DrJack54

It would have been clear if the OP had stated reason for residence certificate. He has a thread in motorcycles asking about registration so guessing that's what it's for. If so embassy letter would work.

I have more than ample dosh and if I was married I would be using non O ME as I (pre covid) loved monthly trips to Saigon. For some the non O ME is a perfect option. Also it's a stretch to assume "no funds" for many it's as simple as not wanting deal with Thai immigration offices.

The airline can ask you for onward flight within 30 days if flying without a visa or reentry permit. Here is thread that explains your options and also has link to "onwardflight.com"

Rule #1 ..don't listen to individual immigration officers. The io was incorrect regarding work/job. Ridiculous.

First part : Yes. Second part: Stay your 75 and do a border bounce for 45 + 30 enter visa exempt. Note : You can do 2 visa exempt entries via land per calendar year.

OP, is after a non O one year multiple entry. Funds would not be the issue.

OP, returning to your home address either from another province or from abroad, a TM30 is not required. If return from a trip abroad and you enter with a new visa or visa exempt you would need to file a TM30 even if you were returning to your place of residence. Note there are always some immigration offices that play games and ignore the rules.

Seriously stop this nonsense. Post facts. I hope a mod closes this thread as it's just as I stated above.

OP, be aware that every entry to Thailand entities you to 60 day extension to visit wife. Point being married guys can rince and wash with a border bounce and reentry visa exempt.

The OP is married to Thai national. Can obtain 30 day extension + 60 day extension to visit wife.

Which visa would you suggest.

Yes. Why not use immigration https://aseannow.com/topic/1147515-how-to-get-residency-certificate-from-us-embassy/

"A lady from Thai consulate " Oh please.

You are permitted 2 land border entries visa exempt per calendar year. So in your example of fly into Thailand visa exempt and two border runs it would be (from Oct 1) 45+30+45+30+45+30= 225.

Tourist Visa 60 days + 30 day extension

Yep completely. Immigration provided the affidavit. A simple tick box where most folk selected box 2 indicating that their embassy was not providing letter. Wake up. The government did not give a flying ...about reason for covid extensions. My guess is they were happy for contribution to economy from rather insignificant group. Bottom line is the Thai government provided the covid extensions and folk obtained them as they were legally entitled to them. End of.

No problem.

It's a slang term... "a group of people who criticize someone, often by focusing on insignificant details." The quote is from internet.

Complete nonsense from start to finish. The perception that covid extensions were provided due to inability to exit Thailand has been shown to be not true. The Thai government continued "covid extensions" even after it was easy to exit Thailand easily. They even continued to issue them after land borders were opened. Stick to the facts.

Yes. Most likely made to obtain the 30 day extension first so .. 45+30+60.... No problem

Up until relatively recently exit via land borders was not possible. In the main visas are not issued within Thailand. Obvious exceptions being non O retirement and marriage from tv or exempt entry. That does not cover everyone. Bottom line is folk obtained what was legally available to them. The peanut gallery complained about this for years. Sad folk.

Manipulated covid extensions? Thai government made them available and continued to extend availability. Take it up with Thai gov rather than folk that obtained them.

That is also a rubbish comment from immigration officer. They are clerks.

That is rubbish. It's just typical immigration nonsense.

The OP, has read all the posts and seems to be of the opinion that he would use agent. Yet another random poster stating that it's all easy to do it yourself, is helping how exactly.