DrJack54

I stated ,..."certainly not best immigration office" First cab of the rank is that were requiring 2 months seasoning for Non O retirement application from visa exempt entry. That is just a made up nonsense. Also they run hot and cold on TM30 for things such as extensions. etc. You posted...."That thread is over a year old and not relevant to how it is now.". The OP asked what docs are required for 30 day extension. The links I posted have replies that list the docs. What have you posted to assist the OP. Ans Zip.

Thanks for that. In any event I plan to put my country of residence my passport country and phone # just a random Oz number. BTW in your screenshot the fields are made up replies? (fictitious)

When I did a mock run with the TDAC, I put country of residencee: Australia (even though I live in Thailand). In turn for phone number it auto filled had +61. That's country code for Oz. I tried to change it to Thailand+66 and it didn't like that. (maybe it was me) Anyway I subsequently put a random Oz cell #. No problem. Do you expect they plan to give you a bell to say hi.

No problem. However wherever he is staying they can do a TM30 online and provide him with copy. No need for him to bother with trip to immigration.

What will be his status in Thailand. Entering visa exempt? Does he plan to have business with immigration? Example obtain an extension etc If not do nothing. Edit: posted at same time. You mention border bounce. He should use a minivan border run company.

Even if the "departure field" was required put any date. If visa exempt or tourist etc I would put date within the stamp I will receive.

https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/onlineservice-and-publicguide/ Hit the Queue online option

What is the point. Every immigration office is different. In fact even some immigration officers take their own spin. The guy I just quoted above asked advice regarding CW.

The guy I quoted has a savings account. It would be unreasonable for immigration to require a 12 month bank statement for using an FD account. At one point I used an FD account with 800k and never required a 12 month bank statement. (CW) Bank Book was sufficient. I did do a 1000b deposit on day of application to update.

The issue is that you have a dedicated bank account for immigration purposes. Immigration can find an issue such as a month or two showing zero transactions (only two) I used a dedicated bank account for money in bank method for years at CW. Some months no transactions. Guess what....two years ago they said NO....Come back with 12 month bank statement. Absolute nonsense. Since then (last 2 yrs) I obtain 12 month bank statement day or two prior to application at CW. 200b on the spot Sadly BBL take a few days to provide 12 month bank statement

When you renew an Oz pp (also most others) the issue date is from when you apply and validity is 10 yrs from that date. Last year I renewed my Oz pp and it still had two years validity. The expiry is 10 yrs from issue. Vague recollection that in years gone by some countries passport (USA?) you could obtain extra pages. That is no longer possible.

So they say. That would be a disaster. First up free wifi would need to be available airside for online form. Also assumes the average tourist has an IQ and can drive a cell phone. TM6 paper form very different. Indeed previously staff would check the immigration lines and hand out the TM6 forms for the dills that didn't fill it in on the plane.

I seriously don't understand people's concern. Put any cell # with country code you put for country of residence. This information is basically useless data. It's back to the future TM6 days. For accommodation in tourist days for address I would write Nana Plaza Soi 4 Sukhumvit. Strangely no one every paid a visit.

Clearly I'm the odd one out. I don't see it as an issue. In my mind expats living in Thailand should just put passport country in that field. Those with permanent resident status can put Thailand. Who really cares.

The window for doing it opens 3 days prior. You can do it up to departure.

From Tod (OP) Updated info.... "It will go live the 28th of April so people arriving May 1st can apply AND It will have Thailand as a choice in country of residence too " Frankly irrelevant IMO. Put passport country.

Personally don't think it really matters. I live in Thailand continuously on annual extensions. I don't have permanent resident status in Thailand. I have temporary permission of stay. On the TDAC I will put my passport country, Oz for country of residence.

Off topic post removed.

Yes. Currently I have maintained 800k in my account and into same account have been doing monthly transfers of 65k+ Come next time for extension I will show compliance with money in bank method in addition to the 12 transfers for income method. Keep in mind for income method the funds can be used as soon as they land. Basically my account has minimal balance.

In that case to change from money in bank method to income method you would need to run both methods in concert to change to income method.

They have now added Thailand to the list. In any event just put passport country.

There are guys that opt for retirement over marriage as the requirements require less docs. In the future you can move to income method. Does your embassy provide income letter

Some offices are requesting 12 month bank statement.

No problem what so ever. I changed to Kasikorn and my extension from Non O (retirement). I also approached BBL however for some reason they wanted a certificate of residence. As pointed out above obtaining 6 month statements from BBL is an option. I prefer not. When changing banks I suggest it's done after the 3 month 800k requirement. Then you can open new a/c with 400k from existing bank.. Edit: general note for others. If cancelling (closing) bank account always ask the teller to give the bank book back to you.

You state "we" ... Are you referring to Thai wife. People generally don't have "hassles" You need to concentrate on options for ongoing living in Thailand. Multiple Entry Non O retirement (visa valid for a year) no longer available. You will need a single entry Non O and subsequent 12 month extension. As pointed out you can obtain another Non O when back in USA or enter visa exempt and obtain the Non O at local immigration office. The extension has financial requirements. This is all very different to ME Non O