DrJack54

OP, your plan is to enter visa exempt (you have done that already already 15 days in) Next step to to obtain non O retirement. You will first need to obtain to obtain 30 day extension prior to the non O as you require 15+ days remaining on your permission of stay to apply for non O The non O gives a 90 day stamp and in last 30 days with funds having been in bank for two months you obtain 12 month extension. There is ongoing financial requirements. Do you have a Thai bank account in your name only? Outlined in many threads https://aseannow.com/topic/1311886-visa-exempt-to-retirement-extension-process-and-cost/ https://aseannow.com/topic/1282251-visa-exempt-to-non-o-retirement-dates/ EDIT: I just saw you post Jomtien. That rogue office is currently requiring funds in bank required for 2 months PRIOR to applying for the non O. Currently not sure if they are back in line or still using their own rule book.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1233150-letter-of-residencepattaya/

I asked where you are located. If eg Bangkok you will not be able to obtain a COR. CW would require a TM47 to have been filed and on tourist visa or visa exempt that would not be possible. In some provinces a TM30 with lease might be sufficient.

OP, you obtain a certificate of residence at your immigration office. Where are you located.

The OP requested topic closed.

These threads are boring. In the case of the OP he has be staying with continuous "permission of stay" For any inter province stays and international travel (having a reentry permit) or a multi entry permit he does NOT need to file a TM30. There are a couple of rouge offices that are sticking to the OLD TM30 rule prior to June 2020. CM is one example. The rule is very clear with regards to TM30. As usual in Thailand you need to be aware of games your office play. Covered in first post of this thread from webfact. https://aseannow.com/topic/1169664-thai-immigration-announce-changes-to-tm30-reporting/ Paragraph 2.2 is the relevant rule change.

From the OP... * I'm entering Thailand on a Tourist Visa and would like to convert it to a one-year Retirement non-type O, how can I open a bank account to transfer the 800K?" In my first post I included a link to the process for obtaining a non O from visa exempt or tourist visa entry Many threads about that process. All discuss the requirement to have a Thai bank account in your name only. You post a link about obtaining a non O prior to entering Thailand. That is an option. You can't understand the difference fine.

Onward flight with any visa or reentry permit is not required by airline at departure

First up you would ask immigration what they require for certificate of residence. If they can/will provide that then bank may open bank account. You could try PDC Visa Plus offices in KK and Udon Thani Google search will provide.

Entering visa exempt or tourist visa is a catch 22. You need a Thai bank account in your name only to obtain a non O. The bank wants you have a non O to open bank account. As I posted above you may be able to obtain certificate of residence from immigration in your province. Alternatively your embassy can provide equivalent however some embassies do not. USA, UK, AU to name 3. Agents can assist with opening bank account however even this has become difficult in Bangkok.

No... From the OP... "I'm entering Thailand on a Tourist Visa and would like to convert it to a one-year Retirement non-type O"

@bkkboy99 Please change font size and bold . Re apply in Udon or Korat that may be possible. The bank will require certificate of residence or letter from embassy. The later depends on your pp country. Some embassies do not provide that. Disregard any posts re opening bank account few years back. Things have changed. Agents can assist.

You entered with a non O obtained from outside of Thailand. The OP is asking about obtaining a non O in Thailand from tourist visa entry

Which province do you plan to open bank account? https://aseannow.com/topic/1262876-can-you-open-a-bank-account-as-a-tourist/

Best to join current thread as posted by @Upnotover above.

@Jo77 if possible please post a report after your border bounce.

I notice you typed that you don't like apps so perhaps this not relevant. My gf uses app called "WHOSCALL" Has a little video of how it works.

You are missing the point. If you do it online or via mail and it's rejected then when you attend immigration for you upcoming extension just show immigration officer the application and rejection and (almost 100%) the io will do the report on the spot. Or go make the 90 report in person when the window opens and all done. Mountain out of mole hill.

Show me one that's not from online application. TM47 can be made via mail and in person.

I pointed out that my pp is well worn and renewal early is no big deal. The point is how much is your pp? $400 for 10 years Renew it few weeks early as you plan vs one year early is peanuts. That's factually incorrect. I suggest agents when there is an issue. Always suggest do it yourself with own money as I do for my extensions retirement. Just do the 90 day report 15 days prior to due date. Do it via mail if you have concerns. Thread about nothing really

My pp has two full years till expiry. I'm applying next week for renewal as due to frequent travel it's bit worn. Many passports are valid for 10 years. In the same way folk do their extensions early many would not cut it as fine as you are. Demonstrated by replies in your thread.

You have also received posts along the lines ...,"ignore the tax" It's irrelevant to your thread

I gave you the answer earlier. METV with some border runs. There are other options such as ED visa etc . Buy a PE visa and stay 5 years etc. You know all the options. Why keep asking

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https://aseannow.com/topic/1274258-khlong-yai-border-checkpoint/