I received a multi no imm O based on marriage to a Thai (from KL ) 12 months ago.

I cannot apply for an extension in Thailand because I do not have sufficient funds.

If I go to KL or Penang again what are the chances i will get another multi entry?

If I go to melbourne are the chances greater?

thanks.

Believe Penang may be the best bet currently but best to take bank passbook even if not too much in it - have not seen any recent reporting from KL. Don't know the situation in Melbourne.

Believe Penang may be the best bet currently but best to take bank passbook even if not too much in it - have not seen any recent reporting from KL. Don't know the situation in Melbourne.

Melbourne isn't too easy Lop.

I just had a successful visa run to Penang. I'm not married and don't have 800,000 B to qualify for the retirement visa, so I got a non-immigrant O visa, multi-entry 1-year visa.

I'm 64 with a small pension of about $10,000/year, a few thousand US dollars in a US bank and only 50,000 B at Thai Farmers here in Chiangmai. I presented my US consulate sworn proof of income, downloaded savings info on US account and my Thai Bank book. Paid 550 RM with a 50RM commission to the guys at NJ Book Centre on Chulia St.--the main drag in Georgetown. I stay for 18 RM at the nearby Oasis Hotel. It's kind of a dump but adequate for the 3-night stay I needed to get the train back to Thailand from Butterworth.

Oh, no letters from bank managers required, just the book and statements. I suppose you could pump up the balances a little and then withdraw the money for the trip too. But don't say I suggested that!

Mohammed told me "no problem" when I presented my paperwork and I got the fresh visa 2 days later good until Nov. 27, 2008. With a visa run at the end I'm good till '09.

Tell me about happiness!

Darkstar 1943.

Also recommend the Ship restaurant for great steak/seafood dinners and not all that expensive by US standards. About $20 for prawns, steak, salad, corn on the cob, potatoes and a delicious 3 scoop chocolate sundae. Drank ice tea. Liquor, wine and beer are high there.