DrJack54

Don't waste your time. What they mean is that they obtain an extension each year. It's not a non O-A or a non O . They are visas. They are obtaining 12 month extensions. A non O-A can only be obtained in your own country or country where you are permanent resident. A non O can be obtained in own country and also some countries Thai consulates and embassies. Eg Savannakhet etc. A non O can also be obtained inside Thailand from entry via tourist visa and visa exempt.

Unless she has spent recent extended periods in Thailand she will not be asked to show money. Aside: pretty sure it was changed to 10k for individual and 20k for family.

Yes. As you pointed out the application can be made up to 30/45 days prior to expiry of current permission of stay. In having the bank account back up to 800k that must be done at least 2 months prior to day of application. Lot of folk using this method (including myself) prefer to just leave the 800k+ in the account all year round. Avoids any slip ups

A non O-A is a visa valid for one year. When someone obtains extensions of permission of stay from that visa it is simply an extension of stay. A non O-A cannot be obtained in Thailand. BTW there is no such thing as a "retirement visa"

I notice in thread couple of different opinions . In your example you changed the basis of the extension from marriage to retirement, the permission of stay will start on day of application. That's different to OP. Seems he applied for 60 day extension to visit family. That extension should start from expiry of current permit.

Yeah. Unless someone is staying between 75+ and 90 days ....sorta makes the choice to arrive visa exempt a no brainer. Those with extensive history of recent time in Thailand prob best with the tourist visa option.

Have good read of ubonjoe post earlier regarding obtaining a Thai pp for the infant. Will make travel to Thailand much more convenient in future.

It's not like immigration looks the other way. More that overstay fines are not imposed. I mentioned in previous post that I think it's up to age of 15.. Ubonjoe would know the rule in detail. Do you know if this is just a holiday and if so how long is the planned stay.. If only extra 30 days require personally I would obtain an extension. Even though not required.

Has same options as any foreigner. Obtain extension etc. Entered on USA pp. In reality children (think it's under 15) are not given an overstay hence one option is to do nothing

My post that you complained about stated the following... "From HH a drive to Bangkok is not ideal but not that difficult. Take a flight to Udon Thani for friendship bridge or even fly to Saigon and make a small holiday out of it.". Plus earlier suggestions. Your options are very clear. You stated this...... "If I spend several thousand EUR per month in a country I at least expect something else." Have no idea what that even means in relation to doing border bounce from HH. Myanmar is closed. The options are few and not straight forward.

It would seem so however if anyone is planning on living in Thailand ongoing a poor choice would be a non O-A. As demonstrated by the many folk killing off their non O-A in order to obtain a non O based on retirement. No ongoing insurance requirement.

Some folk just do not want to have money in Thai bank. Also funds not required to be kept in account with a non O-A. Prior to insurance is was excellent visa. Hard to make a case for one now.

Visa exempt currently gives 45 day stamp. Tourist visa gives 60 day stamp. Both can be extended by 30 days in Thailand at immigration office. 1900baht.

Yes Yes Yes.

You can Google VOA countries for Thailand. For example India is one example. Usually 15 days currently 30. For visa exempt (also referred to as visa waiver) there are many countries that qualify. Canada is one. Usually 30 days currently 45.

Yes.

Not being picky but what you mean is "no limit on visa exempt entry" Visa on Arrival is something completely different. Available to certain countries.

Your friend is using incorrect terminology. He means extension from a non O based on retirement (or from non O-A) There is no such thing as a "retirement visa " Shout out to Dave owner of Sport bar UT. If you visit UD chill there nice folk.

Why leave it so late. You can report online and via mail and in person up to 15 days prior. You deal with CW so the mail option window most likely gone.

Please give definitive definition to the term "genuine tourist" (not from Google) and "genuine reason" Thai immigration have set zero limit to visa exempt entry via air. Would be very easy to make clearly defined rules.

Just the usual jerks at immigration searching for relevance. Perhaps unaware the tourism is knackered currently in Thailand. So one hand increases visa exempt to 45 days and the other hand plays games for folk entering visa exempt. Let me think.....tv 60 day vs visa exempt 45. No brainer.

If you had planned ahead you could have done your 90 day report via mail. Enjoy your trip to CW. BTW the new online system has been a game changer for most. Not sure why your report was unsuccessful. For many it has been down to slight address differences. BTW ...Answered your question : CW. Then went to trouble of adding link to online . A laugh emoji.... really.

So you are short changed approx a week? . Did you intend to obtain 12 month extension?

You are most likely aware of this. When someone is refused entry they don't have options. They are flown back to where the flight originated from. Some advise that they were able to select where they opted to fly to. Take that with grain of salt. It's not impossible but not the norm. You have a TV. You should be fine into BKK

CW. Tried the online reporting? Works a treat. https://tm47.immigration.go.th/tm47/#/register/add