DrJack54

OP, be aware that extension to Non O has financial requirements. 800k in Thai bank account in your name only for 2 months prior to application and maintained for 3 months after application then not below 400k in other months. While the Non O-A does not have this requirement be aware that after the Non O-A is expired you do ongoing extensions from the non O-A with same financial requirements + insurance requirement.

Having a visa (Non O) you will not require onward flight. You can obtain a reentry permit at your immigration office or at airport on day of departure. Very simple process. 1000b single reentry permit 3800b multiple reentry permit. At the airport they offer 200b "service fee" and they do all including photo. To do it at immigration use a TM8 form. You obtain the reentry permit any time after obtaining the 12 month extension. It's expiry is same as the extension. Bank statement is fine.

Obtain a Non O retirement single entry eVisa. After arriving in Thailand you can obtain 12 month extension. To exit Thailand and "protect" that 12 month permission of stay buy a reentry permit. This requires No Insurance and you can have your own insurance independently.

In that case need to show 800b equivalent in your bank account. In any event you will need the 800k in your Thai bank account when you open the bank account. To apply for the 12 month extension you require the 800k in the account for min 2 months. Income method is not an option as UK embassy does not provide "income letter"

Welcome yourself to world of pain. Here is old thread that has good OP with links. Will move this thread. Not visa related. https://aseannow.com/topic/1196226-shipping-containerrelocating-to-thailand-in-2021-detailscustomstaxes-eu-or-us-th/ https://aseannow.com/topic/1323823-shipping-possessions-from-uk/

Yes. Be aware that airline at departure in Vietnam most likely want to see onward flight within 60 days. That relates back to 2019. You will be fine. That is a work in progress. Dismiss the colorful term "unlimited". Also many border crossing now insisting on 1-2 overnight stay and other requirements. Even it seems easy crossing Nong Khai.

At departure UK airport onward flight not required by airline as you have a Visa. Flying visa exempt is another matter. The UK bank statement does not need to be 800k baht. It's much lower. Someone will post first hand eVisa UK for Thailand financial requirements. Here is recent thread and financials posted early in thread. https://aseannow.com/topic/1325310-applying-in-uk-for-non-o/

You can obtain eVisa Non O in UK without Thai bank account. Reason I ask is opening a Thai bank account from visa exempt entry is not easy. You enter with Non O and receive a 90 day stamp. The Non O status will enable you to open Thai bank account easily. So good plan. The other benefit is that for 12 month extension the funds do not need to be shown from abroad. BTW: Wise is good option for transfer if you haven't looked into that.

No. Re your other questions. Do you have a Thai bank account in your name only?

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Not interested in debating. I visited Maneerat thinking of changing to using agent. I explained carefully I was doing extensions based on retirement and needed extension. Clearly related that "yes no problem" slight catch is I needed them open BBL account. (I knew that) Have exact same tale with Bangkok agents that deal with CW. Enough.

Read my post. I did not specify Maneerat. I stated "agent" .,...,An agent can provide extension from an existing Non O.

The OP is asking hypothetical question. He stated... "IF my passport was lost or damaged .... As suggested ...best to ask immigration office next time he attends for some reason

I wasn't aware of any change so just spoke with them. They use Beach Road branch

OP, you ask very valid question. Has been asked few times in the main regarding new passport. DTV is a "special class of tourist visa" whatever that means. My advice is a guess not definitive. The analogy is regarding eg Non O sticker visa. When pp is obtained the Visa (sticker) is not transferred but rather details of that Visa will be entered into new pp.. If you have any business with immigration could you please seek clarification are report info to forum. Perhaps someone has been through the process and can advise..

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Seriously you are showing strange signs imo. The io asked "who are you staying with" ..... Coincidentally that is exactly the same question I received on my first and only trip to Canada (lovely country) with Oz pp. Was then asked series of questions from travel plans to accommodation etc etc. No big deal.. As pointed out by many posters you seem to have pre packed notions. Bottom line you (according to you) had armchair ride with wheelchair assist even to the taxi outside airport exit. You had an io that assisted with fingerprints to avoid you having to stand? You were asked very basic standard questions for visa exempt entry. Mountain out of mole hill. Enjoy your holiday.

OP, you don't require rental agreement. Here is list. Posting this for others as good post from @richard_smith237 "1) Application form T.M. 7 2) 1 photograph (4x6cm) 3) Copy of passport ID Page 4) Copy of Passport Visa Page 5) Copy of Entry Stamp 6) Copy of TM6 Card 7) Copy of your marriage certificate 8 ) Copy of Kor Ror 2 (marriage registration or long tabian) 9) Copy of spouse’s house registration 10) Copy of spouse’s identity card 11) *Copy of Yellow Book 12) *Copy of Pink ID card 13) Copy of Bank Book (updated – current date - showing 400k Baht for >2 months) 14) Letter from Bank – statement of funds (not more than 1 day old) 15) **Photo’s (4x photos in front of house and inside) 16) Map to House (Google Maps on front, hand drawn map on rear) 17) *Proof of TM 30 (just in case) 18) Visa extension fee 1900 THB *Yellow Book & Pink ID not needed if you don’t have them. ** Photos - 2x in front of house showing house number. 2x inside the house (I took them in the living room) - Photos of Both Wife and I. I used 2x printed colour photos per A4 page (I also took a copies of 4 photos, 1 per A4 page as I read immigration ‘could’ be difficult about this - they weren’t and accepted 2 photos per A4 page). In Bangkok they are less likely to want to visit your house..." As per usual different immigration offices may/do have own "requirements " Also TM6 not required..

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Which immigration office provides approval in 2-3 days. I'm aware some do very quick approval..

Most likely you are aware that agent (most likely all agents) can obtain multi reentry at cost. 4k Same as obtaining at airport with immigration 200b service option.

Nup you read it correctly. Thread is a chit chat about nothing. For anyone entering visa exempt via air with some previous history be prepared for basic questions. These can be ...... How long do you plan to stay? Where do you plan to stay? etc. Non invasive questions. Should carry cash however rarely asked for.

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Would suggest to anyone reading this post I quoted to never consider doing that. Granted was common place MANY years ago. HIGHLY illegal. Even with a minivan border run with agent you will still physically cross the border and be stamped out etc..

@bubba excellent report