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That's why for my next travel to Thaïland I will stay no more than 90 days and not about 100 days as the validity of my current extension would allow me. And next only 30 days

Th That's true. I used to stay almost 6 months every year. Getting extension on Non-O is too complicated for me now. When my current extension expires I will come for only 30 days or go elsewhere.

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Just a heads-up: Bangkok Bank debit cards usually do not display the cardholder’s name. When used for online payments, this led to my reservation being cancelled after Agoda asked for a photo of my card, even though the payment had already been debited. However, it is possible to request a debit card with the cardholder’s name printed on it.

Would they also have closed your account otherwise? Generally, you can pay online using a QR code and Bangkok Bank application

Applying for the extension requires spending half a day at Chaengwattana. I enter Thailand with a return ticket. Is it reasonable, in this situation, to rely on the extension being granted?

Due to other changes at Chaeengwattana on Non-O extension for older than 50 yo, I already planned to stay 2 months per year in Thailand instead of 6 months per year when my current extension ex̌pires If visa exempt is reduced to 30 days, I will most probably reduce my stays to 30 or zero day per year, as I will not waste a day at Chaeengwattana to get a 30 days extension.

With respect, this is not entirely accurate, and this is exactly why firsthand experience matters. Thai Immigration does grant extensions of stay under the Non-Immigrant O category based on being the parent of a minor Thai child. In practice, this is treated differently from other foreigners without Thai family ties. ✔️ This is not a tourist or “visiting” situation. ✔️ It is a legal basis to live in Thailand as long as the child is a minor. ✔️ Marriage to the Thai father is not required in this specific case. While Immigration may ask to see means of support, there is no fixed high minimum income requirement comparable to a marriage-based or retirement extension. This is why lawyers, visa agents, and immigration officers commonly refer to it as: “Extension of stay based on being the parent of a Thai child.” Unfortunately, the official Immigration website is silent or unclear on this specific scenario, which leads to a lot of confusion online. That is precisely why I mentioned that firsthand experience would be appreciated, rather than assumptions based on other visa categories.

I was said it is not required for a mother of thai children Because they need a lot of paperwork from Laos and they say it is very expensive due to corruption

The sister of a Laotian friend is living in a long-term relationship with a Thai man, with whom she has two children aged 7 and 13. Her situation is precarious because she has to rely on regular border runs and, as a result, she cannot obtain health insurance in Thailand. I have been told that it may be possible to obtain a Non-Immigrant O visa as the mother of Thai children. Is this correct, and if so, what are the requirements and procedures? Any clarification or firsthand experience would be appreciated. Thanks

I meant : When my current extension is over and if I don't renew it then, would a new Non-O visa have the same requirements as an extension

I got my extension till February 2027. Are there the same requirements if for the following trips, I apply each time for a new non O visa, not followed by an extension?

What about my bank account with Bangkok Bank? If I come visa exemption, would Bangkok Bank restrict my account ? (I could not use mobile application and banking before getting a Non-O Visa)

I will produce a lease which my host sent me via LINE. I have a very good contact with him. I am not sure another host would provide it. I will produce it after Chaengwattana lunch break along with the ID of the owner which they asked too. I hope they will accept it. I will not use the income method nor deposit 800 000 bahts on my bank account. I will just reduce my stay here from 6 months to 1 month or 2