DrJack54

Thanks for the details however imo why would someone do that. If the destination is Bangkok then fly KL to BKK. Simple.

Which immigration office? At CW it can take several weeks. I'm thinking that your using another office. Just wait. They may not even process it till your due date. You posted 2 weeks prior to due date so can be 6 weeks from then.

It's when the bank does not enter every transaction. They just condensed them and print balance in your account. Here is an account. I did not up date the account for several months. I went recently and deposited 100 just to update (not for immigration). You see accrued withdrawals for that period. It just shows up as one withdrawal of ~740k. In actual fact they were many withdrawals of 20k a pop.

Attached was related to me about one tourists experience. Not very helpful but here it is.

Not needed for what? A Thai driving license in Bangkok?

Why not have a dedicated bank account for immigration purposes only and have no consolidated transactions..

I use CW and don't provide bank statements. I provide copies of bank book pages along with bank books and the bank letter.

Earlier from the OP...... ." I’m located near Khon Kaen."

I dont update at all. The 800k sits there all year. Some folk recommend update every month.

Tourist visa + extension = 90. After that border run + extension = 2 months. + Another border run.

Is that still possible in Bangkok? Vaguely recall it was changed to only residence certificate for TDL was acceptable. (Permanent residents not included)

That certainly would not work in Bangkok for say a driver's license.

Guessing your under 50. I can't recall agent assisted extension for parent of Thai.. Where are you located.

Once again thankyou to Brian and John and the others that provide data every day. Top effort. The one piece of data that I pass over now is the daily new cases. In my very small circle it seems many have come down with it appears Omicron. Seems that if in a household one becomes positive the others soon join. Both myself and gf had it weeks back. Point is none of those numbers are reported. The + test numbers would be tip of the iceberg.

Yes some offices play games. USA couple (friends) needed agent as Hua Hin were requiring a letter from embassy. The affidavit wasn't sufficient. 5500 each, however that included the 1900 application and no under consideration period. They were traveling (tourists) so having to return for stamp would be very inconvenient.

Geez that's bit rich but as you mentioned it's an option. Obviously for your extension there was no under consideration period?

You would require one for various things. The obvious one is a Thai driving license. Also banks can require one to open bank account. Bangkok Bank being one example. There are other reasons.

OP, sounds like your wanting a non O marriage and extension. Agent can only assist with the organization in Bangkok. Be aware that being married you can obtain a 60 day extension to visit wife. How did you last enter Thailand. It may be possible to obtain covid extension. When borders open you may be able to obtain a ME marriage visa and that does not require the 400k in bank.

1 million % correct. (I love the way Thai say one million percent). It's only happened to me once. To be fair the imm officer had already called me back as I was checking my pp for error. Due to frequent travel he overlooked my reentry permit and stamped me in for only 30.. I read a post recently and that guy put it well. He called it the "3 step rule" ...take no more than 3 steps after passing passport control to check your stamp.

Your OP is confused and in error. You state this...... "first - time in- country Agent Package for Retirement OA Visa.." You or agent cannot obtain a non O-A in Thailand. Thinking you mean .....agent for extension to non O-A.

Why are you wanting to obtain 8 months cover. Purchase 30 day coverage is sufficient for your entry. You must have a reentry permit. You will be stamped in till the date on your reentry permit.

OP, you did not indicate reason for residence certificate. I posted above that not possible. TVC (agent) replied that cannot obtain at MTT. You mention age and poor health. Surely RC not for TDL. Reason for residence certificate might assist.

Many tourists visit Thailand for several weeks and a tourist visa is adequate. Some routinely visit each year and plan on longer stay. Currently a border run or visa in nearby country difficult. My guess is covid extensions being provided for this reason.

Rubbish reply. In other words to the OP , the answer is No BTW what the heck is "visa clients" Perhaps inquiry is about TDL.

you can apply for a covid extension.