DrJack54

Extension done by agent almost certainly not done at Jomtien. The consequences on not reporting back at 3 months are zero.

Saigon is great place. You could obtain tourist visa there and also make holiday out of it. Thai do not require visa and also German national same. Just check visa exempt for Vietnam back in place .

You are permitted 2 visa exempt entries via land borders per calendar year. Each visa exempt entry can be extended by 30 days. Referred to as border bounce.

Read your OP. You request use of agent and now "looking at doing it myself" A clear OP helps.

"Current permit" just refers to current permission of stay. The current "admitted till date" in pp. In any event the OP now states this "I used an agent last year to convert work visa to retirement visa, this year am looking at doing it myself as it is more straight forward". Outta this thread the op changing tune. He is either looking for agent or do it yourself. Just be clear

OP, as stated earlier this is a winner. I'm not familiar with ME non O based on retirement. Have read previously that this is available from Savannakhet but have never read a report confirming that. Of course ME non O based on marriage is very common. As mentioned in earlier post this visa can effectively give a 15 month stay. Can I ask your lotto numbers

OP, working without work permit is illegal and can't think of anything that you could do in Thailand. If you are a hard worker there are opportunities in places such as Oz. Clearly you have backed yourself into a corner which ain't very smart.

There were several reports some time back from folk dealing with Jomtien and the request to report back along with notice was hit and miss.

No offense but it appears an agent may be of assistance. You are obtaining an 12 month extension using funds in the bank method. You mention current permit expires September. At CW you can obtain extension up to 45 days prior to expiry of current permission of stay. You need attend to it asap.

Don't report back. Your 3 month of balance 800k + after expiration granted will be checked at your next extension. Has always been a nonsense Jomtien requirement

In hindsight bit of mistake using two accounts. I keep the 800k all year round. There is nothing for immigration officer to scrutinize. Very simple process. You are not the only married guy that ops for extensions based on retirement.

I use two dedicated bank accounts for extensions retirement. 600k+ in FD account. 200k+ in savings account. Both with same bank. The bank books sit in draw all year and come out for extension application. Zero issues. This is at CW. BTW no bank statements just the bank letter and photocopies of bb pages.

By a couple of days. Will not cause an issue. Clearly you are going to make a 90 report so by all means make one.

Your extentions are obtained from immigration office where you live. That seems to be CW. Most questions re agents on AseanNow involve the agent covering financial requirements. However most of those agents also provide "organization service". As a starting point you could chat with @ThaiVisaCentre

Agents offer this service. You are using your own funds for the extension so it's just organizing the required documents. Should not be too expensive. Best to state the immigration office that you deal with for first hand recommendations.

Which immigration office? Many folk throughout Thailand use FD account for extension purposes.

You are exiting Thailand 2 days after your 90 day report date? Then do nothing. Your report date clock will start again when you reenter Thailand.

Correct. Immigration may require you to provide TM30 to apply for extension. What is your accommodation situation. A hotel/condo should make a TM30 and you can ask for screenshot of that report. You won't require the TM6 for the TM30 as it has been suspended.

Just bumping your question because zero replies. I'm not familiar with the process you are asking about. You would be aware that you can enter thailand visa exempt and obtain non O marriage in Thailand.

Seems strange. In any event I would regard it as a win. Is the visa valid for 12 months. Are you sure it's multiple entry.

OP, Why do you need register your address upon arrival

Not correct. Depends on the report method that is used. Online, mail or in person.

What is illegitimate attempt to enter Thailand via air.

You had the wrong impression. Not saying it never happens that you can arrange a flight the airline agrees to......the norm would be to fly to previous departure location and failing that flown to your passport country. ..

Should have zero issue if you obtain tourist visa as you outline. Drop application for TV at Saigon consulate AM and pick up next day PM.