DrJack54

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.

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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.

Ignore it. It's just a Jomtien game. They will check it when you do your next extension.

OP, depends where you are currently.

There are exceptions to visa exempt entries via air. Commonly referred to as Rafferty's Rules. Your suggestion of visa exempt entry via air and then spend say minimum 7 days out of Thailand wash and repeat..... That would be great if it was a written rule. However it's worse than KFC "secret herbs and spices" There are no set rules for visa exempt via air.. Good plan is to stay in tune with platforms such as AseanNow. Watch for any reports of issues with visa exempt at airports. This was occuring often prior to covid pandemic and DMK in particular were giving some folk grief and in some instances refused entry. Personally for a long stay I would suggest get the first two entries with visa exempt via air. Followed by visa exempt via land. Keep in mind that SETV is also available at nearby consulates. HCMC being one option.

The two per calendar year visa exempt entries is for entry via land. Obviously if you fly from Siem Reap to Thailand it's a visa exempt entry via air. Obviously anyone obtaining a entry visa exempt via land prior to Dec 31 will have the 2 count clock reset in 2023.

Must be a transfer from abroad. When I first came to Thailand was not aware of the rules. Had lot of cash from Oz and used super rich green to exchange. As a result I ended up obtaining my non O retirement at Vientiane as the funds from abroad not an issue. Aso for extensions it's not an requirement to show funds from abroad.

No I don't given what you outline. Personally I use WISE. Also have used FOREX. Found Wise best vs other options. You obviously have looked into it and seem aware of options. The business forum has a sub forum "banking" with discussion about this topic.

Out of interest ..which method of transfer do you plan on using. It's something that is often discussed. There are threads with good info in "Banking" (business) forum

You require the 800k in your Thai bank on the day you apply for the non O. Be aware you will need to show that money came from abroad. The non O gives you a 90 day stamp and in last month with money having been in the account for 2 months you can obtain 12 month extension

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You are 100% on the money. The best thing the woman in question can do is ...."run Forest run" The OP reads as a wind up. How did she last this long. Clearly an over controlling over drinking and self proclaimed "mean when drunk"

One example would be fly into Thailand and receive 45 day stamp and also obtain extension so 45+30. Do two border bounce with extensions. So 75x3......225days. In reality could most likely do a second visa exempt via air prior to border runs.