DrJack54

Read the OP. He is using money in bank method for extension based on marriage. He is not using agent for extensions. He is dealing with CW and bankbook will not be required. Note to OP, have bb with you even though won't be required. For those with extensions based on retirement at CW your financial compliance will be checked..

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This thread has just about reached its use by date. OP, is 53 yr and has easy option to live in Thailand with annual extensions from a Non O retirement. Insufficient funds then use agent option. From history provided is living in Thailand on concoction of ED, visa exempt entry, etc One would think denied entry would be wake up call. Seems not as asking about a tourist visa.

Yes. Kasikorn most likely will open account with the Non O stamp in your passport. Explain that you intend to obtain 12 month extension. A TM30 along with lease would be a bonus. Bangkok Bank wanted "certificate of residence" along with the non O. Your application won't be rejected. Even if it was doesn't mean loss of ticket. Fly to Thailand enter visa exempt and obtain non O at immigration. This plan B would require agent to open bank account. 4k Best option is to get the non O in USA.

Yep. I did stamp transfer on March 6 at CW. Had to photocopy pages of bankbook back to last extension and do update. (I just made a deposit) Miracle that I had bank book with me.

From date of application. Extension granted Not expiry of permission of stay.

Certified means signed. Both Savannakhet and Vientiane now require appointment. Did you consider a border bounce, enter Thailand visa exempt and obtain Non O marriage at your Thai immigration office?

One (slightly strange) thing to note for anyone obtaining Non O in Bangkok is that if have a tourist visa entry you obtain the non O at CW (TM86) and if have visa exempt you attend LakSi IT mall (TM87)

TM7 (extension) and TM8 (reentry permit) Both of those forms require photo..

It's not required for the OP as funds are not required to be maintained in bank for extension based on marriage using money in bank method. However a new requirement for folk with extensions based on retirement using money in bank method... Bank book required along with photocopies of pages back to last extension along with deposit (update) on day of application. New requirement. Not listed on the link o posted earlier. https://aseannow.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=995063&key=4ad28e64c063398b61d0a726240743c6

For extensions based on marriage the 400k only needs to be in bank for 2 months prior to application plus under consideration period. Here is link for transfer stamps CW https://aseannow.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=939160&key=2e63bc0d8abee18369df31b777516cb4

I feel immigration has a valid point. There is good option for ongoing living in Thailand, especially for those 50+ yr. The OP can/should apply for non O retirement and subsequent annual extensions.

Yes. Suggest you apply 45 days early and have the return date for final stamp in pp.

Be aware that you apply for extension at CW up to 45 days prior to expiry of permission of stay stamp.

Visa exempt entry via air or land border requires your passport. No forms No fees. He could exit Thailand turn and reenter and receive a 60 day stamp. Now regarding the thread link I posted earlier you will see that to obtain the Non O retirement the 800k is needed to be in bank on day of application. Note: also needed to be shown as coming from abroad In your father's case that should not be required as the funds have been in Thailand for some time. The process is not difficult and outlined in that thread. For the non O application from visa exempt entry he uses TM87.

You keep the 400k in bank till you receive final stamp. Which immigration office? What date in March is trip planned..

Any extension given would have expiry same as expiry of pp. Common example is someone applying for annual extension and pp expiry in say 6 months. The extension would be for only 6 months

You would need to do a TM30 for new address if having dealing with immigration office. Common example would be to apply for extension.

You are referring to visa exempt entry. Currently that provides a 60 day stamp (permission of stay) That plan is for need to start over. Sometimes due to error with financials as in your father's situation. https://aseannow.com/topic/1311886-visa-exempt-to-retirement-extension-process-and-cost/ I would plead his case with immigration, however more than likely will need to "start over" I assume he does not have a reentry permit in his passport.

Temporary indeed. If DVD difficult for the OP then a non O with ongoing extensions is an option. If insufficient funds then use an agent.

This screenshot is what I received month back. So as explained in other posts I had to set up new "Wallet" account details with WISE. I also had to add new recipient to my billers/payees in my Westpac account. All that's changed for me is eg if I wanted to transfer 5k to my Thai bank. Step 1: Transfer 5k from Westpac to my Wise wallet a/c Step 2: Setup transfer from wise wallet to Thai bank. For others: the one slight hassle with verifying WISE wallet account was the verification steps. Pic of photo page of passport easy enough. The Selfie just would not work until I took it in natural light.

You are doing all this run around and being 50+ you have better options. I moved to Thailand later in life (over 50 first visit) In those days I was traveling every month to Saigon. Eventually immigration at DMK said obtain tourist visa. I subsequently obtain tourist visas at Saigon Thai consulate (tiny office) In those days you could obtain triple entry TV. Eventually the lady immigration officer in Saigon stated "you live in Thailand get retirement visa" The fact that you have option is part of the issue. Get a Non O or DTV

You can obtain a tourist visa in Malaysia. If you went back to Germany you could obtain a METV for Thailand. The DTV is all the rage and seems attractive. It does have requirements. Can't recall reading of denied entry at CNX. Your history is extensive. Clearly you are not 50+ yr. Was chatting with a young UK guy and he obtained DTV eVisa in UK in few days.

Previously WISE and TRANSFERWISE (former name) zero problems. I (same as you) set up the details with WISE then straight away did transfer from my Oz bank using nank app and bingo job done. Easy as pie. You are UK ..the recent change in procedure using WISE is for AU folk.

Thinking your bad experience last Feb is causing your concerns. Things in general were very busy at Jomitien at that time. The two first hand reports above your post indicate that Jomitien far quieter currently. Your plan of eg arrive 9-10am few days prior to expiry seems good idea.