DrJack54

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.

Just pp. No fee.

Hopefully not. The fine is 2k so not pleasant. All you can do it give it a try. BTW don't beat yourself up. Easy to overlook when stuff going on. The new online system sends a reminder email. In fact I received one yesterday and filed the report straight away.

As usual it depends on the immigration office. The OP is attending Laski in Bangkok and similar to MTT previously some have a pre screening of docs and as result some offices want evidence of TM30

You would not be on overstay. Having said that you did not mention outline any reason for not attending immigration on stamped return date. Not a big deal.

Online window is 15 days prior and up to due date. The 7 days after due date you referred to is for reports done in person.

He is just after the standard 30 day extension to his visa exempt entry. Hence Laski immigration.

If they filed it you should be ok. I sent PM

The OP obtained a covid extension and was given an under consideration period. He needs to return on the specified date to receive his final stamp.

The TM7 requires a photo. Regards passport there are few basic copies that best to have. Photo ID Page. Most recent entry stamp Previous visa if any. At Laski IT Mall immigration there is a photocopy joint to left of office.. At CW there is photocopy stall lower level. They may ask you for TM30 If you are staying at hotel they can provide you of screenshot of filing TM30

You were lucky (very it would seem). TM30 is often asked for for CE and 30 day extensions

Don't worry about the TM6. Not required in your situation. There is a "temporary suspension" of tm6 at airports.

Exactly. The TM30 would only be needed if dealing with immigration (eg CW)

Credit where due. OP, the above is good advice, especially given the time frame that you outline. Rentals can be a nightmare. I gave my partner a condo and townhouse and currently she has issues with one tenant. Late rents etc. Does her head in. I wouldn't even think of having rental investments in Thailand unless I lived in Thailand. Frankly your plan is receipt for disaster. Even though I live in Thailand it still has been incredibly difficult when "things go wrong". For example the townhouse we did complete make over. Just to name one problem that occured was new kitchen we installed gone to termites in matter of months. Less issues with condos imo. However the rent issue mentioned above is in condo.

The rules for money in bank method are : 800k+ 2 months prior to application then maintained at 800k+ for next 3 months then can be reduced to 400k+ and then back up to 800k 2 months prior to next application for extension. In your sisters case the io will look at bank book back to date of previous extension and want to see 800k from that date maintained for 3 months etc as outlined above.

Folk should be aware that since changes to some banking rules in Thailand only 3 banks do not have limit of 50k per transfer. If opening a new account I suggest one of these 3 banks..., Please note that you’ll be able to send 50,000 THB or above per transfer only to the following banks starting from 7 January 2022 due to regulatory changes: Bangkok Bank Public Company Kasikorn Bank Siam Commercial Bank Note for Bangkok folk SCB does not have branch at CW.

Just to add (for others in similar situation) If change away from using agent is required and the money has not been in bank for previous 12 months.... then you could exit Thailand and return obtaining a new non O retirement. Note in this example you would need show funds came from abroad. A way around this is to obtain the non O outside of Thailand one example Vientiane. Then season the funds for two months and obtain the 12 month extension.