DrJack54

Long time ago I met guy on flight to Saigon and he had bunch of Scottish pounds. He was staying near me and we met the next day to fix him up with dong. Knowing couple of money exchange near Bui Vien told him ... No problems. That's when I found out different. They wouldn't touch it.

Think your doing research which is good. Won't address all the point in post above. Regarding onward ticket this can be to anywhere and yes it needs to be within 30 days of arrival in Thailand. I did this recently for a guy and found Phnom Penh cheap. Approx 1300baht. You can also google "onward flight" and there are companies that provide a real booking that works ~ 15usd. The money in bank method for marriage is very simple and imo better option over monthly transfers. Your wife will be wrapt to be back in Thailand.

See how that works out for you if you live say Bangkok and deal with CW.

You cannot obtain a multi entry non O marriage in Thailand. You would need to obtain somewhere like Savannakhet. You can obtain a non O marriage in Thailand and that gives you a 90 day stamp and then obtain a 12 month extension. That requires 400k in bank. Using an agent to avoid the financials is not simple for marriage. In fact some agents would not do it. You must be under 50 as any agent would suggest non O retirement to avoid financial requirements.

You can obtain a non O retirement from a TV or visa exempt entry. You only need the 800k in your Thai bank on the day you apply. You do not need an agent. Your non O will give you a 90 day stamp. In the last 30 days will the money in bank for 2 months you apply for 12 month extension. Since you have a Thai bank account already then you can just enter visa exempt and apply for non O retirement after arrival or as you mentioned tourist visa option..

30 days cover. Also your vaccination certificate.

Good advice. Ubonjoe has provided link in his post and the OP should take note. @woodsplinter note also as per ubonjoe post ...you can obtain 60 day extension "to visit wife" and this is option if more time is required to organize.

He could use an agent to assist with organization however he is obtaining a non O and extension based on marriage and will require to do a lot of "lifting" himself. If your suggesting an agent to cover everything including the financials then the agent would go the non O extension based on retirement.

The OP stated..... "What i am hoping to do -- Is to retire in Thailand on a Marriage visa -"... He is just using incorrect terms. The word retirement should not be in his OP. Nor should "marriage visa". He wants a Non O based on marriage and a 12 month extension based on marriage.

My experience is slightly misleading in the sense that I made the online report on the Monday just prior to SongKran. As soon as the holidays were over I received notification via email. Also in the web site it showed "approved" previously "pending". The email came with an attachment which was the receipt. Copy of that email posted earlier in thread. I just took a screenshot of that.

OP, you do not require an agent. You arrive visa exempt and as you correctly point out that 30 days can be extended by 30 if required. Your first step is to obtain a non O based on marriage. That requires 400k baht in Thai bank account in your name only. Note there are other requirements. The non O needs to applied for with 15+ days remaining on your permission of stay. Hence possible need for the 30 day extension. The non O gives you a 90 day stamp. In the last 30 days (with the 400k having been in the bank for 2 months) you apply for 12 month extension based on marriage. You should look into the various threads that outline the "other" requirements for non O marriage. You do not require insurance for non O or for extensions.

Depends where you live. In Bangkok you would require a residence certificate to obtain a TDL. For that you would need to have done a 90 day report. Very poor advice.

What do you mean "borders are more fluid situation" I advised to reenter Thailand at a border you will require a TP and covid insurance. No quarantine or test if fully vaccinated. Which part don't you understand?

Reentry from anywhere would require Thailand Pass also covid insurance 10k cover. No Test or quarantine if fully vaccinated. The requirements are in MANY threads AseanNow.

Out of interest how do you live in Thailand for 5 years? What type of visa or extensions etc

Only 2 months is the key. The daughter can enter visa exempt. There is no overstay for child that age so can just exit after 2 months no issue. Having said that your friend could obtain 30 day extension for her daughter. There are other options. Just trying to keep it simple.

So which immigration office provides this cozy service. Vast majority can not do 90 reports with a phone call.

What's the difficulty in placing due date and two week prior window open in your cell calendar with auto notification. Not difficult.

Financial requirements for extensions retirement from a non O and non O-A are identical. The only difference is that the extension from a non O-A based on retirement requires insurance. For extension from non O-A based on marriage insurance is not required.

No problem travelling with 2 passports. You need to check out the process time for renewal pp both in Thailand and in Australia. Process time in Oz has blown out up to 6 weeks. You can pay extra for more urgent process (not sure of the criteria). As you say obtaining next extension with existing pp you only miss out on 2 months. It boils down to process time. Application for new pp is done by appointment at Oz embassy Bangkok..

OP, seems you have a clear plan. Maybe I'm missing something...did you consider extensions based on marriage to Thai. You can still obtain work permit with marriage extension.

Did you provide financials yourself or agent did all regarding non O and extension? The process with agent the stamps obtained upcountry. You would need to either use agent for your reports or do TM30 change of address.

This thread has some info for CM

Under consideration period for covid extensions has been the norm at many/most offices. Some folk elect to use agent to avoid this requirement.

OP, this advice from Caldera is 100% on the money. Have an organized itinerary to show exactly as suggested in above quote. Does not need to be genuine but requires detail rather than vague statement of your plans.