6 minutes ago, Mr Smithy said:

Because they are tired of explaining that an extension of stay is not a visa?  Why do they not stamp "Retirement Visa" in a passport? 

Because the stamp granting the extension is a PERMIT.

 

A permit is what it is; extending permission to stay is what it does.

I'am now on a o visa and in the past did border runs every 90 days. Was not aware that you had to have 400k for a new O visa. Is this true? This something new?? 

6 minutes ago, uffe123 said:

I'am now on a o visa and in the past did border runs every 90 days. Was not aware that you had to have 400k for a new O visa. Is this true? This something new?? 

Depends where you apply. You still don’t need 400K in the bank if applying from Savannaket, Laos.

18 minutes ago, elviajero said:

Because the stamp granting the extension is a PERMIT.

 

A permit is what it is; extending permission to stay is what it does.

Mmm I thought you were claiming it was a Visa! 

5 hours ago, Mr Smithy said:

Mmm I thought you were claiming it was a Visa! 

It is a form of visa.

 

Ultimately the reason a foreigner gets a visa is to gain permission to be in a country for x time. The Permit issued by Thailand extending a stay does exactly that; therefore it’s a visa.

1 hour ago, elviajero said:

It is a form of visa.

 

Ultimately the reason a foreigner gets a visa is to gain permission to be in a country for x time. The Permit issued by Thailand extending a stay does exactly that; therefore it’s a visa.

Your definition of 'Visa' is incorrect. Where did you take it from?