DrJack54

It's not only about funds. Think you will find that you entered with visa based marriage you cannot obtain first extension of permission of stay based on retirement. Immigration may allow it as less work for them. Best advice is to apply for non O for reason same as extension. In subsequent years change based on is not an issue.

Your thread title indicates that you entered Thailand with a non O. Based on what.... marriage or retirement? You need to have 800k in the bank account for 2 months prior to application of extension for retirement and 400k in bank for 2 months for extension based on marriage.

You are providing poor advice. The OP is looking for advice on obtaining a non O based on marriage from local Thai immigration office. That is different to applying for 12 months extension to permission of stay. The advice that @Liquorice has provided in the thread re using income method is correct I also pointed out that the OP will not be able to use income method as he cannot show 12 months of transfers. Oz embassy does not provide income letters along with USA and UK At this point he doesn't even have a Thai bank account in his name only. Along with thread that outlines the process I posted earlier. Also his first extension he will need to use funds in bank method. Also noted that while the application for a non O visa (not an extension) only requires funds in bank on day of application.... Jomitien is insisting on 2 months seasoning.

Previously for many years I only needed to provide bankbook and photocopies of pages. CW. Last 2 extensions they wanted 12 month bank statement. IO pointed to the fact that in one month there was no activity. I use dedicated bank account for immigration. I can understand issue with consolidated transactions however no entry in a particular month is a nonsense.

Exactly. Since you have a Thai bank account you could transfer 800k now. Depends on your entry date. Otherwise deal with "normal" immigration office eg CW and use TM87 to move from visa exempt to non O retirement https://aseannow.com/topic/1311886-visa-exempt-to-retirement-extension-process-and-cost/

The reason I asked for your immigration office is that Jomitien currently asking for 2 months seasoning of 800k. Rogue office

Can't speak for UK non O based on retirement. Fact is the non O is not based on retirement. The key is based on age 50+

Don't do that. Flying visa exempt to Thailand the airline at departure may ask for onward flight within 60 days. On arrival it's not common that Thai immigration would ask for onward flight. You can purchase a throw away ticket or buy rent a ticket. Sites such as "onward ticket.com" BTW: Do you have a Thai bank account in your name only and which immigration office are you planning to obtain non O

I did say "generally speaking" Which immigration office were you able to do extension based on parent while still married? Here is cut/paste from ubonjoe in similar threads.... "Other than the 400k baht being the bank for 2 months for marriage and only on the day you apply for being the parent there is little difference. In some cases marriage would be easier since some offices want a letter from you child's school and photos of them at the school and a few other things. Also some offices would not do the extension based upon being their parent if married."

You misread the guy you were quoting.. He is pointing out that a non O cannot be obtained at immigration in Thailand from a visa exempt or tourist visa entry using income method without embassy letter.

That will be a problem from a visa exempt or tourist visa entry. You require a certificate of residence or letter from embassy. Oz embassy does not provide that service. Also in Bangkok they require a 90 day report to have been done to obtain COR. That isn't possible. Entering with a non O obtained in Australia would make opening a bank account easier. Agents can assist with opening bank account.

Indeed as pointed out earlier he will need to use funds in the bank for the non O and 12 month extension. He could at the same time start monthly transfers and possibly change to income method in future years having shown 12 months of transfers

Generally speaking to apply for extension based on support of Thai child you would need to be divorced. Assuming you are over 50 thinking your best option is change to extension based on retirement. When your current extension is due for renewal you could make the change. You would require 800k in bank for 2 months prior to application. Wife would need to attend.

No problem. You can even obtain a non O based on marriage or retirement from a visa exempt entry. This attached thread outlines the process https://aseannow.com/topic/1315379-tourist-visa-conversion-to-non-o-thai-family/

Put it in perspective. Is there a limit on visa exempt entries via air? Answer: No. Are folk ever denied entry via air using visa exempt entries back to back ongoing? Answer: Yes. The choice of the word "unlimited" was poor. They simply removed the "2 per calendar year" rule.

That information is incorrect. Not uncommon.

3 months out then enter again visa exempt should be fine. Don't overstay in future. You will need flight out within 60 days. Check out "onwardticket.com"

OP, request to close thread. Thread closed

Don't see point of your thread. You currently have the funds in bank to continue with extensions based on retirement using funds in bank method. Talk about jumping the gun re any tax issues that may or may not impact you. Then jump to PE questions. Relax.

The "bank letter" does not do that. It confirms that you are the owner of the account and balance at time of issue. The "bank statement" shows funds in the account balances. Some offices will accept photocopies of bank book pages +bank book to show seasoning requirements have been met.

OP, correct answers above. You can enter visa exempt and currently will be given 60 day stamp. Also can obtain 30 day extension at local immigration. Be aware that an onward flight may be required by airline at departure for boarding pass. You will not need to show accommodation with or without visa.

OP, has result. Thread closed.

In your OP you stated that you are using funds in bank method. 800k. No mention of income method.

Certainly would not purchase a PE visa based on taxation concerns You already are doing extensions based on retirement so over 50.

Indeed. Alternative to exit country would be to attend immigration office pay short overstay and apply for 30 day extension. Done more often than some would think. Alternative is to exit asap and pay few days overstay and return to Thailand visa exempt entry. Perhaps attractive due to current 60 day stamp. Depends on how long he wants to stay in Thailand..