Today i extended my 30 day visa exempt entry in Bangkok for an extra 30 days.

Never did a TM.30 and was granted the extension without any questions.

Only provided the form, passport and passport copies. Had the lease for the condo in my wife's name but did not give it to them and nobody asked.

I have not stayed in a hotel at all these 30 days but in a condo and the IO did read the condo name from the form and i confirmed that is where i am staying.

While i waited i did not see anyone that was sent back with their passport to get a tm30. 

 

This was my first visa exempt extension this year (if it makes any difference)

 

Overall was quite empty compared to other times i was at immigration.

Arrived 8:30 and was out at 9:35.

 

Busiest were the Tm.30 desks but seemed to move quickly and by the time i was done (number 22) the tm.30 desks were at 95 already.

 

Just thought i'd share if anyone is wondering.

 

In January they asked me already for extension based on marriage in Chaeng Wattana. I think now they also check this requirement for extension based on retirement... and probably in the near future then will also check this for Tourists-extensions... or you only were lucky.

 

But maybe we all become lucky and Thailand let go the TM30 in the future...(even I don't believe it right now).