DrJack54

Go to CW or DMK.

As usual very good observation. For all we know PE visa company has a quota with immigration. As a result has a target market. In any event the OP has not indicated that PE visa would be remotely a good fit. BTW: welcome back @BritTim

To the usual suspects...the thread was never about access to fast lane. From the OP... "Are the immigration officials friendlier at the fast track counters? " Seems the OP has had many stays in Thailand and asking if fast tract is a soft entry. Answer No. I mentioned very early that some visa agents provide a meet and great service. Thinking it's pitched at visa exempt entries with extensive history.

Non O. Cannot enter Thailand visa exempt and piggyback on husbands extension https://aseannow.com/topic/1245491-dependant-spouse-with-extension-to-stay-based-on-retirement/

https://aseannow.com/topic/1296230-child-going-overseas-without-mother/

Out of interest....did you need to provide flight out of Thailand for the application process. Thinking longer the better. End of Feb?

OP, simply travel with both passports. At some point attend immigration to transfer stamps and visa information. There is no rule on when this needs to be done.

What should have occured is that you pointed to where the reentry permit was in your pp.

No

So give me one example of "convenience" Stop being defensive. I have asked couple of posters for an example. Years ago my understanding is that pink ID was great asset for opening bank account, DTL etc. That's not the case now. So for last time how it as serious asset.

Useful how Still waiting for example.. Please do not state TDL renewal open bank account etc as in current times it does not.

Thankyou for conformation. So you agree 15 page thread about nothing. According to you ..... "Nobody said pink ID cards are necessary for anything, ...." In other words card of very little use.

Nonthanburi are bit weird. Vaguely recall they dont provide certificate of residence. That could be incorrect however check it out what transport office require in Nonthanburi

So you can't post one. Ridiculous. No it won't. I assist with license renewal.. Upcountry maybe. Bangkok no. Years ago perhaps. Finally a correct post.

I'm so laughing now. You have stoked this thread from start to now. Such a needy posting. So to complete this rubbish.. Give me ONE serious example of How a pink ID would aid me. A guy on annual extensions based on retirement. 10+years Having a TDL. BTW best you obtain COR for your next license renewal. Pink ID won't help. Able to do everything I can think of. Just ONE example will do

Very strange thread. The OP was just asking about the fact the application for non O retirement from Oz required insurance. Answer Yes. Alternative is to skip the non O and enter Thailand visa exempt or tourist visa. Morph into debate about insurance. That's an individual choice. End of.

I could pick every one segmented parts of you post. ...all incorrect. Let's stick with this one. The reason Kasikorn opened a bank account is that you perhaps had ongoing annual extensions from perhaps a non O. I have done exactly the same with same bank. You state 5 years ago with Bangkok bank. Yellow book would not cut it today. All your posts above are rubbish. When you renew you TDL in Bangkok your pink card won't cut it. Previously it did. You will need a certificate of residence. I could go on but it's boring

Dream on. Obviously haven't researched your options to live in Thailand. More options when you are 50. Guessing you are long way from that

That was me. Yes it's possible. Every entry from METV while it's still valid provides a 60 day stamp. That stamp can be extended by 30 days. 6+3= approx 9 months The rest of your post is correct

I don't see it that way. Debate over what. If someone wants a pink ID card then obtain one. It's not an exclusive group. If someone does not see any significant advantage is having a pink ID then fine. Topic DONE. To each their own. Just a puffing chest thread. So to be fair tell me how the card would help me living here for 10+ years Many that have been posted are rubbish. Please don't tell me ...renew TDL (dose not work) previously did. Deal with bank, domestic airline travel, etc etc My pp does the trick. I have purchased few properties...I used my pp. Open bank account ...won't even justify that nonsense with reply. Pink card of no use. Now requires COR So give me one example of when I need it.

A 14 page thread about nothing really. Stoked by bickering and chit chat.

You could consider a METV. Depends how long you wish to stay in Thailand.

For what the OP described he would not need a work permit.

Until immigration refuses entry. In thread heading you state "as long as possible" If in home country you you could apply a METV. That would provide a stay of almost 9 months but does require to exit Thailand every 60 days. Can reenter via land or air straight away. You can also use SETV couple of times + couple of land border visa exempt entries. Allowed 2 per calendar year. Note: all these visa exempt and tourist visas can be extended by 30 days. You did flight to Vietnam for 30 day visa exempt entry. You could have gone to immigration office in Thailand for 30 day extension.

Where are you flying to Thailand from? You could consider flight to Saigon to extend your time out of Thailand. Especially if you are visa exempt for Vietnam. Nice joint , then fly Saigon to CNX