DrJack54

You mention 3-4 visits per year. Important is how long is each stay. The extension retirement would also require a multi reentry permit 3800baht. Then the cost of extension.. Obviously easy option. Again depends on length of stay each visit.

Valid point. However imo the pad will be rented to Thai (actually pretty much already is) unseen by tenant. The hook was that everything in the condo is new. A few extra bucks on upgrade kitchen will be nice fit. The photo someone posted of painted doors is exactly what I had in mind. Have ruled out replacing the kitchen. The lower rent than other rooms in the building is also valid point. There are a zillion condo's available for rent in Bangkok..

Your not the first. Seems the new online system might be the real deal. Unrelated I just received back my receipt using mail in method. This time CW did not return the photocopies. Another reason to give new online a chance.

And that's why I recommend folk look at the option of using an agent for opening Bank account.

You would only need a TM30 if you had reason to attend immigration, such as an extension. Do nothing.

Sites such as onward flight, rent a flight etc is to obtain flight to obtain ticket for visa exempt departure. In that case the flight is for airline. I don't believe onward flight required for tourist visa application.

Many years ago I used to obtain tourist visas for Thailand at the Saigon consulate. I was required to provide flight to Thailand. No onward flight required. Being years old info wait for others to confirm this.

@The Cipher excellent report.

Turn up with pp. They stamp it. That's it.

So you returned with reentry permit and filed a TM30. Amazing.

Two posts in different threads asking rhetorical question to deflect what is being discussed. OK you have established that you have opposition to use of agents. Well done. Nothing to do with the thread. Move along. To answer your question (that you know the answer to)...... No volunteering work was done.

Why ask a rhetorical question to make off topic point. The OP asked clear question.

None from me. Good news that you received your covid extension without any nasty attitude from immigration. Of course that how it should be..

90 days. Step 1 is to obtain non O retirement. You will need 800k on day of application in your Thai bank account. You need show money came from O/S. That gives a 90 day stay. Step 2 in last 30 days of the non O apply for 12 month extension. The funds having been in bank for 2 months. Do you have Thai bank account in your name only?

Plenty have gone from extension volunteering to covid extensions however the small number I know all needed an agent.

Only if you return with new visa or visa exempt. What individual offices do only concerns folk dealing with that office. BTW always helps to state the office that you deal with. Can be of assistance to others.

You entered with a new visa. You need to file TM30.

@pe747 Thanks for sharing. Think your kitchen came up a treat.

4 pages where imo you have shown poor knowledge. He is snippet from your OP..... "My bank did not print out the deposit that was made over two months ago in my bank book as my wife deposited the money for me from my second bank while I was out of country" You were unprepared. It's the banks fault. It's immigration fault. Nup. Look in the mirror. Check your docs including bank account records prior to attending immigration. If you had you would notice that they were not in order. This sometimes occurs when banks consolidate transactions. In any event if you were sensible you would have checked your bb prior to attending immigration. Then would have obtained "bank statement". You were lucky immigration were helpful.

Next time have your paperwork in order. It works wonders.

I have a non O retirement and years of extensions. Bangkok Bank still wanted a residence certificate. My embassy (Oz) does not provide the service of address letter. Bangkok immigration requires filing of 90 report to obtain residence certificate. For folks on tourist visa or visa exempt I have mentioned often that 4k to an agent to open a bank account is a no brainer.

@Resident Alien big thanks.

Your post is clear. Just asking for confirmation. So I had 2 doses of AZ at Bang Sue. Now about 4 months since my last jab. I can just walk in to obtain a booster? Is there a choice. I don't care what vaccine is available.

If you entered tourist visa you will obtain your covid extension at CW. If entered visa exempt you attend Mueang Thong Thani.

The consulate in Saigon is a small efficient office. It does require am application and PM pick up next day. Very easy access to Bui Vien district 1. 100% recommend Saigon as a destination for a stay outside of Thailand.