DrJack54

So you attended immigration without required paperwork to apply for annual extension? Aware of the fact from this thread that immigration may overlook short term withdraw. Also you just confirmed that. How did you think that was sensible... Geez.

Do not use Poi Pet under any circumstances. If you have a visa eg METV on ME Non O or reentry permit. ....Maybe. Even then avoid.

Read the OP. He is asking about starting a business. That has significant requirements such as 4 employees etc etc. Many threads on that.

The landlord would not know what CM immigration require and neither would folk on AseanNow. When you have an immigration office acting outside the rules anything is possible.. It seems that at CM you need to make a TM30 upon return. Rubbish office. They are not only outlaw office. Not sure but vaguely recall KK same.

Tell her do not file a TM30. If she has then given you deal with CM, you would need to file a TM30 when you arrive back home in CM. Yes mad crazy but in the end immigration sets the rules.. CM is not following the rules. No idea of motive.

That's all she needs to file a TM30 online. She most likely took photo as no photocopier or whatever. You should have asked her if she was doing a TM30. CM is not following the new rules as of June 2020. The TM30 is required at CM for stays out of province or abroad. That is rubbish but rogue offices can do as they please.

Agent.,approx 4-4.5k baht is most likely

Saigon would be my pick but as stated earlier you require an appointment and may not suit your time frame. Vientiane also requires an appointment. Savannakhet does not.

OK skip that. Just to be clear. What is your current status in Thailand. Meaning you entered visa exempt or.... How many days remaining on your current permission of stay. How long has 800k been in your bank account. Have you applied for 30 day extension already?

Please read my post carefully. This is part of my post.... "If agent can assist with you providing your own 800k in the bank on day of application and you Maintaining the funds and then doing the 12 month extension yourself....That would be good outcome"... Many folk use agents as "hand holding" Note my post was about him using his own funds and not have agent cover that.

You made 2 posts with zero helpful advice. There is a Pub Forum and General forum for chit chat.

If agent can assist with you providing your own 800k in the bank on day of application and you Maintaining the funds and then doing the 12 month extension yourself....That would be good outcome. Yes very frustrating dealing with rubbish immigration offices. Regarding obtaining non O retirement outside of Thailand be aware that Vientiane and Saigon require appointment.

Well the alternative would be to do a change of address to for example Bangkok. Not that simple and messy. Since it's a new non O there may be request for home visit even for home visit. Then 2 months later would need to apply for extension CW in the example I mentioned.

That request from Maneerat is possibly more about their process time. As for Jomtien requiring 2 months yes that has been posted. One guy then forced to obtain 60 day extension to visit wife to season the funds. Outrageous policy from Jomtien. Does not surprise me. Just a rogue office!

Need to apply for non O retirement with min 15 days remaining on permission of stay. 21 days at couple of offices. CM being one. Requires TM87. Requires 800k baht on day of application in Thai bank account.. That provides a 90 day stamp. In last 30 days of that period he applies for 12 month extension. Here is old thread... https://aseannow.com/topic/990336-converting-visa-exempt-to-non-immigrant-o/

Some of posts in this thread indicate success at Nonthaburi. Perhaps they require an incentive You won't be able to simply do change of address TM30 and apply at CW, as CW require a TM47 and you cannot provide that for Bangkok province.

My experience from the threads that's it's almost a standard requirement since covid. Partly due to document check chicks. I suggest print it out if you have one. There is print shop next door to immigration.

Yes. Done at Laksi. Those with tourist visa attend CW. You will need to provide TM30. You can make appointment.

You must deal with one of those crazy offices that do not follow the change of rules regarding TM30 that occured in June 2020. I deal with CW and they follow the rules. Returning to permanent residence after stays in other provinces and also from abroad a TM30 is NOT required. Outlined in this thread... https://aseannow.com/topic/1169664-thai-immigration-announce-changes-to-tm30-reporting/

Keep in mind that appointments are required at Vientiane. Nothing wrong with your plan. For me I would border bounce to Nong Khai and obtain the non O retirement at UT immigration.

Google "Facebook Thai visa" . There is a group there you can discuss options. Don't think platforms such as bahtsold etc would be much good. IMO you have put it on popular site (AseanNow) if no interet could mean you have it over priced.

I have live here same address 10 years and have never done a TM30. CW immigration. Extensions from non O retirement.

OP, you need to be more clear on what you want from agent. I'm referring to the financial requirements. Since you are from USA you cannot obtain "income letter" from your embassy. You would need to provide 12 month of transfers to use income method. Your options are money in bank method which you don't want. The next option is to use an agent. That (in round figures) would be ~30k first year to obtain non O and 12 month extension plus ~15k ongoing for annual extensions You also require a Thai bank account . Same agent will organize that. If you have an idea where you plan to live then stating that would be good. 90 day reports can be done by agents. Edit just noticed Pattaya. Many agents there. Try Maneerat Soi post office.

+1 Really good post and summary.

How much ? You joined AseanNow just now. Looks similar to this thread, Scam? OP your first sentence needs work... "Hello, we have this Thailand elite membership for sale, do anyone knows how much we can sell it ?" https://aseannow.com/topic/1289263-for-sale-lifetime-thailand-elite-visa-membership/