DrJack54

Should be FTT code. How are you transferring the money

PS to my first post. Just thinking about the request from immigration to next year bring bank statements. The point is being the immigration officer carefully examined the bank book pages and found some groups of months with zero activity. If it's a blanket rule that bank statements MUST be required then why not say that straight off the bat. Lost in translation. More likely they meant show activity every months or you must provide bank statements. Just more rubbish from immigration.

Won't do a detailed report but highlight change. I use money in bank method. Use a dedicated bank account 1m+. So things have changed. Was initially refused by io as some months no activity 3 months or more. Passed up to next level io. Basically me saying account kept exactly same way as in past few years. Eventually was made to write on bottom of one of the forms... "Next year I will provide bank statements" Geezus. I had 10.30 appointment. That works great. In bank at 8.45am for letter etc. Took approx 40mins, so dont make an early appointment if you are dealing with bank same day. Provided usual copies from pp. Bank letter and copies of bb pages. This year they wanted 90 report receipt (asked by the doc check chick) Have never provided that previously. Did not ask for TM30 or lease. Provided map. Mine was not hand drawn. After had new extension stamp in my pp obtained Q ticket for reentry permit. Was not super quick. First time have ever done that. Personally find airport better option. SO......Bank Statements are in. (in this report) Typing this from taxi on way home. Left imm building 11.45

I basically stated same earlier. Bye...... From my earlier post... "You are correct in that if the funds have been in the bank for "quite some time" the immigration officer will in the main not be concerned with asking to see transfer codes (FTT) to show funds are from abroad. However this can be hit and miss. Recent post where someone in same situation was told to obtain records of origin of funds even they funds had been in bank for a year +."

45 days visa exempt entry by air AND land. Only 2 visa exempt entry via land per calendar year. That limit does not apply for visa exempt entries via air.

That would be up to the airline. Seems you have read the threads that discuss this. You could opt for "rent of flight" which involves companies such as "onward flight.com" etc. There are many reports of not even being asked for onward flight. Also reports of being asked for onward flight and with the (previously) 30 days visa exempt entry and airline being strict. Also reports of airlines accepting that extension can be obtained. So basically guess work. Mention your airline and you may receive a first hand experience.

It's visa exempt entry not visa on arrival. Currently gives 45 day stamp. Extension remain at 30 days

The 3 dots top right of your post has option to Edit. That option has limited time span. Not sure. At a guess 20-30 minutes.

Would not recommend a non O volunteering with extention

If you have the 800k in the bank really don't need an agent. Where are you planning to stay ? The non O is single entry visa. Reentry permit is available. Obtaining non O in Thailand will not require insurance.

If worst comes to worst then fly out without a visa. That will stamp you in for 45 days. Obtain 30 day extension. Then obtain a non O based on retirement. Requires 800k in Thai bank on day of application but after that you can use the money (no plan to obtain 12 month extension) Not perfect but a fall back option.

You ain't in America, but it's an option.

Definitely.... https://tm47.immigration.go.th/tm47/#/login

From the OP..... "For various reasons, I plan to hand carry US$ 10k to use for toward the THB 800k requirement....." If he was planning to obtain the non O outside of Thailand there wouldn't be reference to the 800k. Perhaps the op at some stage might clarify. Love these threads (not) OP started tread yesterday 6am and never visited since.

He is using incorrect terminology. From immigration he obtains a 12 month extension based on retirement. It is not a retirement visa.

You can enter thailand twice per calendar year using visa exempt entry. Regarding obtaining a tourist visa... You can obtain a SETV at Savannakhet etc. You can only obtain a METV in your home country or country where you are permanent resident.

Yes. Depending on where you are staying you could consider a "holiday" to HCMC. Good consulate for tourist visa.

It's not about cash import rules carrying cash. He is asking about if this "plan" works for the 800k requirement for a non O. Answer: No

Don't really think that matters. The OP stated... . "I plan to hand carry US$ 10k to use for toward the THB 800k requirement...." As pointed out to him that will not work for obtaining a non O retirement inside Thailand. He will need to show funds came from abroad via transfer.

You cannot obtain a tourist visa inside of Thailand. You need to exit and apply at consulate or embassy. One example would be Vientiane.

Which immigration office. Is this extension the first?

With a bank account you have it covered. After arrival you need to transfer 800k into your Thai bank account. If using WISE select reason for funds as last option. Think reads something like "for long term stay" Next attend immigration to apply for the non O. Note must have 15days remaining on your 45 day permit. Some offices 21 days eg CM.. The non O gives you a 90 day stamp and in the last 30 days of that permit (with the 800k in bank for 2 months +) you apply for the 12 month extension. Obviously there is other paperwork such as basic copies of pp pages and bank letter, TM30 etc etc. Covered in many threads. That's the bones of it.

There are mini buses on Nong Khai side that run to airport and Udon Thani. Hopefully if someone has recently done that border bounce can give updated information. PM sent.

For the 60 day extension the money in bank is not required. The 60 days is just to season the 400k for the required time (2 months) so you can then apply for your 12 month extension.

I stated "obscure option" meaning it certainly wouldn't be a common suggestion. The taxi to Nong Khai is from airport. However cheaper option would be by minivan. Previously I would fly most often with AirAsia from DMK. That airline not necessarily the cheapest now. Mini vans run from central plaza and sometimes from airport. It's one hour and a straight flat drive. As for bar area if you Google "Top Mansion hotel" that is located in the bar street. Many good cheap hotels there.. There is one set of bars known as "Day Night" same street.