DrJack54

Non O based on retirement or marriage

Possibly not the right thing to do but if urgent I would use my old residence address as you state "just moved" Bangkok immigration requires 90 day report for a residence certificate. Thinking best to use previous address and matching report receipt. BTW check where residence certificate is currently issued. Think it's back to CW. Edit: just noticed TM30. Have you filed change of address. Might be worth chat with immigration. The desk where you apply for residence certificate might be fine with accepting your current 90 report as evidence that you deal with Bangkok immigration and the TM30 as update of your address. That would be best option as the residence certificate would be mailed out to your new address.

For a visa exempt entry the requirement for onward flight from nearby countries will be required by airline at departure. The term "throw away ticket" actually means a real ticket that you don't intend to use. Eg cheapest flight out of Thailand. A "rent a ticket" is a real ticket and can be checked by airline. No problem. It self destructs in short time frame eg 48hours. Cost much less ~15usd. A real throw away ticket is `~1500baht. Both work. Proof of accommodation not required.

TM30 should be fine in most immigration offices.

Fantastic report. Appreciate the detail. Ta

Best to do google search. "Thaivisa centre". The reason being is that search result list LINE APP link. Hit that (if you have LINE) it's the preferred communication for @ThaiVisaCentre

Not required. Backflip yesterday think about 2.30pm

Just put the address of the accommodation that you plan to use in Thailand. The owner should file a TM30 when you arrive and you can use that for any dealings with immigration. Do you plan to obtain a 12 month extension? Is the non O based on retirement or marriage?

OP, at least you did your homework. You mention PE elite visa. At 40 that could have been an option. You state that you can't afford that. You could obtain ED visa but thats a pinch hit for a year or so. There is no visa that meets your needs.

You stayed a week. That's very different to staying the 45/30 days obtaining a 30 day extension the flying out of Thailand and returning a day or two later.

The enter and cross bridge and reenter Thailand is not a long process. You don't need a border run company. There are recent reports will post tomorrow. For return to Bangkok same day it's the flights that are more important. By way of interest how long do you anticipate your total stay in Thailand?

Yes. For an overnight stay in Udon Thani they have an ok bar area block from central plaza. Google Top Mansion or "Day Night bars" to give yourself idea of location. Otherwise book return flight with ample time for same day flight back to Bangkok By way of interest how long do you anticipate your total stay in Thailand?

Located in Bangkok it's an attractive option to fly to Saigon however being Oz you need an eVisa $25usd You could fly to Udon Thani return. Nong Khai border is easy 1 hr run from airport or central plaza minivan. . That option is for border bounce. Visa exempt 45 days till March 31

OP, seems you have already done 2 visa exempt entry via air. Suggest you do a border bounce for visa exempt entry. That can be extended by 30 days. You could do another if required. Where are you located in Thailand? Alternatively you could fly out and obtain tourist visa and return no issue. My favourite joint is Saigon. Be aware that consulate requires appointment so forward planning required.. Vientiane also requires appointment.

Airport visa exempt entries have no limit (in theory) Visa exempt via land entry is two per calendar year.

What he is holidaying in Vietnam and obtaining eVisa to enter Thailand from there. What if he is currently in Thailand and wanting to have an eVisa for entry into Thailand and is planning a exit flight and return to thailand using his emailed eVisa. All good? BTW wouldn't work with land border exit and reentry.

And thats just one example of many ways to remain in Thailand 6 months +.. "Immigration practice" ? These 6 month + stays are recent and also pre covid. BTW do you even know when land borders opened Thailand let alone airport entry. Hint it's over 6 months ago.

For heaven's sake 6+ months per year spent in Thailand on various visa exempt and tourist visas has been possible years prior to covid and subsequently after the borders and airports were opened. So to demonstrate how ridiculous.. Someone enters Thailand tomorrow visa exempt via air plus extension 75 days. Takes a trip to nearby consulate for tourist visa + extension. Then still has 2 visa exempt entries per calendar year each with extension. ZERO issues. Do the sums.

I have no idea what you are saying. Many folk spend 6 + months in Thailand year after year. Even an METV gives 9 month stay. Again all off topic. The thread is about Poipet and issues there have nothing to do with time spent in Thailand. Another ignore.

There are plenty that have entered visa exempt and along with other extensions etc been in Thailand well over last 6 months plus. Time for ignore.

90 day report applies to 90 consecutive days staying in Thailand. If you exit 90 report is not required and your 90 day clock starts again when you re-enter Thailand.

Throw away line. Please show posts of refused entry with the ~ 180 day nonsense. That's not even valid rule. Some folk get questioned at airports particularly with visa exempt entries. Some folk even foolish enough to do that with almost zero turn around time. I take note of refused entries via air and have seen zero recently. Yes some have been questioned which in the main were same questions on the currently suspended arrival card. I am aware of the few refused entries at BKK and DMK in 2019 which was bit of weird time at those airports. 6 months in Thailand and difficult to enter? You are just parroting some extraneous posts. In any event all off topic. The thread is about Poipet. For anyone wondering why never to use that border crossing just Google. "Issues at Poipet AseanNow" And read the horror stories in threads.

Seriously!! Your post is so inaccurate I don't know where to start. Best bin it.

And how many previous months of transfers did you need for extension. Did you provide income letter from your embassy?

Lease is an option You state "many immigration offices" Which office do you deal with that lease was the only option.