DrJack54

The OP is referring to 60 day extension to visit wife. One extension per entry on new visa or visa exempt. What is your status currently in Thailand?

Excellent. Was good idea to cover both money in bank and income method. Covering all bases..

Get off the point scoring. I asked the OP to clearly state what he provided today for his extension. The details would assist the forum.

No. Avoid

Not required.

Seems most offices don't check funds when attending for final stamp. Which immigration office

Actually sorry you removed your list. Very detailed and good list to advise on retirements for annual extension.

He has done application. Just returning for final stamp after under consideration period.

Just your passport. Take along bank book. Most likely not required

The extension you obtained today... What did you show immigration for the previous 12 months for this extension today.

Yes. However for peace of mind run it past your immigration office. Which is? Edit: read first post in attached thread from ubonjoe. He has different take on it and when that's happens equates to I'm wrong Mind you the io (senior) at CW was clear. https://aseannow.com/topic/1232496-change-from-800k-bank-balance-to-65k-per-month/ Check with your immigration office.

That sentence has been started a zillion times. Very easy to set limits if they wish. They even recently one clear rule re visa exempt entry via land borders which was 2 per calendar year. Perhaps this is making things too clear for farang let's make it more confusing and use the word "unlimited"

Since you will be able to show 12 monthly transfers of 65k+ all good. You also need to maintain the 800k for 3 months after approval of current extension. You could run your plan past you immigration office for peace of mind Check my post about chat with immigration officer at CW Nov 5

To each their own. Extensions from a non O-A have some specific requirements. Guys on extensions from Non O can choose to have what cover they want along with no insurance if that's their choice.

Think it was the way the OP expressed it. I take it he is coming off extension based on retirement. I'm doing same thing and my most recent extension (CW) was done on Nov 5. I had discussion with head io rear of L32. I told her I have been making monthly transfers and will continue till time for next extension and show 12+ monthly transfers. Her reply...."no problem. Make sure 800k stay in bank for 3 months" That was already my understanding.

I think you are meaning a "border bounce" indeed sometimes referred to as visa run. Indian nationals now can receive a 60 day visa exempt entry. This initially was till Nov 11, however this was changed and seems will continue to be available indefinitely.

One small benefit of the tourist visa is requirement (some) airlines have for onward flight. I always need to show Jetstar my reentry permit. If visa exempt I would need onward flight.

In other words not "unlimited" Folk with multiple visa exempt entries can/will be questioned by immigration (esp airports) Those that visit with little time between the visits may be advised to obtain a visa. You stated ... "...for a total of <180 days and intend to do same in 2025 and beyond " Can understand the safe approach of obtaining a tourist eVisa however under 180 days over several visits should not be an issue visa exempt entries

The 2 entry limit per calendar year via Land was removed earlier this year. (June?) There is no stated limit on number of entries per year via air

I assume you previously obtained a Tourist eVisa. Can't imagine anyone obtaining a tourist eVisa when visa exempt provides same 60 day permission of stay and both can be extended by 30 days. The threads discussing eVisa and changes in places such as Laos is of interest to folk looking for eg Non O. No one will be applying for a tourist eVisa. Note: visa exempt entries are not unlimited.

Financial requirements are retrospective. When you apply for next extension immigration will look back on previous 12 months. I assume you do not have "income letter" from your embassy. Edit: just checked your posts. USA. So yes you need to do what I outlined in my first post. That seems to fly opposite to almost every other person living ongoing in Thailand extensions from a non O-A. Some guys continue with the non O-A and obtain the extension based on marriage as insurance is not required. Not married to Thai then extensions require insurance.

Merry Christmas. I have only been to Canada once and stayed Prince Albert. Not many folk know that joint. Calgary Flames Yay ☺️

Changing from money in bank method to income you will need to maintain the 800k in bank for 3 months after current extension and simultaneously commence the monthly transfers of 65k. This is to show 12 monthly transfers at time of next extension. BTW: did you not consider option to kill off the non O-A and change to non O..

Surprised Ubon office will not provide 60 day extension to visit wife from visa exempt entry. Here is a cut/paste from ubonjoe.. "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"

That's a good place to obtain TDL. I renewed from 2 to 5 year license in June 2023. Posted several times in this thread . https://aseannow.com/topic/1296659-driving-lisence-renewal-walk-ins-avaliable/ There is handy "shop" for the medical certificate. My first post in this thread has map to medical. https://aseannow.com/topic/1340054-driving-license-mor-chit/