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@Hikage thanks for confirming requirements. I just sent mine with same docs and happy that no flights or 60 days accommodation needed like other embassies. I also downloaded their recommended Google lens to scan documents on phone so whole application took about 15 minutes (Yes I keep changing my mind like the weather but it's done now)

I imagine Thursday would be very busy with upcoming holidays. Why wait, extension will be from date of current stamp, not date you apply

Don't know where you drink that has bottles stored out the back, but most bars I've been to you can watch them pull the bottle out of the fridge and then open it before bringing it to you. Me, I'm happy to look elsewhere while they bring my next beer

OP said he also got a multi re-entry stamp. That cost 3800 + 1900 for extension = 5700

Doubt they'd be taking USD? But that amount would be correct if a multi-entry re-entry permit, which is 3800 baht

To the OP I personally would not do the 7 days to leave Thailand order mentioned above (I'd do the border run) Your entry stamp is 22 July and you're flying out 29 July so no wiggle room. 22 July is also Saturday so you would need to go 21 July and I thought the 7 day stamp was from application date rather than an extension of the current stay date so you'd be a day short (unlike genuine extensions which are from the stay date) Also as you're going on a flight with a team for new job I wouldn't be messing with paying 3500 baht overstay at airport, not a good look with your team there (Plus if you're caught on overstay before the airport you'll get a 1 year ban from Thailand stamp)

Finally got my Police Clearance back after applying 23 days ago. Will be switching to O-A visa now since I have to buy 12 months insurance for non-imm O anyway

If you're only using the 90 day non-imm O visa without utilizing the 12 month extension, then why not just get a 60 day tourist visa with 30 day extension. Same 90 day stay but much cheaper and easier to get

Why would the age of a married couple have anything to do with their flights?

Thai's don't need a visa for the UAE so Emirates stopover in Dubai or Etihad in Abu Dhabi no problem (Thai get 30 day tourist stamp on entry)

If we were beer snobs we'd say go to Hopf (Brauhaus), Beer Hub or that brewery bar at the Avenue ????

Already answered by Stratocaster above "Visa Collection Hours: 13.30 – 16.00 hours, 2 days after submitting the application"

I've seen Pints advertised and know what size that is but what is the normal size glass of these other draft offers? Are they half pints for 60 baht and therefore 99 baht pints are a really good deal?

Geez, it's not a current rule, there is no mention anywhere that it will become a current rule, but you twist it into it could be an upcoming crackdown For the record I spent 240 days in 2022 on visa exempt entries, no issues

I only saw you linked to AXA insurance. I already stated AXA indicated they don't do 90 day insurance and offered their 12 month insurance for around 13k (by far the cheapest I could find albeit with a 100k baht deductable) I just can't get my head around having to buy 12 months insurance to meet requirements for a 90 day Visa Edit: I just tried he other link you gave for the agency/Broker but they only offered 'Tune' travel insurance and they are not on the Thai approved list of health insurance companies for a Visa

Just for info, the appointment schedule has a 10 day lead time. If applying today 16 July the earliest appointment is 8 slots on Wed 26 July. There are 106 slots on Thu 27 July but that means you'd need to wait around until Monday to pick up passport https://thaivisavientiane.com/

Nope, application requires you to upload health insurance for 90 day non-imm O

I thought of applying for Non-O without the insurance and see what happens (as I know it's not required anywhere else in the World). Will try it Monday as application is online and you dont pay any money until they actually approve your visa

I know it shouldn't be required but here is the Sydney Consulate page that says it is (item 6). I have emailed to confirm, no response https://sydney.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/non-immigrant-visa-type-o-retirement

Well yeah it is correct. Thai Consulate in Australia requires 90 day health insurance for a non-imm O Visa or they won't issue the Visa

As an alternative to the non-imm O, I also looked at the O-A visa. This requires the health insurance which at 13k baht for AXA above I was happy with. It also required a medical check form which was no problem for me as I tacked it on to my regular check-up, so basically free. However O-A also requires a national police check which I applied for on 26 June ($42). 3 weeks later I still don't have my police check back as their system seems to have failed. I guess I'm not meant to get a retirement visa for Thailand as I was already denied a non-imm O at Jomtien with 800k baht in bank in April (they said must be in bank 2 months, not 2 weeks)

I should add AXA offer a 12 month policy for 13,290 baht if you select a 100,000 baht deductible. This cover is for 4 million baht and is their approved O-A visa policy As I'll be getting a 12 month extension of stay the AXA policy seems the best I could find to meet the unique Sydney O Visa requirement

I tried to get a 90 day non-immigration O Visa from the Sydney Consulate (not offered at Canberra Embassy) and was shocked to find they require 90 day health insurance. Went to the link they provide for approved health insurance providers, O visa not mentioned just O-X, O-A and STV for 6-9 months which has not been a valid visa for a year now. Contacted insurance companies, all said only do insurance minimum 1 year, except Pacific Cross who do 90 days for 17,249 baht. Thing is this is the old STV policy they cut down to 90 days and it has a waiting period of 120 days after arrival in Thailand so basically your not covered at all for your 17k baht. Has anyone applied for the non-immigration O visa from Australia, if so what insurance did you use? Note: I emailed Consulate 3 weeks ago seeking advice, no answer

All you need to know is N2 desk is not for you. What difference does it make what it's for if it's not for you?

I love it when 2 wine coolers are breakfast ???? Okay not true, maybe 2 beer Singhs though ????