DrJack54

There was recent report of it being considered . Don't consider anything stated by TAT ...they are irrelevant. Pointless to ask that question as currently it's unknown

Didn't look too hard.... https://aseannow.com/topic/1260289-exit-and-re-entry-w-1-year-edu-visa/

Clearly you are not studying Thai language. To exit and reenter with permit is possible. This question comes up when some folks with non Ed need to exit and reenter. Normally for short periods such as couple of weeks. Even then it's recommended that you have letter from school. I agree with your agent. See out current visa and then consider next move. BTW find this statement weird. "My personal stay history been here about 5 years on various visas ( like every kind you can obtain) I'm retired but under 50" So here 5 years and this is your first post!! Serious. If here that long you would know answers to your post.

That has been suggested by several including myself. You stated .... "...simple enough if you can help out on someone’s post… if not skip to the next article to avoid the itch to fester…" Most of the posts have been constructive. Personally I think the friend of OP is kidding himself. Does not wish to "tie up 800k" On top of that has monthly income of 50k . Good luck with that. His best plan would have been to do 65k monthly transfers for 12 months prior to applying for non retirement inside Thailand. Bit of a lame thread imo.

Laugh emoji to my post above from whoever just shows ignorance. I flew out Thailand and back for 7 years every month prior to covid and have had my pp scrutinized every time for visa or reentry permit. Almost all of those flights were with AirAsia carrier. Have discussed this with AA staff few times.

There is the problem. On Feb 13 ...I flew back from Saigon to DMK with Nok Air. For boarding pass the clerk was searching through my pp. (I new what she was looking for) I asked for pp back and took her to page with reentry permit. I asked "what you looking" Long story short I made the effort to ask "what if I no visa or reentry permit" In very good English she replied.. "Need flight out Thailand " Very sick of these threads. You were lucky.

He would be doing non O retirement in Thailand. Most immigration offices will require 800k in his Thai bank. He is UK and embassy does not provide "income letter" Combo method will not work for OP friend for the non O as well as the extension.

No. Not the first 2 year TDL.

That's correct. The OP stated this.... "He is currently on a 45 day entry free clearance as a UK resident" He is not in position to use and form of income/combo method. Also does not wish to commit 800k to Thai bank. Also some immigration offices do not accept combo method. Agent or lost cause.

Yes

No need to use the reentry permit. No ramifications.

Same reply I gave the previous bloke. The airline MAY require proof of onward flight. There are many report of it not being asked for and MANY where it is required. Actually pretty amazed that it was not required from KL with AirAsia. It's usually these short haul flights where low cost airlines require the onward flight.

Yes

Agent. Couple of current threads running that provide information. Which immigration office?

This comes up in general topics. Here some threads.... https://aseannow.com/topic/1224301-import-taxes-relocating-on-non-imm-o-visa-ship-household-items-to-thailand/ https://aseannow.com/topic/639198-shipping-household-items-to-thailand-how-much-duty-did-you-pay/ https://aseannow.com/topic/988245-importing-personal-effects-to-thailand-where-is-the-line-for-personal-vs-business/ EDIT: Sorry OP just noticed you are talking about FEW personal items. In that case fly with them as check in luggage. Think you can pay for a Lot of extra kg

Depends when your birthday is. The 5 yrs starts from your next birthday. So yes could be almost 6 yrs or in some cases just over 5

Here is thread. Few years old but the listed requirements are current. https://aseannow.com/topic/1152146-drivers-license-procedures-chiang-mai-2020/

What 90 visa are you referring to. Non O retirement/marriage? That is an option. So is 60 day tourist visa with 30 day extension. Don't be concerned about not being able to obtain the extension. No problem with that. You would not extend "once you arrive".......best to obtain extension with couple of weeks remaining on the 60 day stamp.

Try that it Bangkok. For TDL they require a certificate of residence or embassy letter.

Depends on history of staying in Thailand. You need to compare oranges with oranges Also refused entry does not have a formula.

Yes 2 visa exempt per calendar year via border crossing visa exempt entry. He will not save 1900 baht. The border bounce will be far more expensive and time consuming.. Also depends on his location. Yes it's an option.

Great report. Thanks. Will assist others.

You ran into a clerk on a power trip. There have been numerous reports of obtaining 30 day extensions at many immigration offices including Jomtien even much earlier than 2 weeks prior.

Why didn't you just take minivan from UT airport to friendship bridge OR as you stayed the night in UT minivan from front of central plaza.

Nup....just a other ridiculous immigration officer making your life difficult.