DrJack54

Think that's best option. Regarding reentry permit...seems you will only require single reentry permit. That can be obtained on same visit to immigration for your extension. Single reentry 1000b . Multi 3800b. Can also obtain at airport on day of departure. The window you need to keep eye on is your extension. Obviously you need to be in Thailand to apply. That can be done up to 30 days prior to expiry of your permit or 45 days prior at some offices.

You do not have a "good old retirement visa" You have a 12 month permission of stay. One option to spend 6 months in Thailand and 6 in USA is to simply continue to re apply for annual extension of your permission of stay. The 90 day report is irrelevant. You will do those during your 6 months in Thailand. You do not need to notify immigration that you are leaving country at any point. Insurance is not required for extensions from a non O . I also use money in the bank method. My most recent extension was last Oct. I'm changing to "income method" . For the next 12 months I will maintain the 800k+ in Thai bank and at same time do monthly transfers of 65k+ AU is same as USA in that embassy does not provide income letter. My overlap of both methods for one year is to cover any possible nonsense from immigration. There are other ways of spending 6 months in Thailand....however thinking annual extensions best option

Not surprised. For my 10+ extensions have always been treated very well. COR at CW requires 200b fee which covers the EMS post. You do not return to collect.. As for all your other nonsense such as broken toilets, cold food, parking issues etc are all rubbish.. BTW as pointed out in the thread the appointment system at CW works a treat.. Here is appointment link.. https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/onlineservice-and-publicguide/

You could have simply obtained Re-entry permit at airport. Obtaining 3 reentry permits at CW was pretty foolish.

If you have positive recent experience at CW by all means post details to assist forum. Otherwise your earlier post is useless. Personally I have posted every report of my extensions at CW. Done to assist others. Your post in this thread is useless without details .

Perhaps if you posted a complete report of your positive experience today regarding exactly what you provided immigration at CW for extension that would be useful. Otherwise your post is somewhat useless.

Normally an onward flight would be required in the visa application. Once the visa is issued it would be unusual for airline to want to see proof of onward flight.. Don't understand why you had this issue. Thanks for the alert.

I can not find ONE post of yours in various threads that is remotely sensible.

I also use dedicated bank account with min 800k all year round. At CW the io wanted Bank Statements as there were some months with no transactions. That was a first, never required previously. BTW ..you did not provide TM30 or rental agreement?

Thanks for report. I assume you were given a ticket because you went to document check chicks first. No need to attend main desk on entry. You should also have a print out of your confirmation email. TM47 has been added to required docs. Note that you did not provide Bank Statements and io accepted copies of bankbook pages. Not always the case. You did not receive priority for 70+. With appointment you are seen on time and sometimes early.

NO

Absolute nonsense. Many reports of folk needing to provide TM30 at both CW and Laksi for extensions from tourist visa and visa exempt. Along with many other immigration offices.

Did you consider Nong Khai friendship bridge. Wherever you choose it will be a 30 day stamp. Where are you located (Korat)?

Yes, if you need to have dealings with immigration such as a 30 day extension

A non O cost is 2000 baht. Would require 800k in a Thai bank account in his name only on day of application. Needs to show funds came from overseas. Require some basic photocopies of PP. Also a TM30 or rental agreement. Requires minimum 15 days remaining on current permission of stay. 21 days at eg CM. Which immigration office will he use.

You obviously should state your immigration office and should also state requirements. Without funds in Thai bank account Agent .can do very little

Jomtien is just one crazy immigration office. Yes I think you are correct currently Jomitien is requiring TM30. Just another crackpot office.

OP, make an appointment (works well) You may/will require a screenshot of TM30 and basic copies of pp pages. Which immigration office?

If you only wish to stay a month or two then visa exempt entry (it's not visa on arrival) would be an option. The 30 day stamp can be extended by 30 days at immigration 1900b. Not ideal but a fall back option..

Attend in person or via mail option.

Yes that is correct re current ME Visa and will need to make new TM30 when enters on NEW multi entry visa.

Yes. Thank you

Yes sorry....typo You do NOT need to do a new TM30. Be aware some offices are being rogue on this .. CM being one office

You do need to make a new TM30. Also why would you have need to have any dealing with immigration.

OP, you do not need to file a TM30. Which immigration office?