DrJack54

13 minutes ago, rose33 said:

You're saying I'm saying things I'm not saying ????

 

This was your first contribution....

"By law, a foreigner in Thailand must carry passport on their person at all times.

In practice, when checking into hotels and am asked for "passport", I just hand over Thai driver licence and that has always been enuf."....

Which means nothing in regards to the OP.

The guy is going on a one month trip involving an island and driving a car. 

To not take passport is insane.

Then you type about checking into hotels.

Check in is of little/no concern. 

6 minutes ago, rose33 said:

Passport when necessary at bank/hosp/immi... Of course. But I avoid handing it over whenever possible.

Did you even read the OP,

The guy is going on a holiday for ONE month and driving a car and on an island. 

Madness to even consider not traveling with his passport. 

Surely this thread is a wind-up 

1 minute ago, IvorBiggun2 said:

Get into the Thai way of thinking. Worry about it when it happens. Worrying about things that may never happen will make you ill.  

Silly throw away comment.

Passport is absolutely required for some things. 

Would be very foolish to travel to an island and also driving to not travel with passport. 

Those suggesting otherwise are giving very poor advice.

The OP appears to be living in Thailand (expat) and to even start this thread is quite ridiculous. 

2 minutes ago, rose33 said:

In practice, when checking into hotels and am asked for "passport", I just hand over Thai driver licence and that has always been enuf

What do you hand over in a hospital or bank 

22 minutes ago, JBChiangRai said:

It was 1 million for 20 years.

Stick to the OP 

He did not ask about PE visa etc

OP, the above experts gave you good info.

Being from Germany your embassy still provides you with "income letter" which gives you option to use "income method" 

The alternative is "money in bank method"

Either way what is critical is for you to have Thai bank account in your name only.

Do you have that? 

7 minutes ago, mokwit said:

Looks like that is what is happening to my original Non O visa - extended based on retirement

Just to be clear.

Visas are not extended.

Your non O provided you with a 90 day permission of stay.

That visa is used. 

Your subsequent extensions are just extension of your permission of stay. 

You also state.....

"There are always those who say they never get asked for one or the other or both - I was not asked for Tm30 but I provided a TM47. I had to provide TM30 docs for transfer stamps to new passport and 90 day report." 

Guess I'm one of those as have been here 10 years on extensions based on retirement and have never filed a TM30. 

You also post....

"They prefer Lease, Owner ID and housebook.".

Indeed that is what's required. BTW signed by owner.

Not lease and utility bill. 

However sometimes accepted. 

3 minutes ago, mokwit said:

*yes, I know CW will let you file as "Possessor" with lease and utility bill, but not all offices do

CW most likely would not accept a TM30 based on lease and utility bill.

You also state the following...

"Immigration made extension of visa dependent on the TM30" 

Visas are not extended.

Extensions of stay basically fall into couple of groups.

For those obtaining annual extension a TM30 should not be required. However some rubbish offices require one.

For 30 day extension to tourist visa and visa exempt entry then usually a TM30 is necessary. 

13 minutes ago, Lemsta69 said:

my understanding is that the border run needs to happen before the visa expires, which is one year from the date of issue and not one year from date of first entry to the kingdom. 

 

@DrJack54

Completely correct.

That is one reason why recommended not to apply for non O-A to early prior to first entry in order to maximize stay. 

Unrelated but good opportunity to remind folk that if exit Thailand in the "second year" you need to obtain reentry permit.

Current thread where chap overlooked that and was given visa exempt entry on return 

1 hour ago, raz0r21 said:

My guess is they are still using windows XP on old computers ???? too much of a hassle. Im sure they can look it up if they have to

Does not apply.

You were obtaining extension to visa exempt entry.

TM47 (90 day report) would not have been made.

For extensions to tourist visa and visa exempt immigration (Laksi) a TM30 would be required. 

7 minutes ago, Lee65 said:

4 years ago.

 

 

Rubbish. 

State the reason you were refused entry. 

Simple question.

17 minutes ago, 2008bangkok said:

June 4th

Geez.... renewal of pp prior to then problematic.

You could obtain a 60 day extension to visit wife or children

Thinking your best option is to encourage (bribe) wife to attend immigration for another extension based on marriage since retirement not an option.

Home visit might be tricky.

What was previous extension based on.  Assume children 

When does current permission of stay end? 

11 minutes ago, 2008bangkok said:

Thailand as i cannot leave the country to get a visa as i only have 2 pages left in my passport.

You don't need to obtain a visa.

However you need to leave Thailand border bounce and reenter visa exempt.

After entry obtain a non O retirement and subsequent extensions.

Not having to leave Thailand would have been an option if on good terms with wife and could change your extension to one based on retirement. 

Seems not possible. 

Obviously non O and extension has more difficult financial requirements.

If you cannot meet these you could consider use of agent. 

Edit: after thought..You could pay the wife to attend immigration for the change of extension to based on retirement. 

10 minutes ago, problemfarang said:

Which 1 stop did you use? My tm30 is in nonthaburi. Not bangkok

 

 

The one stop is related to BOI.

If you live in Thailand on for example retirement extensions you need to attend immigration office.

OP, you have outlined the requirements very well....

The results are in and the verdict for ongoing living in Thailand is ..

....non O and subsequent extensions.

No insurance requirements. 

4 minutes ago, Russ McD said:

You will almost certainly be asked for a copy when doing any visa extension/renewal.

CM yes.

CW no.

That's the beauty of Thailand.

Rule #1 : Rules are not required to be applied with any consistency. 

TM30 is general required for extensions to tourist visa and visa exempt entries. 

Certainly in Bangkok. 

5 hours ago, bogozy said:

Simple, ín the airports, they are using  the flight boarding pass,  As an entry slip

Not related at all.

Presenting boarding pass to io on arrival has always been required.

5 hours ago, poppysdad said:

.....will immi officer tell us to get better numbers for our house and reject the photo.

Might be a silly suggestion but why not take a close up pic of house # and add it to your photos 

24 minutes ago, Confuscious said:

There was no change of address!!

I posted rules regarding need for TM30.

That was reply to another poster. 

Along with clarification for others.

You stated ...

"IO did not to process my visa extension without an update to the "Notification of address" in my passport." 

I cannot help you with your immigration office. 

TM30 should not be required for extensions.

The fact that Korat is rogue office is your issue. 

Why complain about my posts as couple of others have. 

Your immigration office sets your hurdles. 

I'm outlining correct rules re TM30. 

Your post also included this...

The answer was very clear:

"Just start to count for 90 days at the date you enter the country and report then for 90 days stay".

That refers to tm47 and was not my post. 

6 minutes ago, Longwood50 said:

I just returned from overseas and I live with my Thai GF in her home and have for over 4 years. 

If you returned with a reentry permit then no need to file TM30.

As usual it depends on your immigration office.  

Regards your request for residence certificate immigration should not have required an updated TM30.

Your most recent TM47 should have been sufficient.

Bottom line is unfortunately you need to do what your immigration office requires.

Which immigration office do you deal with? 

Not a problem.

For that period of time for your return to Thailand what visa etc option you opt for depends on period of visit etc.

Plenty of guys (still working in home country) visit for period of months each year.

Plenty of options for married guys eg 60 extension to visit wife etc etc.