DrJack54

The attached link is good outline of COR and required docs. Like many things the list is comprehensive however at CW likely the push most of docs back. In my experience io took the TM47. I had a lease etc however didn't take much notice. I tend to take the kitchen sink "just in case" https://www.thethailandlife.com/residence-certificate-thailand (obviously the TM6 on the list not required). Also note in link states you must have done a 90 report at CW. That no longer is the case if tourist status.

Certainly an option. Check out this attached thread. The OP has link to good agent in first post. https://aseannow.com/topic/1345519-safe-entry-services-bkk-airport/ Depending on length of stay for next visit you could consider METV (eVisa)

No. The bank letter is to show you are owner of the account. Using income method the balance on day of letter is irrelevant.

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He arrive in Thailand BKK airport. Not questioned re onward flight at BKK or at departure airport.

Some "address confirmation letter" from embassies are valid for a year (doesn't mean will be acceptable for eg TDL, some 3 months. The issue is that UK, USA,AU to name just 3 do no longer provide confirmation of address. The COR from immigration office best option..

Pros and cons of agents will be removed as off topic.

The thread had ONE reply that mentioned agent. The rest just good advice. https://aseannow.com/topic/1320800-uk-passport-renewal-proof-of-address/

Was always valid one month. Have seen couple of folk state 3 months. That's not the case imo. As for the other issues you had with the io thinking weird. The TM47 receipt alone would/should have been enough.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1314694-renewing-uk-passport-proof-of-address/

I also use Kasikorn and moving to income method. Suggest you discuss with bank how to show that these monthly transfers came from abroad. They may require credit advice. Which immigration office,?

It needs to be "the most recent". I didn't have a TM47 due to never being in Thailand for more than 90 days due to frequent travel for several years. As I pointed out folk on tourist visa can now obtain COR from CW and those guys don't have a TM47 receipt. Thinking they provide TM30. Until recently to obtain a COR at CW you had to provide a TM47. That was unique to CW. That changed recently. You stated...."I did this about six months ago at CW .,..." Possibly 6 months ago the TM47 was a must.

I did state...... "The most important thing is to have a TM47 receipt" IO should have accepted TM30. COR can now be obtained by tourists at CW (previously not the case). Tourists cannot provide TM47. You must have stuck a busy time. I have over the years obtained 4 that all took 5 days. I did mention CW states "up to two weeks"

Old thread however lists couple of agents in CM. https://aseannow.com/topic/1214004-chiang-mai-visa-agent/

Nup. You quoted Siam Legal and here is one snippet.... " Before acquiring it, you will need to apply for a Non-Immigrant O Visa before converting it to a Thai Retirement Visa, which will allow you to extend your visa up to a year" I can hardly read that without feeling ill.

Yet read the post above yours regarding Hua Hin. Clearly it can/does occur

The issue is some immigration offices do. Even then it's hit and miss. However the report should have nothing to do with annual extensions.

Good for you. The OP is using an agent. The thread is not a out legality or otherwise of agents. You have an opinion fine. Many see it differently.

Can only assume io meant next entry via air have a visa rather than visa exempt?

Out of interest which airport did you depart from and which airline.. Good that onward flight was not required.

Suggest folk enter due date and 15 days prior notification into their Google Calendar. Online reminders are not in sync with trips out of Thailand also can be hit and miss. imo best not to rely on them.

You will be fine. Enter visa exempt. Suggest don't bother with the tourist eVisa. Current thread.... https://aseannow.com/topic/1350315-border-bounce-malaysia/ You are not doing bounce so even better.

I'm thinking some folk confused how a dental appointment in March can facilitate a 5 yr visa. Agree that an exit/reenter best plan.

Ok so you plan to obtain a DTV. The report is regarding a friend. "Dental" will be soft power category. Extension process may be different. Out of interest what proof did will you need to supply re dental work.

So you are using first category online worker? Thanks for report.