DrJack54

Current thread on this. Keep eye on replies.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1325538-non-immigrant-o-visa-based-on-marriage-savannakhet-vientiane-or-which-is-easiest/

19 minutes ago, wood78 said:

For first time, non imm o extension due to Thai wife, immigration require funds to be remitted from overseas and into exclusively the applicants name for the preceding 2 months

https://aseannow.com/topic/1218096-400k-baht-marriage-visa-requirement-do-the-funds-need-to-come-from-overseas/

2 minutes ago, iian23 said:

As previously stated, he has been to Thailand twice in the last 12 months. When checking in, the airline told him as you have had 2 visa exempt in the last year so you need a visa. He obviously questioned this. The airline claimed to have rung Bangkok immigration to check and they concurred. Travel was refused and he has now applied for a tourist visa

Do you know how many folk post regarding entry to Thailand via air using visa exempt.

It's like a recycle bin. Fills every day.

There has NEVER been ONE account remotely similar to your account.

Done with chit chat. Post factual accounts. 

3 minutes ago, wood78 said:

The essence of my OP was to warn all prospective non imm o's that due to the new "rules" monies in does not necessarily mean monies out - so be prepared for this scenario.

How did you try and transfer funds back to UK? 

Also VERY few would be in your situation regarding wife having Financials covered both for living and obtaining extensions.  

Point of your thread? 

19 hours ago, wood78 said:

Plenty here in Thai wife's name

You will require 400k in your Thai bank account in your name for subsequent extensions.

Cleary wife can cover that ongoing.

As for the funds already sent its not big money sort it with wife and plan for ongoing extensions. 

2 minutes ago, wood78 said:

Why not ?

What will he and wife live on while living in Thailand. 

58 minutes ago, wood78 said:

Trying to make Thailand our home after being in Europe for the last 20 years..

Your OP makes very little sense. 

As @Stocky pointed out.

How do you plan to live in Thailand Money wise.

The funds only need to remain in bank for 2 months + under consideration period. 

Then you can use it. 

Regarding sending funds to UK which options did you try.

Surely you looked at DEE money 

5 minutes ago, iian23 said:

Its not nonsense at all, it has just happend FACT.

Post exact details of your "friends" experience with what appears to be very limited stays in Thailand using visa exempt entries.

Many do this extensively without issue.

Perhaps @Pattaya57 can relate his personal experience.

BTW not unique his is a  common experience in fact. 

OP, an appointment is required at Vientiane. 

Savannahket not. 

42 minutes ago, 0ffshore360 said:

Did you enter Thailand at the start of the validity period of your Non O visa? Long stay visas are valid ( or used to be) for entry for 12 months  from start date of valid for use .

Doubt it. 

You are referring to a non O-A that has a validity of one year and is multi entry visa.

Almost certain that he does not have that.

His entry stamp will show that.

With a non O-A he would be stamped in for 12 months. 

1 hour ago, OzMan said:

I have a non-O retirement visa and plan to travel to Spain this Saturday. I believe I can leave Thailand once without paying the 1,200 baht for a re-entry permit.

I suspect that you have a single entry non o based on retirement. 

Look at the stamp you were given upon entry.

I assume you will see a 90 day permission of stay. 

That visa is now used.

To exit Thailand and protect your stamp you will need to obtain single reentry permit. 

This can be done at airport. 1000b

Which airport will you exit from 

1 hour ago, iian23 said:

Something is going on, I know someone who has just been refused travel from UK (airline supposed to have contacted Bangkok immigration to confirm) having  travelled on exempt 2 times in the last year. Below from London embassy site. The first line says only 2 entries per year with no explanation but then further down it sepecifies by land and sea

Read the thread.

The information you posted is incorrect. 

Along with the reference to "friend" that entered TWICE last year using visa exempt.

You stated ....

"going on, I know someone who has been refused travel from UK having  travelled on exempt 2 times in the last year." 

That is nonsense. 

If refused "travel from Uk" it would possibly be issue of boarding pass with no onward flight. 

Surprised this thread made it to 5 pages without being closed. 

23 minutes ago, Mike Teavee said:

There is no date on that article (Edit: it's from 19th April 2015) but pretty sure that the rule got recinded years ago (If I had to guess I'd say 2017/2018....

In this thread attached ubonjoe mentions this "rule" think he refers to 2016 and gives bit of background. 

25 minutes ago, Mike Teavee said:

End of the day it's at the IO's discretion so whilst there may/may not be a maximum limit, you are more likely to be challanged the more visa exempt entries you do so best advice for longer stays would be to get a Visa rather than relying on extensions + border bounces. 

Your statement here best sums up the situation.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1138484-any-validity-to-the-180-day-year-rule/

12 minutes ago, TigerandDog said:

There is a limit of 6 times per year when arriving by air. "Those who arrive at the airport without a prior visa will continue to receive a 30-day stamp up to 6 times per calendar year." 

No

47 minutes ago, TTSIssues said:

Thank you so much, gents, I will stop worrying on his behalf.

 

thanks again 

All good.

Thread closed

9 minutes ago, TTSIssues said:

he just comes in and out using the 30 day stamp on arrival, no long term visa. 

No need for him to do anything regards tm30 unless he needs to deal with immigration eg extension 

38 minutes ago, Lee4Life said:

Actually I believe it is 6 visa exempt entries by air per year, my neighbor was denied entry based on that rule last year at swampy, but I am not sure it is enforced regularly.

 

No such law/rule

Don't worry about 90 day report. 

8 hours ago, glegolo18 said:

Thank you guys, you are great

 

Glegolo

The 2 posters that replied are correct.

You have your answer.

Thread closed

8 minutes ago, UWEB said:

That's nonsense to sent him to this always overcrowded Immigration Office. Better to do online first.

He can do it via mail or in person.

Most likely online will be rejected.

23 minutes ago, bluebanana said:

If I wont be renewing the extension of stay for 1 year [ non imm O ] 

 

and i go back to my country for example 6 months or longer  , whats the procedure to get an extension when I'm back in thailand ?

 

You would be starting the whole process over.

A non O provides a 90 day stamp and the only extension available is 12 months or 60 day extension to visit wife. 

Why are you considering not obtaining annual extensions? 

Even for folk only staying 6 months in Thailand its a good option.

The 400k only in bank for 2 months plus under consideration period. 

Then you can use the funds as you wish.