DrJack54

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Bank account is common thread. Previously a yellow book pink card would perhaps be fine. Things have changed in recent times. I've been here for some time with existing bank account. Subsequently wanted to open FD account with BBL.... No way without certificate of residence (Bangkok) Kasikorn opened an account as I had a 12 month extension along with lease. Of course an agent can assist to open bank account (5k)

This issue has occured in recent months. It's tied up with immigration trying to sync online reporting with address report. Personally haven't been doing TM47 due to frequent travel. Suggest that those that take trip outside of Thailand to make report via mail after return at 75 day mark. Last resort skip the whole nonsense and pay 2000b at next extension.

Hopefully down the track someone will report opening Thai bank account just with a DTV without yellow book or pink card.

I'm also confused with your posts. Where did you deal with these banks. Your profile seems to indicate Phuket? In Bangkok you would need a COR or non O to open bank account.

Bit off topic, but very strange sending USA passport for renewal process (using mail) is required. AU citizens do not do this. The existing pp is not posted with the other docs. BTW for others...I did this few months back and it took 20 days from post to return

The 800k in his account would take time to access. Also no need to obtain non O in Thai consulate/embassy. She could border bounce and with visa exempt entry obtain non O retirement at her local immigration office. I posted a link earlier that outlines the process

You are not over thinking rather just good planning. The other thing you should consider is access to your bank account (also the friend you mentioned). Personally I'm in process of changing from money in bank to income method for extensions based on retirement. Reason being for my long term partner (not married) to have instant access to money. All expats need to forward plan.

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OP, assume that your wife entered with a non O visa. I would chat with your immigration office to ask if she can change extension based on dependant to based on retirement. She would also need 800k in Thai bank account in her name only. Fall back option (when things happen suddenly) is to exit Thailand and reenter visa exempt (border bounce) From VE it isn't difficult to obtain non O retirement and subsequent 12 month extensions Here is thread that outlines process. https://aseannow.com/topic/1311886-visa-exempt-to-retirement-extension-process-and-cost/

Yes. Correct. Process discussed in this thread https://aseannow.com/topic/1311886-visa-exempt-to-retirement-extension-process-and-cost/

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If entry via land then should not require onward flight. If via air then the airline at departure may request proof of onward flight You state enter visa exempt with 60 day stamp and head straight to CW. you only require 15 days remaining on your permit to apply for the non O. Edit: I assume that you are on extension from a non O-A and do not actually have a valid non O-A visa?

Do the TM47 via mail. OR skip it and pay fine 2000b fine Here is thread that outlines the process. https://aseannow.com/topic/1297097-mail-in-90-day-report/

What on earth does that mean. There has been no issue with friendship bridge border bounce. "bad guys took over that entry point" Comical

Absolute nonsense.

Or you can file TM47 via mail and do that ongoing avoiding problematic online reporting.

Interesting. I'm in a defacto and to avoid the up creek scenario I'm currently changing from funds in bank for extension retirement to income method. I transfer 120k every month and goes straight out and into partner account. In other words when I'm eventually on income method there will never be funds in my account. Only outlining detail for others as access to the farang partner/husband can prove to be difficult.

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Can we move on from signing pages. Irrelevant.

He can do that for second extension showing 12 months of monthly transfers using the 65k. That would be a modest amount for himself and wife to live on. As you point out avoids locking up funds in bank (useless)

From pinned thread 2019 listing requirements "7. Include an original doctor’s letter from a hospital. Thai Inter provides them in 15 mins @THB 250." I haven't read and recent reference to need for it..

Kasikorn will accept a 100b deposit for savings account. Would seem you have an FD account. For that account the minimum deposit is 1000 baht

The OP is from the UK. That embassy does not provide income letter. Nor does UK and AU

I'm focusing on the OP. He is from UK. No income letter available. His income is from rents. At this point in time he does not even have a Thai bank account. The only way he can use income method for his first extension is to show 12 months transfers of 40k/65k