DrJack54

Think that's fine for the husband however the wife in order to piggyback on husband as dependent needs to enter Thailand on a non O. Happy for someone to correct this if wrong info. Some comments in attached thread from ubonjoe. https://aseannow.com/topic/1245491-dependant-spouse-with-extension-to-stay-based-on-retirement/

I think you should chill in relation to any new tax rules mentioned in several threads.

It's not 2 in a 12 month period. It's max 2 per calendar year. You also ask the following.... " You do hear of people being refused entry and told they're coming too often and need to get the correct visa. So what are the legal limits?".. The problem is immigration does not set a clear limit to visa exempt entries via air. The scrutiny you refer to is in the main due to very little time spent outside of Thailand. Some folk even ask about doing return flight same day. Crazy. What's important is time spent out of Thailand between visits

Like that plan. Out of interest where did you spend time "elsewhere" I often suggest Vietnam as a good option.

Bumping your thread as no replies. The option you outlined of visa exempt entry onto non O with multi Re-entry permit is best option imo. I would enter with SETV eVisa to ease time pressure. Doing it with required funds in the bank is best option. Some folk will suggest use of agents and that's always an option if it takes time to sell some of your assets. Income method is not an option without 12 monthly transfers. When you have a job lined up you can look at obtaining a non b.

Taxation issues have been extensively covered in current threads.

+1

There would be no issue with immigration at airport when you exit. Slight chance of io noticing when you apply for TM47 90 after you return. (Unlikely) You don't do it online?

That is referred to as fraud. Also illegal.

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

The few 65k transfers will not assist him. He would require 12 month of transfers.

They won't even look at mail in report till after due date. Obviously you included the return self addressed envelope.

Surat Thani Immigration Office | 30 Day Extension • TheTravelDeck https://thetraveldeck.com/surat-thani-immigration-office-30-day-extension/ OP, bumping your thread as you did not receive a response. The above link is from blogger. "TheTravelDeck. Very clear. They give detailed advice re 30 day extension Surat Thani. Note they list TM6 as being required. Ignore that. Also do not list a TM30 as being required however most likely it is required.

Your plan 3 months in (visa exempt entries) and couple out- wash and repeat is doable. No need to change passports.

Correct. The bank will provide one bank letter listing the 2 accounts if both accounts with same bank. Or two letters if different banks. 100b each letter He would need to provide bank records either bank book pages photocopies or bank statements depending on what Hua Hin requires. OP, I suggest that immigration will not make exception for the accidentally dip.

OP, do you happen to have another bank account in addition to the one you dipped below the 800k.

Which immigration office?

If the SETV doesn't work out easily in Philippines you could always fly back to Thailand visa exempt, especially with a month out of Thailand. Being based in Pattaya a border bounce to Cambodia with one of the companies in Pattaya wouldn't be that difficult (same day). Both entries would require 30 day extensions.

From one of your many threads the following...... "As an American with a long history of EDU visas, I typically enter Thailand through Chiang Mai. I come in on Tourist and convert to EDU.".. Concocting a fake court case is not a solution

Smoke and mirrors. When did you open last open a bank account in Bangkok with a tourist visa or visa exempt. That is how the OP is entering. Fortunately he has a Thai bank account. Most of the current threads re banks is about opening bank accounts currently.

Extremely lucky. In the main without certificate of residence you cannot open a bank account in Bangkok with an entry from tourist visa or visa exempt. Not clear what "evidence you had"

I am very ignorant re PE visa. Surprised that TM30 is required at CW. Certainly not for folk on extensions with reentry permit. I'm aware of different process for your reentry however was not aware of TM30 added requirement.

How did you return to Thailand. Reentry permit? Why do you need to file a TM30

Foolish statement imo. You started a thread about agent for retirement process and have been given sound advice. Why not stick to topic.

No.