DrJack54

Up to you. I would enter visa exempt and obtain the non O marriage in Thailand.

Added tip for next year. My most recent extension CW last November at doc check (I had appointment) they insisted on my TM47 report receipt. That had never occured previously. Seemed uninterested in my lease. Also I did not provide a TM30. Perhaps take your 90 report receipt for your next extension.

The onward flight will not be asked for on arrival Bangkok by immigration. The whole onward flight thing is really airline at departure to fly to thailand. Seems more often required by low cost airlines and even moreso for short flights from countries in SEA into Thailand.

Yes it would need to be within 45 (normally 30) If it's a rent a ticket or throw away ticket or one you plan to cancel the return date is just to satisfy airline.

Indeed YOU have never done that. Plenty have. It's called a TM30.

On ignore. Many folk change province when on extensions. In most offices a TM30 would be sufficient.

A return flight to the countries you mention flying visa exempt would almost certainly require an onward flight for the airline on return leg. Proof of funds is very rarely required (almost never) however 20k baht not huge bucks. Depending on your passport country you may be able to enter Vietnam visa exempt. Just an added option.

That is ONE option.

All he would require is a new TM30 (change of address) if he has new address at the time to apply for extension.

What does a lease have to do with anything.

If re reentered Thailand with reentry permit OR on same visa that he had previously then no need to do a TM30.

As Jingthing correctly points out you do not need to be in Thailand for any length of time, however in order to renew your extension you would need to be in Thailand at the time prior to expiry. Your plan with both extensions to a non O retirement OR using tourist visas and visa exempt entries for about 6+ scattered months in Thailand and balance of time in other countries will work fine. If money is no issue and keeping funds in Thai bank account all year not a problem then the extension to non O with reentry permit allows you easy access to Thailand throughout the year. With the reentry permit you have zero issues with airlines. FWIW, I would like the luxury of having a 12 month permit and be able to nick off to anywhere anytime. Like your plan.

You only require 2 jabs and no reference to how long ago. So you are all good. I'm going to Vietnam shortly and will have hard copies of vaccination records for airline. As for onward flight you can use companies such as onwardflight with confidence. Cost approx $15 USD. Many reports of no issues. You can also buy throw away ticket approx cost 1600 baht. As I mentioned in that thread you can try and obtain boarding pass without onward flight and if issue step away and book onward flight. Sometimes the airline allows you to sign a waiver. You have a return flight (even though it's outside 45 days) think airline will/may issue boarding pass.

2 months.

No. If she decides on need for extension then she would need a TM30. Otherwise skip it do nothing.

Which immigration office. It should be 2 months.

Correct me if I'm wrong. Aren't you the chap that tried to cross into Cambodia from Pattaya border run and advised at that crossing to go to another border crossing then retried at same crossing week later with overstay. Then subsequently asked about getting belongings out of Thailand?

BTW 2019 was the notorious time when BKK and DMK went a bit out of control and some folk we're refused entry.

Here is a thread. One post asks about US marriage certificate. Ubonjoe posts a reply. Thread obviously contains other information. https://aseannow.com/topic/1130123-re-60-day-extension-to-visit-your-wife/ Note: be aware that Thailand has just amended it's requirements for flight to Thailand and showing vax records to airline will be required. Also if you are flying visa exempt you should read threads discussing "onward flight"

Buy a car for half the current plan and pay cash. Eyes bigger than belly comes to mind.

Yes it is incorrect. Just one random example. Enter Thailand visa exempt via air. + 30 day extension. Obtain tourist visa at nearby consulate+ extension. Do two visa exempt land border entries (not Poipet) plus extension for each. Provided you then spend some time out of Thailand and apply for another tourist visa elsewhere you could stay even longer. Walk in the park

Seriously you are posting incorrect information. There is no 180 day rule. That's goes way back prior to border exempt entries becoming a max 2 per calendar year some years back. Even a METV can provide a 9 month stay (with exits) . Forget the 180 myth. This thread concerns Poipet which is Rogue.

So your 30 day extension to tv will end mid Feb. Perfect timing for a border bounce and visa exempt entry prior to march 31. That will give you 45 days + you can extend by 30. That achieves your stay. Your main issue is location Krabi. Suggest you look at options flight wise to somewhere such as Udon Thani with easy run to Nong Khai or best flight option from Krabi . You don't need another tourist visa for your plan

Not many longer term options available unless you are 50+ or married.

How much longer time frame are you hoping to spend in Thailand. Where are you located in Thailand.