Can I renew my driving licence in Thailand on a non-immigrant visa and get 5 years it run out when we had covid last time they wouldn't renew it

I will get a Non Immigrant O Visa for my next visit, the question I have ... To open a bank account what is the customary amount required to just open the account for starters. I am not necessarily trying to deposit 800,000 for one year extension. Primary goal is to open a Thai account and slowly bring to 800,000. I will be leaving in 60 days with the Non-O Visa. Again, looking to just get and maintain an active Thai Account for future retirement Visa long term.

Hey all, thanks for all the good advice from a few weeks ago. l am now set to travel on 11 October via Singapore and into Jomtien Monday 12. Just 1 last question for the group....

Is it easier to bring a money order, bank check or travellers check to the value of 800,000thb? Can't take that much cash, approx $au38,000 and without an account to transfer into, cannot do an EFT.

Any help will be gratefully accepted.

I came in on a 90 day non-o visa for having Thai family (kids). I got a further 60 day extension on that. My visa expires at the end of this month. Is it possible to get the annual extension after getting the 60 day one already? Also my bank dropped below 400k this month, but I could top it up.

Not sure if I can make it happen or if I have enough time?

Appreciate your advice!

Hello everyone, I’m planning on applying for Thailand’s retirement Non O visa here stateside. I have a plan, let me know what you think. On arrival immediately deposit 800k bhat and at the same time start transferring additional amounts to meet the monthly of at least 65k bhat. By the time I apply for my 1st extension I will have the funds required and at least 2 maybe 3 months of deposits, so by the time it’s time for 2nd renewal I’ll have at least 13 or 14 months of deposits to show that I have met the monthly income. Ok so far right, now my question is. When can I take out the 800k bhat? Your thoughts appreciated.

Hi, I have a single entry Non-O visa and have been stamped in until the 29th of November. I'm going to leave Thailand soon for 3 weeks and will return at the beginning of November. I will get a single re-entry permit at the airport upon departure. When I return I believe I will be stamped in until the 29th of November. Can I apply for an extension of stay at Immigration (BKK Div 1) say 2 weeks before the 29 Nov stamp expires?

I am planning to apply for DTV visa. Currently I am in bangkok on tourist visa which will expire soon. I have a full time job in Hong Kong. I pay income tax in HK just want to work from Bangkok. It is a company registered headquarters in HK.

Can I apply from Bangkok?

What will increase my chance of getting the visa?

Is there any better visa which will allow me to work from home Bangkok with multiple entry.

Thinking of changing to a DTV visa in Sydney Australia. Soft power thai cooking 12 months course and also study Thai language at university in Bangkok. Currently on retirement visa. Do you need to wait for your current visa to expire before applying for DTV ?. Thanks in advance.

Has anyone with Chinese passport successfully applied for DTV at Thai Embassy Kuala Lumpur recently? I'm currently in KL and planning to apply. Need to know if it's feasible or should I go to Hanoi or somewhere else instead. Which city you recommend and which muya Thai club in Thai you recommend

If I have a condo but like to travel and stay in hotels do I need to have my landlord file a TM30 everytime I come back from staying in a a hotel if the checkout date is when my 180 stamp is up for my condo? Also if a hotel didn’t send in a TM30 and I already left is it better to leave the country and come back before 90 days to avoid the 90 day report?