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That's not what they are asking. Ought to be as plain as day by now. If you have a real address, maybe even where you live, attached to your account the answer is most definitely NO.

That option also works without the wife, just sayin'🤗

Yes, you've basically got 3 weeks to try and make a in person application - you'll need an apponitment.

The immigration system works rather well already. It handles all entries and exits, knows the history of each person, ties old passports to new, etc. I have never been delayed in either direction by a "system failure". If there is a problem it is likely with them working out how to collect their THB 300 from "tourists" - I suspect this is the cause of the current delays.

Fool.

Then you need to crack on and get it soon as Laos will soon join the e-visa program. One of the stated requirements for a single non-O e-visa is; "Financial evidence showing monthly income of no less than 40,000 THB or having the current balance of 400,000 THB, e.g. bank statements, proof of earnings"

Actually you are staying on an extension of stay (based on retirement) and have a re-entry permit.

Yes it is. Of course the 60 day extension is not really necessary, especially as you'll need the 400k in the bank for the initial non-O. Here is a thread about the Kalasin office, might be some interesting tips in it;

Its possible. What are you unsure about?

I'm guessing the OP didn't point out what he had, whereas the other poster did. Perhaps the issues will come on the OP's return, hopefully we'll get an update.

Google translate can't.

There is. There is also the AOT limo service but some people, myself included, are happy with a taxi service.

Might be worthwhile printing out the details from the system anyway, that shows the embassy reference no. (unfortunately not the visa number itself), visa type, issue date and passport number. Better than nothing maybe.

There were reports earlier that there were signs indicating that these channels should not be used if holding a re-entry permit. Will be interesting to learn if that restriction has now gone.

As above, I also use Nord VPN. Never had any issue with a good reliable connection, whether I choose the UK or local servers.

You do have any idea what a 1 baht ring looks like? Hardly qualifies as Mr T, or Liberace.

Let's hope they are right about Jan 1 then, seems no other possibility at this time.

It seems it is well established terminology relating to bank account and reporting. It is not just a badly translated description of owing a home. Search "hold mail or in care of address" for lots of information, for example from HMRC (UK) below; For FATCA purposes If any in-care-of address or a hold mail instruction is discovered in the enhanced review of High Value Accounts, and no other address or indicia of residence are identified for the Account Holder, the Financial Institution must treat this as U.S. indicia and therefore as a U.S. Reportable Account unless it obtains a self-certification or other documentary evidence from the Account Holder to establish that the Account Holder is not a U.S. citizen or resident in the U.S. for tax purposes.

VOA is 15 days but seems not applicable. Why do they not simply apply for a (tourist) visa?

That's about a regular wedding ring, not exactly unusual.

For your frequent visits next year I'd get a METV. Laos joins the e-visa program at the end of this year so ought to be easy enough. And I'd try to get the same for Laos to avoid multiple visa on arrivals (unless you're exempt or already have something in place.

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Superrich;

It's needed, as it would be for any bank account.

Looks like I'm good to go, thanks again! " We require a photo identity, and you can use either your passport or driving licence for this. For the address proof if you do not have a utility bill, then a bank statement is absolutely fine. We just need to see the address and date part (this is to be dated within the past 3 months)."