DrJack54

My point is that myself along with others suggested options. Obtaining a non O outside of Thailand. If you had engaged and stated that your son would be interested in attending school that perhaps would have also been suggested as an option. Just a guess but most 18 yr olds would not be looking at Non ED. In any event my suggestion is next time you start a thread get involved.

Couple of issues with that. Not all embassies provide that service. Oz embassy being one (no surprise there) Second is that some embassies require an appointment. Given that for some the reason to obtain bank account to facilitate obtaining a Non O ..time is of the essence. In that situation (certainly in Bangkok) 4k to an agent is best option. Note that most agents use Bangkok Bank. That's ok as that bank is one of the only 3 banks that don't have ridiculous small limit in using WISE for transfers.

Samui immigration is a rubbish office. They make up their own rules. Some other office also point blank make rubbish up. Think the dragon lady at Jomtien insists on 2 months dosh in bank when in fact it's only needed to be in bank on day of application. You can obtain obtain a non O marriage or retirement from a visa exempt entry at most offices.

Sounds horrific.

Think that was one of Mr A .... minister moments Belongs in episode of "Yes Minister"

Opening Thai bank account has changed significantly since 2017.

There would not be a set rule. Part of the conditions on the visa is attendance. I recall someone asking same question previously. He took a break of couple of weeks. What break were you considering. This thread includes some info and link for reentry permit https://aseannow.com/topic/1260289-exit-and-re-entry-w-1-year-edu-visa/

OP, you can take a break from school however good idea to take letter from the school indicating approval for temporary break.

The io stu ffed up. Unless you have exited Thailand without reentry permit you can obtain a 12 month extension. Your stay has been continuous and based upon extensions provided by Thai gov. Which immigration office?

Will not be extended Disregard any "news" from TAT etc. Would have already been announced if 45 was to be extended.

Your post in the thread link you posted included your speech. Why add again to this thread.

MANY folk that have killed off their non O-A by exiting Thailand and reenter Thailand visa exempt to obtain non O retirement and subsequent extensions would disagree with your non O-A suggestion.

Indeed. The issue for CW (I realize only one immigration office) is that to issue a certificate of residence they require a 90 day report to have been made. Impossible for visa exempt or tourist visa entry.

He has 2 options. Obtain the non O visa in USA then open bank account after he arrives in Thailand. Or.. Better option is to open Thai bank account after entering on a tourist visa or visa exempt entry using agent. Cost is ~ 4k baht. Non O retirement and subsequent extensions is better option than non O-A for living ongoing in Thailand.

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The fact that @Lotz started thread on Monday and has not replied or visited since does not inspire confidence. In any event OP, your son will need to obtain the non O outside of Thailand and then apply for subsequent extension.

OP, familiar with TM30. Of course owner needs your pp. We have few joints. In one there is a farang. The agent that did the lease would file a TM30. The tenant would need that for immigration.

Clearly a joke as I don't understand one word of this post. Is your OP a joke also? Your question: "can you obtain a non O based on marriage from a tourist visa". Answer YES. Added info you can obtain a 30 day extension to tourist visa entry. You can also obtain 60 day extension to visit Thai husband. As already outlined.

Dont follow any of your posts. The link I posted earlier and just checked again is working fine. I first selected type of extension. I then went to first available date. On purpose I just scrolled to bottom for book. Already knew I would be directed back to unfilled fields. Namely time...etc. Works perfectly. Thread about nothing imo.

The link to new rules for TM30 (in June 2020 is outlined in first post of thread. The point is some immigration offices are not following the rule. Seems CM is one such office. Oddly the post I refer to involves CM.. Specifically read 2.2

A male foreigner married to Thai woman needs 400k or monthly income. A foreigner chick married to Thai man does no require funds.

With the tag Amy , I did look at profile. Wasn't clear. Being female (if memory serves me correctly) does not have same financial requirements as a male does.

Some advice and a link in this attached thread. https://aseannow.com/topic/964727-rental-contract-form/

Steps outlined above. Just to add....you may need more time to organize things. If required you can obtain a 60 day extension to visit wife. Some posts in this thread also outlines the requirements.

Funny. Clearly you missed my post early doors I posted..... "Make sure you look at every page to make sure it was io error." Guess what the OP read my post and found his stamp. ????