DrJack54

I can't see the point of leaving the TM30 till late. Do the TM30 prior to applying for your non O retirement. I would do it early knowing I was attending immigration at some point.

Yes

Unless the money has been in the bank for "some period of time" then the application would/could be rejected. The funds already in the bank for some time could occur when for example there previous extension retirement etc and then now a new application. Note that for a non O marriage the funds do not need to be shown to have come from o/s.

The OP will be applying for a Non O retirement. The 800k in bank on day of application only and be shown to have come from o/s. Next he will apply for annual extension. The 800k must be in bank for two months prior to application. Note funds for extensions do not need to be shown to be from o/s.

Yep. When land borders open No.

Not true. DMK went noticably rogue. Don't recall one issue at CNX. In any event find this bit boring. You mention METV. How can anyone currently exit Thailand every 2 months and reenter. Stick to the topic of thread. Covid Extensions. Last time I looked they have been extended till March 26.

You wanna go to Saigon next week. No problems my shout.

A school student could construct visa and visa exempt rules etc to achieve anything Thai gov want. Fact that they make available visa exempt entries via air with no stated limits (just one example) demonstrates that what your stating is incorrect. People can easily live in south east Asia ongoing when land borders are open and entry via air not onerous. I want to go to Saigon. Most likely can't...... WHY...Because currently we have a pandemic..

We do extended stays on Samet and of course the gf is in almost daily contact. Koh Samet currently is extremely quiet. Should almost close it as they did 2020.

I use money in bank method.

I stated this on page 2... . "2.Transfer the funds (extra 400k) and if that occurs you may as well do extension retirement.". Not sure but think if he obtains the Non O based on retirement the io will make him do extension based on retirement. Can change to marriage following year.

Whatever. I was asked once (first time) to make deposit into my account on the day. The bb had been updated. I will stick with that process at CW. Takes zero effort as I always obtain bank letter on the day of application at CW.

@mran66 thanks for that update. We became aware of that recently. We live in Bangkok and have extended periods on Koh Samet. We are putting off next trip. It's not the 330baht.. Just can't be bothered with all that rubbish. Our Thai friends on Samet are telling up that many living on Samet are testing positive. Omicron ..it's inevitable. Bit funny to test folk going to Samet. Good chance of becoming positive once on island.

Yes obtain that confirmation prior to attending CW and still do the bank letter etc as outlined previously. Just to note. You have your plan for transfer organized so all good. Be aware that WISE is a most common means of international transfers to Thailand. Would be safe to say the go to method for many. There is forum with detailed advice.

Which immigration office.

OP, all your points sound very minor to me.... The blue ink? Big deal. The new forms? They are just acknowledgements. Mountain out of mole hill. Apart from that I think anyone be it retirement or marriage choose the more difficult path using income method. Money in bank bullet proof and so so easy for married guys.

Really surprised. Haven't seen any. Possible only available if married, even if extension based on retirement. Think would be excellent option. Just now discussing with partner (not married) the need to make a Will in order for her to have access to my "retirement extension" bank account. A joint account of 1.6 mil would be great. Unfortunately not available at CW.

Yes it's easier but not free and should not need an agent. The friends I referred to and we ended up using agent are tourists from USA. Was able to obtain covid extension and the 60 days commenced from end of their permit. Also no return after under consideration period. All done on the spot. 5500 however that included my driver (long way) and of course the 1900baht fee. Should not be required but Hua Hin were pulling stunts.

Of course but that option is not available anywhere

You can also look at "rent a flight". Many companies such as 'onwardflight'. Not expensive. BTW you don't need to leave your next one to last minute. Your 60 days will date from end of your current permit. Agent is always option. Had to resort to that recently for friends dealing with Hua Hin. Another rogue immigration office.

Thats correct. As for more strict attitude from immigration, think best to chill and watch for reports of any issues. For example Hua Hin were making folk produce embassy letter. Of course use of agent was a way around that. CW were asking some folk for outbound flight. All rubbish and ways around that.

That's for 90 day report. The OP is obtaining 12 month extension based on retirement.

If your obtaining your non O at Chaengwattana immigration Bangkok be aware that most of banks (apart from SCB) have branches on lover level. Easy to obtain bank letter on the same day. You can make a small deposit at same time as obtaining the bank letter. Don't just update. CW like to see "activity" on day of application. Prior to that check the coding of your foreign transfer with the bank. Should be FFT code. Did you use WISE to transfer.

Which financial method are you using. Money in bank or income. Indicate that and some posters that deal with Jomtien can give your info re the process at that office.

Yep pretty well summed up. My problem is the "go back to your home country" brigade. I'm Oz and sure I have rental properties there etc, however on the other hand...don't have a car there etc. If indeed I went back to Oz I would rent an Airbnb or whatever. On the other hand I have a place in Saigon. Could go and live there. Problem is don't think I can even get in. I normally obtain a multi 3 month tourist visa for Vietnam. Don't think that would currently be an option. Pretty sure I can't get into the Philippines. My point is covid extensions should continue until some land borders are open. Anyone with option such as non O with extension marriage, retirement etc should use that option.