DrJack54

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.

Some are open. Reports of relativity simple visa/border runs. Nong Khai has been mentioned as just one example.

This pic is Hanoi but same prices Saigon. 20k dong =1usd. Second pic is walking st Bui Vien. Best thing about it that its mainly Vietnamese folk.

Don't think METV was on OP list. Worth a consideration. Approx 9 months in itself especially with borders opening.

Saigon easy winner and bonus of nice helpful consulate in district 1 area close to Bui Vien st.

Not a problem.

I think you have described the options pretty well. Clearly you have looked into it extensively. As they say in Thailand..."up to you". You did not mention your age. Clearly under 50. Nor indicate desired length of stay.

It happens often. It helps if you have reentry permit or visa marked and draw attention to check in staff makes it simple.

What are you actually asking? Airlines can insist on an onward flight if flying visa exempt. If flying with a visa or reentry permit an onward flight is not required.

I was referring to obtaining non O retirement inside Thailand. The income method for extension is not an option without income letter from embassy for first extension.

Can you elaborate might help others. Was it as simple as pointing out your non O that they had overlooked?

They were incorrect. I assume you had a current non imm O visa. An onward flight is not required. A current visa or reentry permit would not required proof of onward flight for boarding pass. Did you draw it to their attention?

If your goal is a non O visa why on earth would you consider STV. First of all not possible. Your non O to be based on ? Edit: by STV think you meant single entry tourist visa. SETV. You can do either. Enter visa exempt or tourist visa, then obtain non O.

Realize that. To reenter via land border I don't see an issue. I qualified it by stating if you had chosen to enter via air you could be refused without a visa

I don't have personal experience however cannot see why you cannot enter VE at land border. If via air I would certainly suggest a TV.

30 days. Can be extended by 30 days. Two visa exempt entries visa exempt via land border per calendar year.

At a guess they are wanting you to provide a TM30 or equivalent that satisfies them of your address. You entered on a new visa and you need to file a TM30.

You are entering on visa exempt. You will need a TM30 to apply for your 30 day extension along with the photocopies you mentioned. Your hotel can provide you with copy of TM30. Screenshot is fine. You will apply for extension at Laski IT Square. 3rd floor. There is photocopy joint available next door.. IT square imm office is just opposite the Laski train station red line about 3 km from CW. Have a read of the threads advising to have onward flight out of Thailand since you are entering visa exempt. An onward flight may be required by the airline. Options outlined in the many threads on this.

Obtain a tourist visa. You won't have a problem. Extend the tv by 30 days. Keep in mind you could also do a border run

Provided the land border is open no problem. Avoid Aranyaprathet/Poipet from Cambodia.

Only if your embassy provides income letter UK,USA,AU do not