DrJack54

Yes. No problem at all. Just choose your method either income method of money in bank method. IMO funds in bank is simple easy option.

Interesting. I'm considering pp renewal at Oz embassy Bangkok. I checked appointment today. First available was May 31. Also this from Oz embassy web page. "You should allow up to 6 weeks to receive a passport." On top of that recent news articles in Australia of obtaining pp there has blown out to many weeks. The suggestion being easier international travel. Screenshot shows first available appointment.

Can't see why you would be denied entry visa exempt given 4 months out. If your planned trip had been for say 5 weeks+ then tourist visa would be best option. For 3 week visit and return ticket in place you won't have an issue.

Incorrect. Entry with visa exempt or tourist visa can be extended by 30 days. In addition if married you can obtain a 60 day extension to visit wife.

Not the ones I'm familiar with. In any event I'm sure folk can approach an agent to find out for themselves.

Which agents can obtain CE for those that entered with non O for example..

OP, you can also obtain reentry permit at airport upon departure.

That was changed.

You don't need to go to immigration. As others have posted.... Your extension will be dated till 12 months from current expiry OR till the expiry of your pp. Sounds like you will get almost the full 12 months. Wait till after you apply for next extension and then start process of obtaining pp renewal.

So that return flight is a throw away? Keep in mind that any onward flight has you covered, does not need to be return.

The catch 22 with Bangkok, is that you must have filed 90 day report to obtain residence certificate. That makes it difficult for tourists to obtain a TDL in Bangkok.

If you were Australian you can't even obtain one at embassy. The building is mainly for show.

Bit extreme. I assume it was done on the spot? You didn't need to return. BTW do you know if obtaining a TDL in Rayong requires a residence certificate? Don't know if it's been mentioned in this thread but an alternative to residence certificate for TDL , Bank account is Letter from embassy. (for embassies that provide that)!

How did you enter Thailand? My guess is with tourist visa or visa exempt. Obtained a non O later? If that's the case, then sure covid extensions no problem. Which immigration office.

Correct. The "bonus" 15 days was added to visa exempt entry. No added days to tourist visa entry. Think the 15 day bonus ended Sept last year?

I have read a report of an immigration office charging 500b for instant issue (can't recall the office). Bangkok is 200b and it's posted out. No instant service available.

Pretty vicious reply to fella stating an opinion If your so sure of your options why start a thread. The poster asked if uj can give his opinion.

OP, what type of visa. Can't imagine why agent would be needed at Saigon. Small office and efficient. No flexibility. Need to meet requirements. As far as assistance from agent just walk around Bui Vien district 1 and every travel agent can assist. Seriously not required. Apply am and pick up after lunch break next day. Ripper Thai consulate. BTW...if you overlook any required photocopy etc there are travel joints across the road that provide service.

Thanks yet again. Had trade guy come today and he deals with most upgrades and maintenance here. He intends to replace the worst overhead cabinet. Also we have patio above the kitchen and identified water leak. Going to seal that and attend to cabinet. 4000baht total. BTW thanks for warning. I was going to load up with the stuff I sent pic.

The 60 days for you would apply if you obtain tourist visa. For 68 day stay you have 2 options. Obtain tv and then after entry obtain 30 day extension = 90 days. The other option is to just fly in visa exempt and be given 30 day stamp. Then obtain 60 day extension to visit wife = 90 days. My choice would be the latter.

Tourist Visa gives you a 60 day stamp. That can be extended by 30 days. Perhaps that's where your confusion arose. Is your wife Thai national. After you arrive you can obtain 60 day extension to visit wife. That's after the 30 extension to your tourist visa. How long do you wish to stay?

For sure. I have similar concerns even for quick visit back to home town Oz. Have 2 trips first being late Aug. Hope TP gone by then.

Think that the "cocktail" to achieve a one year plus stay is mixed. I sometimes think that your first and maybe even second entry is perhaps best visa exempt via air. For example first entry exempt from own country or wherever is best idea. Then repeat with a bounce via air. My choice would be Saigon. After that for entry via air a tourist visa good idea. Eventually time for the land entries be that TV or exempt. Farang don't harm the country and bring support for Thai business Snap just now in Bearing. Not one farang in sight.

Don't really follow the OP question. Past threads indicate that there is no fine for one day....... However if there is a fine that means there is a fine. Pay it.

You can't obtain METV unless your a permanent resident where you currently are. Next ...just obtain a tourist visa each and extend so 60 + 30. After that just do what all the other nomads do Few border bounce with visa exempt entry and extend each one by 30. Two per calendar year. Time it right and you can obtain 2 back to back by another 2. One year is a walk in the park. Land borders open by the time you will require them.