Can I apply for a Non-O visa while on a visa exemption in Thailand?

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an? If so you don’t need to show proof of any funds in a thai bank account as your embassy offers to give you a affidavit letter to confirm your income. So if you can meet the general requirement of being over 50 years old and a monthly income minimum 65K baht a month you can apply for a Non O in Thailand on a TM.87. You need at least 15 days left in your current stamp for to apply and you might get a 30 days extension at your local immigration as well.

Yes, if you meet the criteria of your local Immigration Office

This is not a complete question. Non-O based on what? Do you already have a bank account with the required money?

If it's for retirement, it depends on where you'll be applying for the non-O. Some offices require you to have the required funds in the bank already for 2 months when you apply to convert to the non-O. If you are using of those offices then obviously you won't have enough time. Even with a tourist visa you would unlikely be able to do it fast enough.

If you are applying at one of the offices that doesn't have this requirement, then it's possible if you move quickly to open your bank account and deposit the required funds. But it's going to be MUCH easier if you just get the non-O from the embassy before you travel. Then you can easily open a bank account and deposit the funds.