DrJack54

Did you consider obtaining a 60 day extension to visit wife. You could then buy a reentry permit to protect that extension. After return you could obtain 12 month extension.

Yes there is an under consideration period for extension based on marriage. You need to obtain final stamp prior to exit Thailand.

Just to tidy that bit up. It's not before end of first visa validity. The non O is used. It gave you 90 day permission of stay. With 15+ days left on that permit you can obtain a 12 month extension based on retirement. You are not applying for a "second non O visa"

Many folk enter tourist visa or visa exempt with aim to obtain non O. In order to that you need to have a Thai bank account in your name.

Indeed. Just before covid I tried to open a FD account with Bangkok Bank Asoke branch. I had 400k on me. I had a non O and reentry permit. The bank manager insisted that I provide a residence certificate or statement from my embassy. TBH later same day I was successful at Kasikorn bank. They were happy with my non O. None of which helps the OP

You will not have an issue. Regarding onward flight (does not have to be return) it should be within 30 days. Airline may require onward flight to issue boarding pass.

Things have changed dramatically in last few years main reason being money laundering laws Also if currently you were opening a bank account in Bangkok and a residence certificate was required you could not obtain one on visa exempt or tourist visa.

When

Very relevant in my book. If the branch is in Bangkok and you recently opened your account you could provide details.. This thread is repeated often with vague replies which are meaningless.

Where? The OP is opening account in Bangkok When did you open this account Which bank. Without details your post means little.

Exactly. Very easy for some (including me) to suggest vist immigration office when it is not handy. Having a Thai assistant with you would help with the language issue if you decide to visit immigration. I'm not familiar with HH attitude re combination method. What is clear from some reports at various offices is that they refuse combo method. Clearly not following the "rules". But as we know they can make up their own.

I'm pretty much certain BB will require residence certificate or statement from embassy (for opening bank account in Bangkok) On a TV it would need be statement from embassy. Not all provide that service. Oz embassy being one.

Yeah realize that. Was just trying to get your thread moved. There are recent threads about your question As usual with Thailand some positive experiences and some sad. Good luck.

Old thread However a starting point.

@john smith I don't often suggest to go and chat with your immigration office. However anything to do with combination method is problematic at some immigration offices. True it shouldn't be, but best to check with them.

In Bangkok you will require a letter from embassy (not all embassies provide) OR residence certificate. For RC in Bangkok you need to have made a 90 report, which you will not have on a TV. Use an agent. Check with Siam Legal.

As pointed out by others ... you're using old app. Register on new system and try report online.

@TheLaughingMan what location where you planning to open bank account?

Covid extensions are available to entry with a tourist visa. BTW folk do not "convert to covid extension" Entries from visa exempt and tourist visa can obtain covid extensions.

With a tourist visa or visa exempt entry use an agent to open a bank account.

Tim's reasoning as usual prob good guess. Again the reason is irrelevant. Covid extensions are available. Due to gov making them available.

Irreverent. They are still available. I didn't put the directive into the gazette. Thai gov did. Just a rogue office disregarding the directive

Do it 100% Only way to deal with rubbish immigration office is to fight fire with fire. Spend the dosh and enjoy your next couple of months. BTW you won't have an under consideration (most likely) so handy bonus.

Any reason for applying day prior to expiry of your current extension. You (imo) should apply earlier that that. You should not require an outbound flight You could use an agent if you wish. Plenty in Pattaya. However you can obtain CE yourself. Should not be an issue.

You mention Laksi as an option so you must had entered visa exempt. Most likely you will need to provide a TM30 for your application so bit depends on where you are currently staying. What previous extensions have you obtained. Edit: just noticed your topic heading. So this is your first covid extension. Did you already obtain the standard 30 day extension to your visa exempt entry. You should have no problem obtaining a covid extension.