DrJack54

Think I have seen this previously. In any event visa exempt entry currently gives a 45 day stamp and can be extended by 30 days. After that do a border bounce and repeat. Approx 5 months.

I was not aware of such a big difference in cost at HCMC vs Savannakhet. That aside I would be doing Saigon. As you know easy to airport in Bangkok and Saigon airport close to district 1. Ripper joint..

How do they stay 5 months without an exit and reentry

Need to file a TM30.

What's wrong with mail option.

You won't obtain a ME Non O marriage from Vientiane.

Correct.

Normally the 90 day report would have nothing to do with your extension. However exception is your first extension and that starts your clock.. 1. You can do next report online. 2. Exit and reenter then your clock is reset date you reenter. 3. You did not need to do a TM30. It was not a new visa. It's an extension of stay. You reentered with reentry permit. No need for TM30 unless you changed address.

The change in funds in bank requirements changed think about 2019. You have had ample time to set up monthly transfers and use that method. 65k transfer per month.

You cannot extend a non O by 30 days. If married to a Thai you can obtain a 60 day extension to visit wife. You could do a border bounce for visa exempt entry currently 45 day stamp

Immigration won't be interested in your return flight however airline at departure may request to see one. Throw away ticket or "rent a ticket" is an option.

So 6+months ago. Not a problem.

Do nothing. Assume you are on extension and reentry was with reentry permit?

Pattaya.

Regarding the appointment printout....did they take a picture of you holding it. Indeed the print photocopy picture stall downstairs with the banks is very handy. Guessing you forwarded your confirmation email to them for on the spot print. .

Which immigration office.

OP,.... Point 2. It has been mentioned many times that a screenshot of the appointment is not acceptable and must be hard copy. Point 3. CW briefly was doing 90 day reports at time of extension. FWIW 90 day reports have nothing to do with extensions.

Their country their rules. From pretty much start to finish you have pointed out that money in the bank won't work for you. Fine. Use an agent or move to Cambodia.

Not all immigration offices accept combination method.

Correct.

It's an option. In first year the agent obtains the non O and 12 month extension ongoing it's just the annual extensions. So approx 30k first year and 15k ongoing per year. No funds in Thai bank account required.

Maybe I missed it. Haven't seen ME Non O marriage mentioned in thread. Many married guys obtain these from places such as Savannakhet, HCMC etc. Does not have the financial requirements of non O marriage or retirement. Gives a 3 month stay that can be extended by 60 days and the visa is valid for a year. Does require a border bounce after the 3 or 5 months.

Read the post you quoted. The guy had a non O retirement or non O-A. Either way opening an account would not be difficult. The problem arises for those on visa exempt or tourist visa in some places such as Bangkok

Not sure what your post is asking. Visa exempt entry to Thailand now provides a 45 day stamp. That will be the case until end of March next year.

When did you open your first account in Bangkok. If some years ago the rules were quite different.