DrJack54

Recent report.... https://aseannow.com/topic/1345002-chong-mek-border-bounce-report-30-nov-2024/#elControls_19418046_menu @transam any advice. Thinking you familiar with that crossing.

From Bangkok trip out of Thailand and return via air is attractive assuming no issue visa exempt entry. I'm biased and always suggest Saigon. Especially if your pp is visa exempt to Vietnam. Previously I would suggest flight to Udon Thani and border bounce at Nong Khai. However recent thread where guy made to spent 2 nights in Laos. Minivan agents run from Bangkok and Pattaya to Cambodia and has surcharge to ensure same day bounce.

Exactly. Not Pattaya. The guy you quoted was replying/posting to matters particular to Pattaya agents. They use BBL. Then provide no useful information re agent that you used your SCB account. You are in Bangkok and some agents there can use your non BBL bank account.

Don't use that crossing. Where are you located in Thailand. If you obtain a 60 visa exempt entry you can obtain 30 day extension at your local immigration office. Obtaining tourist visa (eVisa) poor option

Will be interesting to see how ETA will impact serial visa exempt entries. That's if it's ever introduced.

Clearly I live/move in different circles than yourself. I feel extremely welcome everywhere. Always have. Especially when we return to places where we stay often and for extended periods. Also living where we do Bangkok.

He will require funds (800k) seasoned for 2 months and can apply up to 45 days early. No need to ask immigration

Almost certain he dealing with Jomitien.

You using Jomitien? That's only office I'm aware of that is requiring 800k for 2 months for Non O application. Not applicable to most folk obtaining Non O + extension from visa exempt entry

Here is thread. Take note of posts towards end from @Tod Daniels Seems can be problematic at land borders. Suggest you use minivan border run company and discuss with them. https://aseannow.com/topic/1334270-new-passport/

Which one

Along with reentry permit definitely best option. Then he would need to use agent. Extension to his visa exempt entry is only 30 days. It will be issued at his local immigration office if he applies Regards last part of your question. Agents needs couple of weeks. Where is he located

Not if you live in Bangkokk

Yes. Understand now. I would probably have done it differently. Just run down the 800k and the 65k transfers you have been doing stop and allow the funds consolidate in home country. At 65k/month living expenses the 800k will be gone in a year. I have similar (but different) situation. Currently using money in bank method. Don't want issues with my Thai partner not having access to the 800k. I considered using agent and ultimately have decided to switch to income method. With forward planning that would have been an option for you.

What's that mean. You either continue with extensions and meet the financial requirements OR use an agent DEE Money is good option.. The 65k per month transfers is for income method. Don't understand much of your post..

Have not increased. Was there few months back on unrelated matter.

Immigration offices can request hard copy of both and some do. At some offices you won't get past doc check chicks without them

That would have started the clock for next report...however you exited Thailand and clock reset when you reentered Thailand on Oct 25.

I didn't provide TM47 for my most recent annual extension CW Nov 5

You referring to TM30?

OP, covered here.... https://aseannow.com/topic/1329985-new-passport-how-to-leave-thailand/

Don't know what you mean by "I had recently done my 90 days and it's due again now" Reentry to Thailand starts you 90 day count. From app..... "Your starting date is October 25, 2024 so that means that 89 days later would be January 22, 2025." Keep in mind if you opt for mail then need to post 15 days prior to that date..

I answered earlier how to change from agent to DIY "Not huge hurdle to change back however best option would be to exit Thailand without reentry permit just prior to expiry. Reenter Thailand visa exempt and "start over" Visa exempt entry to non O retirement and subsequent extension"

Correct. The OP is from Spain. Guessing he will see the financial requirements for his Non O marriage upon application process

Don't get overwhelmed. You have Thai wife so there is a conduit there. Keep in mind as soon as the extension is granted (final stamp) the 400k can be used for whatever.. 2 months prior to next extension you go back up to 400k. Wash and repeat.