DrJack54

Good advice. Here is thread for anyone interested in Malaysia to Thailand via land border. One of the most comprehensive posts by the OP. Excellent report

OP, is your extension based on marriage? If yes then you could apply for 60 day extension to visit wife assuming you have not obtained one previously.

@paulikens so what's the plan now? You still have a tourist visa. What's the "enter before date" on the visa. Do you plan to try again via land border? (just nosey curiosity) BTW: What did they sting you for flight back to Penang.

Hopefully Thai immigration is up to speed on this. AU, USA, UK have stopped providing letter to request transfer of stamps. Perhaps there are others. Think USA is supplying a statement that they do not provide any. In any event should not be an issue. There is a form available. If you paste this into Google it will provide form. 1486548719379.doc Request to transfer the stamp to a new passport https://aseannow.com/topic/1247977-transfer-visa-stamps-from-old-passport-to-new-passport-process/

This is excellent advice. When I last renewed my pp (Oz) I had my photos done professionally according to the embassy guidelines. When presenting in person was told "photo no good" and given map to Photoshop. Only short walk so not huge problem. No surprise that the photos from the shop were same as ones I already had..

It's available based on marriage to a Thai. Not available based on dependant Thai child.

This covers it. https://aseannow.com/topic/1155535-60-days-extension-visa-o-for-kids-not-marriage/

The visa is not transfered. Information relating to the visa is entered into first page of new pp. No need to transfer any stamps in certain time frame. Best option is to do your next 90 day report in person and have transfer of information and any necessary stamps to new pp at the same time. Alternatively you could skip the 90 day report and have transfer and next extension (Nov-Dec) done same time. Meaning one trip and a fine for doing 90 report late.

I feel your pain. Ignore many rubbish posts in your thread. The problem is Thai consulates have nothing to do with Thai immigration at airports and land border entries. Your case is rare as you actually have a visa. Thinking your visa is still valid so you can still enter with that at another entry point. Suggest a land entry point would be best option. Your current tourist visa will have a "enter by date" Some time spent out of Thailand would be a bonus.

Ignore button works for me. Please update thread with the process of your experience tomorrow. Return to Penang. A report of holding room at BKK airport would be a bonus.

No. You can obtain a Non O based on Thai child and subsequent 12 month extension and then buy multiple reentry permit.

OP, you need to clarify the funds in bank requirement. You either had your own money in Thai bank account in your name or not. If the agent in fact obtained an extension based on retirement and "covered" the funds requirement then you will need to use agent again for extension.

If you have been on continuous extensions then no need for a new TM30. Even if you exit Thailand and reenter on a reentry permit you do not require a new TM30. If you change address then you would need to file a TM30.

No

If you have not previously used a 60 day extension to visit wife then yes that's an option. Not sure how the agent obtained an extension based on marriage and you not meeting the financials. Seems strange to me. So to clarify .....you did not have 400k in Thai bank account in your name only when you obtained your current extension?

The next notification of residence (90 day report) provides nothing. It's simply a requirement. It's separate from your extension. Your permission of stay stamp. So you need to apply for 12 months extension prior to August 29. You can apply for that 30days prior to expiry (45 days at some offices) . With your dates the window for doing the 90 day address report is in window for extension renewal. You can do report on same visit as extension. Your confusion was partly due to previous history using ME Non O. You most likely obtained those from Savannakhet. You referred to 60 day extension to visit wife. How long do you plan to remain in Thailand. If ongoing obtain 12 month extension. Note. You mention the use of agents. Is your extension based on marriage or retirement. Did you provide the money in the bank or agent managed that.

What is your status in Thailand. For example extensions from a non O etc. Which immigration office.

Friend of mine (not imaginary) managed one. Cost him 15k. He didn't offer. Someone suggested.

Have you considered offering to "pay a fine" and receive a "warning"

Being refused entry even with a tourist visa is possible. True it's rare but has occured previously. They can ignore the 20k baht and still refuse entry. Almost certain to flown to airport where you departed and in most cases the person ends up paying for the ticket. Hopefully the OP will update at some stage.

Bummer. I did an edit to earlier post adding a thread that outlines land travel from Penang to Phuket. You could use your visa at land border.

Yes. 3 months out of Thailand would/should be fine. So you were flown back to Penang? Entering Thailand via land border would be best option even with a SETV. Surprised you were refused entry in possession of a SETV. Could you outline what occured regarding return flight. How long you had to wait at BKK etc Edit: you could consider entry via land from Penang with your visa. Here is very detailed instructions in the op regarding that option. https://aseannow.com/topic/879418-guide-travelling-to-george-town-penang-and-back-to-thailand/

You do not have a one year visa That would be a ME Non O You paid for a 12 month extension of your permission of stay. Your 90 day reports are separate from obtaining your next extension. Just do your next report prior to due date

The OP is not asking about overstay. He was inquiring about what happens if someone is refused ENTRY at airport. One would assume that he did not have a visa and was entering visa exempt with long history in Thailand. He could apply for a SETV at a consulate and if granted could enter Thailand with that. A land border entry would be best option.

OP, you need to give more details for anyone to advise.