DrJack54

I dont have quick answer for your current hotel. Seems the manager is not being helpful at all. Doubt he will do anything to assist.. If you haven't paid in advance I would change hotels. For anyone using hotel to provide TM30 for immigration (extension) make this very clear. The hotel can confirm that they will file the TM30 and provide you with screenshot.

Yes will work. As for flying visa exempt the airline at departure will want to see onward flight to issue boarding pass. His options are to either buy cheapest throw away ticket. Or buy a rent a ticket from net or have a return ticket that he intends to use. My guess is he is flying Jetstar if Oz to Phuket. They are strict re onward flight. Edit: given your friend only wants to stay less than 60 days he could also consider Tourist Visa. Gives 60 day stamp when arrive Thailand.

You will be fine. When are you going to immigration. Sooner the better as if there is any small issue then you have time to attend to it and return next day.

Yes

Same as last year. As you are aware the banks (apart from SCB) are located at CW and I suggest obtaining bank letter on day of application and making small deposit into the account followed by bank obtaining bank letter. Ask the clerk to photocopy this last page. Note that the appointment system is now available at CW and it works really well if you choose to use it.

Just to confirm for others...so your first covid extension dated from the day you applied, then subsequent ones as you outlined above dated from end of permit.

True. Just to be clear for others. If you entered with a visa you need attend CW for your covid extension.

Yes...very easy for me to bang on that the covid extensions will continue beyond Jan 2 when I'm not using them. Really hope they are continued.

Obtain a 60 day covid extension asap. Here is the affidavit you will tick. https://aseannow.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=727659 Covid extensions due to end Jan 25.

You shouldn't be required to submit letter. That is box 2 on the affidavit. Box 1 states reference to Pandemic Situation. In any event others are not being ask to produce letter from embassy. They are being unreasonable. Here is the affidavit. https://aseannow.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=727659

If you entered and stamped in 30 days then you did not get VOA. Visa on arrival. You entered visa exempt and were given 30 days. Anyone that enters visa exempt obtains extensions at MTT. MTT will give you a 60 day covid extension if you can apply before Jan 25. You cannot obtain your covid extension at CW.

Your correct. Just did another search and direct available. Mind you the couple of dates I tried were expensive. 4k. Guess OP can look around for cheaper dates.

Thats a good question. I just lucked onto this joint. I can't advise how to find one. You can have friends over but we never bother as there are numerous eateries etc everywhere. It's only 8 levels ground floor is L1. The management is strict (also friendly) and I like that. This is all off topic from OP so best stop there. Living highrise for myself would be a nightmare. PS no children are allowed to live here. Just gets better the more I think about it.

Yes. Each visa exempt 30 days entry can be extended once by 30 days. Cost 1900baht.

OP, You need to ask yourself do others have similar experience. Did you have correct code for transfers etc. More often than not it's the applicant..

If you base non O and extension on marriage agents will do very little apart from assisting with organization. You will be encouraged to do obtain non O retirement along with Extension. Cost including the non O +extension would be 25-30k. If you have 400k and can have it in a bank for 3 months (2 seasoning + 1 under consideration) then do it yourself. Very simple and easy financials.

Yes if they are not extended further. That announcement could be at the last minute. Back to your TM30 issue..... Personally I would contact your condo owner. Ask can he do you a TM30. Yes or No. If yes then ask him to send you copy of receipt. An email or messenger with screenshot will do. If he mucks around then I would ask cheapest nearby hotel that if you check in can they provide you a TM30 receipt. You basically only have this week or bank on covid extensions being continued. I believe they will.

You are correct. OR not +

Whoever you spoke to is wrong..

First up don't be overly concerned about the affidavit. Box 1 or 2. They won't be interested. Fact is the world has a pandemic. Your host most likely is registered and can do a TM30 for you at your request. When they do that they receive a receipt and can take a screenshot of it and forward it to you if they are away. At MTT they have a document check ( to my knowledge) the person checking may just have tm30 on her list and you need that.

Some folk and organizations use the term visa on arrival incorrectly. Sometimes what they mean is 30 day permission of stay given on arrival. Nothing to do with V.O.A

Don't need insurance or bank statements etc. Don't need anything from embassy. Here is link to affidavit. https://aseannow.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=727659 Most likely you need a TM30. You could check into a hotel that provides one. Messy but you have little time prior to Jan 25. The docs you need pretty much same photocopies of pp pages you used for previous 30 day extension. Same TM7 form etc. Have it all prepared as photocopy facilities at MTT are poor.

That will also work. Frankly don't think it really matters. And your box 1 is the very reason why they should be continued. Have you made any inquiries regarding an agent doing the leg work to Trat for extension. BTW wherever you obtain the covid extension be that now or later be aware to find out if imm office is doing under consideration period. That affects your travel plans

That seems to be the procedure for your first covid extension. The 60 starts from day of application. I can see the dilemma. Gamble on covid extensions continuing after Jan 25 and wait till closer to Feb 17. Personally I believe they will continue. Have to. Anyway your call. Is it possible to ring trat immigration and ask if they can date from Feb 17.

By all means apply now. This week. Yes use TM7 form with same photocopies as per your 30 day extension. 1900 baht. Here is link for affidavit. You can tick second box. https://aseannow.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=727659 Yes you will need TM30. Ask hotel to screenshot of receipt. When does your current permission of stay end?