My one-year extension expires on May 11.  I neglected setting up an appointment until now when all of the slots until 

May 5th are full.  At the age of 82, I don't have the stamina to sit around Chaeng Wattana all day.  Could somebody kindly recommend an agent who will be able to quicken my processing time?  I can prepare all of my papers myself.  I just need someone who can get me seen and processed  promptly.  Any assistance will be much appreciated and, of course, paid for.  Thanks in advance.

2 hours ago, DogNo1 said:

 My one-year extension expires on May 11.  

Assume that the extension is based on retirement? 

There are good agents in Bangkok.

ThaiVisaCentre is one example

 

Yes, extension of retirement. Thanks for the suggestion.

6 hours ago, DogNo1 said:

Yes, extension of retirement

When I haven't been able to obtain appointment at CW my plan B is to arrive just prior to 12 to obtain que ticket. Use lunch break to update bank book and make small deposit.

At 1pm when doors open those with que tickets are admitted first.

Yes from there it's sit and wait

 

Some discussion in this thread.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1352304-retirement-visa-or-marriage-visa-extension-at-very-old-age/

9 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

my plan B is to arrive just prior to 12 to obtain que ticket

 

I did this for many years, albeit for the work extension. But recently I've found arriving very last minute minimises the wait the best. I think the queue tickets are stopped from 3:30pm, so 3:20pm would be safe.

 

I did have a photo of the queue counter close times but I can't find it now so hopefully somebody on the ground can confirm.

 

If you do this, owing to large numbers of dropouts and staff desperate to get home, you should be seen and done within 2 or possibly 3 hours.

3 minutes ago, Gaccha said:

I did have a photo of the queue counter close times but I can't find it now so hopefully somebody on the ground can confirm.

Thinking the hours you posted (3.30pm) is correct. 

I certainly would not arrive during lunch break as you need to hop onto long line at 1pm to enter. Then also obtain Queue ticket. 

ThaiVisaCentre hasn't answered either of the two emails that I have sent to them.  Does anyone have an alternative suggestion?

19 minutes ago, DogNo1 said:

Does anyone have an alternative suggestion?

Tip. Generally agents use apps such as Line etc for type communication.

Good option is call them direct. 

Here is another suggestion 

https://thaivisaexpert.com/retirement-visa/  

 

Thai Visa Centre - Visa Agent https://g.co/kgs/zEzHcjY

 

 

 

 

You can get a priority queue ticket on the basis of your age. Just mention it at the counter. It worked very well for me last time.

Thanks, Dirk.  Can I go in at any time of the day?

2 hours ago, DogNo1 said:

Thanks, Dirk.  Can I go in at any time of the day?

Yes. 

Note they stop for lunch break 12-1pm.