DrJack54

You can obtain a SETV. You could also consider some visa exempt border bounces. You are allowed 2 per calendar year. How long do you hope to stay in Thailand? Keep in mind that you need appointment for Vientiane.

BTW...the email confirmation some folk have mentioned requires you to print off hard copy.

Not that simple. For change from based on marriage to retirement immigration would want wife to be present. Thinking better option is to obtain a new non O and obtain 12 month extension. He would need to exit country for that

Back to the OP....YES to your question re availability of reentry permit at airport is all systems go. The desk is located left side of security check Zone 2. For 200 baht they fill in the form, photos etc Same deal at DMK....only difference is reentry permit office just immediately past passport control. it's up to personal preference. I'm aware of immigration office option. I NEVER bother even at time of extension. At CW it can be long wait. Airport 20-30 mins absolutely max.

Yes. No problem.

Your plan will work. Someone can advise on pp procedure. Thinking that you exit Thailand on Russian pp (completes entry/exit to Thailand. Then enter the country you fly to on USA pp. Exit that country on USA pp and of course enter Thailand on USA pp. You would be given a 30 day stamp that can be extended by 30 days

Remain in Thailand PRIOR to extension expiry. A nasty x wife could cause a problem.

Do you have permanent resident status in Laos. To apply for METV that is done in your passport or country where you have permanent resident status.

Immigration at airport on departure will not be aware he is divorced.

I never understand the obsession some folk have with Thailand. Spend few days in Saigon and make mini holiday out of it.

He would not require a SETV. He could enter visa exempt or obtain Non O in his own country.

If he returns visa exempt he will need 2000b for non O application and 1900b for 12 month extension.

https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/onlineservice-and-publicguide/

OP, don't stress. Clearly you have everything in place re funds in bank etc. Just return visa exempt and obtain new non O. Couple of months later a 12month extension

What is point of your post. Some immigration offices are simple. CW is not. Address the OP ... Airport is very good alternative for reentry permit. .

I was not referring to visa and subsequent extension (eg non O retirement and 12 month extension) Indeed most agents send them "up country" My post was concerning opening Thai bank account in Bangkok and obtaining a TDL in Bangkok. As I pointed out bank account for OP in Bangkok will require an agent given that the OP has a tourist visa. You can attend the bank with agent (in Bangkok) Most agents use Bangkok Bank which is a good option as that bank has Branch in CW and is one of 3 banks that provide larger transfers using WISE.

You could chat with @ThaiVisaCentre (Grace)

Thinking bit more than 4k currently in Bangkok for agent to open bank account. CW is unique in that to obtain certificate of residence they require a TM47. The OP has tourist visa so that is not possible. An agent is the solution. Bit unrelated but even more difficult is TDL as in Bangkok that also requires a COR. Agents such as Fatboys, BSR, etc cannot obtain a COR.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1283077-certificate-of-residence-jomtien-immigration/

Things have changed dramatically. Pretty much necessary to obtain a certificate of residence or equivalent from embassy. Not all embassies provide that. UK, USA,AU being just 3 (no I'm not confusing income letter) If you already have a non O then it may be possible.

You are dreaming. Back to the OP. If you want to open a bank account most simple way is an agent.

Obviously you are aware that you could have obtained the non O in the UK. Obtaining it in Thailand is also good option.

Most offices will accept explanation of that you are still looking for apartment for permanent living. Jomitien are planning games (as usual) and reports of requiring 2 months of seasoning when in fact that's not required. Perhaps for you that is not an issue as you mention funds already in Thai bank. Can you show the 800k came from abroad. Most immigration offices require 15+ days remaining on your permission of stay to apply for non O. Your plan 6 months+ in Thailand and return each year will work however you will need to be in Thailand in window to apply for extension. Traveling about in Thailand not an issue for 90 day reporting as you can do that via mail or online from anywhere. You will need to purchase a reentry permit. That can be done at immigration or at airport at time of departure.

You will need a TM30. Before you check into a hotel make sure that they file a TM30 and can give you a screenshot. Which immigration office.. Assume that you have a Thai bank account in your name only.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1266596-visa-for-laos-required-of-i-just-want-to-do-a-border-run/