Farangfoodie

The previous two years I used the CM Immigration online appointment page rather easily got a appointment for my annual extension for retirement. I've tried it several times over the last months and it always shows zero availability. Does anyone have any recent experience getting an appointment there? Secondly, I have been told that folks over 75 get priority treatment. Can anyone verify? Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Yes, Chiangmai. When I get my bank letter I'll ask whether they are being asked to prepare 6 or 12 month statements by folks doing extensions.

I have never been asked for a bank statement, just the letter and updated passbook. I use the 800K deposit method and never removed the money from this account except occasionally remove the interest-but it never goes below the 800K. Am I missing something new, or does the statement only apply if you are using the monthly income method?

Last year did what folks are advising you to do. Entered exempt, then applied for Non-O using 800K in the bank shortly after entering. Do it soon or be aware that there are requirements (not same everywhere) for minimum number of days to be left on your entry when applying. You won't get your Non-O immediately as you do an extension-it has to go to Bangkok for processing. I got a return appointment 3 weeks after my application. I too was caught out of the country by Covid and lost my long string of extensions. As you won't have a visa or re-entry permit, be sure to be able to satisfy your airline with a ticket out of Thailand within 30 days of your arrival. Either a throw-away cheap ticket from anywhere in Thailand to anywhere outside of Thailand, or a rented ticket available online will do.

I'm not so convinced we need to know the prevalence of gay people in society. Why does in matter? What we need to do is treat those who are gay (LBTQ+) with respect and acceptance. Were we more accepting it would be far easier to get a sense of numbers because we would be removing the major reason people hide.