DrJack54

So you don't even cover your own expenses? .. A real catch .... The guy I quoted stated he had ZERO income.

With Zero income....surprised she didn't give you the flick sooner. You are supposed to take care of your own expenses and also some of hers.

He is not Thai. If he cannot afford to have 400k in bank for 2 months then able to withdraw the funds and use it then suggest square peg round hole.

Don't believe OP stated friend is over 50. Non O retirement perhaps not possible.

OP, both your suggestions would work. As for entering visa exempt then obtain 60 day extension to visit wife then non O based on marriage would work. The 400k only needs to be in bank for 2 months for the extension, it can then be used. One wonders how he can support himself and wife if that financial requirement is difficult.

Your posts are from the Twilight Zone.

I'm bit biased. For those that have not been to Saigon....the airport is shortish trip to district 1 (which is so much fun) $1usd bus ride which is located at airport. Folk can Google "Bui Vien street" to get an idea. That sort of mini holiday can get over the onward flight requirement flying visa exempt. The OP, being Oz would require an eVisa for Vietnam. Very simple process. You take picture of ID pp page, crop it and upload . Piece of cake. 25usd.

OP, there are also some herbs and spices you can throw in. For example enter Thailand visa exempt with a flight ticket to Saigon with in the 30 days. Plan your return ticket to Oz to include the mini holiday to Saigon. When you fly Saigon back to Bangkok you have your return leg to Oz to cover the requirement for onward flight

Some options have been outlined in the thread. Folk have the option of obtaining non O in own country prior to entering Thailand. Another option is use of an agent

The OP is MAY. I'm pointing out to others that getting down to less than 6 months is plain crazy as countries have their own requirements as do airlines.

METV would be over kill. Some will suggest SETV. Think as Oz eVisa is not available. Still an option obtaining SETV from consulate/embassy. I would lean towards enter visa exempt and obtain a 30 day extension twice per year. You won't have any issues with that pattern of visits visa exempt.

And where to after that. Various countries have there own rules. For example my understanding is Thai immigration does not require the 6 month validity whereas Vietnam does. As posted earlier it's crazy to get that low. Only thing more crazy is the threads with ...."I have one and half pages left can I get a reentry permit and...." Gee Whiz

Anyone letting pp run even close to 6 months validity is foolish. Many countries pp has 10 year validity. I have 2 years left on mine and will renew shortly.

Possible when Adam was a boy. Not so now.

What if She identifies as a He. In any event the advice is generic doesn't really matter. He, She or It.

It's actually verification of your Thai address by your embassy. Currently UK,USA,AU don't provide the "letter" (I'm not referring to income letter by same countries for extensions) An alternative is to obtain a certificate of residence from your immigration office. That would be impossible at CW as for COR they aso required a TM47 to have been made. For folk looking to transition to a Non O an agent is an option. If still in home country then obtaining a Non O prior to entering Thailand would enable you to open a Bank Account. Bangkok Bank and Kasikorn good option especially if you plan to use WISE.

Nonsense

Yep. Just added note. It does not need to be RETURN flight. Any onward fight would suffice.

Geeze....there is a zillion posts of folk dealing with Jomtien for 30 day extension and being told nick off and come back in last 7 days. Your personal experience does not assist is any way. BTW ..Couple of current threads running about onward flight for visa exempt entry. Check it out and post your personal experience. So invaluable.

From your earlier post in this thread ..... "I took my friend to Maneerat last week and they quoted him a ridiculous 6000 baht to do a 30 day extension. So I did it for him for 1900 immigration fee" So was it your extension or a friend's extension. Either way does not help the OP as he was unable to achieve the same. Also many posts in other threads re Jomtien refusing and stating "come in last 7 days" None the less keep banging on.

Silly advice. Try reading the thread First up it's not visa on arrival.. It's about entering Thailand without a visa under visa exempt concession. The airline at departure MAY require an onward flight and often do. These threads are posted weekly and very silly advice from the ... "I have entered zillion times via air without a visa zero issues" brigade

Jomtien is a rubbish immigration office making up random rules. Only a guess but perhaps trying to coerce folk to use agents.

Thread has zero to do with annual extensions for extension based on retirement. The OP was asking about a simple 30 day extension. Something that Jomitien was making difficult. Ridiculous immigration office.

~6k

Which province (immigration office) will you be dealing with