DrJack54

The thing is many offices want a TM47 receipt. Esp at eg CW where they have a doc check girl. In my example my last report was 10 months ago. I will show that receipt and my pp can show due to travel no reporting was due in last 10 months. Never continuously in country 90+ days

Agree totally. I like bullet proof options if available. Especially if entering via air. Apart from onward ticket required by airline immigration would/could be an issue.

Yep especially if it's fact that 400k for 2 months is required. Same requirement for 12 month extension. Buy a multi reentry permit and travel when it suits you. Also keep in mind that ME Non is valid for one year. You can get about 15+ months out of one but then another visit to Savannakhet. No thanks This thread discuss some aspects. https://aseannow.com/topic/1329397-non-imm-o-1-yr-me-visa-from-laos/

They are good to go also you as hosts. The guests would only bother with TM30 if they needed dealing with immigration eg for extension. Visa exempt is currently 60 days

It's referring to if you are arrested for something eg bar fight and subsequently seen to have not made a TM47 when required.

You are referring to multi entry non O visa from Savannakhet. That visa is valid for 12 months and grants 90 day stamp every entry. That visa is not available at Thai immigration. However from a visa exempt or tourist visa entry you can obtain a single entry non O based on marriage and in last 30 days obtain the subsequent 12 month extension. You would also buy a reentry permit if you plan to exit Thailand and reenter. The main advantage in the past was 400k in bank seasoned for 2 months not required for the ME non O. Now (my understanding) is that's now required. Personally I would obtain non O in Thailand and subsequent extension. Then just yearly extensions ongoing.

I did 10 extensions retirement at CW and only bankbook and photocopies required and some months zero activity. Last 2 extensions required 12 month bank statements. Years ago had transfer of stamps at CW. No problem and the form lists required docs. This year had another new pp transfer of stamps NEW added requirement was to provide bank book and photocopies of all pages since current extension date. Also updated bank book. TM47 receipt previously not required. Now is. I don't call that consistent

No problem. Do nothing. I Assume they won't be applying for extension.

Just a suggestion:... You could do a border bounce and reenter visa exempt. You mention that you have 400k in bank. You could obtain non O marriage and that 90 day stamp would provide the required time to season funds for subsequent 12 month extension. Purchase a multi reentry permit and do annual extensions ongoing. After extension granted you can use the funds. No need to maintain in bank. Attached thread outlines process. https://aseannow.com/topic/1315828-visa-exempt-to-90-day-non-o-spouse-visa-conversion-in-thailand/

Be aware that appointments now required at both Savannakhet and Vientiane. The "new " funds in bank is true. Think the turn around time now 3 days Others will comment if that's not the case. @Tod Daniels can give definitive advice

Completely irrelevant. Many folk have been asked to show funds. Granted rare. Down to history in Thailand back to back visa exempt via air. Suggest you research threads

Exactly. Showing funds is rarely asked for. In most cases it's down to back to back visa exempt entries via air.. Some would suggest it's a ploy to refuse entry. There is ZERO option to show a bank app or whatever. CASH.

Read post above yours from @Liquorice That is correct information. Your posts are not

I'm not much help however be aware that 400k in bank now required. Also both consulates you mention require appointment

The OP indicates that his main concern re financials (400k) is down to taxation worries. Has indicated can transfer required funds from UK. This is clearly his best option. Stick with ongoing extensions based on marriage. Note related however few hours ago transfered 400k from Oz using WISE. Time less than an hour (much)

Some off topic posts removed. Address the OP

From the OP ..... "I'd rather not stay overnight." You personally find no problem to stay 2 nights is irrelevant and off topic. Sensible advice to OP would be to consider border with no need to stay 2 nights. Nong Khai perhaps. Try address the topic in various threads.

So the OP asks if can avoid overnight stay and you chime in with what advice ?..... "I don't see the problem to stay 2 nights..."

Forget the "slip" Open the link I posted and read penalties regarding TM47 compliance Here it is for second time. https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/tm47online-manual/ "Failure to notify or late notification must notify in person and pay a fine of 2,000 baht, rising to 5,000 baht if apprehended."

Couple of posts re legality or otherwise of agents removed. Off topic

That amount is if someone is arrested. If just attending immigration and paying fine for filing late TM47 then the penality is 2000b

https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/tm47online-manual/ Open that link and everything you want to know about TM47 is outlined. Including penalties.

That looks like some rubbish by local immigration office and refers to "if arrested" Here is what is stated in immigration site for TM47..... "If a foreigner staying in the kingdom over 90 days without notifying residence to immigration officer or notifying later than the set period, must notify in person and a fine of 2,000.- THB will be collected. If a foreigner who did not make the notification of staying over 90 days is arrested, he/her will be fined not less than 4,000.- THB with an additional fine not exceeding 200.- THB for each day which passes until the law is complied with."

And what happened with my io at CW was that a 12 month bank statement WAS required. Reason given was a month with zero activity. Your point? Luck of the draw when it comes to immigration. The only thing consistent is inconsistency

That is also my understanding.