DrJack54

Bottom line is that nothing can be done now. In order to add extra time for your trip you will need to do some border runs (reenter visa exempt) with extensions after your last stamp from the METV. Unfortunate but horse has bolted.

OP, you misunderstood how a visa such as METV works. It's mentioned many times in threads that do not obtain it too early.

There is no limit for visa exempt entries via air. However immigration is not happy with back to back ongoing visa exempt via air especially with short time out of Thailand. It would be very simple for Thailand to make clear set of rules however they prefer to play guessing games.

That will work. CW accepts bank letter day or two prior to application (should be 7 but I wouldn't try that) . I asked about photocopies of bank book pages being accepted as recently in Nov my io wanted bank statements. She was young and incorrect. Had to deal with supervisor and even then made to make note on my paperwork that next time I would provide bank statements. Immigration needs a serious "change management" overhaul. Living in the dark ages.

Bank statements required or photocopies of bank book pages accepted? Did you make small deposit at the same time as obtaining bank letter to show activity and update?

1. You can apply earlier. Too late now. Most people obtain extension couple of weeks prior to expiry of current stamp. 2. Set an appointment. Works a treat. You can do walk INS. 3. Best to obtain an extension. Your permit expires soon. 4. Yes you can download TM7. It also requires attached photo. 5. Immigration may/will ask for a TM30. Obtain screenshot from your condo office. Flight not required. TM6 not required. Note: from the dates you provided means that you entered visa exempt. If obtaining extension in Bangkok you will use IT Mall Laksi.

Understand. Not long ago I did my annual extension at CW with banged up hip. Taxi both ways and having an appointment (see link in previous post) . Could be best option .

OP, nothing wrong with using an agent however obtaining a 30 day extension is very straight forward. Do you have a TM30 as that may be asked for. Might be better option to do it yourself. Be aware that since you entered visa exempt you would obtain the 30 extension at IT Mall Laksi. Very close to red line.

Thanks for the update. What's the plan now? Reenter Thailand visa exempt and sort out police check? You might get some advice in teaching forum.

Bit uninterested in this thread. The OP has only one post in history and that was 20 hours ago when he started the thread. If he had been involved in the thread I would have asked if he had done a previous exit/reenter as required by a ME Non O. He could have shown that to the io. Personally I would not have left until the error was fixed. Sometimes other immigration offices insist that you return to where the stamp was issue. Not always as posts in the thread have indicated.

From the OP...... "I told her that this was wrong and I would only get 90 days, but she did not understand this, asked her supervisor, who agreed with her." Bit unfortunate that the superior not pick up the mistake but instead backed up the initial io. The OP should have stood his ground until it was fixed.

This won't be of much help, however here is my recent experience.... The io wanted bank statements for my extension retirement. Long story short she was very young and was in the wrong. I dealt with her senior and suggested that I would provide 12 month statements next time. She accepted that. l put it down to the old "save face" rubbish.

The OP mentioned "agent"... Pretty safe guess that no actual volunteering will take place.

You should be fine. Using money in bank method you shouldn't even require bank statements. Your bank book pages print outs should be sufficient. Make sure that you apply early enough to obtain bank statements if they ask for unnecessary stuff.

Yes. As I mentioned in every post that I made ...the io will still process your entry. There is nothing new with regards boarding pass. Here is another thread if you can be willing to learn. I recommend all travellers to thailand and other destinations to retain their boarding pass to show immigration on arrival. Ignore time now.

First up have read of this current thread. Not the best but talks about boarding pass. Reason not interested in you post about your vast experience is that's it's incorrect. I have mentioned that the io will still process you on arrival however they do require it and just accept that you are not familiar with the process. Most likely due to many travellers not being aware of it. It was also required previously when Arrival cards (TM6) were required. It also occurs at other airports (not all) . I'm posting what is common practice and not your experience.

Suspended at airports. Still issued at land border crossings

Don't even think about non O volunteering. Meaning one provided by agent. The grief comes later.

https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/en_US/web/guest/khai-thi-thuc-dien-tu/cap-thi-thuc-dien-tu Link for eVisa application

You have a ME Non O marriage? Should be till Feb 22.

Prior to covid I was flying every month to Saigon and back and many other places. For years. Most recent flight into BKK was December 6 from OZ. Boarding passes are always asked for. There are many folk that do not hand one over and are still processed. The immigration officers must be so tired of telling/asking people for them. The TM6 has nothing to do with boarding pass. Not interested in your experience.

The io at airport possibly would not even notice. Thinking he would be stamped out without issue. However the stamp is incorrect and needs to be fixed. The OP states that it's not to his disadvantage however it is and he should have pressed the case with immigration.

ukrules is correct. You could be placed on overstay if you just remain in Thailand till the date indicated by the stamp. You need to go to immigration office and have the error corrected.

Previously you obtained a "letter if approval" which you presented with pp on arrival and waited and finally they returned pp with one page visa sticker. This is for countries that do not qualify for visa waiver. USA and AU being 2 examples. Correctly only eVisa 30 day tourist visa is available and that's done online prior to travel. BTW you state that you have been here for years. Your visa is long gone. You are living in Thailand on extensions of stay.

Surely a joke? If he is from country that Thailand provides visa exempt entry then why would he need a visa.