DrJack54

It should be possible however some immigration offices have refused (from posts in this thread). Be aware that even if your immigration office refused the 60 to visit wife, you could alternatively obtain the 30 day extension. Seems you travel out of Oz and also have Thai wife. Be aware that obtaining a Non O marriage eVisa in Oz provides 90 day stamp and you can obtain a 60 day to visit wife to that permission of stay giving 5 months with one visit to immigration. (wife needs to attend)

For those planning on the 30 and 60 extensions then it must be done in that order. If you obtain the 60 to visit wife first then you won't be able to obtain the 30.

I added to my post cut/paste from ubonjoe.

Yes have read that. Can't recall if one was KK . Thing is immigration should issue the 60 day extension. Just typical variation of Thai immigration offices. Cut and Paste from ubonjoe in older thread...... "You can apply for a 60 day extension to visit your wife. It does not matter what visa you used for entry. It can even be applied for to extend a visa exempt entry"

So all good with current flight being within 60 days. For future reference be aware that since you are entering visa exempt you have the option of obtaining another 60 day extension "to visit wife"

Agree. I suggested DTV however given he is married to a Thai national he can just as easily obtain Non O marriage+ extensions. Deal with the guesthouse in the future.

Your plan will/sould be fine The return flight to Oz will/may be required by airline for return to Thailand. Any questioning by immigration on arrival back in Thailand, point out flight to Oz. Being Oz I assume you are aware of need for visa to enter Vietnam. The eVisa takes 4-5 days Use gov site for visa and not agent sites. https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/trang-chu-ttdt Edit: another read of your dates. You plan to reenter Thailand ~ start of May. The visa exempt entry will cover you till start of July. What is date of flight to Oz. Seems outside the 60 day stamp

Thinking you have it covered from what you outlined. Please report back your experience as would be valuable to many. Enjoy Bui Vien while there Good luck

Did you mean "ify on combination method"....?

It's the interpretation by the immigration office that counts and anyone considering "combination method" for extensions should check with their immigration office. Some will require a certain minimum balance. A common "formula" is 400k money in account and monthly transfers of eg 35k (retirement) Won't bother correcting rest of your post

Seems hoping to have it in gazette in March. May 1 watch this space. Personally doubt the timeline. Brief article here from The Nation. https://www.nationthailand.com/news/tourism/40046796

Stick with the "money in bank" method The OP pension transfers may possibly fall to below 65k/month. A suggestion of combo method was made Better option for him is to just add to the pension amount from savings to ensure the 65k+ is maintained

Not sure we are referring to same thing. Extensions based on retirement have financial requirements. The two most common methods used is "Money in Bank" and "Income Method" The other option is "Combination Method" The combo method is accepted by most immigration offices however not all.

You are referring to combination method. Not every immigration office will accept that. More simple is to ensure the monthly transfers are 65k + He can use savings in home country if necessary.

Recent thread discussing this. Seems consensus is a short "holiday" out of Thailand is perhaps simpler option than extension at immigration.

I posted link to immigration site earlier. In that it has example for online reporting using example calendar. Attached here.

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Personally have not. Read report (within last few months) of poster saying he did this (CW) and was approved. Edit: found thread. Post by @Will B Good here https://aseannow.com/topic/1331710-in-person-90-day-report-after-international-travel-required/ My understanding is via mail will be accepted.

Despite the many statements that the 90 report must be done in person after trip abroad, my understanding is that report via mail will be acceptable. Clear instructions of how to make report via mail is outlined in links posted earlier.

Thanks. That is very good news. I was hoping to avoid "credit advice" etc. I use WISE and Kasikorn.

Good. If for some reason the extension is not granted, you would be aware of good border run companies doing border bounce from Pattaya to Cambodia. Worry about that after Tuesday. Recent favourable report with mob. https://www.tvsservicesthailand.com/Visa-Run-to-Cambodia-Laos Here is thread discussing border run from Pattaya. https://aseannow.com/topic/1331485-border-run-from-pattaya-in-a-6-seater-vip-van/

Regarding the bank statement (not letter) the transactions need to be shown coming from abroad. You need discuss this with Kasikorn. There was a post recently someone stating that if you ask for the 12 month statement in Thai language it will be coded correctly. (personally doubt that) Yes bounce and obtain visa exempt entry stamp (not visa on arrival) Use an agent minivan company. Your location? You could receive extension. You could be sent away. You could be given 7 day notice to get out of dodge.

IMO can't see how it's related to application. No reason to bring family into it.

@Peabody suggest you contact safe entry agents directly and discuss services available. Friendly Thai Visa 062 724 0622 https://g.co/kgs/ziDTnWr

My experience (CW) mirrors yours. In fact I changed to reporting via mail as it's pretty bullet proof. That came after random rejections. My last extension was Nov 5 and at same visit did 90 report in person. 75 days later did online report. To my amazement it was approved and within 48hrs. I will try the next one online The term "Hit and Miss" comes to mind.