34 minutes ago, yamadajr said:

Regarding the visa exempt entry at DMK, do you think she should be ok in this situation if we choose this route?  Thank you.

Ubonjoe - Do you think the visa exempt entry at DMK should be ok since she has no prior recent "tourist" history? Thanks.

Edited November 19, 20196 yr by yamadajr

My experience was different. When I applied in NZ a bit over a year ago I did have to show funds in the bank. In any case, I can't see a connection between visa requirements and insurance requirement for extensions. I am certain that at some point in the not too distant future O and O-A extensions will require insurance. It doesn't make sense any other way.

17 minutes ago, beddhist said:

My experience was different. When I applied in NZ a bit over a year ago I did have to show funds in the bank. In any case, I can't see a connection between visa requirements and insurance requirement for extensions. I am certain that at some point in the not too distant future O and O-A extensions will require insurance. It doesn't make sense any other way.

If you are referring to an O-A in NZ, you would have had to show funds in a NZ bank which you could spend immediately after the visa was issued.  Which means that you could live in Thailand for nearly 2 years without having any funds to cover medical emergencies.  Why an extension of stay on an O-A or an O has different insurance requirements is a mystery. 

Just wanted to give my thanks to Ubonjoe who gave me clear and correct advise without any snarkiness or attitude about converting Non OA to Non O. Just returned from Penang where I made sure to include all the required paperwork they need for the Non O. Simple. The clerk told me, without any prompting on my part, to get the extension of stay in Bangkok for 1 year. On return, I had no problem or questions asked at Immigration at Don Meuang. Thanks, Joe!!

Can I convert my O-A to non-O visa at immigration office in Bangkok 

7 minutes ago, Janamin said:

Can I convert my O-A to non-O visa at immigration office in Bangkok 

I think you have to leave the country. So, no.

16 minutes ago, Janamin said:

Can I convert my O-A to non-O visa at immigration office in Bangkok 

Do the honours @Peter Denis

25 minutes ago, Janamin said:

Can I convert my O-A to non-O visa at immigration office in Bangkok 

Hi Janamin,

I just PM-ed you a comprehensive Roadmap containing all details/options to convert to a Non Imm O - retirement Visa.

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