DrJack54

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

You should have asked this question prior to leaving Canada. Your options are now limited. Previously you could obtain a multi entry Non O retirement from Savannakhet. However that has become more difficult. Not familiar with current reports. You could enter Thailand visa exempt or tourist visa and change to a non O retirement. You would need an agent to open a bank account. You would require 800k baht in that account on the day you apply for the non O ... Couple of months later you could obtain 12 month extension. If placing 800k in a Thai bank is not possible you could consider use of an agent, however this option would be approx 30k. You could simply enter on a tourist visa and later exit Thailand and obtain another. Tourist visa provides 60day stamp and can be extended by 30days. So approx 6 months from couple of SETV. You can also do border runs and enter visa exempt via land. Those entries provide 30d stamp and can be extended by 30d. Hence total of another ~4 months. Suggest avoid Education visa. If you were still in Canada I would have suggested METV. That visa provides approx 9 months in Thailand.

Think you are making easy into difficult. First up not all immigration offices accept combo method. Second even if you change to income method you will need to use money in bank method for your next extension be that retirement or marriage. The reason being is that you need to show 12 months of transfers. A dedicated bank account for immigration purposes is a good idea. You can transfer your monthly super payment from your Oz bank (using WISE) with online banking in under two minutes. Think you have couple of choices. Start income transfers from April next year for either retirement or marriage with view of moving to obtain extension using income method for 2025 extension OR Change to extension based on marriage using the 400k in bank (note only required for two months then can be used. The second option can be done for 2024 extension and imo simple option. The money is not locked up unlike funds for retirement. You can live off the 400k from the day you obtain final stamp. Transfer another 400k 2 months prior to extension in 2025. Wash and repeat.

Just answering couple of points. Forget the "WE" bit. Yes obtain your non O based on marriage and upon entry to Thailand open Thai bank account in your name only. Transfer the 400k (as you outlined). WISE is a good option. As for subsequent extension a year later, to change to income method you will need to show 12 months of transfers of 40k/month. It can be from your personal bank account to Thai bank account. Some immigration offices may wish to see some evidence of funds into your UK bank coming from a "pension". You could check that out with your local immigration office when you apply for first extension. You do realize that the 400k only needs to be in bank until extension is granted and then can be used. Seems good option to me.

Nonsense thread. Thinking mod will be along to close.

They do not need to be ready to step back.... I stated that to settle anyone's concerns and mistakingly take your posts regarding this as having some credibility. Run off and find one report of anyone having an issue. The OP asked for advice re options and that has been provided. Your misinformation is just personal guess work commonly referred to as scaremongering.

Try and post accurate information. Your post is nonsense. As I pointed out earlier, if there ever was an issue you can step back from check in desk and book throw away flight online in couple of minutes with confirmation (less than 2kb) BTW find me ONE report of "onwardticket" or similar was not accepted.

It's not clear how/why the "friend" did not do 90day reports. I didn't do a 90 day report for my first 7 years in Thailand due to frequent travel out/return. Only when covid hit did I do my first TM47

Scaremongering nonsense. Apart from that ....folk always have a fall back plan flying visa exempt. That being any issue with boarding pass step away from check in and book a throw away ticket. eg Bangkok to Saigon. Obviously requires wifi.

Plenty of reports of that working. Moreso when you actually have a real onward flight within 60 days. Don't think it would work eg Saigon to Bangkok. Surprised you don't plan an itinerary. Especially for only 70 days. Canada to Bangkok with outbound within 30 days...eg Saigon. Saigon to Bangkok (visa exempt) with your return flight to Canada as your onward flight. Next time replace Vietnam with Japan. Wash and repeat. Have you been to Japan. Spending few days there is backpacker "been there done that" nonsense. For future trips be aware that Thai are given 15 days visa exempt to Japan and note day 1 count is day after you arrive.

OP, your plan using visa exempt entries will work fine. METV is overkill. Airlines at departure for flights to Thailand may very well require proof of onward travel. For flight from eg Vietnam to Thailand airline 100% will require onward flight. For Japan you (gf) won't obtain a boarding pass without onward flight. Regarding future trips... It's all about how long you spend out of Thailand between visits. And time spent in Thailand. Some folk enter visa exempt obtain extension and fly out/return same day. Then wonder why scrutiny from immigration. Your travel plans are different. You can plan itinerary accordingly or purchase rent a ticket. Such sites as "onwardticket.com" Aside: just one person's opinion ....to include all those countries within 70 days is over top.

Assume that you obtained 30 day extension to your most recent visa exempt entry. 1900b at local immigration office

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Very good point.

You are missing the "Catch 22" . To obtain the non O from visa exempt entry you require money in Thai bank account in your name only. Bank account first followed by Non O.

Expires as you exit without reentry permit. Mentioned earlier that this is a way to change date. Could reenter visa exempt at a time that suits required new date. Use TM87 to change to non O retirement and obtain subsequent 12 month extension. The new date for annual extensions would be 12 months from date of application. No negative repercussions.

Not possible. Guys that are married to Thai national can obtain a "60 day extension to visit wife" That changes their annual due date. No option for unmarried guys. If passport is due to expire in less than 12 months a person could obtain an extension that will have expiry same date as pp expiry. That of course changes your annual expiry.