DrJack54

If worst comes to worst then fly out without a visa. That will stamp you in for 45 days. Obtain 30 day extension. Then obtain a non O based on retirement. Requires 800k in Thai bank on day of application but after that you can use the money (no plan to obtain 12 month extension) Not perfect but a fall back option.

You ain't in America, but it's an option.

Definitely.... https://tm47.immigration.go.th/tm47/#/login

From the OP..... "For various reasons, I plan to hand carry US$ 10k to use for toward the THB 800k requirement....." If he was planning to obtain the non O outside of Thailand there wouldn't be reference to the 800k. Perhaps the op at some stage might clarify. Love these threads (not) OP started tread yesterday 6am and never visited since.

He is using incorrect terminology. From immigration he obtains a 12 month extension based on retirement. It is not a retirement visa.

You can enter thailand twice per calendar year using visa exempt entry. Regarding obtaining a tourist visa... You can obtain a SETV at Savannakhet etc. You can only obtain a METV in your home country or country where you are permanent resident.

Yes. Depending on where you are staying you could consider a "holiday" to HCMC. Good consulate for tourist visa.

It's not about cash import rules carrying cash. He is asking about if this "plan" works for the 800k requirement for a non O. Answer: No

Don't really think that matters. The OP stated... . "I plan to hand carry US$ 10k to use for toward the THB 800k requirement...." As pointed out to him that will not work for obtaining a non O retirement inside Thailand. He will need to show funds came from abroad via transfer.

You cannot obtain a tourist visa inside of Thailand. You need to exit and apply at consulate or embassy. One example would be Vientiane.

Which immigration office. Is this extension the first?

With a bank account you have it covered. After arrival you need to transfer 800k into your Thai bank account. If using WISE select reason for funds as last option. Think reads something like "for long term stay" Next attend immigration to apply for the non O. Note must have 15days remaining on your 45 day permit. Some offices 21 days eg CM.. The non O gives you a 90 day stamp and in the last 30 days of that permit (with the 800k in bank for 2 months +) you apply for the 12 month extension. Obviously there is other paperwork such as basic copies of pp pages and bank letter, TM30 etc etc. Covered in many threads. That's the bones of it.

There are mini buses on Nong Khai side that run to airport and Udon Thani. Hopefully if someone has recently done that border bounce can give updated information. PM sent.

For the 60 day extension the money in bank is not required. The 60 days is just to season the 400k for the required time (2 months) so you can then apply for your 12 month extension.

I stated "obscure option" meaning it certainly wouldn't be a common suggestion. The taxi to Nong Khai is from airport. However cheaper option would be by minivan. Previously I would fly most often with AirAsia from DMK. That airline not necessarily the cheapest now. Mini vans run from central plaza and sometimes from airport. It's one hour and a straight flat drive. As for bar area if you Google "Top Mansion hotel" that is located in the bar street. Many good cheap hotels there.. There is one set of bars known as "Day Night" same street.

Reads to me that you have never used the 60 day extension to visit wife.. Especially as you seem unaware of that option. You cannot extend for "few weeks" It's a 60 day extension.. 1900 baht.

Have you previously used 60 day extension to visit wife. That would provide enough time to season the 400k for two months. If you have used that extension ....the best option would be to border bounce and reenter visa exempt and obtain non O marriage at your immigration office. To apply for non O the 400k only needs to be in the account on day of application. The subsequent extension requires the funds in bank for 2 months. The 90 day stamp from the non O provides enough time to obtain extension. You would apply in last 30 days with minimum 15 days remaining on your permission of stay. As always consult with your immigration office and ask for flexibility

Think it's just a thing that annoys me.. Some folk staple their 90 report receipt in pp. Some also TM30. Also TM6 by io when they were being issued. It's nuts. Wednesday I go for my annual extension. I will not present report receipt. Nothing to do with extensions. I will not provide a TM30 as I have never done one since living in Thailand. This will be at CW and I will do a report for others. Of course with anything, I always ask with respect.

That is because the passport is the property of the French government. It's a silly habit that some Thai immigration officers do.

Big statement. Immigration should not staple anything into a passport. The fact that they do (especially in Thailand) does not make it correct.

Remove anything stapled into your passport. In fact tell io not to do that.

What is surprising is that of course this is a very common thing that needs to be done. So many threads re going to immigration to have the stamps and visa information transferred. I find it amazing that more folk don't have it done at the airport. BTW which airport transferred the stamps etc. I traveled for 6 months out/in Thailand every month with both passports and that option was never even hinted at.

That's what you posted in OP. A TM7 is for 12 month extension to your non O marriage. Turns out your wife is going to file a TM30. Not remotely close apart from fact you will provide the TM30 when you apply for 12 month extension in 2 months time. Assuming that is your intention

Your post is very confusing. If you had a non O visa (based on retirement) then your first 12 extension starts your 90 day count for reporting. Is that the case? Meaning your current extension is your first. Apart from that 90 day reporting has zero to do with annual extensions.

Trying to help a friend from Oz. I have advice regarding dentists in Thailand however he wishes to have the work done in Vietnam. I have suggested district 1 however do not have any personal recommendations for dentists. He requires full set of crowns etc. 32yr old. TIA.