If one leaves Thailand with a non-O retirement WITHOUT a re-entry permit then a new application is required as far as I understand.
Can a new application be done in Laos if you are not a local resident ? It appears to be the case on their website, just requiring the 800k in a Thai bank account but I wanted to check if anyone had experience of this.
Please don't say just get a re-entry permit, as that is not the question. Thank you.