DrJack54

Skip it. Long statement about nothing. From the OP.... "Reason was covid hassle whit canceled flight's (totally 4 flight's)" My guess is some time since many flight cancellations. In any event the OP asked very simple question. You just clouded the situation. On ignore best option.

Why post this stuff. The chap in question has ZERO issue. Its a minimal overstay. OP your friend can enter thailand no problem.

Thanks for the correction. Think for new folk opening Bank account then one on Wise list is best option.

I don't think SCB is on WISE list of transfers above 50k baht. If Jomtien requires bank statements for money in bank method ...it's a pretty simple thing to plan for regarding annual extensions.

Zero issue.

The non O with annual extensions based on retirement would make sense if it was to be ongoing 6 month stays every year. You could obtain reentry permit each year and do your extension each year upon return. Other than that don't think it's best option. As the saying goes "up to you"

Rubbish rumor. May have been twisted in translation. Most agents use Bangkok Bank to open an account for clients. Alternatively it may be as simple that Bangkok Bank will open bank account for folk on a tourist visa or visa exempt entry in Pattaya.

A non O based on retirement can be obtained in your country or you can obtain a non O after entering thailand on visa exempt or tourist visa. A non O gives you 90 day permission of stay. Prior to expiry you can obtain a 12 month extension. This has financials requirements. Won't outline now. For a 6 month stay I think there are better options than what you are planning. You could obtain a METV or even a SETV. With a single entry tourist visa you would be stamped in for 60 days and that can be extended by 30 days. You could then do a visa run to eg Vientiane and obtain another tourist visa and extend. That gives 6 month stay.

No problem. Not such thing as 6 month rule. Be aware that you can obtain a 30 day extension to your visa exempt entry and also to your tourist visa if required.

Surprised.....CW should only require photocopies for required period along with bank letter etc. Also all pages of pp is way over the top. If you are using money in bank I wouldn't bother with bank statements. Might be good idea in future to have designated bank account for immigration purposes.

What method. Income or money in bank.

Currently no arrival card. He is best to request visa exempt from io

Non O single entry gives you 90 days. Only 12 month extension is available for non O

You need attend immigration for final stamp. In reality it's already approved.

Since you changed from based on retirement to based on marriage your 12 month extension will start from day of application. July 11. Your application has been approved.

You have clear answers. Also note that you can obtain a 30 day extension to your visa exempt entry. 1900baht.

Just be aware of what ubonjoe mentioned above. You can obtain a non O inside Thailand having entered visa exempt or tourist visa. Currently a common pathway with good reason.

Very repetitive statements. Not interested.

It's not at the discretion of the immigration officer. That's just a game some offices/officers are playing. If dealing with one of those offices an agent can obtain CE at same office for approx 5k. Yes for visa exempt entries via land borders it's limit is 2 per calendar year.

Hopefully I can ask question here rather than new thread. I had my 2 shots at Bang Sue. Want booster ... Is Bang Sue open and can just turn up.

Find some aspects of your post bit strange. Re paying cash...has nothing to do with anything. You make it sound like paying a tradesman cash on a painting job with a discount for cash. As for the "extra charges" in my case that was bit under 40k. There is always the unknowns. For example in my case I required couple of rounds of blood transfusions. You seem very settled on the anterior approach and that's fine. Personally I wouldn't be thrilled with the expert coming to Phuket to give your doctor a chop out. Anterior procedure (from reading) is very specialized surgery. Your 10 yrs younger than myself and perhaps in good shape and indeed anterior may be best for you. Either way you are having a significant procedure and recovery time is part of the gig. You stated this in previous post....... "Bangkok Phuket orthopedist said I'm at "final stage" hip disease, which means bone on bone" Have they spoken about the condition of your "other hip"? So I'm 6 weeks post op. All my walking routines are now on one walking stick with arm rest. As previously stated I have experienced Zero pain. Best of luck with the procedure.

Perfect. You can obtain covid extension prior to 29/7.

If you entered on either visa exempt or tourist visa you can obtain covid extension. When does your current permission of stay expire

Yes. Be aware they have just extended issue of covid extensions till Aug 24

Day you enter Thailand. Be aware you can obtain one 30 day extension to that visa exempt entry.