DrJack54

No. Most folk had no idea what you were asking. So you are doing border bounce to obtain visa exempt entry 45 day stamp to enable agent to obtain non O. Answer : yes no problem.

This is also now procedure are CW. No surprise.

Your OP and thread heading makes ZERO sense. Describe your current situation coherently and advise will be along.

You will not be checked on bus transport. Why even ask. Are you looking for reassurance. Also just enough dosh to pay overstay and exit. Bye. .

BOTH. Meaning first extension and subsequent extensions. If you are referring to non O application the funds only need to be in account on day of application

I use ignore function works well. From the links provided in the thread you have various agents you can contact. The mobility issue will become an increasing problem for many aging expats here. Please report back in future if you end up with agent that included door to door. Good luck.

Certainly was required for me last November.

Some random errors in OP . Not in any order. Bank book pages showing previous 12 months. If no activity in some months CW now (new hurdle) want bank statements for the year. Passport basic pages. Not all stamped pages. ID page, extension stamps , last entry stamp, original non O visa or if renewed pp copy of the visa details in new pp. Since OP has changed immigration office then TM30 for change of address would be required. I notice post above that tm47 receipt not required however it certainly was for my extension last Nov. Here is my report from 2021 extension at CW. The difference to my experience in 2022 is that they wanted tm47 receipt and bank statements as some of my months have zero transactions due to using dedicated bank account.

The officer got it wrong. Read the threads I posted and you will have current insurance requirements and links to various insurance companies.

Insurance requirements for extensions from a non O-A were changed. The attached thread has links to options. The thread also outlines way to kill off the non O-A and move to non O retirement. This thread is also helpful. https://aseannow.com/topic/1263789-non-immigrant-oa-visa-health-insurance/

Some errors here. METV multiple entry tourist visa. Not best option. STV you mean SETV single entry tourist visa. Gives 60 day stamp and can be extended by 30 days Good option. VOA visa on arrival. Not applicable. No visa. Referred to as visa exempt entry. Will give 45 day stamp (untill March 31) and can be extended by 30 days. Excellent option. Note may require purchase of onward flight within 45 days of entry.

2 months. Immigration are strict on this. You can obtain 60 day extension to visit wife to season the funds.

Yes

Some folk prefer to do it at immigration. It's also bullet proof at airport. At BKK airport you obtain the reentry permit after security check and prior to immigration. Zone 2 office left hand side. They provide service to fill in TM8 and photo etc for 200baht if you want At DMK the reentry permit office is just other side of immigration. Quick easy process

Incorrect for obtaining non O in Thailand and subsequent extension.

Makes zero sense to me. 90 day reports unrelated to extensions. Yes some immigration offices file one same time as extension. They think it's helpful. It's not.

If your plan is to fly to thailand visa exempt then the airline at departure may/will require you to show onward flight within 30/45 days. This is an airline requirement. Note does not need to be return ticket. Any onward flight accepted.

Laughable. The 90 report is reset upon reentry. Due date will be 90 days from entry date

Maneerat Soi post office. https://aseannow.com/topic/1264956-pattaya-visa-agent-recommendation/

That's up to the individual I guess. The fact is I have NEVER read a report of not being able to obtain a reentry permit at airport. People need to have their concerns in check. Frankly for example for someone to type ..."what if I forget" is laughable. Just tripe from the "dog ate my homework" brigade.

Your issues is immigration office specific. CM has opted to not follow the new rules regarding TM30 that was changed in June 2020. That is an issue for CM folk. There are also few (very few) immigration offices that are rogue same as CM . Here is new rule 2.2 2.2 After the house holder, owner or possessor of the premise of hotel manager has reported as defined in Article 2.1, the same alien has left the premise and returned for another stay within the valid period, the house holder, owner or possessor of the premise of hotel manager do not need to make another report; The alien as defined in paragraph one shall include those who being granted multiple-visa who leaves and returns to the Kingdom with specified time in the visa, and those with re-entry permit

Completely incorrect.

What you outline is exactly the way to deal with immigration regarding TM30, extension, reports etc. The OP is completely confused and incorrect in his understanding of TM30 requirements. No more point of this thread.

Nothing would happen at airport on departure. They would not check 90 day reports. However if you do online reporting online it only takes couple of minutes. Don't see reason to skip it.

You have covered the requirements in your post. Your time frame is ambitious. You can apply for the non O retirement as soon as you enter Thailand. That gives a 90 day stamp. Since your funds are already seasoned you could try and apply for extension. Normally that would be done 30/45 days prior to expiry of the 90 day stamp. Thinking immigration will accommodate your request. Explain and also show your flight to Vietnam. Fall back plan would be to meet the financial requirements as you outline and deal with agent to expedite the process.