DrJack54

OP, @Mike Lister may also have some advice

Good news. Close this thread now. OP has a positive outcome.

Suggest you do it yourself. Current reports seem to indicate extensions not as busy as few months ago. The multiple reentry permit can be obtained at airport on day of departure.

Out of interest did your immigration office require you to provide bankbook for proof of adhering to financial requirements. Ask as I did transfer of stamps to new pp few weeks back and CW required this.

Find this a nonsense. "Stayed in Thailand for many years..." implies ongoing living in Thailand. Try to be clear. Staying in Thailand does not mean eg 6 months in and 6 out using visa such as METV each year. Also "quite old to get a retirement visa" Is that a joke. What age do you suggest.

Don't get your point. It certainly would not be an hour if you lived in Bangkok or elsewhere had very long drive to immigration office

The names of medications would be clearly stated on your billing statement. You opt to include that purchase or not. In any event you know what has been prescribed.

Yes yes ...however the OP has never referred to PE visa. A costly option at that.

Note: this thread is not about farang medical costs v medical costs for Thai. The OP was asking about any advantages for non O extensions VS tourist visas. Answer: No there is not.

It means you don't get any discount etc for medical or other. You are granted temporary permission of stay and will pay same as someone on visa exempt entry

Understand. I have been very lucky and had never needed a stay in a hospital in Thailand or AU. Not so long ago I had a hip replacement at private hospital in Bangkok. Was like a 5 star hotel. Hip replacement + all the add ons came to 20k aud. Currently in Oz. Have had all bloods etc ultra sound x rays you name it. Cost Zero

The benefit is with a reentry permit you can exit and reenter Thailand as often as you like. Be aware that an extension from non O provides a temporary permission of stay. Exactly the same as stamp from tourist visa. Living in Thailand ongoing on tourist visas is not an option

100% agree. Most likely flights cheaper a bonus.

Good advice and I agree should have zero issues. Clear itinerary always is a good idea and onward flight almost essential for Airline. OP, you will be fine given your history in Thailand.

First up you ain't stupid. These accidents occur all the time. I recently obtained new Au pp. Realize you are UK. The process was 20 day from apply Bangkok to received new pp via post. Back to your question...when you have your new pp attend immigration with both pp. Your stamp records will be on file and not be an issue. My office (CW) Also wanted my bankbook photocopies to verify Financials.

Believe @Pattaya57 recently obtained non O evisa Sydney. He will advise you re the process

Thought it was obvious. If married you can just show 400k for two months in bank then it can be used. 400k might cover 3-4 months. Run it down to zero then wash repeat for next extension. Many use income method as it's only 40k per month. Again can be used the minute it lands in Thai bank account. Very sweet deal compared to retirement

No it's not a "tier" system. You can use public hospitals for fraction of price of private. As to your thread ....any form of tourist visas would not be good option for "I plan to live here permanently " You should obtain a non O based on retirement and subsequent 12 month extensions on going. That has financial requirements. If that is not possible some folk use an agent.

OP, obtain replacement passport.

OP, your question is far to open. It's all about how long you wish to stay in Thailand and is it ongoing. For example many posts along the lines... "I want to spend 6 months in Thailand each year" You need to elaborate.

So you did not open a bank account on a tourist visa as per the thread topic

Thanks for asking same questions I would have. These threads asking for advice on opening bank account on visa exempt or tourist visa is about the NOW not what occurred years back. Also places such as Siam Legal are now longer offering this service. Previously they did. Also anyone in Bangkok the bank will require a certificate of residence and CW will only issue a COR if you have made a TM47. Something impossible on a tourist visa.

To be clear. You had agent obtain a bank account along with a non O retirement and 12 month extension

Yeah...I used FD for several years (CW) Each extension I deposited 1000b and 100b for bank letter. Recently closed that account. The bank clerk had to close the original deposit and subsequent 9 other 1000 deposits separately. Felt bit embarrassed the work I caused.

Make mental note to add Surat Thani to list of rogue immigration offices