DrJack54

You lost me at first word...

Excellent news. Thanks for detailed clear report. In 6 months please do a thread with report of your first extension.

On one hand agree with you, especially given fact that SCB previously had branch at CW. On the other hand if someone intends to deal ongoing with CW the best solution would be to change banks. Certainly bank letter and bank statements can be obtained up to 7 days prior (CW). Previously I attend Bank (Kasikorn) on day of application. These days the banks can become more bust for the letter. As for deposit into the account to update and show activity there is generally no que. I obtain the 12 month bank statement and bank letter day or two prior and 100b deposit on the day and ask teller to photocopy last page.

A lease should not be required. Especially in your example of living in wife's property. If you're handy to immigration you could consider doing TM30 in person. You would need copy of her Thai ID and bluebook. For others not married and doing visa exempt to Non O retirement immigration should accept a TM30 and explanation that you are in process of looking for property to take lease on. Doing the online TM30 is outlined here. Also has video guide. https://tm30.immigration.go.th/TM30/Foreigner/Register/Register.html

The bank letter should be acceptable up to 7 days prior. Some offices want a bank book update on day of application. I also do a deposit to show "activity" If funds have been in bank "for some time" then correct the funds do not need to be shown as international transfers. No definition of "some time" however seen reports of eg 4 months being sufficient. 4 weeks = Nup.

Having DTV in that category, thinking your extension at immigration office is more straight forward than soft power categories. If you end up doing extension at immigration rather than exit/reenter please post a report. Many would be interested.

@NanLaew.... Here is quote from current thread poster @Pumpuynarak using Korat... "Well i renew my '0' retirement extension at Korat IO and never complete a new TM30, the old one is always accepted." And you state a new .... "Because it's a new extension and it's a Korat immigration requirement to get a new TM30 for a new extension"

Can be done online. Also in person In this thread it's about owner of house being Thai FIL however outlines the process. https://aseannow.com/topic/1289265-tm30-registration-staying-with-thai-wifes-family/

MANY USA, AU, UK etc guys use income method. I'm currently running the money in bank and monthly deposits in concert. Next extension I will show compliance with funds in bank and also show 12+ months of transfers. From then on just use income method without need for embassy letter

OP, moved your thread to this forum. Perhaps more advice here.

OP, that's referring to "bank letter" confirms you are owner of account and balance on day of issue of letter. I note CM saying they want that on day of application (typical CM) Here is thread to check your package of docs. https://aseannow.com/topic/1321855-visa-exempt-to-non-o-in-chiang-mai/ In that thread I posted link to another thread that has good post from Red Phoenix and also from OP. https://aseannow.com/topic/1297092-non-o-visa-retirement-purpose/ Don't forget the TM87 form.

No. Also it couldn't be NZ. Here is fees for Visa in NZ. Mind boggling expensive. One example is Non O (single entry) = $800 Tourist Visa (single entry) = $300

It's not only Korat. Suggest anyone applying for annual extension to make a TM30 days prior to application. I provide TM30, lease, and most recent TM47. Overkill. Definitely

Yes it comes up when entering immigration site: https://www.immigration.go.th/ Mentions phone numbers. In any event, thinking folk relying on reminders are setting themselves up for trouble. As soon as you have a TM47 receipt enter next "Due Date" into your cell phone calendar. Obviously if you exit Thailand and reenter you do your own calculation. Enter date + 75 days = window open.

OP, good report from this guy (Phuket) however you have seen that as you posted in that thread. https://aseannow.com/topic/1350107-destination-thailand-visa-extension-requirements-posted-on-immigration-website/#elControls_19642048_menu My guess is that most folk are doing border runs. Is your DTV online work?

Your pp is biometric. Perhaps post pic of damaged area. Bottom left is biometric. Read by computer. Does your pp have reentry permit?

Will move this to appropriate forum.

You have the benefit of 2 subsequent posts from OP. His title could have been better and even moseso what his friend actually did. I'm still not sure what the SA friend actually obtained. However.... From point 6. "Then go to the Visa Agent within a few days with your paperwork from your employer, pay the $400 for work permit and Visa Extension." Perhaps the friend obtained a Non B e-Visa from Cambodia. Then entered Thailand via DMK to activate it. Don't know. Don't care.

Certainly wouldn't suggest it as an ongoing MO. Cleary it's easy to miss 90 report via various circumstances. Think skipping rushing to do the report and leaving it to next extension is an option is ok as a oncer Not good plan ongoing

What's that mean "visa change" "Only do the Thailand in and out"? At a guess your SA, friend did a border bounce to obtain a visa exempt stamp. That is not a " Visa change" Where does DMK airport come into it.

Exactly. You changed what your extension (permission of stay) was based on. In your case to retirement.

Using aseannow it's easy to keep up with the quirks at most officesoffices from first hand reports. For example this one re Korat. https://aseannow.com/topic/1351684-retirement-extension/page/2/#findComment-19592154 The guy complaining (off topic) about Korat (i quoted) appears had issue with his TM30. As per majority of cases most likely poorly prepared. You have first hand knowledge of Korat by all means offer constructive advice.

Which immigration office. Here is old thread however good comments from ubonjoe https://aseannow.com/topic/1130123-re-60-day-extension-to-visit-your-wife/ https://aseannow.com/topic/1330998-extension-requirements-60-day-extension-based-on-marriage-to-thai/ https://aseannow.com/topic/1342849-tourist-visa-exempt-then-apply-for-non-o-based-on-marriage/

Some off topic/trolling posts removed along with reply

Seems the OP is doing reports in person. No email reminder. Also online for many is problematic.