DrJack54

OP already has a non O. You make it sound like trip to PP and back into Thailand a walk in the park. Far from it. He would need to do new TG entry into Thailand along with insurance etc. He can use agent to obtain extension. 14k. He can ask immigration for a covid extension given he just needs buy time to season money. Last thing he should do is exit to Cambodia.

OP, you have plenty of time. If immigration is handy drop in or do it via mail. No issue at airport on departure but personally I would opt to do it.

Yes you can. You options to stay longer? Obviously the 30 day entry can be extended by 30 days (once) 1900b

You entered on non O. You most likely cannot obtain covid extension. Perhaps explain to io that you require time to season the funds and ask for covid extension. Doubt it. Use agent to obtain extension. Should be around 15k. Where are you located. When does current permission of stay end. How long do you wish to remain in Thailand.

Yes you can. Non O for marriage, retirement from visa exempt entry and tourist visa.

You cannot obtain a residence certificate in Bangkok at Mueang Thong Thani unless you have done a 90 day report. Hence suggestion of use of agent for bank account.

In case you haven't notice land borders are closed. Chat of yester year bit lame.

According to you that is. Which is incorrect. If wife dies you could stay until the end of your permission of stay. If you divorce then correct answers have been given in thread.

Priceless from uj. Freudian Slip. ".....but you have to be a citizen or a permanent rodent of Australia."....

Rules out METV from Oz.

OP, as already outlined. Enter visa exempt. 30day stamp. Apply for non O retirement. 800k in Thai bank in your name only on day of application. Must be shown to have come from overseas. That visa gives a 90 day permission of stay. In the last month apply for 12 month extension with the 800k having been in the bank for 2 months. If you do not have bank account it's best to use an agent to assist opening an account. Easy and not expensive. You may wish to obtain an extension (30 days) to your visa exempt entry if time becomes an issue.

Think you were given an "under consideration stamp" to report back on certain date. You will then be stamped in for the total of 60 days when you return on that date. You can only obtain one 30 day extension per entry from a visa exempt entry.

I have done several extensions all at CW all with out ever changing address. I have never done a TM30 in my 10 years in Thailand. I rent condo BKK. Most recent extension was Nov last year. No TM30 and no 90 day report.

No problem. As I mentioned earlier. Obtain 60 day extension to visit wife. When that is granted obtain a reentry permit. That permit will expire same date as your 60 day extension. You will return in time to obtain your 12 month extension

First up thanks for clear detailed report. The sentence I quoted is imo important. To do a change from income method to money in the bank it's important to maintain the income payments for previous year. Your fortunate that seems you embassy can provide income letter? Some folk cannot provide that. Still would have thought that the io would have looked at your bank book for monthly deposits. However you provided bank statements. Not sure if the io was looking for your 90 report. TM30 only if you had changed address.

Obtain a single entry tourist visa each visit. With one extension gives you 3 month stays. You can do that ongoing. When borders open you can even enter visa exempt obtain 30 days on entry + one extension plus one border bounce. You are allowed 2 land visa exempt entries per calendar year. That would also work ongoing. Your age?

OP, how long is your trip. Obtain a 60 day extension to visit wife. Also buy a reentry permit after you obtain the reentry permit. Obtain your annual extension after you return.

OP, you need to state exactly how long you wish the stay in Thailand.

I second uj post. I often send mail from Koh Samet to Bangkok using Thai post EMS. Never an issue.

Where do plan to apply for a non O-A visa. That can only be obtained in your home country or country of legal permanent residence.

OP, buy one month cover for covid insurance.

So are you are intending to have the money in Thai bank for the non O and also the extension? BTW do you currently have a Thai bank account in your name..

No change. With 4 months left, there is some chance a land border may be open or even flight to somewhere like Saigon.

When does your pp expire. If you apply for 12 month extension in the year pp expires the extension will be granted up till expiry date of pp. Most likely not suit what your hoping for.

He has it all covered. Must be 50 when he applies for non O retirement. Must have 800k in Thai bank account on day of application. I assume he entered Thailand on visa exempt or tourist visa.