Staying On With Non O Multiple Entry

[Wiley]

I (32years old, US citizen) am wrapping up my first 90 days on a non o multiple entry visa (family) on Dec 25.

My wife (Thai) and I just had a second baby. I would like to stay as long as the funds last - hopefully until August, which would be about one year on this visa.

What is the most efficient way of doing extensions/ or border runs to make this visa last?

Can I simply go to the immigration office and will they stamp on another 90 days, and I will do this couple times until the year is up?

Or do I simply do a border run and when I return will they stamp on 90 more days, and I will do this a couple times until the year is up?

Currently, I do not have 400,000 baht in the bank at any one time; I believe this means that the 1 year extension is out of the question. Although, as a side question, does the 400,000 baht have to be in a Thai bank or can the funds be an equivalent in a foreign country?

Thank you

[Lite Beer]

You have to exit the country and re enter to get another 90 days. Do this just before the Visa expires to get another 90 days making a total of 15 months.

The 400,000 Baht has to be in a Thai bank. It has to be there 2 months before applying. Once successful you can start spending it. OR You can use 40,000 Baht a month income if you have that.

[lopburi3]

It must be in a Thai bank account for 2 months.

If you have a multi entry non immigrant O visa any entry gets a new 90 day stamp. So that can cover you until almost 90 days after it expires (use before 15 March - enter 14 March for new 90 day stay).

You must leave Thailand every 90 days or less. Simple border run - exit Thailand - enter other country - exit other country - enter Thailand.