DrJack54

Yes , as stated earlier funds for extension do not need to be shown from abroad. The send to wife account will work. Re bringing in funds on person ..it's not about loss of funds etc. It's more about silly way to bring large funds into Thailand

Correct. If married to a Thai you could obtain 60 day extension to visit wife. There is no other extension to your current permission of stay. Don't overstay. Your options are clear

Yes. The funds for extension does not need to come from abroad Nothing to do with WISE. The post you were quoting was about bringing funds into Thailand on your person. Years ago I used to have $10k aud on me. That was the limit without declaration. In any event skip that. Bad idea

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Yep really depends where you are located If you do the renewal + reentry permit then you can return any time. Kill it off would mean start over. Downside is locking up funds in Thai bank account

Please post link to "latest regulations" 50k baht.

There is no "extension for month or two" unless married to a Thai. Your options bit influenced by plans for next 12 months.. If you don't wish to renew 12 month extension and buy reentry permit then you could border bounce for 60 day visa exempt stamp

You don't need to do that. Started to type details however best to drop into agent let them explain and answer question. Maneerat Soi 13/2 is just one of many.

Suggest not them ...perhaps you

No. However financials for extensions are retrospective. 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

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That is why I asked. Plenty of good agents in Pattaya. Up to you if you change to using agent. Changing back to DIY is messy. Suggest you visit agent office for full explanation. For agents in Pattaya you will still need to attend Jomitien immigration.

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OP, where are you located. Where is your friend located. Asking as the account you relate is not normal procedure. Common is agent opens a bank account in your name. You don't keep funds in that account.

For extensions funds do NOT need to be shown from abroad. Even if they were bringing funds in cash would not satisfy that requirement. Regarding your apprehension re transfers from your home country to your Thai bank account.... Despite that you will need to have someone help you with that and become confident. You will also need to advise your home country bank account your plans that will require transfers to Thailand. At some point that will require a Thai cell # in case they need send you OTP. You need to get across online banking app for pp country bank. It's not difficult. But plan ahead. If the WISE thing is too troublesome or you feel not suitable then discuss with home back alternatives. They may suggest bank to bank transfer. Good luck.

I was going to post same agent. I'm aware it's 100b however thinking that is for clients that they do the extensions for. Not the case?

Sort that out when you arrive. Easily sorted. No need to do that and bad idea. As pointed out in other post....even if your old Thai bank is kaput you can easily open new account with the Non O status and transfer safely the funds. Look into WISE. One suggestion is Kasikorn.

The OP now indicates he will obtain the non O eVisa to enter Thailand. He can sort out the bank account issue straight away. Either his (dormant Thai account can is still alive or he opens new account. No issue with Non O status. The transfer using WISE or other takes minutes. On other hand if enters visa exempt and there is an issue with the Thai bank account it will be difficult to open new Thai account. But agree would need to attend to bank account asap after arrival.

Don't really follow. Seems OP plan is to obtain Non O eVisa. He can show funds in home bank account. When he enters Thailand with the Non O he be given 90 day stamp. He then either clears up any issue with old Thai bank account OR simply opens new account. Won't have an issue as he has a Non O. He can then transfer funds from abroad. Many folk use WISE. Two months later can obtain 12 month extension.

That's because CM, along with CW, Phuket allow application for extension up to 45 days prior to expiry of current permission of stay. The application must be made with minimum of 15 days remaining. Some offices CM and Phuket require 21 days minimum.

That would be very helpful. BTW: assume that you are aware of "Marriage Divorce" forum. Many general threads about the actual marriage process. You mentioned plan to exit Thailand and reenter on Irish pp. Was that going to be a mini break from Thailand or basically just a bounce to obtain visa exempt entry in the Irish pp.

With regards ETA...this attached link is not official (Siam Legal) however well set out and some might find it useful. In particular some of the listed (at this point) of requirements imo perhaps more onerous than previously the case. For example.... "1. Flight itinerary displaying details of tickets into and out of Thailand 2. Proof of accommodation in Thailand (such as their hotel address and reservation details)" https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel-to-thailand/new-travel-requirement-for-visitors-to-thailand-coming-in-2025

Whatever suites you. Personally thinking later option might be best idea. Get the affirmation to marry out of the way.