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UbonJoe/Dr Jack, given that (mostly) I stay maximum of 180 days per year, might an annual STV, with extensions, be a better option?

For various reasons I have had to use much of my 800,000 baht this year. My current extension ends in April. However, I’m retired and it suits me to spend April-October each year in the UK (to see family and friends, enjoy the spring and summer in the garden and take care of my bees). I have lived in both places like this for a long time. I have a condo in Bangkok. My financial situation will improve this year and I’ll be able to restore the required amount to my Thai account. I think that it will be ok to start again next October and apply for a non-O visa either at the embassy in London, or arrive with the visa waiver and go through the process again in Bangkok, but I’d like to check this with the knowledge and experience of this group please. Interestingly, after some years of simply applying for a 6 month multi-entry visa, each year, in London, the last time I applied for a 6 month non-O visa (2016) they sent me a one year multi-entry non-O visa, which I have extended ever since. Is it ok simply to begin the process again. What do experienced members think? Thank you.

Chaeng Wattana surprisingly unbusy for a Monday morning. Popped in for a re-entry permit. Arrived 9.35am, left 9.45am. A record in several years of visiting there.