DrJack54

In other words second hand report. The extension based on retirement would not be possible as under 50.

That is exactly what I stated. I had extensive chat with the head IO in L extensions. She clearly stated that an activity/transaction is required every month. Previously for 10 years that was not the case. Perhaps you have an FD account. Mine is savings. First hand report. Do you have problem with my account.

Your posts are vague at best. The OP is not credible account of events.

Did you miss this part of OP.. "Whilst he packed up his documents, the IO suggested to his wife that for a sum it’s possible to get a retirement visa

Not possible. Must have been misunderstanding. Also he only needs to show 2 months of bank balances if using money in bank method. 12 months would be required for income method

What don't you understand. The OP cannot use income method. He is Oz and that embassy does not provide income letter. On top of that he does not even have a bank account showing 12 months of transfers. He needs to use money in the bank method. Furthermore entering visa exempt he will need to open a bank account and that will not be simple. I met with Maneerat (Pattaya) on Friday and bank account is ~5k with BBL. The OP is best advised to obtain non O in Australia. With the non O he may be able to open Thai bank account in his name only. Kasikorn have done this without certificate of residence. As soon as he opens bank account he could start monthly transfers 40/65k in preparation for second extension.

And yet you still did not name your immigration office. Helpful. No.

If folk had the sense to name immigration office they would receive clear advice. The vast majority of immigration offices do not reset 90 report by doing an extension

Non O based on marriage. May not be able to apply for first extension based on retirement

Ta. Will leave your correction.

Indeed. Just for the forum. Terminology is very important.. It's very frustrating. I often find myself needing clarification. It's not being pedantic

Your post is correct...however there is (very few) immigration offices that do a 90 report at time of extension.. Helpful? Not in my thinkig

Which immigration office. Extension should not be linked to 90 day report reset.

Perhaps not May. First extension from non O-A will almost certainly needed to be based on retirement. Subsequent extensions could switch to based on marriage

Most banks require 200b for 12 month bank statement. 100b for bank letter.

You so do not understand non O-A Yes it's multiple entry. Each entry during visa validity will be stamped in for 12 month permission of stay provide you meet insurance requirements. When visa is expired and you apply for first extension you will need to apply based on retirement.

Don't understand your thread. Of course you can live in Thailand without extensions based on marriage. Many married guys use extensions based on retirement and other options. While extensions based on marriage require paperwork the financial requirements are very friendly.

In addition in recent years at some larger immigration offices eg CW they now have doc check chicks. They have defined list. I suspect CW is now requiring the bank statement. I made appointment and dealt with doc check. They wanted 12 month bank statement without even looking at my bank book and photocopies of pages

Read my post . I stated that in ONE month I had no transaction. That is why CW wanted 12 month bank statement. Rubbish requirement. Typical of immigration offices in Thailand. Please do not snip my posts. My extensions for 10 years prior had some months zero transactions. No problem The last 2 required 12 month bank statement.

This topic is discussed in article in "Pattaya Mail" pointing to increase in cost along with if not done with border bounce company may preclude same day bounce.

OP, has clear advice. Thread closed

Perhaps read through this attached thread. https://aseannow.com/topic/1318876-is-it-still-possible-to-do-the-90-day-report-by-mail/

Post it 15 days prior to due date. I use a B4 envelope and a folded B4 inside for return.

Some off topic posts removed

You have previous thread. Lost TDL. Report it lost and go to transport office to issue replacement.