DrJack54

That's correct. The OP stated this.... "He is currently on a 45 day entry free clearance as a UK resident" He is not in position to use and form of income/combo method. Also does not wish to commit 800k to Thai bank. Also some immigration offices do not accept combo method. Agent or lost cause.

Yes

No need to use the reentry permit. No ramifications.

Same reply I gave the previous bloke. The airline MAY require proof of onward flight. There are many report of it not being asked for and MANY where it is required. Actually pretty amazed that it was not required from KL with AirAsia. It's usually these short haul flights where low cost airlines require the onward flight.

Yes

Agent. Couple of current threads running that provide information. Which immigration office?

This comes up in general topics. Here some threads.... https://aseannow.com/topic/1224301-import-taxes-relocating-on-non-imm-o-visa-ship-household-items-to-thailand/ https://aseannow.com/topic/639198-shipping-household-items-to-thailand-how-much-duty-did-you-pay/ https://aseannow.com/topic/988245-importing-personal-effects-to-thailand-where-is-the-line-for-personal-vs-business/ EDIT: Sorry OP just noticed you are talking about FEW personal items. In that case fly with them as check in luggage. Think you can pay for a Lot of extra kg

Depends when your birthday is. The 5 yrs starts from your next birthday. So yes could be almost 6 yrs or in some cases just over 5

Here is thread. Few years old but the listed requirements are current. https://aseannow.com/topic/1152146-drivers-license-procedures-chiang-mai-2020/

What 90 visa are you referring to. Non O retirement/marriage? That is an option. So is 60 day tourist visa with 30 day extension. Don't be concerned about not being able to obtain the extension. No problem with that. You would not extend "once you arrive".......best to obtain extension with couple of weeks remaining on the 60 day stamp.

Try that it Bangkok. For TDL they require a certificate of residence or embassy letter.

Depends on history of staying in Thailand. You need to compare oranges with oranges Also refused entry does not have a formula.

Yes 2 visa exempt per calendar year via border crossing visa exempt entry. He will not save 1900 baht. The border bounce will be far more expensive and time consuming.. Also depends on his location. Yes it's an option.

Great report. Thanks. Will assist others.

You ran into a clerk on a power trip. There have been numerous reports of obtaining 30 day extensions at many immigration offices including Jomtien even much earlier than 2 weeks prior.

Why didn't you just take minivan from UT airport to friendship bridge OR as you stayed the night in UT minivan from front of central plaza.

Nup....just a other ridiculous immigration officer making your life difficult.

As I stated earlier certificate of residence is only provided by CW if you have done 90 day reports.. Yes realize that's only one province however many trying to obtain TDL consequently obtain letter from embassy.

As stated earlier....In Bangkok to obtain TDL you require certificate of residence OR "letter" from embassy. The added kicker at CW is that to obtain a residence certificate you need to have done a 90 day report. Think is becoming common in many other provinces now.

Yes happens often as does being asked to show onward flight. So.....

No time limit required but imo crazy not to spend some time near Bui Vien st. Ripper joint. Be aware that you will require onward flight for return flying visa exempt.

We posted at same time. Yes agree. The OP will not be able to show 12 months of transfers. Combo method should have been commenced at the start.

OP, I think you will have issues. You can't start off with "money in bank method and switch to combo method midstream. Another thing to keep in mind is not all immigration offices accept combination method. Which immigration office do you use.

Indeed the process from visa exempt entry or tourist visa entry to non O retirement or marriage and subsequent 12 month extension is 100% legit and no need for an agent etc. As pointed out by @Andrew Dwyer above. Note: non O can also be obtained in nearby consulates (eg Savannakhet) and also in your own country.

If your 90 day reports are Samut Prakan then that is where you apply for extension. Can't see SP transferring your stamps as they were issued at CW. As for the TM6 forget about it. No need to have a new one.