DrJack54

So incorrect. Time for ignore.

You have gone off on tangent talking about Jomtien (and couple of others) requiring report back at 3 months. Irrelevant. Read your words above. NO ..you cannot "spend it all down". The rules are simple. Maintained at 800k+ for 3 months after extension granted and back up to 800k+ TWO months prior to next application and not less than 400k in-between those 2 periods. What don't you understand. Is it checked by immigration! Absolutely!!

That's disappointing as you were able to show 12 months of transfers.

Stop. Even at Jomtien in reality the "3 month check" is not done by everyone and they obtain their extensions when account is checked.

Read my posts carefully.. I was not referring to bank letter that's a given. I was stating that CW will accept photocopies of bank bank pages and not require 12 month bank statements

That is completely incorrect. Please do not post information that is so wrong. For money in the bank method immigration is meticulous in checking requirements have been adhered to for previous months back to last extension.

You misunderstood me. I'm not taking about the rogue offices that do a 3 month check after extention granted. I was referring to when someone applies for their 12 month extension the bankbook is carefully examined to make sure requirements were met.

What you and the other guy are referring to is Bank Letter that shows you as the owner of the account and balance in the account at time letter is requested. Completely separate is annual bank statements that show all transactions for the year. Suggest the letter 100baht and statement 200baht. Not all immigration offices require bank statements using money in bank method. At CW (for example) just photocopies of bankbook pages is acceptable. The one rider on that is when folk use bank account for immigration purposes and also day to day banking. I'm that instance the transactions may be consolidated and hence bank statement required. Strongly suggest a dedicated bank account for immigration is best option.

Hopefully can add quick question here. So had my reminder email Sat and did the report online straight away. ....Pending. Now just received email approval and attachment. Also on the online site I see it's approved ... Neither with the online site and the email can I download the receipt. Just states failed to download. Any suggestions. TIA.

There is no limit on his visa exempt entries via air. His pattern of visits, meaning weekends (short stay) should not raise any concerns with immigration. Wouldn't hurt for him to have his work permit with him.

Couple of weeks prior to expiry (can be up to day of expiry but don't do that) Your 60 days starts from end of current permit

Which bank charges 150 per letter. Why 2 letters? If two accounts with same bank they can do that with one letter

If after Oct 1 could enter Thailand visa exempt. 45 days. Obtain 30 day extension, then do a border bounce for another visa exempt entry. All up 4 months. Could obtain a 30 day extension to the second visa exempt entry if he wanted 5 months.

Yes. Just to be clear ..the 400k is in your bank on the day you apply for the Non O marriage

You cannot fly on ticket you refer to. It is valid but it's booking only not confirmed payment. Has a certain shelf life. Only good to satisfy airline at departure.

Won't hurt as it's a common extension obtained by married folk. First hand recent experience always a good thing. Include your immigration office in new thread.

Your plan is fine. Also to apply for the non O you need 15+ days remaining on your current permission of stay so the 60 day extension to visit wife can provide extra time to organize things. The extension cost is 1900baht. Aside: the way you type about non O and the 12 month extension....be aware the 12 month extension is separate application and no doubt you are aware of the financial requirements 2 months seasoning plus under consideration period. After that you can use that money. Re your wife and plan to go to USA be aware that of course you can apply for a 12 month extension every year. It's an ongoing process that expats living here do every year.

He obtained under consideration ~ Aug 14 and asked to return for stamp Sept 14. His final stamp will take him till ~ October 14. BTW OP, the reason you "lost" the week you refer to by going week prior to expiry of your previous permit is that it was your first CE and many offices were starting the 60 from date of application for the first CE.

Correct ...so it would add one extra report per year. Given that it's such a painless task with the new online system and auto fill apart from the first 2 entries... Personally I like to do it as soon as I receive the reminder. To each there own..

Yes you can. Here is thread on obtaining 60 day extension to visit wife Has a report.

Mine is 25 also and I did the report straight away (Sat) The application is "pending"

The letter from the bank is standard and basically states that you are the owner of the account and balance on day of obtaining letter. Some offices also like to see "activity" in account on day of application and this can be satisfied with small deposit at same time as obtaining bank letter.

When you go for your next extension they examine your bank book carefully and check if rules have been adhered to.

OP, the 30 days (45 from Oct 1) visa exempt entry will give you enough time to obtain your Non O visa. That visa gives you a 90 day stamp and you can obtain your 12 month extension after money seasoned for 2 months. Be aware that to obtain the non O you require 15+ days remaining on your permission of stay so you need to apply asap after you Arive.

Never heard of an office NOT checking. Aso pretty meticulous about it.