DrJack54

Don't see point of your thread. You currently have the funds in bank to continue with extensions based on retirement using funds in bank method. Talk about jumping the gun re any tax issues that may or may not impact you. Then jump to PE questions. Relax.

The "bank letter" does not do that. It confirms that you are the owner of the account and balance at time of issue. The "bank statement" shows funds in the account balances. Some offices will accept photocopies of bank book pages +bank book to show seasoning requirements have been met.

OP, correct answers above. You can enter visa exempt and currently will be given 60 day stamp. Also can obtain 30 day extension at local immigration. Be aware that an onward flight may be required by airline at departure for boarding pass. You will not need to show accommodation with or without visa.

OP, has result. Thread closed.

In your OP you stated that you are using funds in bank method. 800k. No mention of income method.

Certainly would not purchase a PE visa based on taxation concerns You already are doing extensions based on retirement so over 50.

Indeed. Alternative to exit country would be to attend immigration office pay short overstay and apply for 30 day extension. Done more often than some would think. Alternative is to exit asap and pay few days overstay and return to Thailand visa exempt entry. Perhaps attractive due to current 60 day stamp. Depends on how long he wants to stay in Thailand..

Good pick up.... I just took this sentence from OP.. "Now I've been in the country illegally for 31 days" On face value. In actual fact here legally 30 days and looking at short overstay.

Wife should be able to register https://extranet.immigration.go.th/fn24online/loginFnServlet?login=true

I didn't mean to imply you cannot return straight away. More that a few days out would be good idea. In thread I posted, ubonjoe even suggested that obtaining a SETV was good idea. Tourist visa currently hard to justify given it's 60 days and visa exempt also 60 days. You mentioned Vietnam...I'm just back from Saigon. Ripper place. Easy to spend time there.

Best option is to fly out of Thailand and pay fine at airport. Fine will be 500/day overstay. I would not come back same day or next day. Why the urgency .. Here is very old thread where guy overstay was 70. Sound advice posted in thread. https://aseannow.com/topic/1040637-overstay-70-days-can-i-re-enter-if-i-leave-and-pay-the-20000-fine-and-return-in-a-couple-of-days/

You don't have a Thai passport? As for border run here is thread re Chom Chong. https://aseannow.com/topic/1297703-border-run-at-chong-chomo-smach-surin/

OP, read this guy's post carefully. It's good advice All depends on how long you plan to live ongoing in Thailand. If indeed extensions based on retirement ongoing then killing off the non O-A is good idea

In the thread I posted, no one had an issue similar to yours. Could have posted several other threads similar. Seems that you have extensive experience. Just do what suits yourself.

There previously was a rule of limit of 2 visa exempt entries per calendar year via land. That has recently been removed. There is no limit to visa exempt entry via air, however if your history shows extensive stays in Thailand with little time out then you can be denied entry. This leads to very unpleasant situation. With your history I suggest you enter Thailand via land border. The safest entry via air would be CNX

Have a read of this thread. Had positive review for border bounce mini van company. Seems easier than a flight. https://aseannow.com/topic/1312731-border-run-pattaya-to-cambodia/

Thanks. Will edit that post to reflect correct rule that you outlined.

Yes SETV is only 60 days so not much point. Enter Thailand via land border best option. Avoid PoiPet

Topic closed at op request

Thinking you need do some research. Here is a thread regarding extension based on retirement. It also contain links to other threads etc https://aseannow.com/topic/1322107-extension-based-on-retirement/

800k for 2 months prior to application then maintained for 3 months after application. Not below 400k in other months. Some folk maintain 800k all year round and some of those use and FD account. You need to look at other aspects of income method. Some immigration offices want to see proof funds coming from eg pension. Some offices just want to see steady amount on consistent transfer date. You also may require credit advice to show funds from abroad. Edit: typo corrected

Yes. Where are you located

If you are married then most folk obtain extensions based on marriage. A few opt for based on retirement as far less paperwork and no under consideration period, no home visit etc. However the financials are far less onerous for extension marriage. As pointed out the funds tied up for approx 3 months and then can be used to live on. Pretty sweet deal compared to extensions based on retirement.

Yes

Was thinking of extension based on retirement. The OP title is misleading..why change to based on retirement. For marriage it is monthly transfers of 40k+ Apart from that I assume that you are aware that the 400k for marriage extension only needs to be in bank for 2 months prior to application and maintained during the under consideration period. After that it can be spent..