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As an addendum to this topic, I just got back from Samut Prakan Immigration. It was very crowded and we waited 2 hours and that was with an appointment. The officer looked at my documents and noticed there was the agent in Chonburi and the lacking evidence that goes with using an agent. We then got lectured by the officers' boss for 15 minutes, I am not exaggerating, it was 15 minutes. So now I have to leave the country and get a new visa. If anyone tries to switch from using an agent to trying to go legit, you may well have problems, especially in lovely Samut Prakan.

Thanks for the info. That was very helpful.

My wife and I live outside Bangkok and I'm thinking of getting a 2nd place on Koh Samui. I've been to Koh Samui multiple times but that was years ago. I don't drive and I'm wondering how it would be getting around by walking and bicycling? I would try to find a place that is near shops, restaurants, beaches etc. Thanks!

I have a question about notarizing the documents. I am already living in Thailand so that means getting notarizations from the US embassy, which is a bit of a farce. The US embassy doesn't really notarize anything, they just notarize a 'template' they give you where you can write anything as long as it doesn't mention an 'attachment'. I would be applying for the highly skilled govt professional and they mention wanting a notarized university certificate and a notarized letter from the research institution I work for. Has anyone gotten anything notarized from the US embassy for the LTR? Thanks!

Has anyone gone from a Non-O visa to one of these successfully? I'm already in Thailand with a Non-O that will expire in late March and would like to get one of these. Thanks

Yes we did the TM30. Is that sufficient? I also need to change my address with Bangkok bank. Would that TM30 work?

I will need to renew my retirement visa in March at the Samut Prakan immigration and I'm wondering what paperwork I will need. Here is some relevant info: 1. I have had over 800K in Bangkok bank since last Feb. 2. My wife and I were married in the US and she owns a house in Samut Prakan where we both live. 3. My name is not on the Tabien Baan. The house is in my wife's Thai name and our USA marriage is in my last name. 4. I previously used an agent in Pattaya and now need to change the address on my Bangkok bank account. Can and how can I get a mock rental agreement? Thanks in advance.

Thanks everyone for the info. This has been very helpful. Here is some more info: 1. I have a re-entry visa 2. I have had over 800K in the bank since January 2022 3. I have till March 2023 for the current extension. It seems I will just go to immigration in Samut Prakan after arrival and sort it out.

I have an American passport and a retirement visa with a one year extension I obtained from an agent in Pattaya. I have been doing the 90 day reporting with them for almost a year, but now I have a permanent address in Samut Prakan and I want to do it the right way. I am currently in the USA and will be returning to Thailand Dec 11 and I want to do the TM30 and have my Samut Prakan home registered as my permanent address. I am concerned that since I used the agent in Pattaya, I might have trouble with the immigration in Samut Prakan. Does anyone have any insights or advice on this matter? Thanks!