DrJack54

Also note...when io hands passport back look at extension stamp. It should have untill date ~ Feb 11. Always good to check.

Did you read the OP. Asked NOTHING about options or agent. Simple question ....how long funds in bank. Simple answer .....2 months. You use an agent, congratulations, many do and happy with that option.

Your post should read ..... ",and NOTHING like as you are making out"

Thinking you would need to be pretty desperate. Bangkok airways are generally expensive. Obtaining a tourist visa in PP best suited to using an agent (not essential) Personally I'm thinking the border bounce and obtaining an overnight tourist visa won't really be an option until a land border opens. Laos would be great option if/when. When that happens is anyone's guess.

Most agent assisted visas (non O) and extensions are not obtained at immigration where you live. That has been discussed at length in many threads. If that doesn't sit well with you then as they say ....up to you. In that case forget about using an agent.

Apply before Nov 27 and your 60 day covid extension with start from Dec 13 Personally I would go couple of days prior to 27th. Immigration will be busy in last days prior to Nov 27

You can just exit and reenter country with both passports. There is no time limit to transfer stamps however for dealings with immigration such as extension renewal etc you would have stamps transfered prior.

After extension granted the 800k remains in bank for 3 months (minimum) then can decrease to 400k (never below that amount) Then back up to 800k two months prior to the day of your next extension. Then repeat that cycle for ongoing extensions

So Sunday 14 now. I'm also interested in the bars in Day Night etc. Zan Zee bar Also Sports Bar. Why aren't these open? Or in fact are they.

Which visa would you suggest.

What you outline would work but certainly a last resort option. The OP hasn't given much information. When his current extension expires. Is he on reasonable terms with current wife. OP only states "planning divorce" Couple of simple options available that certainly do not involve exit Thailand. These threads posted for "a friend of mine....." Always like extracting teeth.

Strange with USA not able to obtain visa exempt entry to Vietnam (mind you neither can AU), but they are the only country that I'm aware of whose citizens can obtain a 12 month multi entry permit to that country. Weird.

I meant put the divorce off. Delay it's commencement untill after he obtains his extension based on retirement. The OP mentioned "planning divorce". Would be good to know when current extension ends.

Thinking divorce or divorce proceedings?. However as I mentioned in early post, if the current wife is cooperative then he could easily "see out" this current extension and prior to it's expiry attend immigration for new extension based on retirement. In that situation (as I understand it) good idea (maybe even necessary?) to attend with wife to support reason for change to retirement. That would give the couple time to complete divorce and when complete has zero effect on his extension based on retirement. All depends on situation with current wife.

Calm down OP easy to say when your stressed. However you can obtain another covid extension and hopefully another late January. That will give you time to consider next steps. Also at some point borders will open. You are entitled to a covid extension even if you have had some previously.

Been reports of that where as in your example someone that was on extension such as marriage or had a non O could obtain extensions but requested covid extension was denied. The typical punter on covid extensions dose not have that option. Perhaps entered on tourist visa or visa exempt.

Nobody has inside knowledge. Think for some feeling that it's pretty much a sure thing is that land borders are currently closed. Situation in the region example Vietnam (yes not a land border) is currently having worse numbers that Thailand. Seriously I will be shocked if covid extensions are not extended after Nov 27. Keep in mind that the io might want you (suggest) to obtain extension based on marriage.

Yep. Thanks for that. Personally my travel to Oz won't be till Feb next year and I'm hoping by then the TP along with all requirements will be clear.

The track record is that announcement is made very late.. Even possible after Nov 27 so be prepared. It's almost a certainty that covid extensions will continue.

First extension or 10th extension. Two months prior to day of application for extension.

2 months prior to day you apply for extension.

Reentry permit has nothing to do with it.

OP, your very confused. The ME (marriage) that you previously obtained from Laos is completely different animal to non O with 12 month extension. Even if you buy a multi reentry for that extension. Your permission of stay that you have in your passport will need to be extended prior to expiry. Exiting and re-entering Thailand just prior to expiry will not increase your current date. Best to think of 90 day report as having nothing to do with your extension. They are required when your about to have been in Thailand for 90 continuous days. If you at any point exit and reenter your 90 day report clock starts again.

Might be your best solution but often not for those trying to give advice. One example is statement..."I have a retirement visa". Might mean a non O-A that is still valid.. Could mean have retired in Thailand and are on extensions of stay. etc etc. Most giving advice cut slack and overlook it. Sometimes it requires clarification.

Exactly. One of the nice benefits of using CW is that most banks have branch there (note not SCB). Sit with clerk they know exactly what you want. A deposit and then bank letter. The balances then match and ask clerk to photocopy this last page of bankbook and put that with your copy of account page and any transaction pages. Job done. Note don't waste time going to teller first for deposit. The lady doing your letter does the whole process.