Upnotover

Tourist visa?  Or actually visa exempt?  The limit for visa exempt land entries is 2 per year.  There is no published limit for air entries.  So yes, you can do 2 + 2.

4 minutes ago, sometime said:

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/27591600/pilot-last-words-plane-crash-amsterdam/

Ir wasn't 6 years ago, it was in 1992.

It's a multiple re-entry permit you are looking for, not a visa.

It is surely "easier" to get it at the airport if you are flying out.  If you are not flying out you cannot get it there.  If you do they will fill in the form for you and to the photo for THB200.

For an appointment at CW go here....https://gov.immigration1.queueonline.net/appointment/appointment.html

You'll need TM8, Photo, copies of passport visa/extension and entry stamps.  And it's THB3800.

I did my first extension recently in Bangkok, this was my list of documents;

TM7 application form

Copy of passport photo page and all stamped pages - they didn't keep any other than the photo page and last entry page.

Copy of non-O e-visa

TM30

Apartment lease

3 additional forms they gave me to fill in (overstay acknowledgement, some other things, didn't actually read them)

Bank letter

Bank statement (I gave 12 months where 3 should have been enough but why invite issues)

Copies of bank book account page and last page showing a transaction today

Others will know better if there are any specific issues relating to the change of reason for extension from Work to Retirement.  You'll of course need THB800k in the bank for 2 months at least when you get the first extension.

47 minutes ago, Negita43 said:

I occasionaly keep tabs on my glucose level ( I do not think I have diabetes but at my age I like to monitor).

 

This morning on waking up  I tested with my meter - result 6. (fasting)

I had one piece of toast with raspberry jam.

2 hours later I did another glucose test - result 4.9

I would have expected it to have risen but it went down.

 

Search "Reactive hypoglycemia".

11 minutes ago, Furioso said:

My neighbor went to Vietnam earlier this month and the lady at the Don Mueang airport asked if had an extra passport photo. He did but he didn't know it at the time. She charged him 200 baht for not producing the passport photo. 

Which was very reasonable.  So what is the message?

I did it yesterday. Of course without TM6. Just leave it blank.   

1 hour ago, OJAS said:

 

No mention of a hand-drawn map in your original list, though, which has, I believe, been a nonsensical CW requirement for retirement extension applications. So presumably common sense has finally prevailed in that regard?

 

Yes, I have read the same and did have one but was not asked for so not offered.

3 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Excellent report. Thankyou.

Just to clarify.

You did not provide TM30.

What you provide for address?

Lease?

Yes, as said....

49 minutes ago, Upnotover said:

TM30

Apartment lease

4 minutes ago, Rampant Rabbit said:

wait until youve done it a  few  times and report  back, especially when they change things form last year, or just make up some new crazy idea. I was once told that as the corner of my bed was not in the photo for marriage visa that It had to be redone , a drive of 40km.despite previous years being fine.

Sure, I know how things change.  I used to get non-O multi's in the UK just by being able to name a Thai person.  I'd still be happily doing that but unfortunately that door closed long ago.

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15 hours ago, 3STTW said:

The only thing to add is take proof of address with you (bank statement, utility bill, etc). This isn't made apparent in the instructions but they will ask for it.

Actually, it's pretty clearly stated;

4 hours ago, Jack1988 said:

Can he just buy an onward ticket that is valid for 48 hours and upload the booking reservation to the online application?

Yes.  Maybe better to buy a fully refundable ticket or even a cheap real ticket and bin it later.

4 hours ago, Jack1988 said:

About the photo how can he upload it? It's fine to take a selfie with the phone?

Yes

4 hours ago, Jack1988 said:

And about the proof of accomodation can he book an hotel for a week and after they approve his visa application just cancel the booking free of charge?

Yes.

4 hours ago, Jack1988 said:

Can he just choose any job that he doesn't do?

They are really trying to put off tourists it seems.  No idea, just say anything reasonably credible.

5 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Didn't work just now in Pattaya, two 7 Elevens, did you try there?

No, not in Pattaya.  Bangkok, Ubon yes, maybe some more, I have the idea it's down to staff awareness rather than anything else as I have experienced the first line staff having to seek advice from above to get it working.

1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said:

anyone use it in Thailand?

6 hours ago, Upnotover said:

 

Yes in 7-11 and several other stores around Bangkok and beyond.  Mine is using a Wise debit card so its the only way to pay using that in 7-11. The wprd "tap" and gesturing with the phone seems to be enough to get them to activate the reader.  Really anywhere accepting contactless (as opposed to QR) payments should accept. 

2 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Anybody actually used Google Wallet? if so which shops accept it?

Yes in 7-11 and several other stores around Bangkok and beyond.  Mine is using a Wise debit card so its the only way to pay using that in 7-11. The wprd "tap" and gesturing with the phone seems to be enough to get them to activate the reader.  Really anywhere accepting contactless (as opposed to QR) payments should accept. 

45 minutes ago, Gecko said:

Exactly. I know that Krungthai  will charge you up to 1500 for sending money to a foreign country. But receiving? Haven't had time yet to go to Krungthai, will go in soon.

You don't need to go in.  It is clear what has occurred.  Next time just tell the sender to send you THB.

3 minutes ago, Jack1988 said:

I am already in Thailand. Just looking for an advice on how to stay here for 6 months. Then go back to my country and come back again every year 

So you'll have to do an air run.  Probably a good idea to go elsewhere for a week, Phnom Penh maybe, you might be able to pick up a tourist visa there while you are at it. 

8 hours ago, NoDisplayName said:

 

Wise will send GBP via SWIFT.

 

https://wise.com/help/articles/2977936/sending-gbp-to-countries-outside-of-the-uk?origin=related-article-2553074

Ah yes, thanks for that.  So it appears the OP was actually sent EUR which would explain the missing amount.