DrJack54

Yes

OP, you have correct answer from @bigt3116 If your plan is to subsequently obtain a 12 month extension....this attached thread outlines the steps. In that thread BritTim suggests option of obtaining non O in your own country. Doing it in Thailand is also a good plan. https://aseannow.com/topic/1311886-visa-exempt-to-retirement-extension-process-and-cost/

Don't wish to sidetrack the thread however your first link regards well know agent here in Bangkok..... Nothing came of that despite the headlines. Thinking OP has been given good options. He does not require an agent however they can obtain 30 day extension on his behalf. The agent in article has pick up drop off service for 30 day extension to tourist visa and visa exempt.

This question has come up previously. As I posted earlier...I would suggest a tourist visa then obtain a 30 day extension. After that either do a border run or flight out and back visa exempt. That's been suggested by few earlier in the thread. Also as @Pattaya57 suggested... nothing wrong with 2 visa exempt entries. Avoids obtaining Visa. However would requure 2 extensions at Immigration. If wants to avoid attendance at immigration an agent can do that.

Your previous 3 posts are basically nonsense. The OP is looking for a stay of between 90-104 days. A non O retirement would provide 90 day stamp. No extension available apart from 12 month extension. Just because someone reaches age of 50 does not rule them out from obtaining tourist visas or visa exempt entry. Some folk have already posted good options. Your view that OP should apply for a Non O is certainly not best option. Unless I missed it he did not mention more visits of 100 days in near future.

Re transfer of reentry permits... Has anyone who obtained reentry permit at DMK had the permit transferred at the airport. Is it done at the reentry permit office just after passport control? Realize i can travel just with both pp.

Closed at OP request.

No. Not requested. I did try to find out for annual extension if TM30 was requured and the io gave a strange reply. I put it down to lost in translation. Bottom line is that anyone going to CW for transfer of stamps make sure to provide photocopies of your bank book pages back to start of current extension date. Damn ridiculous

OP, @Mike Lister may be able to advise. There is a long thread running about tax implications.

That would be a bank Statement. Different animal.

A letter from the bank shows nothing other than you are account owner and balance on day of issue. My extension was done 5 months ago. They wanted balances in bank book back to last extension Don't understand it's not confusing. So bottom line is that for anyone transferring stamps at CW...."you need to proof of financial compliance "

Actually the io was very nice and did all the photocopying of my 2 bank books. I'm moving to agent. Personal choice.

The io was a senior. Also the check doc chick also wanted it. Don't know what you mean by bank letter. They wanted all pages photocopied and she carefully checked the balances back to my previous extension. I use money in bank method and maintain 800k+ all year round

So your wife needed to attend. What was required to show that you are still married. I realize you stated marriage is irrelevant as you are applying for extension based on retirement. However for the benefit of others your previous extension was based on marriage and checks are retrospective. For folk divorce mid extension...they cannot just wait till expiry extension and apply based on retirement

So just home now from trip to CW for transfer of stamps. Apart from the list of what photocopies they require from old and new pp (list on back of form I posted earlier) They wanted not just updated bank book but also copy of all bank book pages. She carefully checked the balances back till my last extension In any event no more first hand reports re CW immigration from me. I'm moving to the Dark Side for extensions Edit: as I posted earlier....the reentry permit was not transferred as it was obtained at DMK. If you are planning to renew your pp then obtain the permit at your immigration office so it can be transferred.

No. Stamps transferred at immigration office where issued

Yes and was discontinued at airports. Still required for land border entries Any form that asks for it eg TM47 etc skip that field

Arrival card TM6. Currently not required at airports. Any form that asks for tm6 just ignore that field

Neither should be required. Will post small report later today.

They will accept photocopies of the COR and Medical if renewing car + bike. For places eg CW that have a form to fill in just tick car to receive the COR.

You can renew your license up till 12 month after expiry. Be aware most offices now require you to provide certificate of residence

No. You have a permission of stay 30 days. Can be extended by 30 days

Thinking that's a universal feeling throughout expat community. Maybe someone will start a thread in suitable forum ... "Pet hate (annoying) thing living in Thailand" For me (not in order) TM30, TM47,.... inconsistent requirements.... Best stop there. I'm sure folk could add to the list.

I have learnt to disregard almost anything from Nonthanburi. So you are stating that after attending immigration to have stamps transferred that for your next annual extensions you were required to provide ....what exactly. Surely not copies of all old pp pages. FWIW here is snippet from form requesting transfer of stamps

This thread has gone off track. It's about a change of policy for transfer of stamps to new passport. Charge wise. This is free at most offices. Some have thrown in posts re charge for certificate of residence. Next there will be posts re dual pricing . If folk want to post about charge for stamp transfer at their particular immigration office... great.