kingoak

I changed from an O-A to an O last year in Chiang Mai. I came in on a Visa on Arrival. They do the change here but I know some offices will not do the change (maybe because there is an incentive from Insurance Companies if they keep you on an O-A). But, as you say, the Insurance is pretty useless and the O Visa has no insurance requirement so is much more appealing. I know Chiang Rai won't do the transfer as well as some other offices. Procedure is a bit longwinded but if you do what they say properly, although it may seem illogical to you, then you will get there in the end. Don't get upset about the bureaucratic requirements in Thailand, it is something you have to get used to to make your life easier here. Western logic doesn't apply in Thailand so just do everything as they say and it will make your life easier. Good Luck with everything!!

Online system works OK but be aware if you renew your Visa Extension at the same time as you do your 90 day report you will not get any reminder from the online 90 day system the next time. They obviously do not link properly together at all.😏

All control of you and yours. With CBDC you wont be able to eat food more than 15 minutes from where you live. Has already been tested here as couldnt spend the UBI here last year more than 15 minutes from home. Application wouldnt work and said "out of range". Welcome to the Orwellian future. Seems I need to get out of Chiang Mai now.

This is all due to preparation for the introduction of the CBDC. Imagine what it is going to be like when that is in place, the internet is down the power down, terminals down etc etc . Keep cash for emergencies as long as you can!!