DrJack54

Yes agreed however in 10 years I have never read a report of final stamp not issued due to not maintaining funds. Yes he should maintain the fund The small amount of interest I have pointed out is ridiculous

I was referring to applying for a Non O visa (based on retirement) from a tourist visa or visa exempt entry using TM86 and TM87 The funds required in bank on day of application only. Jomtien require 2 months prior. Only immigration office I'm aware of that has that rogue requirement.

Have to correct this. If you are referring to immigration at Airport on departure.,.. There will be ZERO issues. Even for longer overstay. You go to overstay office and the fine is sorted quicky and overstay notation made in pp. No negative questioning or scolding occurs.

That is probably where personal needs come into play. For me the transfers have been for few real estate gigs where you perhaps want to transfer 3.5 mill. Edit: completely misread your TW. Transferwise now WISE. I have looked into best option and in my opinion WISE best option for Large amounts. All off topic.

Not saying that you are wrong BUT....people would be surprised how common short overstays are taken of at airports at exit from Thailand. As mentioned by someone previously can impact an Elite Visa (PE) in future so not good plan. Will not cause issue in future for entry to Thailand visa exempt or with visa.

Personally can't imagine they would ever be crowed. Last time I visited stayed Nanna cafe in rice fields (great spot) and went to night market at Lom Sak. Think I saw 3 farang in my week there

Not in my experience of 10 extensions. At Kasikorn I have had easy efficient service on day of extension. As for your other post re swift ... That is discussed in Banking Finance forum re comparison.

Thanks. I use Kasikorn. Just unrelated info for new folk. SCB does not have branch at CW. I suggest Bangkok Bank and Kasikorn for folk opening a bank a/c

You posted correct amount in thread last year. Typos occur often.

The limit is 2million baht using one of the 3 banks mentioned. Did this very recently for condo purchase.

Seems like a topic for "General Discussion "

Not cheap now. Also worst option for OP situation.

Not at all. You have been given good advice. I have never read a report of immigration office refusing to issue the stamp when returning after under consideration period. Have read reports where there was a warning for next extension. Seriously you do a thread over 500b less tax. Please.

The OP is USA. Even if he was Oz why on earth would he go all the way to Melbourne

For non O marriage the funds do not need to come from overseas. As for WISE select "long term stay" Which Thai bank do you use?

They are known to make up their own rules. One example was the requirement for extensions retirement to return to immigration at the 90 day mark to check funds in bank. (Now defunct) Currently the dragon lady requiring funds in bank for 2 months prior to non O retirement when it is actually only on day of application. How does the appointment system work there a tick or X. Jomtien is junk immigration office. From the OP...same day approval for 90 report. What else would be done

Most imm offices don't check. I have never read an issue other that a warning to maintain the funds next time. Find the desire for urgent move funds into higher % interest rate bit ridiculous.

Slightly off topic but I have this Oz friend and he became fluent in Thai. I realize that word fluent is thrown around however the point is his Thai is excellent. He opted for one on one with a Thai teacher. Given OP is only looking at 3 month stay and mentioned you can do that with SETV and one extension. Clearly would require discipline to be useful.

OP, be aware that if you apply for extension which will be denied and given the 7 day notice to exit Thailand. I'm thinking that the 7 days starts from date you attend immigration and not expiry of current permit..

You could consider tourist visa + extension. Does not exclude studying at a school or otherwise. Most folk that obtain non ED are looking for longer stay than 3 months.

Good that your plan worked out suiting your needs. Just to be clear.... You didn't have a tourist visa. The agent obtained a non O which gives a 90 day stamp and subsequent extension of 12 months. Having the funds in the bank you did have the option of doing this process yourself. For non O retirement and extension it's a simple process. Doing it yourself would have been 2000+1900 baht so reasonable deal from agent to have them do the leg work.

Good plan. Substantial time out of Thailand would be useful. Almost open the window for visa exempt entries via land for next calendar year. If 6 months out of Thailand perhaps even flight in visa exempt. For me it would be Vietnam over Cambodia but that's down to personal choice.

Think this is better option and obtain bank statement. BTW: It's not VOA you have a visa exempt stamp valid for 30 days. You can apply for extension couple of weeks prior to permit expiry.

You have not stated time spent out of Thailand. Obviously covid from March 2020 sort of does not count. So in last 12 months what is your history staying in Thailand.

New pp means nothing.. You ask about flying visa exempt via air. Good luck with that. You stated continuous stay in Thailand since 2019. Granted we had covid based extensions etc. Be straight up. Why continuous stay required. Why not spend time in another country. If I was io I would suspect you are working in Thailand and refuse entry at at airport on arrival. 3 years come on. Clearly you are under 50 ? And cannot obtain non O based on retirement