DrJack54

The OP has not indicated that he has an LTR. What status do you have in Thailand. LTR?

Bit off topic and I'm biased. Just never understand the urgency. Flights to Saigon are cheapish and easy bus airport to Bui Vien tourist area. I go every few months. Many countries visa exempt to Vietnam

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I wouldn't do it. Depends what the "run" is for. If eg someone has a ME non O visa or a non O-A visa etc then no problem. Most border runs are for visa exempt entry. Immigration at Thai airports can frown on that same day return for VE entry. Also may/will require onward flight. I can never understand the urgency. Why not spend a few days at places such as Saigon and return after few days.

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Most common method. Requires 400k in Thai bank account in your name only and seasoned for 2 months prior to application and maintained during the under consideration period. After which can be used as you wish

Which option are you using (plan to use)

If you have previously obtained a 60 day extension to visit wife you cannot obtain a second 60 day extension to your current permission of stay.

At CM you can apply for extension 45 days prior to expiry of your current permit (it's not a visa) Immigration may allow you to apply early. Supporting info such as flights etc would help. Assume that your extensions are based on retirement.

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Done with trying to provide sensible advice. If the paperwork along with wife attending immigration etc is too inconvenient then do what some married guys do.... Do extensions based on retirement. Yes unattractive financials compared to extensions based on marriage

His advice is actually spot on. For future ME Non O you will require 400k in bank. Otherwise get used to obtaining a NEW single entry non O every 3 months or every 5 if every single time you extend your 90 day stamp with a 60 day extension. Talk about making simple into difficult.

Now I understand. However note that the financials for multi entry non O visa has changed as outlined in @Liquorice post above. Perhaps a better option is to obtain 12 month extensions. If you require time to organize the funds re seasoning etc you could consider border bounce and enter visa exempt (60 days) The process from VE to non O and subsequent 12 month extension outlined in this thread. https://aseannow.com/topic/1315828-visa-exempt-to-90-day-non-o-spouse-visa-conversion-in-thailand/

Return on investment. OP no sense in buying if the property is for yourself. Better off renting. Condos in particular are often not easy to sell. I have purchased a few but not to live in or sell in future. I put them in my long term Thai partner name. (yes gifted).

If I'm reading your OP correctly you are obtaining ongoing (back to back) non O based on marriage. Where from? That provides a 90 day stamp. You then do what, obtain 60 day extension to visit wife or exit to obtain another non O or....?

You do realize that the 400k only needs to be in the bank for 2 months plus under consideration period and then can be used for living expenses. You seem to have a very convoluted plan of living ongoing in Thailand. The thread link posted in first reply covers requirements etc for 60 day extension.

Have you previously obtained 60 day extension to visit wife. You could obtain that and push your extension time to allow for trip. The under consideration period is generally one month.

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The OP is asking about 30 day extension. From the OP.... "I'm referring to the 30-day extension."

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You are confused. Good advice given above this post. You mention "short holiday" For flying visa exempt to Thailand the airline at departure may wish to see return flight. Guessing your friends have a return flight (or onward flight) within 60 days.

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From the OP ... "I have a friend coming to Thailand at end of September for a short holiday," While title heading confusing the friends of OP will not require funds for visa exempt entry.n

Why would you obtain a SETV when a visa exempt entry also provides 60 day stamp. The OP has confused Title. Seems he is asking about visa exempt entry however using the word Visa which is not uncommon. Has not contributed to thread since OP.

They would not even look at it.