Non-O yearly extension application window

[mogy]

My non-o visa extension is due to expire in the middle of November but I expect to be out of country working for about 4-5 weeks from end of october/beginning of November into December.

Pattaya immigration have told me that I can only apply for it within a week to 10 days of the expiry date. I explained to them that I'll be outside and they've basically told me it means I will lose my original visa and will have to apply for a new one overseas - at considerable more expense.

I told them I would gladly apply for the extension in September or October and loose a month or two of my extension time on the existing extension but I've been informed by the immigration officer that it's not possible to apply outside the 2 week expiry window. Anyone working rotational work and living with family in Thailand with a non-o visa may have had similar issues. Would appreciate any info from anyone.

[ubonjoe]

Who at Pattaya immigration told you that?

You can do it up to 45 days early. This has been confirmed by reports on this forum.