DrJack54

True. One thing is for sure is that the time spent out of Thailand helps. Always surprises me that in the above example of a visa run to Hanoi or wherever and folk want/need to do it in short as time possible. Even those that have spent extended time in Thailand. If it was not for the visa exempt entry currently giving 45 days, I would have suggested doing the visa run to Hanoi first. The border bounces are not an issue unike refused entry at an airport and they are the safe bet. There have been reports pre covid of refused entry via air visa exempt and even couple having a tourist visa, however they were extreme examples of quick return.

Consider extension based on retirement from a non O-A and from a non O. Both are the same apart from the fact that the extension from the non O-A requires insurance. The only way to obtain extensions based on retirement without the insurance requirement is to kill off the non O-A. Don't be confused with the expiry date of the visa. The requirements for the extension is based on what visa you have in pp. A non O-A or non O.

You state... ." I know this sounds like nit picking but it's this level of detail that many people don't understand, that causes the confusion." Visas cannot be extended. The permission of stay can be extended by 12 months ongoing. The record that his original visa is a non O-A determines the requirements for his ongoing extensions. In the above examples posted earlier the suggestion of someone married can change the bases of the extension from retirement to marriage does indeed get around the requirement for insurance. If the same guy is to get divorced and returned to extention based on retirement he will need to obtain insurance as per the requirements of extension from a non O-A.

Certainly an option. Clearly you are aware of the options. Don't see why you are asking for advice.

He won't be doing that as it's not possible. The only way he could switch to a non O is to exit Thailand and with no reentry permit kill off his non O-A. Reenter visa exempt and apply for non O retirement or obtain a non O at nearby consulate. Any agent suggesting that can achieve that process inside Thailand is a fraud and should be avoided at all costs. BTW if someone is married they can obtain extensions based on marriage and not retirement. That would not require insurance and no need to get rid of the non O-A.

"That's not good advice" fine ignore it. BTW I suggested ONE border bounce followed by trip to Hanoi and obtain setv there. Up to you.

Which immigration office. Yellow book? You haven't done a TM30 or have lease etc. Some immigration offices are asking for bank statements. Don't understand why 3 months. Are using money in the bank method? You state "for a new extension" So what has the office required in the past.

You should not have any issues. Even with money in bank for several months the "came from abroad" would be waived To get rid of your non O-A you would need to exit Thailand and reenter visa exempt

Indeed. I also had hard copy thinking the airline may do something weird. They did not. Nothing is checked. BTW facemasks not required on flight. Was optional.

On date of divorce you would need to change reason for extension from based on marriage to based on Thai child.. Obviously you require all the supporting documents. Another option is to exit Thailand and reenter visa exempt and obtain the non O in Thailand. OR exit Thailand and obtain the non O at eg Savannakhet. Mention those two options in case the first is not possible time wise.

That's all. You can obtain your reentry permit at immigration if it's convenient or at the airport upon departure.. I recently entered and had my vax records however not required at any stage. Bangkok to AU return.

Obviously the more time spent in Hanoi the better.. Depends on your longer term plans regards how long you wish to stay in Thailand. As you are aware it's 2 visa exempt per calendar year via land. You could do a border bounce now while it's 45 days and "save" the setv for later. Then at some point fly to Hanoi and obtain the tourist visa. Obviously less hassle entering via air with a visa.

Unless you plan to wait till your next extension to transfer stamps etc then you could wait till your next 90 day report is due and attend CW. If you try the online report 15 days prior to report due with new pp #. If it's approved then fine. If not still have time to attend in person. Think the extension desks do the stamp transfer and after that go to 90 report desk for file tm47. I would not use the old pp detail to file a 90 day report online. Yes update details with bank prior to applying for your next extension. Some folk even update details on TDL. Many do not.

The dates of report and extension are not suppose to coincide. They have nothing to do with each other.

90 day report has nothing to do with extensions. The dates rarely are the same. Some immigration offices do a 90 day report at the time you obtain your extension. They think it's helpful. IMO it's not.

"There could become a time...." Oh dear the soothsayers came out early in 2023.

You will be fine. Previously when I used mail option for 90 reports prior to improved online system .... I used 2 B4 size envelopes One for lodgement and the other for return. Using larger than necessary return envelope CW returns all my photocopies etc. You might like to try online new option. Works a treat.

OP, I'm sure you are aware that a tourist visa is also an option at HCMC and return flights cheap. They require an appointment. Just another option. Being UK you are visa exempt 15 days for Vietnam. Also did you consider just a border bounce to Laos. Visa exempt entry will give you 45 day stamp that can be extended by 30 days. Dont follow the tv option for land border.

Delete if this post inappropriate. Many folk asking re when your back on deck. Great news.

Yes you can. However no moaning if extension not granted due to missing doc or spurious request.

Some offices up to 30 days prior to expiry. Others 45 days prior

That should be plenty for proof of address. Seems now CW is asking to see last 90 day report and you have that and also note a TM30 in pp. That should cover it. Just the usual photocopies from your pp eg identity age last extension stamp and last entry stamp. I always provide my original non O stamp or if you have a renewal pp the info for that visa is in first page in current pp. Obviously all the banking side of things. Seems that you are providing photocopies of bankbook pages for last 12 months and not bank statements. Not sure what Buriram insist upon. Seems many offices are now insisting on 12 months of bank statements.

OP, you need to state your immigration office for accurate information.

OP, there is a process for this. @Sheryl has outlined this previously. Hopefully she can outline the details. OP, here is old thread with advice. Is it possible to apply for your extension now prior to operation.

Seems you entered visa exempt. With a visa exempt exempt entry you use a TM87 form visa application form instead of a TM86 change of visa status form.