DrJack54

You posted..... "This year (last month) I got my bank letter and passbook update the day before applying and CM on the day of applying still required another update to the fixed account passbook!" So you did have to update your bank book on day of application. Also you now mention extension is based on marriage and not retirement. The best way to show update for savings a/c is to make small deposit. Last year I had to transfer stamps to new pp. The io made me go down to bank and make a deposit (FD a/c at CW) Also copies of bankbook pages back to previous extension.

Thanks for that. Later can you post details of meet and greet at airport. Enjoy your stay

First lose the capitals. On the TDAC put your passport country for country of residence.

Again ...good for you. Then don't do the TDAC. Explain your position to airline at departure and immigration on arrival. It's clear that you have no intention of doing the TDAC so no need for questions.

Great. Good for you. BTW did you previously fill in the TM6 card when entering Thailand.

From numerous releases re DTAC the typical statement is same as this cut/paste from a legal company. "Starting 1 May 2025, all non-Thai nationals entering Thailand by air, land, or sea must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before arrival." Seems simple to me. Are you a Thai national? Answer No. Fill in the form.

Don't see the fuss. The 5th field in TDAC is "nationality, Citizenship" The field "country of residence" will be what's in citizenship. For me both fields will be Australia despite the fact have not lived there 10yr+ Folks with permanent resident status are in same boat.

Thinking this would be your best option. The 500k requirement is not written clearly. Does not definitely state if seasoning is involved. Just have the 500k in bank account prior to application and be able to provide bank statement.

Does your embassy provide income letter? If not you need to use funds in bank method. Regardless of method the bank account needs to be in your name only.

Can the passport be mailed to office? Many UK folk needing passport renewal live upcountry.

With a visa or reentry permit an onward flight is not required. Good idea to have the page with the reentry permit ready to show airline and also immigration when arrive Thailand

March 2nd. The seasoning is 2 months PRIOR to application date. Not 2 months prior to expiry of current permission of stay.

Fair enough however acknowledgement of this and that who really cares. Sign them and obtain extension or don't.

If the agent was just for hand holding and there was/is compliance with the financial requirements then no issue. Just DIY zero problems.

If agent is used you cannot just switch to DIY. For each extension the financial requirements are checked retrospectively. Back to date of previous extension and even 2 months prior. After using an agent it is best to "start over" ......new Non O and go from there.

Good point. Thinking perhaps title poorly worded. In any event of late seems appointments at CW almost impossible Edit: just checked appointments. Actually available 6 days in 30 day window from now. 4 days in April and also May 1 and 2

Up to 45 days prior to expiry of current permission of stay. That is for CW.

The TDAC has nothing to do with TM30. Currently immigration is requiring a TM30 upon return from abroad.

You have a single entry non O based on retirement. When you enter Thailand you will receive a 90 day stamp. If you need to exit and reenter within that period you would require a reentry permit. 1000b Best to look at the bigger picture moving forward. To live ongoing in Thailand you need to apply for 12 months extension. That's actually what you should do this trip. At very least if you do not have a Thai bank account you could open one with your Non O status. Note Multi Entry Non O retirement is no longer available. Edit: @wildoates had another read of your OP. I notice plan of return to home country to sell up etc. In hindsight it would have been better for the visit in June ("short stay") to have just come visa exempt entry. The next time you return you have two options: 1. Obtain new Non O and after arrival be given 90 day stamp and in last 30 days obtain a 12 month extension with funds having been in your Thai bank account for 2 months+ OR 2. Arrive in Thailand visa exempt and apply for Non O (retirement) at local immigration office. The for 12 months extension same process as outlined in first option #1 Do you currently have a Thai bank account in your name only.

Doesn't change the fact that entering visa exempt it's a requirement.

The guy quoted mentioned that he has an FD account and "maintains the funds" With a FD account immigration may/should just accept his bank book + photocopies of pages. When I used an FD account (800k+) I did not provide 12 month bank statement. To be on safe side I did a deposit on day of application to show update and activity. (for FD a/c min deposit is 1000b)

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That's actually the norm. CW would also require update on day of application for extension. Some io even what to see "activity" You can achieve both by small deposit and have teller print out last page of bankbook.

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