DrJack54

First up agree with your summary of Bangkok. The airports and easy access a big bonus for frequent travellers

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Your post makes almost zero sense. The guy you quoted was stating that if flying from places in his example Saigon, that the airline almost certainly will ask for proof of onward flight. This is done by the airline at departure. Not immigration. BTW it's not the return flight that's of concern to the airline it's the fine.

Current thread running https://aseannow.com/topic/1361202-ltr-visa-ive-got-questions-please-help/ Also many others

I have not heard this. Very surprised if factual. "They were given 2 month extensions in order to deposit and season the funds" What was the two month extension based on?

60 days

Are you asking about Non O-X Or LTR Also what do you mean via an agent. You need to meet the financial requirements If it's LTR then easy research available. Try Google "Agent for LTR Thailand" You will see many companies. Here is just one by way of example. https://www.w-lawthai.com/services/ltr-visa/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18268867191&gclid=CjwKCAjwl_XBBhAUEiwAWK2hzmfUU2QS1zuD7xEAae7jJQ-BG_h6IiJ_HBAWvcpHzodmr41IxpafCBoCSacQAvD_BwE

Check out this very recent experience of non O eVisa Vientiane. Edit: you could contact @Wongkitlo for specific advice.

When did you marry? Think I recall another of your threads. Personally I would obtain the Non O e-Visa in Vientiane given wife's work travel requirements.

From AI.... "The VDLR (syphilis) test is a required part of the health check-up for a work permit in Thailand, and the results are valid for 30 days from the date of the check-up. If this 30-day period has passed, the applicant must obtain a new medical certificate with a valid VDLR result." Same for medical for TDL

Read the thread. As has been pointed out... there are NO stated rules. Please post the ones you are aware of. In addition even folk with a "Visa" can and are refused at various times.

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Safe entry agents refers to agent assisted entry at airports. Good option for visa exempt entries.

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This post is of little assistance however the one important thing is that wife entered on a Non O so yes what you outlined is certainly possible. Also the fact that you are on a Non B (extension) she can piggyback on your extension. Pity CM were not bit more helpful but that's predictable. Hopefully someone with first hand experience can post.

Why didn't you just obtain the COR that one bank asked for.

It's hit and miss. The check doc chicks sometimes ask for it however sure enough when you bring it they don't want it. For others.... If it's easy to obtain a TM30 just prior to attending CW, I suggest that's a idea.

The dates you outline are fine. BTW: Your doing very sensible thing.

Correct. Slightly off topic however if anyone has similar concerns to the OP then using "income method" overcomes the issue of funds being locked up after passing. I'm switching to income method for that reason. The transfer goes into my bank each month and straight away transferred into my Thai partners account. As a result I can have almost zero balance and still satisfy immigration financial requirements.

No not an additional 400k. Just the 400k from the FD account. Can even do that same day.. Thats correct. So just do it when in the minimum 400k window is open.

You seem to indicate later that you make the deposit day prior to attending immigration. At CW they would want the bankbook update on day of application. Pretty irrelevant for the OP who uses CW. Even with appointment, (btw run like clockwork) there is no Ten minute option.

First up the OP did not necessarily mean access to bank funds in event of passing. Could be just access for medical care. As for wife access to bank account in the event of passing that's not as straight forward as some may imagine. Discussed often marriage divorce forum https://aseannow.com/topic/1317531-800000-baht-account-after-i-die-can-the-partner-access-the-account/

One suggestion: When you are in the 400k minimum time zone transfer 400k into savings account. Short time after trasfer the other 400k. BTW if you cancel the FD account do not surrender the bank book to bank. Immigration will want bank letter the bank books for next extension and may want bank statements.

First up your post is a good summary. With a Non O 90 day stamp you will be able to open a bank account. Some banks may be fussy and also ask for COR or address letter from embassy. However some embassies do not provide that service. Back in the day when CW required you to have made a TM47 in order to obtain a COR, I had trouble opening bank account with BBL. I has existing savings account with another bank and on extensions from a Non O retirement. BBL said no go without the COR. I subsequently opened account with Kasikorn. It was the Non O they wanted. Think I provided lease but don't recall it being a big deal. Suggest if anyone (in current climate) has the option to obtain the Non O prior to entering Thailand then that's best option. Even if you already have a bank account.

The OP was not asking about border run service. He is asking about "safe entry airport" The agent will advise him of cost and option. There will not be a waiting period. He can return after organising with agent. Here is one. https://www.facebook.com/share/1V4UMpb27x/