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Thanks again.You are a wealth of information.I really appreciate it.

It is a lot easier than  expected.

Have a great day.

Take care.

Thanks again for your information.

I assume from your answer  I can't apply  apply for a new OA visa in Thailand at that point.

How long is the extension of stay ?

Is it better for me to apply at Immigration through TM47 form with bank accounts etc.?

What do you think is the best way ?

Thank you very much ubonjoe.

That makes it a lot easier.I will go for  a trip and return in late October and be good until October 2019.

Can I do the same thing next year and be good until October 2020 ?

Thanks again for you help.

Have a good day.

I am in Thailand for the first time using a Non Immigrant O-A visa.It was issued in Canada Nov 1 2017 with enter before date Oct 31 2018.  I arrived Dec 11 2017 and my Arrival card is stamped Admitted until Dec 10 2018.I want to renew my visa and stay here next year  I was told at Immigration I can get an automatic renewal for 1 year if I leave Thailand for minimum 1 day and return before Oct 31 2018.This sounds too good to be true.Is it ?   If it is true ,will I need to apply for a Re-entry permit before I leave ?  Can I do the same thing next year and avoid depositing 860000 baht in a Thai bank ?  If I want to apply at Immigration in Cheang Wattana do I have to apply 45 days before Dec 10 2018 or 45 days before Oct 31 2018 ?  Do I have to leave for at least 1 day before Oct 31 2018 or am I good to stay until Dec 10 2018 ?  I am sorry to have so many questions.I tried to find answers on immigration.go.th but I find it a little difficult.  I would appreciate any help and advice.  Thank you.