DrJack54

Correct. You are aware that after you obtain the extension the funds need to remain in the bank for 3 months. After that the amount needs not fall below 400k then back up to 800k two months prior to next extension.

Two sinopharm is acceptable. Re: reentry permit. The office is located just the other side of passport control officer at DMK. You can see the office from where your pp is checked. Have a TM8 with photo. Basic copies of pp and appropriate fee 1000 single reentry and 3800 multiple. Quick process.

Thanks for starting this thread. Have been reading threads along the same lines as this one for some time. In particular directed to the MANY folk using money in bank method. In particular where the extension is based on retirement. Meaning upwards of 800k is maintained in Thai bank in your name only. In my case did not do a Will and as not married, my thai partner of 10years would not have access to these funds in bank. In my case the situation arose very quickly and as I am unable to attend bank myself it does not present a simple solution. So off for operation tomorrow and hopefully don't have a dire outcome.. Sounds bit "poor old me", not meant that way. It's more a post to encourage people to have something in place to allow access to the money in bank the way you would want. As mentioned by others in the thread .. marriage and/or a Will seems best option.

Couple of random points. Re mail option: it's just few photocopy pages from your pp. Along with receipt for previous report. 37baht EMS + 10baht self addressed return envelope. B4 size works well as many io return your photocopies. Online: true the old system was hit and miss for many. The new system online is vast improvement. Easy Peasy. The return for final stamp you mention applies to married folk. Anyone can obtain final stamp. There are few offices that make you return next day for extensions retirement. Really comes down to ones proximity to immigration office. For some it's best part of a day.

Online or 50baht cost for postal is the obvious option. Anyone can pick up pp for final stamp. Adds up to one visit in my book.

The statements no problem. As for bank letter why not obtain that on same day as appointment. The banks (apart from SCB) are located on lower level. CW like to see activity on the day of application in your account. A small deposit at same time as obtaining letter is a good option.

Why would anyone need to attend immigration 5 or so times a year?

Visa exempt certainly a sweet deal. Especially with 30 day extension available. Guess it depends how long someone wants to visit Thailand. Out of interest did you bother with onward flight?

Indeed. I've always been slightly confused on the "piggy back" for eg non Thai spouse. Few folk ask about it after arriving on TV or visa exempt. She would need to obtain the non O prior to entering thailand..

The new online is a vast improvement on previous online system.. He should give that a try You register first. UJ posted link above.

You posted same question in Aug last year. Uj and others answered your question.

You mean reporting by mail? Not all offices accept 90 reports via mail. I'm surprised KK would not accept reports via mail.. Someone that deals with that office will post correct information

You could do a TM30 for change of address and apply for covid extension in another province

Personally have never been asked for bank statements at CW when obtaining extension based on retirement using money in the bank method. Also many reports of the same. There are folk that have been asked to provide statements when their account has consolidated transactions. I always suggest that if folk are using money in bank method (any imm office) to have a designated bank account for immigration purposes and separate account for day to day banking.

That was only for 3 countries. For the rest nothing changed.

Only some offices require bank statements for extensions based on retirement if using money in the bank method. Copies of bankbook pages is sufficient. Using income method the io would require bank statements.

When you are at passport control, just behind the immigration officers is the office for reentry permit. Have your TM8 all filled out with photo attached. Takes no time.

Write any date, a flight ticket to prove date is not required.

Yes. Sent you pm with details

This new one is particularly annoying.. When typing something and the screen is effectively halved as the phone "keyboard" takes up half the screen and the add is directly over the typing area. Is this something AseanNow can fix?

It doesn't happen. Also you mention "pending status" Don't worry about it.

Thinking best to obtain extension in Bangkok. Apply couple of weeks early prior to expiry of your 30 day stamp. Since you entered visa exempt you will obtain your extension at IT mall Laski. 1900 baht.

Good to know that I'm not the only one. Has anyone have any ideas. Hopefully 'Support Desk" has a suggestion. Here is pic just now. When typing the ad comes across and covers your type window

You are correct on the fine being 2000baht. That's about all. He will have zero issue on exit at airport. Immigration at airport not interested in 90 day status.

Just leave. No 90 report.