Non-Immigrant O-Visa

[Yonok]

Sorry Guys if this has been asked before, just want to check out the present situation!

I have friends in Northern Thailand, English and Thai and I'll be going to do some voluntary work at a local school in Chiang Saen, in November this year.

The immigration suggested I would need a multi-entry NON-Immigrant Visa, category O.

Reading some of the threads, would I apply for O "ED" or just O. I could get a letter from the school to support my application.

At the moment I think they are asking for 20,000 Bht evidence of finance, is that still the case.

How soon before the trip, do I need to apply for the visa.

I am 65 and in the UK.

I know this probably will have been asked before, however I know the visa rules change, so just wanted to check.

Thanks for being patient.

[lopburi3]

If must be an "O" visa and you should obtain as close to departure time as possible. A multi entry would only be required if you planned to remain longer than the normal 90 days of a single entry. You would still have to exit/return to get a new 90 day stay.

[Mario2008]

And yes, get a letter from the school to support your application for a visa based on volunteering. Apply by mail at Hull, their webiste gives all the necesarry details.