DrJack54

I assume that you did that in order to obtain a non O and subsequent 12 month extension. If possible would be good if you could report the process when all done. It's a common pathway since insurance element for non O-A changed.

Amazing post. Reentry permit protects your permission of stay. Please consult someone prior to exit Thailand as you are clearly very misinformed.

Market is offering? Agents can only do certain things. They cannot obtain non O based on retirement for someone under 50. They cannot obtain a non O based on marriage for unmarried farang. Non O based on volunteering turned out to be a nightmare. So be specific on what you think you can obtain with agent. Another Ed visa? Tick tock.

Why not consolidate those payments into one foreign account then transfer in one hit each month to Thai bank account.

Ridiculous. The ticket can be checked by airline and reports of that actually happening.

What exactly do you expect the "best deals for my next visa" will look like.

What on earth does that throw away line mean. I personally know someone that deals with Jomtien and have asked what happens if the "report back" is overlooked. Reply from immigration officer ...."NOTHING"

Flying from Hanoi etc with airline such as AirAsia then 100% you will be asked to show onward flight. Suggest you check out onwardflight.com etc.

Zero to do with this thread. Your friend sounds like a nutter.

How is your pension issue remotely related to this thread. As pointed out in thread the report back is a nonsense and has zero consequences of not doing so.

Incorrect.

Not everyone lives next door to immigration office.

Yeah Yeah. Since we are being picky., Covid extensions were also issued to folk that entered visa exempt.

Here is thread from this year and pretty much lists most recommended agents in your area.

If it turns out a border run is required ....you could consider flight from U-TAPAO to Udon Thani and one hour to Nong Khai. I realize Cambodia closer but the trip I outlined is an option. You could chat with one of the agents in Pattaya such as Maneerat soi post office. However if you have the 800k to satisfy the financials then you can do it yourself

From the OP...... "In Chiang Mai...."

@Andrew Dwyer outlined the option of "rent a ticket" and that works fine. Another option is to attend check-in with your return ticket. If the airline requires an onward flight and is firm you can step away from counter and book cheapest onward flight. approx 1500baht. Obviously you would require internet access. Screenshot of flight with confirmed payment is fine.

So the overstay was paid for and cleared up and subsequently you obtained covid extensions. No problem there. Next step is that you want to obtain a non O retirement. I would consider you quickly talk with your immigration office and discuss the requirements and possibility of obtaining the non O. If they advise you to exit country and reenter, I would consider a border bounce to Nong Kai. Flights to Udon Thani make that an easy trip. Depends where you are located. Be aware that a visa exempt entry from Oct 1 is 45 days. To apply for the non O retirement you would require 800k in bank on the day you apply and 15 days remaining on you current permission of stay. That's why I suggest you seek clarification from your immigration office. They all have their own quirks.

Correct

You are just making stuff up. It's not an under consideration stamp. What if you are away. Meaning another province. If you were so compelled to follow the nonsense you would just report when back home.

Won't be an issue at immigration when arrive in Thailand. The airline at departure may request one Plenty of threads about your options for onward flight within 30 days.

The point you miss is that if the daughters entered with UK passport all bets are off. Would be treated as a tourist. Given visa exempt stamp and fined accordingly if overstay. Thai national has nothing to do with it. The OP has not clarified what actually occured after the girls arrived back home.

Yep. Obviously the fella can post complaint about Thai immigration and from later posts indicate not aware of how daughters entered Thailand and ended up with overstay. Yet cannot post asking for advice prior to daughters trip. Score (so far) 3/10.

No TM30 required?

Did you notice what happen regarding record of you attending? The small square thingie with date of return is thrown in bin. Did you receive some sort of receipt etc. Of course not. Some folk live close to Jomtien immigration and some not so. It's such a Jomtien joke thing I can't believe it's adhered to.