DrJack54

Does my head in. One would think it's the opposite. Mugs like me on extensions need to obtain reentry permit at immigration and those that have PR have added perk of being able to obtain at airport. BTW Airport good option for many..

Not possible for permanent residency..

As a word of warning to others.. As usual not all immigration offices follow the rules. Vaguely recall CM still sticking with old law. This is far to common in Thailand so folk always need to keep an eye on their own immigration office.

Is explained in the OP of this thread. The rules for TM30 changed June 2020. https://aseannow.com/topic/1169664-thai-immigration-announce-changes-to-tm30-reporting/

No TM30 required. Don't forget to obtain reentry permit. You can do that at immigration or airport.

No new news here. Those without fast tract enter zone 2. On left side there is the reentry permit office. You then proceed to passport control. It has always been possible to enter via zone 1 and walk airside to Zone 2 for permit. Folk using fast tract take that option.

Dont know what you mean by "triple reentry" I was under the impression that the reentry permit was single or multiple for permanent residents and also had an extra form.. Believe TM22? Here is a short thread and ubonjoe has posted link to ongoing thread. https://aseannow.com/topic/1268686-permanent-resident-re-entry-permit-validity/

Not so much posting advice. Bumping your thread. If you are referring to exit and return visa exempt also exit and obtain SETV etc .. Yes would eventually be stopped. What's the plan? Meaning how long do you wish to remain in Thailand

At that is ridiculous. That's my recommendation.

No such thing as a 3 month TV. Was probably a non O that gives a 90day permit. Agents cannot obtain a tourist visa from inside Thailand

Missed your earlier post. Understand now. Full driving test would not be simple. Good that he had agent As I suggested to OP in my first post. Without a home country license an agent best option

Pretty much disagree with most of your post. As I pointed out ....I also used an agent during covid and still sat in que from 8am. At that time there was was limit of farang applications per day. Think it was 50. With my agent BSR bikes I had ticket #1. That is covid times. 100% now you do not need an agent. Just hand holding. They do nothing as per my link to thread above. Fact your husband failed the test rules I cannot understand. What practical test? It's a color test, Break reaction test etc. How can you fail. Also there is a video that explains all parts of the test prior to doing the test. What was his issue that required agent ?

Nonsense. Mondays is generally busy day for most immigration offices. So your post was sensible. Applying on a Friday would mean obtain visa Monday at the earliest. The confused emoji was perhaps from a member of peanut gallery. Might be that he wondered why not include Thursday. Who cares. Move on

I get those daily when I post accurate advice to a simple inquiry. With almost 60k posts why so concerned. Your post here was sensible advice.

Wife or wife bf.

Yes that is possible at friendship bridge. @BritTim post above correct. Some places (think Malaysia) require an overnight stay for a border bounce

I don't care for your approval or otherwise. I will put my opinion out there are you can do the same. As the saying goes..." Play your own game" The guy in the OP is clearly a fool or at best reckless. Now faces sent home with a ban period. Will probably start a GoFundMe page.

Geez, the 200k was clearly a typo. And yes for retirement it's only 800k for 2+3 months. So again extensions marriage are very easy financial requirement at 400k for only couple of months.

Not looking down at all. So some farang comes to live in Thailand which has very easy financial requirements for extensions marriage and also a wife and kids ... And can't even meet those requirements. Yep a real catch.

You don't follow. I keep 800k all year round for immigration purposes. Extensions marriage are 400k for couple of months only. Sweet deal. Point is the article is story about a fool.

Exactly ...what an idiot. Guys married to Thai have it easy. I'm jealous as having extension based on retirement the financials are worlds apart. If he is so skint cannot put 200k in bank only for two months then can use it. Perhaps the wife dobbed him in

OP, when I first obtained my 2 year TDL I used BSR as being in covid times they were able to obtain an appointment. My advice is limited as my Oz license was valid and I see that your US license has expired. Given that I think you best to consult with agent such as BSR. The manager is USA guy and also staff can chat via messenger. What is your status in Thailand. The reason being that you need a certificate of residence as part of the application. That is not straightforward in Bangkok. Be aware that agent cannot do much for you. It's a hand holding exercise. You still need to obtain medical (5 minute thing) and own Certificate of Residence. USA embassy no longer provides address letter. I recently obtained the 5 year TDL and did that at Chatuchak transport office. If you are using that office note there is small medical office not far from entrance. It's an office just issuing medical certificate. Here is a thread and has report of my experience at Chatuchak in May. Also in thread discussion of certificate of residence. CW require a 90 day report to issue COR

So is the ME Non O retirement available in the states as an eVisa (0ne year visa) I know it's available in UK. Pretty sure not available in AU If the OP can obtain one that would be good option.

Sort of mixing up two visas. The single entry non O retirement provides ONE entry giving a 90 day permission of stay. In the last 30 days apply for a 12 month extension Buy reentry permit if you wish to exit and reenter. The non O-A is a visa valid for 12 months from date of issue and as you point out each entry the stamp gives 12 month permit. So indeed almost 2 years is possible. Downside is insurance requirement. If availabe in the states he could obtain a ME Non O retirement which is valid for 12 months but requires exits every 90 days. OP, I rarely suggest a non O-A however... In your case since you intend to marry thing the non O-A is a good fit. If you obtain the non O-A in USA you can enter with that. With non O, non O-A, etc you will be able to open a bank a/c. As pointed out that can provide up to almost 2 year stay.. For the second year you would need a reentry permit if you wish to exit and reenter. The downside is o believe the first extension to a non O-A needs to be based on retirement (not sure) You can obtain extensions from the non O-A based on marriage and the insurance is not required. BTW the immigration officer that gave you a rough time is a jerk on a power trip.

Yes the multi entry non O marriage is a ripper visa. Some married guys in Thailand prefer to use that over the Non O marriage visa. The latter is a single entry visa giving a 90 day permit and you then obtain 12 month ongoing extensions. Regarding your visa you need to exit every 90 days. That can be done with a border bounce or a mini holiday. Personally I would take a break to Saigon. Even moreso if you are visa exempt for Vietnam.