DrJack54

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?

You state "my pensions" ... Did immigration want to see proof transfers were from Pension or just the monthly (12) 65k+ deposits.

Indeed. I thought it was 30 wasn't sure. Also as mentioned earlier I had issue (CW) regarding two months out of the 12 having no entry (transaction) I use money in bank method and was told to obtain a 12 month bank statement. Strange that the 10+ extensions prior to that the "no activity" was fine..

You should obtain a 12 month bank statement as you mentioned "consolidated" transaction entries. Also immigration want to see an activity each month in bank book (immigration offices vary on this) Bangkok Bank take 5-7 business days to provide 12 month bank statement. Discussed in this thread https://aseannow.com/topic/1320006-bank-statement-requirements-for-one-year-retirement-visa-extension/

No

You had good advice from @Upnotover . The point is opening a bank account with a tourist visa or visa exempt entry is not straight forward. Some folk use an agent. Obtaining an eVisa non O based on marriage in USA would make opening the bank account possible. 90 day reporting has nothing to do with your non O and subsequent 12 month extension. It's required if you stay longer than 90 continuous days in Thailand. Your first application for extension starts your 90 day count.

No. Do you plan to obtain the non O marriage in Thailand? Do you have a Thai bank account in your name only?