DrJack54

The plan you outline is very clear and you have covered it clearly. No issues

Your plan will work. Be aware that it's possible to obtain a 60 day extension to visit wife to buy time. Here is a thread that covers the process with clear posts from ubonjoe. https://aseannow.com/topic/1233744-want-to-change-from-non-–-b-to-non-–-o-based-on-marriage-as-leaving-my-job/

With a ME Non O you could try bank without a certificate of residence. Suggest Kasikorn as they seem bit more fixable than Bangkok Bank. Note both those banks partner with WISE for international transfers. For certificate of residence immigration offices vary. A TM30 may be sufficient and a lease would be a bonus.

One minute is the norm however took me 20 minutes last week Wednesday at DMK Obviously folk should allow little bit of extra time.

Where do you plan to apply for second single entry tourist visa?

Immigration very rare to check for onward flight. It's an airline thing at departure.

No need. They will advise him to obtain a SETV and that option has been mentioned in the thread..

Within 60 days

OP, your post lacks detail. Are you currently in Thailand. If so what is your status....

Spot on...

Folk can not obtain one now from UK embassy.

Your friend sounds like a fool and many of your threads have similar theme. Basically nonsense.

First up thanks for the info you posted. The issue for some is that their embassies do not provide the embassy letter that you refer to. UK,USA,AU to name some. This "letter" is alternative to providing certificate of residence from immigration. In Bangkok that's impossible as to obtain COR you need to have filed a TM47. That's not possible for folk on tourist visa

Something missing here. What was the basis of your friends stay in Thailand. Did he have a non O. BTW it's not a letter from embassy confirming citizenship. It's a letter from embassy as an alternative to certificate of residence from immigration.

Please stop misinformation. If farang has a Thai bank account a passport is sufficient for transactions. "Drivers License" required is a nonsense. You are looking foolish.

Complete nonsense.

So you don't even cover your own expenses? .. A real catch .... The guy I quoted stated he had ZERO income.

With Zero income....surprised she didn't give you the flick sooner. You are supposed to take care of your own expenses and also some of hers.

He is not Thai. If he cannot afford to have 400k in bank for 2 months then able to withdraw the funds and use it then suggest square peg round hole.

Don't believe OP stated friend is over 50. Non O retirement perhaps not possible.

OP, both your suggestions would work. As for entering visa exempt then obtain 60 day extension to visit wife then non O based on marriage would work. The 400k only needs to be in bank for 2 months for the extension, it can then be used. One wonders how he can support himself and wife if that financial requirement is difficult.

Your posts are from the Twilight Zone.

I'm bit biased. For those that have not been to Saigon....the airport is shortish trip to district 1 (which is so much fun) $1usd bus ride which is located at airport. Folk can Google "Bui Vien street" to get an idea. That sort of mini holiday can get over the onward flight requirement flying visa exempt. The OP, being Oz would require an eVisa for Vietnam. Very simple process. You take picture of ID pp page, crop it and upload . Piece of cake. 25usd.

OP, there are also some herbs and spices you can throw in. For example enter Thailand visa exempt with a flight ticket to Saigon with in the 30 days. Plan your return ticket to Oz to include the mini holiday to Saigon. When you fly Saigon back to Bangkok you have your return leg to Oz to cover the requirement for onward flight

Some options have been outlined in the thread. Folk have the option of obtaining non O in own country prior to entering Thailand. Another option is use of an agent