DrJack54

On arrival. He is just stamped in for 30 days. No form to fill in etc.

Pretty foolish not to have checked the drain first.

Immigration are making up their own rules. You could use an agent or go to another office with a TM30 for that location. Should not be required but clearly they have an agenda. Land borders are still closed.

Thank you to all the helpful replies. So I did two transfer using Wise. As some suggested I just needed my account # and name of bank.. Afterwards checked OFX . Wise better by approx 7500 baht per transfer

Sounds like you haven't purchased mush real estate. I can assure you the variations are not minor with large amounts. Will do a test run later today. WISE vs OFX. Just to compare 2 companies.

Thankyou. Read the link. For swift code it asks to copy this: KASITHBKXXX What is the XXX.

Thanks. That sounds the sensible thing to do but think I will just do the two transactions total 3 mill. I have not used my K Bank account previously. One further question if I may. In the list from your posted link. I see point 4 "account number" I thought I would also need "branch number" The branch number in my bank book is slightly confusing. Has long number adjacent to "service branch" Also a code in Red Print.

Hopefully someone will know current rules re WISE transfers. So today and tomorrow I need to bring in 3million baht from Oz. Previously I have used my KTB bank account. I also have a Kasikorn account. I recall reading in one of the threads about limits of 50k with some banks. I also checked WISE and notice they have limit of 2million. Is that per day or per transaction. TIA.

Some aspects discussed in this thread.

Change to based on marriage no problem. You don't need to leave Thailand.

What is this thread about. Condo design??. For heaven's sake most are just rectangular boxes. Not much involved in design. Critical in design is lighting and sadly that is a set feature in the condo and your stuck with it. Couple of people have asked about size of the condo. So what's the size? Today going to sign the contract on a 60sm one bedroom condo. Fortunately corner room so that's a bonus lighting wise. The key is furniture along with smick kitchen. Have only done one make over in Thailand (3 story townhouse) and found the trades that did the work excellent.

Doubt if your plan will work. If it was possible no one would book the 5th night gig. Fact that you live here wouldn't really come into it. Hope your trip to USA went as planned.

I take your point. However thinking your situation is not typical. More common would be couple living off farang income. Guess age comes into it. I retired and with same Thai partner 10years. She hasn't worked during that time and I wouldn't have it any other way. So yes as not married I keep 800k+ all year round. (I realize can take it down to 400k for a period). The fact that if I sign a marriage certificate and just have 400k in bank for couple of months only is a pretty sweet deal in comparison to retired folk. IMO ridiculous.

OP, this perhaps not directly related to your question, however may be of general interest regarding insurance. I attached message from a USA couple (just received) I had helped with extensions from visa exempt entry. Recently the lady was tested covid positive and has been is self isolation. Her husband (also named Jack) is in separate room same hotel. They are tourists. IMO travel to Thailand at this time is risky and don't assume insurance has you covered. The $ in message would be USD.

Folk on extensions retirement also need to live on money, however their funds are basically frozen in a Thai bank if using money in bank method. The financial requirements for married guys is a joke. Should be same requirements as for retirement. The argument that wife can contribute to living expenses via having a job is a nonsense.

Why even bother informing insurance company of existing conditions. Think of the insurance as "entry tax" Just purchase policy. I would buy 30 day policy but understand your idea in buying 90 day cover.

Buy 30 day insurance.

True. Out of interest...what is cost of 50k covid insurance 30day vs 90day.

I would not transfer funds into FD account. I agree with your idea of keep it simple till after extension granted. BTW the funds need to be in the account for 2 months prior to application for extension.

Good to hear. Was your extension done using money in bank method? Seems the better option. Thanks for report.

Oz embassies Sydney and Canberra are very helpful. Many post positive experience. I'm somewhat confused with STV. Can you obtain a non O in Thailand having a STV? I thought not. UJ will clear that up. ps: OP, I've been looking at same trip BKK to Melb return. Jetstar have had "sales" seriously cheap direct flights

CW 45 day window for extension.

90 day permission of stay. If over 50 enter on tourist visa Obtain 30 day extension. Obtain 90 day non O. Total 6 months. No requirement to exit Thailand. Small snag 800k in bank on day of application for non O. Minor issue for some.

They can be obtained in Thailand full stop. Extension is optional.

Keep in mind you also need all the requirements to return to Thailand. Such as Thailand Pass, insurance etc etc.