DrJack54

Thanks for the article. My favorite bit is ..... "The government wants the TM6 process to operate without any problems, and it could take months or a even a year until the system runs smoothly, said the source." To refer to this as an online TM6 is bit of a joke. In my tourist visa days I used to put for address "Nana Plaza Soi 4" They type about "keeping a track on tourists" surely that's a joke. Many tourists wing it.

OP, it's unknown when ETA will be up and running. The plan is process time overnight. There is no fee. "Things always go smoothly" Not a hope in hades.

It's a Non immigrant visa. Best to obtain a multiple reentry permit. 3800b Can be obtained at immigration or airport on day of departure. The permit protects your current permission of stay and you can exit and reenter as often as you wish. That's correct and in fact most agents would want to do the whole process. 1. Open bank account 2. Obtain Non O 3 . Obtain 12 month extension. Frankly I don't see why you are bothering with an agent. You have the funds and the application is not difficult. As they say here "up to you" Most of your points are spot on. In Pattaya there are many good agents. They will assist and have you use own financials however they don't discount a lot for you having the 800k in the bank . So you are paying a lot for hand holding. DIY non O 2000b 12 month extension 1900b So it's 3900b total. With an agent even with you providing all the financial requirements cost perhaps 20k

Despite numerous threads and posts that your paperwork is thrown in bin along with ZERO consequences of issue with not returning at 3 months. Not everyone dealing with Jomitien is handy to that office. Not to mention mobility issues. It's a nonsense rogue request from Jomitien. No surprise there.

imo the best option is to show 400k baht in Thai bank account. For extensions that would need to be in bank seasoned for 2 months prior to application and maintained till final stamp. Referred to as "money in bank method" NOTE: As soon as final stamp is given the funds can be used. Wash and repeat every year. Keep your income from job abroad out of it. Also UK does not provide "income letter" Keep it simple.

No. "Official form" no it's a junk made up sticker. Never required. https://aseannow.com/topic/1261657-jomtien-immigration-anyone-not-bother-to-go-for-the-3-month-800k-check/

Assume that you did not update bank book or make deposit to show activity on day of application?

1. No 2. You have other alternatives to income method. What is passport country?

This thread heading to an end. Any recent first hand reports welcome.

Yes Yes. Your issue stems from trip abroad. Unrelated: I have been bemoaning online reporting (CW) in numerous threads. So last Nov 5 I did a 90 report in person. Have not exited Thailand since. My window (2 weeks prior to due date) opened Tuesday. I made online report. Fully expecting rejection. I now received approval. Geez if they can ever get online to work we could have a credible option. Currently need in person after trip abroad is not workable.

No 3. Think it's following day at Jomitien. 4. Even if immigration give you a return date for check 800k, just ignore it. Extension report thread https://aseannow.com/topic/1319982-retirement-extension-jomtien-trip-report/

Correct. Also the 60 day visa exempt entry can be extended by 30 days.

What you are stating is that some airlines require a visa or reentry permit or if flying visa exempt ask to see onward flight. In these threads typical replies have been along lines of ..... I have never been asked for onward flight I have sometimes been asked for onward flight I often am asked for onward flight. I have posted options in the thread. Folk can make their own call. In my experience....low cost airlines Jetstar Oz to Thailand visa exempt want onward flight. Low cost airlines to nearby countries eg AirAsia Saigon to Bangkok require onward flight.

He is referring to onward flight ticket for airline to issue boarding pass at departure.

Good news. Assume this is across the board not just USA. Thanks for update.

Two off topic rants removed. Stop.

Visa exempt entries via land now have no limit. However land borders are moving to requiring 1-2 night overstay + other nonsense. Your friend should again use visa exempt entry and for border bounce use a minivan agent

They are the ones that approve or reject extension application. Police order is irrelevant. Some offices may not even allow combo method. Suggest ask your immigration office again especially since two different answers. Ask person in charge.

No. 400k on day of application for Non O marriage and ..... 400k seasoned for 2 months prior to application for extension

Yes. Very much. Also the immigration office he uses for the Non O application would need to be same office for his extension application. After that for next extension he can change address and apply for extension at office that applies to new address.

The que ticket is continuous. When you stand outside office at 1pm there is long line. These folk do not have ticket. To left side of entrance there is clerk letting folk with que ticket in. Yes those not seen in morning or waiting for pp return are dealt with according to que # issued in morning. Re bank letters etc....suggest you obtain those day or two prior to day of application. In the lunch break go to branch and make small 100b deposit. Ask lady to photocopy this last page of bb to show deposit. Which serves as update and activity. I previously obtained bank letter on the day. Now I obtain the bank letter and 12 month bank statement the day or two prior. The que for that is getting bigger. Avoid. Que for teller for deposit usually zero.

Indeed. I just checked. No appointments available for Jan or Feb. You would need to do walk in. While many suggest go crack of daylight I suggest reach immigration prior to lunch break 12-1pm and obtain que ticket. Note you will need to show filled in TM7 form. Use lunch break to obtain any photocopies etc. L1. Also and banking also L1. You will be see in afternoon with as you have que ticket. Note that ticket allows you to bypass the long line at 1pm

First up assume you are parent of non Thai child. Child can be a dependent. What is your status in Thailand. What visa or extensions do you have in Thailand.

Not illegal. Also never read report of any issue.

Immigration nothing to do with it. Good first reply in this thread and second reply from ubonjoe has link to forms. You can do it yourself. https://aseannow.com/topic/1091639-work-permit-cancellation-process/