DrJack54

I'm currently on Koh Samed after fireworks festival at Pattaya. Actually just back from 2 trips to Vietnam and Oz in between. I have no particular interest in your posts however have assisted you a few. This threads is prime example of you side tracking OP and despite many negative replies from OTHERS you continue. Stick to pub forum

Your posts are ridiculous. How is this corruption. Please explain. It's a border run. You still need to be stamped out of Thailand and back in. Your knowledge of visa matters is extremely limited.

What are you banging on about. MANY folk take minivan for border bounce. Especially Pattaya to Cambodia. Obviously many do not have cars or simply prefer a company to provide a complete service. The OP outline a very positive experience (for him). Others can use that option or not.

The OP posted what suited him. Seems reasonable deal imo especially with pick up. I have a car and would still consider a service as outlined in the OP. To each their own.

In the case of some immigration offices (eg Jomtien)....Yes In any event you used Maneerat so rules are flexible. BTW what was cost. ...5-6k ?

So many weird replies to the OP. His course of action is clear. Especially given that he is immobile. Needs wheelchair outside of the house. Some suggestions even include relocation to Philippines. Not in order but his options are clear. Have an agreement drawn up to have right to remain in house until his passing. Use an agent to obtain extensions based on retirement. No funds in bank and approx 15k per year. If wife has any funds make sure he has access to this via Will or whatever. ... Tick Tock. The OP has contributed little and not returned for 8 hours. Don't think even indicated which province apart from lives in little village.

Was a positive report. Name company good idea.

Indeed. No requirement for her to be with you for pp stamp after under consideration period.

You know nothing about process of opening Thai bank account in Bangkok. Embarrassing yourself. Also check out Thai driving license forum to come up to speed on current requirements for TDL in Bangkok

Indeed. If not shown as such then would require "credit advice" from Bank that received the transfer.

Normally just most recent TM47 receipt would cut it. If you have a lease or current TM30 that could suffice.

The OP can change to extension based on retirement with use of an agent. Seems to me the most sensible and perhaps only option. Broke Confined to wheelchair out of house. Wife advanced cancer.

Believe it when it happens. Enough Sherlock Holmes threads running debates on the "new tax rule"

You will need to show 12 month of transfers PRIOR to applying for extension using income method. Currently now I am making monthly transfers of 65k+ along with maintaining the funds in bank method. 12 month overlap

That does not always work. For 10 years at CW I never was required to show TM47. My most recent it was required. The OP in this attached thread had same experience. https://aseannow.com/topic/1309772-report-cw-bangkok-non-immigrant-o-extension-retirement/

That is exactly what I'm currently doing. I obtained my most recent extension (Oct 2023) and will follow "money in bank" rules till my next extension (Oct 2024). At the same time have started monthly transfers (65k+) For next extension will show 12 months of transfers. Being Oz, no income letter available. Back to the OP, don't think he understands the income method requirements also not clear what the agent actually did on his behalf. Was it just hand holding or did agent cover the financial requirements.

Silly post. The OP is on tourist visa. Bank will require a TM47 report being made at CW to obtain a certificate of residence. His embassy may provide equivalent however some do not. COR also required for drivers license in Bangkok. The OP requires an agent for bank account

It's just modus operandi for Jomitien. They may want you to use an agent. Ridiculous immigration office

No. As @norbra pointed out you would need to show 12 months of transfers unless your embassy provides income letter.. Currently I'm maintaining 800k in bank and for next 12 months transfers. Being Oz, my embassy does not provide income letter.

You have to love clowns that attach laughing emoji to topics they know nothing about.. By all means attach a laugh and at very least back it up with advice to help the OP.

Would need to be fire sale price. OP stated lives in some random village. Very difficult to sell. The OP is in 90,s Poor planning. Also is broke. Thinking best option is to draw up agreement where he can live ongoing in house until curtain day. Then home go to wife family. Not uncommon.

Exactly "who cares" . So cut to the chase you are saying a Turkish guy cannot obtain ongoing extensions based on marriage to a Thai national. As I mentioned earlier an agent can assist with bank account especially if you have a non O . Stick with your plan others above have pointed out it's a valid pathway. On an aside...why did the uncle need to come up with 400k. Couldn't you have transferred funds to wife account.

OP, didn't you comment on this in March.. Why surprised. https://aseannow.com/topic/1289219-how-soon-can-i-get-a-visa-extension/

You can obtain a non O based on marriage and subsequently obtain a 60 day extension to visit wife. Don't understand why you could not open a bank account with a non O. Did you apply in Bangkok? If you stay 8 months imo your plan is not best option. Enter Thailand with a non O and obtain ongoing 12 month extensions based on marriage. The financials is a very low hurdle given funds do not need to remain in bank. Think you are making easy difficult.

First reply from OP. He booked 3 days. Also onward flight https://aseannow.com/topic/1305565-setv-vientiane-update/