DrJack54

Think I posted earlier. Use an agent to open bank account.

Did you miss OP first words....... "I'm under 50." BTW using and agent for non O retirement and extension has nothing to do with living in Pattaya. Even agents in Pattaya use up country immigration.

The OP stated......"......reasons for delaying a transfer of funds". Delaying the funds implies that it might be option in the future. A non O-A would lock him into useless insurance ongoing for all extensions. In fact many folk with extensions to non O-A are planning to kill off their non O-A and obtain non O in the future. Non O-A still good option for those folk spending time in Thailand and also other countries. As we know can obtain 2 years out of a non O-A (the first yr includes multi entry) and big bonus for some is that your dosh remains in home country or in investments.

Use an agent for the non O and 12 month extension. No funds in bank required. Cost ~ 25k

Yes more of a Rant than anything else. There are easy options if you replace statements such as ...."I don't want to move money immediately......" I'm off to CW in next couple of hours for my annual extension based on retirement using money in the bank method. I keep 800k in Thai bank all year round. Absolute walk in the park. BTW zero insurance. An agent is an option if the money in bank all too difficult. The io are not my "overlords"...I find them pleasant and helpful over many years. Non O-A (IMO) no longer a rosy option. You can easily come to Thailand visa exempt then obtain non O. 12 month extensions are simple. You also have the option of income method. You may even be from country that provides embassy letter for income method. If your finding this all too hard than that's your issue.

Here is copy of requirements from our go to ubonjoe from another thread.... "You will need one completed TM7 form with a 4 X 6 photo attached. Copies of your passport photo page page, visa (if any), entry stamp, pervious extension stamp (if any) and TM6 departure card. Copies need to be signed by you. Immigration will give you any other statements and etc to complete and sign. If you have not had TM30 report done showing your current address you will need a new one" Here is that thread: https://aseannow.com/topic/1202998-covid-extension-requirements/

You saw that in a random dream? Which land borders are currently open?

Your referring to Mueang Thong Thani office. You do not obtain your covid extension there as you entered on extension to a non O. You obtain extension at CW.

Note quite. I use mail due to being excommunicated from the online system. As soon as my receipt is returned from CW with all my photocopies and new TM47, I fill it all out including dates for my next report. I wait for the online window to open then try the online and of course it's rejected. Then walk to post office and post. As for your question...... "The question that keeps nagging me is: are they just inept, or do they want us to leave?" Answer is that they don't care and there is absolutely no incentive for them to make it operate properly. Long live the Thai motto.... "Not My Problem"

You will attend CW. You fill in application TM7. PP ID page. Most recent visa or extension. TM6 card both sides. May require a TM30 so make sure you have that with you.. You will fill in this affidavit. https://aseannow.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=727659 Another thread with advice. https://aseannow.com/topic/1197779-covid-19-visa-extension/

OP, which imm office. If Bangkok you will obtain your covid extension at CW.

Not if the money has been in Thailand for some time. Note in OP case he stated.... "Would they accept the 800,000 held for several years of non-OA extensions?" Answer yes. Otherwise needs show funds came from abroad for non O retirement application.

Good news. I'm going tomorrow to CW for extension retirement. I usually go just prior to lunch break to obtain que ticket then do banking. Might try earlier time given your report. However reentry permit understandably quiet.

Your return flight with airline is irrelevant. It won't prevent you from having earlier ticket within the 30 days. Nothing stopping you from obtaining another flight as outlined in options above. You could inquire with airline that you intend to obtain 30 day extension and ask if your existing return flight will be enough. For those traveling alone it's easy to try that at boarding counter and if any issue book cheapest flight you can find online. Obviously you would allow time and have wifi access. Airlines sometimes accept the onward flight within 60 days with this explanation. However not water tight. Some check in clerks of airlines would not even be aware of extension being possible.

You can apply for the extension prior to expiry of your stamped date from your visa exempt entry. A week or so prior is common. It's a straight forward simple process. 1900baht. You cannot obtain a tourist visa once inside Thailand. You still seem confused about your onward flight requirement. This is for airline for boarding plane at departure to Thailand. It will not be required at passport control when landing in Thailand. You have 3 options. 1. Have a onward ticket within 30 day. 2. Buy a throw away cheapest flight available within 30 days 3. Purchase a flight ticket from online companies mentioned already, which has a life of perhaps 48 hours. In fact I outlined this in second post of thread.

What did you need to provide and also what visa or exempt did you have. Edit: just read your post from earlier that outlined your situation. However not everyone is getting married so for many will be more difficult.

Where are you located. My first ever bank account was obtained on a tourist visa, but that was many years ago. They kept asking for my work permit. Bit difficult when I needed to account for non O retirement. I found using one of the bigger head offices worked. You will possibly need to try a few. In recent times I had no trouble with new account at Kasikorn. However I had 12 month extension. Found Bangkok Bank unhelpful.

Couple of positive reports for Siam Legal. They use Bangkok Bank. If you have no luck with opening the Bank Account yourself and in fact use an agent, please report back your experience. May be helpful to others.

OP, you might find some info in above thread.

Hopefully someone can confirm no issue. You didn't think to check it out prior to using this type of account to show financial requirements for extension?

Two weeks ago Koh Samet.

Just a note to info you quoted. For visa exempt the flight does not need to be a return flight. Any onward flight will satisfy the airline.

At some point could you do a "trip report". Thinking many would find it useful/helpful. Have a good trip.

Try opening one with visa exempt entry. In recent times far more difficult. Not covid related, think more the money laundering laws that came into play. In particular people currently entering visa exempt with aim to obtain non O need a Thai bank account and also time is crucial. An agent can assist to open one quickly.

Passport is not mailed, only photocopies of couple of pages. Also might take you 30 minutes for many it might take most of day to do it in person. Attached is requirements for mail report. Note address is for CW.