DrJack54

Irrelevant. My advice throughout thread has been enter Thailand visa exempt or tourist visa. Then obtain non O retirement and 12 month extension. ZERO insurance requirement

??. .That's what I stated. Return or onward flight if flying visa exempt.

The 200 extra you paid is the "service fee" ... If you had provided the paperwork yourself you would be charged 1000baht. BTW I wouldn't recommend going through passport control then back to office etc. Even for special business class folk.

You are scaremongering imo. Think you mentioned earlier you are/will be on marriage extensions. (may be incorrect) If you were not married you would be on extensions based on retirement. @BritTim and others have summed it up well. You are stirring things up for zero good reason. If/when there are changes to immigration policy I will deal with it when it happens. Won't waste time worry about "what ifs" in the meantime and I certainly would not post hyperbole in meantime.

Same office. All it means is the io prepares the tm8 provides photo and the necessary photocopies. There is no receipt for the 200baht it's just a tip for their assistance. Personally never used it. I like to have it all prepared prior to going to airport.

Scroll to top of forum. This is visas work permits etc..

Think your question is for insurance forum. Not really visa related.

Don't follow. If you fly to DMK you are given 30 day exempt entry. There is a free shuttle bus from DMK to BKK.

Yes 24 hours. If early morning etc and office unattended (rare) just ask one of the immigration staff and they will sort it. Regarding DMK note that the office for reentry permit is just other side of passport control. When dealing with io you can see office just behind him/her.

Very minimal paperwork. TM8 with photo. Photocopy ID page Most recent entry Current extension stamp. etc. BKK provide a "service option" for 200baht and they take care of all.

Covid extensions are available up till July 25 and perhaps even after that. You should not have been required to show outbound flight but of course this sort of stuff expected from Thai immigration.

You have had different experience?

OP, Don't do that. OP permit office is prior to passport control. Obtain your permit the same as everyone else does.

You would be obtaining 30 day permission of stay from a visa exempt entry. You will have no issue. The procedure to obtain non O retirement and subsequent 12 month extension has been outlined in the thread. You will not require insurance. Ignore any advice that suggests that you will. Chill

Yes to all. The area you are referring to is Zone 2. No issues.

Bit depends on immigration office. Prior to covid I obtained a multi reentry every year. Wouldn't dream of obtaining another que ticket for reentry permit at CW. The airport works a treat. Have your TM8 already filled in with photo. Walk in the park.

Good thing we don't give much time to guess work and what ifs. Well most folk don't.

Ah....the truth comes out! As you would be aware some really good agents in Pattaya. That would always be an option to obtain covid extension if immigration were unreasonable.

FWIW....think that's a good plan. Keep in mind that the tourist visa can be extended by 30. Your minor hurdle is to open Thai bank account. An agent is good option for approx 3k

That is no reason to be rejected for a covid extension. Bit unrelated but with the emergency decree extended and covid cases serious uptake I would not be at all surprised if covid extensions became available till Sept 25.

A non O-A can only be obtained in your own country or country where you have permanent residence status. Your best options are to... Obtain a non O prior to arrival in your own country if they issue them.... OR fly to thailand visa exempt or tourist visa and obtain your non O in Thailand. For me the second option seems preferable.

You cannot obtain a non O-A in Thailand. You can arrive in Thailand with SETV or visa exempt and obtain a non O retirement and subsequent 12 month extension. Requires 800k in Thai bank in your name on the day you apply for non O retirement. Any flight requirements mentioned in your OP is onward flight not necessarily return flight. You also ask this.... " If so will I be allowed to open a bank account to deposit the 800,000 Bht"... If you arrive with a non O you will be able to open a Thai bank account. If you arrive with tourist visa or visa exempt with intention to obtain non O retirement at Thai immigration, you would be best to use agent to assist with bank account.

I think you are correct. Never understood why. Attached screenshot. Note this trip is from Melb return

Keep an eye on Jetstar specials. I have return flight later this year..$300aud ...x Melb to BMK and back direct. Including seat choice.

That is correct. Extension added to end of current permit. Check date on stamp when issued.