One Year Extension Based On Thai Spouse

[pomraksao]

Hi Folks,

I am an Indian and am 35 years old.

I have applied for a one year extension based on marriage to a Thai national using the "400,000 baht in the bank" route. This will cover me for most part of the year 2010.

I am just wondering will I be allowed to keep making these extensions (2011,2012.so on regardless of the "route" which may change) WITHOUT HAVING A JOB in Thailand? My query arises from the discussion my wife and I had with one of the immigration officer last week in Hua Hin who said that I have a to find a job in Thailand before my next extension request in 2011 otherwise there is a sure chance that my extension will be rejected.

Please advise.

Best Regards,

Lucky

[Mario2008]

The requirements are 400,000 in the bank OR an income of 40,000 a month (which can be from abroad). As long as you meet the requirement you have nothing to worry, job in Thailand or not.

[thaiphoon]

If going the 400k bank balance route at renewal, don't forget that funds will need to be in the account for 3 months prior to renewal of extension of stay.

[Brunus]

The officer was wrong. You can't work in Thailand with a non O. So nobody can ask you to work in Thailand in order to renew your non O. If you work you need to have a non B

[pomraksao]

Thanks to all for replying on my query and will keep in mind all the points mentioned.

Best Regards,

Lucky

[thaiphoon]

The officer was wrong. You can't work in Thailand with a non O. So nobody can ask you to work in Thailand in order to renew your non O. If you work you need to have a non B

You need a work permit to work legally in Thailand, and that can be based on Non-O visa/Non-B visa or extension of stay based on marriage/employment.

[Brunus]

Sorry, I didn't know you could have a work permit based on a non O visa. Still nobody can ask you to get a work permit in order to renew your non O visa.