DrJack54

OP, you can obtain dong in exchange for the currencies you mention. Suggest SuperRich green. Head office. Your can also take currency into Vietnam and exchange there. The money exchangers are often also gold shops. I have found in the past the exchange rates very good at these places. Previously i would take money into Saigon in baht and exchange. Be aware that the banking system in Vietnam has changed and some credit debit cards cannot be used.

Heck that's harsh of them. So what's your plan now out of interest.

Good to go. Have your vaccination record to show No TM30 when you return to home address. 90 day starts count the date you reenter

You are correct. So yes he could try for another prior to Aug 25.

Day and Night. Sitting comfortably now. No pain at all, however I'm stationary. Yesterday was severe (at least on my pain scale. Ta for well wishes

Yes I have 2. I went for the walker to 2 sticks and then 1. So the doctor dismissed infection as expected with no redness or pain when pressure applied, no fever etc. His opinion is that I have over done the walking. Recently doing sections holding the one stick away from ground. Anyway had a shot in arm and other meds which just amount to anti inflammatory and pain suppressors. Return tomorrow to see my doctor who assisted head surgeon. Doctor today seems to think I will be fine in few days. Perhaps bit tight for Tuesday night flight. BTW Ta for your very detailed post earlier.

Sept 21 is date to return for stamp. Under consideration period. He cannot apply for another covid extension prior to Aug 25.

No

I stated transfer (eg using Wise) is better than bringing in cash and using money exchange company eg SuperRich green. I just checked it for 10k. Wise was better.

You mean 3 months later.

You state that you just obtained a covid extension and expires 21 Sept. Think you mean that's under consideration period. A covid extension gives you 60 days.

Many offices were starting the 60 days from day of application if it was your First covid extension. Subsequent ones were starting from expiry date of extension

They do that at DMK as reentry permit office is airside of passport control. It's not about the non O-A vs non O. The switched immigration officers would also do that at BKK

Your non O-A is valid for one year. During that validity you are stamped in for 12 months every time you enter Thailand. It's a multi entry visa. You need to be outside of Thailand without a reentry permit and the non O-A has expired

Should be 60 days from end of your current permission of stay.

If you obtain non O outside Thailand eg Vientiane, it is not required to show funds came from abroad. If obtaining non O inside Thailand it is required. However for those with the funds in Thai bank for some time then immigration overlook that requirement

OP, assuming that you are on extensions based on retirement then you would have all the financials, bank account etc in place. Just exit without a reentry permit and reenter visa exempt. Go to immigration and apply for non O. Two months later obtain your 12 month extension.

From internet: Any person who brings or takes an aggregate amount of foreign currency exceeding USD20,000 or its equivalent out of or into Thailand shall declare such amount of foreign currency to a Customs Officer. OP, be aware that if planning to exchange at say Super rich green you will find Wise transfer is better.

Just for anyone curious about cost of ambulance... I live 65baht taxi from hospital and the ambulance was 5000baht so I went with first option. BTW never been on a Saturday previously..... clearly a day to avoid if you have choice.

Going Saturday morning. Can't wait till Sunday. Fun times.

Thankyou for your help. I won't be flying next week. The pain with this set back is severe. My fear is that it's result of infection.

Very helpful at the same time scary. Thankyou At the moment my pain is constant and severe. Came on quickly . Rehab going well then bang. Perhaps infection. Next step to get to hospital.....some how

Another question. Thinking I will need wheelchair to get to hospital. Is there private companies that do this or even the hospital? My hospital is PHYATHAI 1.

OP, if you are looking for a tourist visa I would consider Saigon, especially as you are located in Bangkok. Add few days and make it a trip. For Visa exempt reentry just quickest border.

Seems you plan to obtain a non O retirement. To do that you require 800k in your Thai bank account on day of application. You need to do that with 15+ days left on you current permit. From another thead you stated that you have a standard 30 extension that ends on Sept 11 and asked about possibility of obtaining a covid extension. Yes that's possible however needs to be done by Aug 24. This is why you are referring to 90 day extension 30+60. VERY confusing. Yes you can do that and exit Thailand and obtain a non O when you reenter.... If you wish to return within the time the covid extension gives you then you will need to purchase a single reentry permit 1000baht. Finally your seasoning of funds is not affected buy your time outside of Thailand.