DrJack54

There certainly has been recent change in regards to TM30 at some immigration offices. Some reports from Jomtien that TM30 has been required for some dealings with that office. There has always been some offices that ignored the change in rules in June 2020. CM being the main rogue office. The OP seems to have had rejection from online report.. That system can throw up weird rejection First time I have read rejection as reported from OP at CW. Hope it's isolated.

Because your post was incorrect. Read 2.2 of the OP in this thread https://aseannow.com/topic/1169664-thai-immigration-announce-changes-to-tm30-reporting/

No

Ridiculous. Several incorrect posts and trolling. On ignore.

Where is BCA immigration office

Learn from threads. In this thread attached have careful read of couple of posts from @BritTim and informative one from @Liquorice

This thread attached suggests clearly that is not the case. Have a read, in particular the posts from ubonjoe. Also read reference to a 30 day extension in addition to 60 day extension to visit wife. Those two extensions are in different categories hence no problem. Suggest obtain the 30 day extension first. https://aseannow.com/topic/1130123-re-60-day-extension-to-visit-your-wife/

There is very little information contributed without naming the specific immigration office. My office is CW. So which office did you state only allows one extension 30 or 60 days.

Indeed there are rogue offices that have their own rules. The OP silly not to mention his intended immigration office. Bit the same way you have made posts regarding your specific office and yet did not mention which office. Bit of useless information. Your earlier post.... "Our local immigration office will only allow on extension per entry. Either 30 or 60 days." So helpful...Not

Where was Thai wife mentioned.

Indeed the bank will want a certificate of residence in Bangkok. The issue in Bangkok is that a certificate of residence will not be issued without a TM47 having been done. The issue for the OP is him asking about entering with tourist visa and living in Bangkok and needing to open bank account.

There are ~75 immigration offices. Not really interested what your imm office does.

Think the later or perhaps insurance policy. You mention location Bangkok. Reason I ask is that of late it seems even agents are having issues in Bangkok. Siam Legal previously assisted with bank account. You could contact them directly. @ThaiVisaCentre also were previously able to assist.... currently I'm not sure. Edit: just checked SL. States currently service not available.

Yes 400k in bank on day of application for the Non O. The money needs to have also been in the bank for two months prior to application for 12 months extension. After approval the money can be used. Then for subsequent extensions requires 400k in bank for 2 months prior for every extension. Here is where the problem arises. Its not simple to open a bank account on a tourist visa or visa exempt entry. You can use an agent. What area do you plan to live. The OP in this attached thread provided detailed list and update at end. Note he entered visa exempt so used TM87. For tourist visa entry use TM86.

Yes. You can enter with tourist visa or even visa exempt and obtain a Non O You first obtain non O based on marriage. That provides a 90 day permission of stay stamp. In the last 15+ days you apply for 12 month extension. Do you have a Thai bank account in your name only. You will require 400k in bank on day you apply for the Non O. Do you have your marriage certificate.

Extensions based on marriage have an "under consideration period". For frequent travelers that can be a nuisance. Can also include a home visit which some view as a negative. Using money in the bank method the requirement for marriage extension is very sweet deal compared to retirement however more paperwork.

Hope mod see this as illegal and against forum rules. The term is fraud.

That is rigmarole entry. Why not obtain SETV eVisa and fly direct to Bangkok.

And yet others find it simple process.

Does not work that way. If refused entry you will fly back to where you departed from. You need to obtain a visa to enter again. I would regard entering visa exempt via air very risky. Your visa options would be SETV or METV

Nice post buddy. Hope you can work out what best all round for your family. At very least a cremation in Thailand and repatriation is one option.

Yes. Obtain a SETV

Excellent suggestions from @lopburi3 and @KhunLA Trust me coming from an old bloke (me) ...I have made it clear to my family in Oz that I want zero fuss and the most easy option for family. Cremation in Thailand and remains remain here. In Thailand you can deal with Temple and imo even repatriation of remains is optional.

In your OP you stated the following .. "We would like to spend a year in Thailand for knowing better the country ...." So you don't need/plan to stay in Thailand for a YEAR. Post accurate plan to receive best advice.

You actually entered visa exempt and received a 30 day stamp. That can be extended by 30 days. After that you can obtain 60 day extension to visit wife. Gives approx 4 months