DrJack54

Don't understand any aspect of this advice. Visa application outside of Thailand is now done via e-Visa platform. Laos would actually be last choice as the process time time there is very unclear. Even e-Visa for Thailand from eg Vietnam would most likely take up to 5 business days. Finally ...what visa do you suggest the OP applies for? Currently visa exempt and SETV provide 60 days.

Contact this mob https://www.facebook.com/share/1V4UMpb27x/

Post fact. Joke in pub forum.

Do the second visa exempt entry via a land border bounce using an agent minivan company. Zero issue

SR services seem to have gone off radar. The link I posted earlier along with thread has you covered. Very recent report.

What does that even mean. CNX is one airport that has not had history of refused entries. In fact I have never read such a report.

Unless you can back that up with first hand experience then don't post all. Not helpful.

Given that you enjoy visiting Thailand and have not mentioned Non O , then you could consider a DTV as an option.

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Thanks. The OP mentioned he may enter via Bangkok.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1345519-safe-entry-services-bkk-airport/ This thread link discusses safe entry experience. Ignore OP link as that company no longer available.

I also find this very interesting. When some airports went crazy in 2019 esp regarding refused entry. The main culprit was DMK and to lesser extend BKK. CNX was not refusing entry at that time

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OP, you asked about "safe entry services" ....here is link. https://www.facebook.com/share/1V4UMpb27x/ 100% guarantee. It's an option approx 4500b

OP, couple of posts above stole my thunder. So you did a two night bounce to reenter for basically back to back visa exempt entry. Not surprising in the least. Out of interest .,.have you always had visa exempt history? Never a Non O etc BTW: The scaremongering regarding guess work on changes to Non O extensions is based on "I heard" .. You stated....."I heard (unconfirmed) that the retirement visa bank balance is going to be doubled soon, and that marriage visa rules might tighten too" Given your experience in Thailand am surprised that you are surprised with entry issue. Edit: changed thread title. You would not be deported. You would possibly be refused entry.

Not being rude, however your post is extremely unclear. If this is your first extension from a non O based on retirement then you would need to show balance of 800k for minimum of two months prior to application. If this is ongoing extension you would need to show financial compliance for the past 12 months. A fixed deposit account is fine. You need to clarify your question. If you have not met financial requirements then you could consider an agent. Where are you located? What is your current status in Thailand? Tourist or extension from a Non O retirement

That's correct however it certainly is not important The important one is for passport renewal. If you are obtaining photo near immigration office the print shops will be aware of what you require

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From the OP.... "In case nationality makes a difference, this is for an Aussie male" The OP is not able to obtain "income letter" from embassy.

Assume you did the online report 15 days prior. Since you have long travel time to immigration office you could consider report via mail. You did not post background story. Previously online ok? No tavel abroad since last report?

If the online remains pending or refused you can attend immigration in person up to 7 days after due date. For some folk a trip to immigration office is a task. Also at some eg CW you just about need an appointment due to how busy it can be

Suggest you use a agent minivan company. They can avoid need for overnight stay. From Bangkok or Pattaya you could bounce to Cambodia. One option would be mini break in Pattaya and bounce from there. You have 2 months validity remaining. You could obtain 60 day extension to visit wife. Process outlined in links I posted earlier. Wife needs to attend also. Here is thread border bounce from Pattaya. Things have changed a little and recommend you use agent run. Similar options from Bangkok. https://aseannow.com/topic/1312731-border-run-pattaya-to-cambodia/

Which immigration office. I wouldn't be concerned.

OK...we are getting to the bottom of things. Yes a land border bounce would give you a 60 day stamp. Where are you located. That 60 can be extended by 30 days. How many days remain on current permission of stay? My first post in this thread links to 3 other threads that outline 60 day extension to visit wife. Money not required apart from 1900b application fee https://aseannow.com/topic/1355517-visit-thai-family-60-day-extension/

Visa exempt is currently 60 days. 30 day extension available at immigration 1900b. Also 60 day extension to visit wife is another option. Both mentioned earlier. For visa exempt the airline at departure most likely require onward flight within 60 days. I find your thread tad confusing. Flip from Singapore to Bali. On the surface seems you just exit/reenter for added time in Thailand. There were better options. Unless you really want to go to either of the places you mention then just do a border run. Depends little on where you are located.