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I absolutely see no advantage of this visa type and not sure the demographics it was targeted to. If it did not have age limit, there might be lots of applicants.

34 minutes ago, mommysboy said:

You missed the point: I wanted to transfer from retirement to marriage extension.

I understand but what I am saying is retirement is easy and less paperwork. You only need one piece of paper from your embassy for retirement. For marriage, lots and lots of paperwork any many posters have mentioned in this forum that immigration does not like it.

Why don't you contact a Thai law farm dealing in immigration and Thai visas. They would be able to guide you and, if possible, take care of all paper works. I think it is worth spending 30K in this situation.

On 4/18/2018 at 10:54 PM, mommysboy said:

I am married to a Thai and we have a kid.  We married in Bangkok but live down south now. Currently, I am on a 'retirement' visa but I don't want that anymore for various reasons, including business. My current extension lapses on Jun 3.

 

I'm using popular terms simply because most people do.

 

I already have a non-imm 'o' which is the vehicle for my current extension of stay.

 

Can some kind soul point to a link or tell me what paperwork I will need for either the marriage or family extension?

 

For a US passport holder, I think it is easy to get an extension based on retirement if you have have 800K in any bank in the world. Go to US embassy and get an income affidavit based on your deposit of 800K (assuming you are drawing 65K every month). US embassy does not care how you are getting money (65K a month). Not sure about other embassies. I have already a system set up to transfer $2500 from my US bank to Bangkok bank every month automatically.

14 hours ago, Pattaya46 said:

Not true. As said before it is USED (and can't be re-USED) but is still VALID.

How can it be valid if you cannot use it to enter again. The visa is used. It cannot be used to enter Thailand again. A visa is a request to an IO to enter Thailand (or any other country) at a port of entry. The IO decides if permission to enter is granted or not and for how long.

2 hours ago, elviajero said:

Being a a digital nomad doesn’t give licence to live in the country long term as a tourist.

Agreed but nothing gives a license to live in Thailand long-term as a tourist and by definition a "nomad" will not stick around a country for long. 

On 5/5/2017 at 6:21 PM, dbrenn said:

Oh dear, the TV overstay moral police have come out in force. 

Long overstay is our birth rights because we are entitled to break laws and rules of a Third a World Country as our ancestors did in the past through out Asia and Africa. We are privileged because we come from high wage countries and our superior contributions to this land must be recognized. How dare a low wage nation put barriers to our unfettered access to living in their lands.

5 hours ago, TheLonelyGrind said:

When going the elite route I still have the issue of working right?

Yes, Elite visa is a kind of Tourist visa but valid for 5 years minimum. For legally working, you need a work permit. As others have mentioned, if you're a digital nomad, you will be fine. If the Malaysian company does not have any issue about Tax implications in Thailand, etc.

59 minutes ago, Fat Prophet said:

valid Non-O Visa and Multiple Re-entry Permit

For the last time, it is not a visa if extended inside Thailand at the immigration office. It is an extension of stay.

11 hours ago, atyclb said:

no just confused it with free voa.  have usa passport

For the last time, you don't get a visa on arrival (except citizens of selected countries). You get a visa exemption entry. That means you are granted 30-days to stay in Thailand without a visa. After 30-day you must leave the country or seek an extension for another 30-day. If you get an extension for an additional 30-day, you must leave the country after 60-days. If you want to make Thailand your home because you feel you are entitled to do so, you can resort to many techniques thoroughly discussed in this forum over the years. 

There is no FREE visa on arrival.

1 minute ago, BritTim said:

allegedly fixers who can resolve long overstays

Good to know that there are ways for people who deliberately violate Thai laws . Can we publish it outside the forum, e.g. in a Facebook page or in the dark web?

27 minutes ago, elviajero said:

I can't think of one reason or advantage you would want to do that.

May be he wanted to test TV members' reactions to his imaginary advantage

25 minutes ago, torsten brack said:

long time overstay?

How long we are talking here? And were you under a sleeping spell all these times or did not care about Thai laws?

On 5/7/2018 at 1:39 AM, michael2018 said:

when it comes to product consumption french people thai love it

What does it really mean? Is it a French Fast food restaurant? Is it serving French food? If the idea is unique and good, why don't you move to the US and start this new French Fast food chain. US is the mother of all businesses and implementation of new ideas.

34 minutes ago, JackThompson said:

Section 12 written-rules

What are these rules or a link where these rules are posted.

On 5/5/2018 at 8:37 PM, pr9spk said:

I love visiting Thailand and have a decent chunk of savings to do so.

Why don't you get an METV and after 6/7 months go back to your home country and get a new METV and continue to live in Thailand ever after :)

2 minutes ago, jenny2017 said:

If the work permit is cancelled, it might cause huge problems, including overstay.

If he has a multiple entry unexpired visa, he can go out of the country and enter immediately. 

3 hours ago, jenny2017 said:

Once the workpermit is cancelled, the visa becomes invalid. 

If he has a multiple entry unexpired visa, it is still valid to enter Thailand. He can go out and in. 

On 4/29/2018 at 11:24 PM, thing31 said:

Non Imm O visa

Non Imm O visa based on what? Family or other activity? If your visa is valid, you can leave Thailand today and renter again. No need to get a Tourist visa. 

Get out of Thailand today and then renter with a Tourist visa. The reason (Work) for your extension of stay is no longer valid. 

They should start giving Non O visa for people under 50 if the person can show 2 million baht deposit, savings, 401K, IRA etc. in any bank. 

Or somebody who has lots of money to avoid  uncertainty. 

1 minute ago, lopburi3 said:

normal non immigrant visa entry 

I was curious about what is that non immigrant visa? Is it for Thai Family? For owning condo? To get an Non O visa from US, there must be reason other than exclusive retirement. No US consulate issues Non O for retirement only.  It is always Non O-A. If the OP has obtained a Non O for retirement, TV members will like to know the consular office that issues such visa. 

11 minutes ago, wilinusa said:

Yes, I entered Thailand with a 90 Day Visa this give me time to to have the required 800,000 baht for 60 Days to meet the Non O-A Visa.

I was curious to know what kind of 90-day visa? Can you be more specific. Immigration inside Thailand does not issue non O-A visa. Non O-A visa can only be obtained from Thai embassy in Washington DC, and consular offices at LA, Chicago, and New York. You don't need money in Thai bank. You can show your savings (possibly 401K and Roth or other trading accounts) in any US bank. I obtained mine by showing money in Ally Bank. 

US embassy does not require proof of income. You'll be taking an oath (under penalty of perjury) in front of a consular official. So, lying is not recommended. Moreover, if you don't have $2500/month, you should not be living in Thailand. If you have a house in the US, most places in the US are cheap to live. 

1 minute ago, wilinusa said:

I have a Non O-A (1 year Visa) aka Retirement Visa

Was curious because you mentioned entering Thailand on a 90-day visa. For one-year Non O-A, you can time it to stay in Thailand for almost two years. Here is a strategy I am using on Non O-A visa. every month, I transfer $2,500 to my Bangkok bank account from USA for monthly expenses. If you don't want to spend the entire amount, you can open a recurring saving deposit and save a portion every month. 

After two years, go to the US embassy and get an income certificate of $2500/month and apply for extension based on income. If immigration ever asks you for your income, you can always show them your Bangkok bank account for monthly deposit for almost two years. 

If you need to do any consulting work for a few months, go out of Thailand, finish your work and come back.