DrJack54

METV is available. You can apply in passport country or country where you have permanent resident status. I was referring to ME Non O. The ME Non O was previously available and provided a multi entry visa valid for 12 months. Was very popular.

Not interested in Korat. And certainly not some bogus TM30 requirement from random office. The OP appears to be dealing with CW.

Not interested in what your particular immigration office requires. There are more than 75 offices.. It's well know given that offices vary. People need to be aware of their particular office requirements. The OP mentioned Bangkok in his first post. If using CW they may want a 12 month bank statement especially if using a dedicated account that may have no activity in a month. Also if there are any consolidated transactions.

Exactly. In fact they can obtain extension up to 3 months early. Handy bonus.

So you use an FD account. Immigration might require a 12 month bank statement if you were using a savings account.

Exactly what I did for most recent renewal. Let it expire and waited month or 2 till after next birthday and renewed = 6 yr.

It's more simple than that. Visa, exempt via air has always been scrutinized when there is significant time spent in Thailand along with time between visits.

Assume that once the visa was granted you cancelled the majority of accommodation bookings.

The OP is currently in Malaysia.

So you have a Non O visa, based on marriage. Then yes immigration would make you obtain the first extension to be based on marriage. Pity as you have the funds in place for extension based on retirement. Suggest you contact an agent after arrival or now using their contact options. In previous post I included link to post from Tod Daniels. Lists contact details for Pattaya agents. You could start with Maneerat. Alternatively enter on the e-Visa and be stamped in for 90 days. For return (next trip) get a new Non O retirement.

Even roster workers eg oil/gas are advised to obtain a visa along with extensions. Multi Entry visas are no longer available and using visa exempt entries is now more difficult. Extensions from a Non O marriage is also difficult as the extension has an under consideration period. A non O retirement and annual extensions would be an option.

OK... You have most likely made it clear in thread, however for clarity. What is current situation. Seems you are out of Thailand and entering June 29. Will you enter with a new Non O e-Visa or visa exempt entry? In another thread @Tod Daniels listed links to Pattaya agents. All good options. https://aseannow.com/topic/1361639-retirement-extention-renewal-using-an-agent-requirements/#findComment-19821535

However surely they want photocopies of bank book pages to check financial compliance.

Be aware that a TDL can be renewed up to one year after expiry. If you have an extension from a Non O you can obtain a 5yr TDL. Those doing renew with tourist status (eg visa exempt entry) will only receive 2 year TDL.

No longer available. The OP meant a multi reentry permit. The thread has been hard to follow.

First step is to ask if agent can flick you from extension based on marriage to retirement. Should not be an issue. You may be required to obtain BBL account in Pattaya. Your problem is common for guys not full time living in Thailand. The extension based on marriage with under consideration period etc is impossible.

That was rather recent change. Previously much less. In any event Kasikorn and BBL limit is 2 mill. Bit more versatile.

Umm.. I would have post that agent for "safe entry service" For general advice of options from agent in Pattaya I would start with Maneerat soi 13/2.

Bit off topic but soon settlement on condo. 4 mill. With kasikorn that 2 transfers.

Good luck with that. Some immigration offices may foolishly accept. They should not. You obtain 12 month bank statement from your bank

Yes just getting that. Agent can change to "based on retirement". DIY would require wife to attend. Best OP contact agent directly for advice.

@Magictoad if you post agent suggestion avoid email. There are many agents in Pattaya for OP to contact.

If someone has a Non O visa based on marriage or retirement then the first extension needs to be based on that. Ongoing the extension can be changed. Example from marriage to retirement. OP, why not obtain new Non O retirement for next visit. Regards agents... Most likely an agent can obtain extension based on retirement from an entry with a Non O marriage.

On the spot. However takes time. Perhaps 30-60mins. As a result I obtain it day prior to application for extension.. 200b My bank is also Kasikorn

You have correct answer above. Just to add to your thread... For others.. You can always opt to enter via land border. Of course that's depends on location.