DrJack54

Dont understand why the TM30 was required. Did they ask for it or you just gave it. TM6 some folk might not have as was suspended for arrival by air.

I wrote.. " ....that can easily be falsely stated." By "stated" I meant "provided" Poor choice of word. Provided in same way as folk flying visa exempt use "rent a flight" to satisfy airline.

Not sure about that. Yes indeed someone can change from eg tourist visa to non O retirement. Not sure if someone can change to non O as a dependent. Here is thread discussing non Thai wife options to piggyback on husbands retirement visa. Ubonjoe replies seem to indicate that the wife would need to obtain non O outside of Thailand.

+1 Think common mistake is example farang guy enters and obtains a non O retirement with his non Thai wife who enters on tourist visa. The plan that she piggyback on husbands visa/extension as dependent. The issue is she needs to apply for non O outside of Thailand. Solution for the OP son is a visa run.

I'm not IT chap. You can use link I posted earlier and book using cell phone Public holidays will affect availability

Yes thinking same OJAS. To OP...Some good advice in this thread. Clear up cancellation or work permit etc. Don't just exit. U

Thank you for very detailed report Will assist others Cheers.

First up ta for my mistake. Re threads in AseanNow it's disappointing when someone starts a thread and then basically exits . Happens often. Bit weird really. So @Lorry..... Any interest in thread you started few days ago??

I got April 13

Thanks @biervoormij Might help if I learn to read OP in detail. Egg on face. Ta for correction.

Use this..make appointment and make hard copy of confirmation email to attend immigration https://www.immigration.go.th/?page_id=20131

What the heck is your point. Do you want me to post another zillion pages showing stamps side by side ...exit/reentry.

Getting very tired of your spot in answers....joke. You are correct. For folk applying for METV ...if consulate requires various stuff such as onward flight or hotel booking ....that can easily be falsely stated.

Which immigration office?. What appointment link are you using

Spot on. In 10 years here with extensions and reentry permits only happened to me once. To be fair as I was checking my pp after leaving the io called me back. Was sorta a dead heat. Being very frequent flyer I always draw attention to my reentry permit few pages back after that experience.

Agree it is a good point. However when you read the OP he is very aware of options. Seems switched on. My guess is income method not an option. The non O with extensions is a no brainer. That would require the 800k in bank but no insurance.

My first post stated reply to what to write on application. Just in case you missed it.... "Genuine reason = tourist purposes" That is what he ticks. Stick to the OP. Give advice or nothing.

Do you know what METV stands for?.... Multi Entry Tourist Visa. The reason for wanting this visa is for tourism purposes.

BTW...I did not give the laugh emoji. Clearly you know very little in the topics in this forum. For a METV the reason for application can be as simple as tourism.

At CW they will in the main require a TM47 receipt. Have basic photocopies pp just in case. Without tm47 not possible. The fee is 200 baht. Sent via EMS 1-2 weeks. Bit off topic as the OP asks about bike purchase. If obtaining certificate of residence for car and bike do not ticket both boxes on form that was posted earlier. Transport office will accept photocopy of certificate. If you tick car and bike they charge 400b at CW

Genuine reason = tourist purposes

I will kick it off and let others with personal experience advise. Check out this thread. Thinking son needed to enter on a non O and not tourist visa. Perhaps that's why immigration said No. https://aseannow.com/topic/721700-visa-for-dependent-child/

As was pointed out ....that form is accepted at CW. Just check at Jomtien that they also use that. I have seen different forms at some offices.

First reply was from me. Here it is. "You must have received a stamp. Visa exempt currently would give you a stamp with 45 day permission of stay" Here is my second post..... "Make sure you look at every page to make sure it was io error. Have never read of that happening. Incorrect date sure. That happens. No entry stamp. That would be a first." As a result the OP checked his pp thoroughly and guess what.. Found the stamp. My reply with stamp pic was reply to another poster. What helpful info did you provide in the thread.

Good post. This is the bit some are missing. Some expats maintain continuous continuity of extensions. Provided they do not change their address (usual residence) No TM30 is required for returning to that residence from trips to other provinces or trips out of Thailand. Obviously they would need a reentry permit to keep the extension valid. Sadly some immigration offices are still waiting for the pigeon carrier to deliver the bulletin.