DrJack54

OP, if indeed HH immigration do not change their opinion regarding the money in the bank (extortion) you have few options. 1.Call help line 1178. 2.Transfer the funds (extra 400k) and if that occurs you may as well do extension retirement. Obviously first step is to plead case that the 800k is bs. Do not use an agent. Certainly not at the price you mentioned. You meet the requirements. Have another crack. Please report outcome.

OP, is applying for Non O not for extension. The 400k is only required to be in bank on day of application.

You have to obtain the "standard" 30 day extension first. After that you can apply for covid 60 day extension. Each one is 1900 baht..

I have couple of friends that needed covid extensions last week at HH. They were hit up with embassy letter requirement. Time was of the essence so sorted with agent. Hua Hin now joins my list of rubbish immigration offices.

In that case along with info that account in your name only, it's clear that there was a misunderstanding. I'm sure if you go back it will be cleared up.

I did read report of exactly what you state. Was upcountry not HH but clearly some offices allow a joint account as long as it has 800k. I would love if that was available for retirement extensions.

Great you obtained final stamp same time. Was this at CW? Some offices still issuing under consideration stamp with return date. Very inconvenient. Also you were given the 60 days from end of current permit. For some obtaining first covid extension it was being dated from day of application.

Seriously!!. Your posting in many threads... "I'm hearing....." Anything from covid extensions will be 10 days to now this "once you get one that's it" Utter rubbish. State fact not rumors..

I suggest thats not completely clear at this time. If indeed that happens, personally wouldn't think it's unreasonable for anyone that can obtain other extensions such as marriage or retirement from a non O to be refused covid extensions.

Reason enough in my book. I assume this extension was Jan 25 or earlier. Think what everyone is looking for are reports from now on. Will take some time to see how immigration play their cards. They are known to have several jokers in each deck.

Hua Hin have been asking for embassy letter for covid extensions. Had this issue with couple of friends and had to use agent (time wise thing) Perhaps HH now trying games with non O marriage. Why not...in for a penny in for a pound.. Pound of flesh that is..

You are trying to obtain a non O marriage.. That requires 400k in bank on day of application. I can't offer an explanation. Clearly they would have been aware it's marriage and not retirement. Hopefully ubonjoe can explain to us what's going on with your experience..

Yes. Single 1000 and multi 3800 baht. At Swampy the office is just past security check and prior to passport check. Zone 2. Best to have your required photocopies etc however they offer service 200baht for paperwork if you wish. At DMK the office is just behind the passport control. You can see it clearly from the io desk.

You obtain your reentry permit after you obtain your 12 month extension. I don't even bother obtaining it at immigration when I do my extension. I prefer easy process for reentry permit at airport on way out.

Borders Open = Covid extensions End. Ain't rocket science. Borders (land) are not open and hence covid extensions should continue. As per usual MO, immigration will play funny buggers and cause stress.

Ignore Facebook. Rumor mill. If you have trouble with obtaining a covid extension due to difficult immigration offices/officers just use an agent. Not ideal as it's approx 3k on top of the 1900baht but sure beats flight to Sth Korea.

5and half hour expensive flight, not to mention requirements to reenter Thailand..... I wouldn't call that much of a visa run. Why wouldn't you be eligible for covid extension.

Buy a 30 day policy..

"someone is saying......" Suggest you chill and wait for first hand reports regarding covid extensions.

If you go the income method, I suggest that you run your plan past your immigration office. If you can afford the 800k in the bank then that's bullet proof and your non O and subsequent extension is easy process. Yes 25-30k agent is always an option..

Check financial forum.. 6.25% is a walk in the park.

I missed the bit that indicates that he intends to use an agent. The cost you mention is correct. Just to add for the OP that ongoing the extensions would be more like 15k each year. (as it's only extensions). OP, if you end up using money in bank method then the process is very simple and good option if you can afford it.

You have your extension. Just return for final stamp. It's not really under consideration. Done deal.

Money in the bank method better option when no income letter from embassy available.

OP, ubonjoe has your options covered. I like the visa exempt entry option. Your UK so no income letter option from embassy. Your main requirement is to have 800k baht in Thai bank account on day of application for your Non O. That of course requires a bank account and that is one thing that you could use an agent to assist you with. I assume that currently you do not have a Thai bank account..