DrJack54

Yes. Obtain a non O next visit.

Wooh. I apologize. There it is as you posted earlier. Again sorry for that. Thai do not even write grammar that way. Well apart from this one

In my earlier post I suggested that the OP (in her mind) was wanting most suitable visa and that would be a non O based on retirement and not a tourist visa. Frankly I do not believe that the io wrote that phrase into pp. Screenshot will do just fine.

Not saying it's correct attitude from the immigration officer however think your issue is that you have a good option since you are 60+ Have you ever had a non O? Everyone refers to "retirement visa" In actual fact is a non O with annual extensions and the requirement is age 50+. Retirement is not required. Work in Thailand prohibited.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1296371-multi-entry-non-o-for-the-first-time-thai-child-but-how/?do=findComment&comment=18113480 That threads covers some of your questions

https://aseannow.com/topic/1313288-6m-multiple-entry-tourist-visa/ This attached thread explains how you can milk out almost 9 month stay from METV. In particular read post by @Liquorice

"chiang mai per air" I hope you pick the first option on the poll. I have never read a thread where someone was refused entry at Thai airport and immediately tried another airport. Go for it. Two hour direct flight 3400b

You mention starting a poll. Also that you really need to collect stuff from Pattaya. Also best entry to Thailand . From Da Nang. You have painted yourself in very poor spot. You could have done a simple land border bounce from Pattaya to Cambodia About 3.5k minivan. If you really must get your stuff from Pattaya then fly your gf to Da Nang. Still better meet her in Saigon. After that fly home to Europe Being over 50 you have far better options for future visits to Thailand

Several reports of Jomitien requiring a TM30 for all extensions. For 30 day extension along with 12 month extension. Also your few threads from you regarding 30 day extension only available on one day prior to expiry does not backed up with other reports. Where 30 day extension has been obtained earlier that that. Go and try extension week or 2 early and report back outcome.

So current situation suits you. Your travel profile is atypical. Even oil/gas on roster month on month off are being questioned re ongoing visa exempt entries.

The point is that Thailand for some unknown reason does not have rules in regards to visa exempt via air. Yes max 2 visa exempt via land per calendar year is a rule. Very simple clear rule. Why not have a similar rule for visa exempt entries via AIR. It's not rocket science. All of these posts re "get the correct visa" are nonsense and off topic. The OP is currently in poor situation looking for suggestions.

Seems to me they just wanted a TM30 and also many immigration offices want hand drawn map or Google location of where you live. This is normal.

It's available at many/most immigration offices.

Seems to be available on immigration site that I looked at. Note it needs to sent 15 days prior to due date for CW

No. I've actually done it 4 times. All in my gf name. The very first one, the guy at land office wanted my pp and I had to sign paper that I could not claim and interest in the property in the future. The most recent one from the UK guy, nothing was asked of the gf about origin of funds. For each purchase I used WISE and guess I would have just shown that if property had gone into my name. The UK guy had issue with DEE money or his Thai bank (can't recall) He needed to show contract and transfer.

The 60 would be added to entries from a non O , tourist visa , visa exempt

I ignored that. Thinking he made mistake. The reason for visit he would state "tourism". Re the hotel booking he could actually pick one and book it. Few days will do.

Make a booking with company such as Agoda for a week that is "pay at hotel" and no cancelation fee. Cancel once your visa is issued.

OP, your immediate problem will be being admitted to Vietnam. What is passport country. Not aware of country that only gets 15 days. Previously yes but rules changed Aug last year. Thinking you have couple of options. Have the gf take mini holiday to Saigon and bring all your stuff, after which you fly home and have bit of a break from Thailand. Otherwise do entry to Thailand via land which would be horrible from Saigon but should work.

Correct.

It's not an issue. The "bank letter" and bank statements can be up to 7 days old.

Most likely not. You need bank statements from the bank. Many banks can do it on the spot but does take time. Perhaps an hour. Notable exception is Bangkok Bank where 12 month statement can take few days.

So you have a valid non O-A visa? 90 day reporting has nothing to do with TM30. Why bother with TM30. At this stage you are not doing extensions Assume you are aware that if you do an exit and reenter just prior to expiry of the non O-A you will be stamped in for 12 months (requires insurance)

How did you enter Thailand? Reentry permit from extension? If so you are not required to make a TM30

Jomitien is one of the immigration offices I was referring to. If not inconvenient suggest you take a TM30 with you. It's not necessary however Jomtien do their own thing