and didn't appear overly interested. Do you have a TM30. That would be handy.

Yes typed with OP. All good. No questions etc at BKK. Straight through (20 min total)

Actually I did two transfers. Yes 1.9mil baht each transfer approx 90k aud each time. The limit per transaction using WISE to Kasikorn is 2mil baht The point of your post?

Any specific area in Bangkok? Do you own a car? Is central location important? What size apartment. Studio or one bedroom. Pool important?

OP, this thread perhaps not helpful however in my first post there are links to few threads. https://aseannow.com/topic/1289296-shipping-personal-items-from-uk-to-thailand/ https://aseannow.com/topic/1020269-shipping-electronic-goods-to-thailandtaxvat-etc/

OP, as some postes have suggested open Kasikorn. They are partner with WISE and also can produce 12 month bank statements on the spot unlike BBL. Last week transfered 1.9mil from my Oz bank online. Instant transfer. Folk with USA bank account my need to check transfer time.

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Google is your friend. Start with this mob Thai Visa Centre - Visa Agent https://g.co/kgs/Wuw9jTB

Volume and total weight? I will move your thread to correct forum. Thinking you are in for world of pain.

No. That would have him enter Thailand visa exempt and opening a Thai Bank account (that he does not have) unlikely in current times. The rest of the post is rambling. Skip it.

OP this perhaps not clear however have a read of this thread. Also the link I posted in first reply to another thread. This suggestion may seem "long way round" However you could consider wife initially enter visa exempt. You enter with a Non O retirement and at some point wife obtains a Non O dependant eVisa in nearby country. https://aseannow.com/topic/1348696-question-on-under-50-wife-getting-a-non-o-visa/

Very comprehensive OP in this attached thread.

Read his schedule. He will be out of Thailand when "extension window" Is open. Only returning to Thailand couple of days prior to expiry. Yes he can obtain the extension up till date if expiry, however not ideal..

No need to do that. You are not going into overstay as your Non O is being processed. All good. Chill

Bit off topic however. .... My Google Calendar has my report window open Monday (tomorrow) Just now received reminder email to do my Report. Obviously will use the autofil option when I do it tomorrow..

I was not referring to reports done via agents. Rather the system in general. Like many I have have very checkered history with online reporting. Even after doing it in person I have had non approval with the subsequent online report. Apart from that next month I do quick trip to Saigon. Upon return I'm expected to hoof it to CW to do in person reporting.. What a farce of a system. Dark ages stuff. The online reporting for those that never/hardly ever doing trips, abroad then they most likely have consistent success.

Done. The post you requested removal has been made.

Yes you can enter anytime during validity of the METV. Seems the io may have stamped you in 60 day visa exempt. Even if thats the case, thinking next entry again show your METV eVisa print out.

It's referred to as Catch 22. Since you live in CM you could consider a trip to Laos to obtain Non Of retirement e-Visa. That process is done online however you need to visit Thai embassy (eg Vientiane) and funds do not need to be in a Thai bank account. That statement is big red flag to me. Perhaps mis reading it. You need lot of access funds in case of emergency. Apart from the eVisa suggestion.. If you have future plans to return to pp country you could do border bounces for this stay and pp wait to obtain Non O in home country