Non-imm Visa Renewal

[df358]

My visa is going to be expired soon. Looking at my travelling records for the last 12 months, I have never stayed in Thailand for more than 3 weeks even though I come here every month.

Last time I spent about 6000 to 8000 Bahts to get the visa and the re-entry permit. Likley I need to spend the same amount to renew it, what are the benefits of having the visa again? I am a HK Chinese over 50 and holding a Canadian passport and have a condo in BKK.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

My visa is going to be expired soon. Looking at my travelling records for the last 12 months, I have never stayed in Thailand for more than 3 weeks even though I come here every month.

Last time I spent about 6000 to 8000 Bahts to get the visa and the re-entry permit. Likley I need to spend the same amount to renew it, what are the benefits of having the visa again? I am a HK Chinese over 50 and holding a Canadian passport and have a condo in BKK.

They well might see you as a de facto resident after a number of visits. We hear that the Immigration people propose to toughen their stance in July, Some border points have already toughened up on seasoned regulars.

[df358]

Thks for your advice, dr Pat Pong.

One more question:

With a short stay record (staying not more than 2 to 3 weeks for every month), after renewing my Non-IMM retirement visa for 3 consecutive years, would I be able to apply for permanent resident?

[astral]

As you have qualified already, then do not break the chain.

At some stage you may want to come and live in that condo for a long period,

and re-establishing your Non-Imm visa status could be difficult.

Read through the other topics and see how the immigration are tightening up all round!

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Thks for your advice, dr Pat Pong.

One more question:

With a short stay record (staying not more than 2 to 3 weeks for every month), after renewing my Non-IMM retirement visa for 3 consecutive years, would I be able to apply for permanent resident?

3 unbroken extensions means that you are eligible to apply for permanent residency next time.