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Can I apply for a visa extension while traveling in Thailand and then return to the UK before re-entering Thailand later?

Non-O Visa Visa Extension Bank Account Requirements Re-entry Permit Thailand Immigration Expats in Thailand Visa Procedures

Jul 14, 2025

21 days ago

Peter *******

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Hello,

I got my non o visa based on marriage on the thai e-visa website via London UK.

I’m so very happy about this  and also grateful from all the feedback I have had from you all to help me.

Thank you to you all.

My visa says it’s valid from July 13th to October 10th 2025.

And it’s got me thinking.

I planned to return on September 25th 2025 at the end of my season for several months.

However I thinking of a quick trip earlier as I’ve mentioned in my previous posts I work in the tourism industry which is very slow in the UK with sales down this year.

Hence I have no work from July 30th to August 17th 2025.

And I have already booked flights to return at the end of the season to enter Thailand on September 25th 2025 to stay for 6-7 months.

Can I do the following as I don’t want to wait in London without work for 17 days from July 31st to mid  August & I’d rather be with my wife.

Fly to Thailand entering on July 31st 2025 for 2 weeks of August.

Apply for my visa extension in those first 2 weeks of August.

Then fly back to the UK to work with a reentry permit.

And return to Thailand entering on September 25th 2025 for my long stay.

When do I have to season the 400,000baht in a thai bank account? 

(I already have an SCB bank account now)

Is it on the day I plan to I arrive back August 31st?

Or should it be before that in my case?

Also an extra question after I arrive back on September 25th 2025 can I use another re-entry permit to visit my mother who has been unwell in Australia in mid October as it is her and my birthday then?

Is any of this possible?

Thank you so much 🙏

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user recently obtained a Non-O visa based on marriage and has plans to return to Thailand, but seeks clarification on the visa extension process, including timing for depositing funds in a Thai bank account. They also inquire about travel logistics between the UK and Thailand, specifically regarding applying for a re-entry permit and a visa extension. Community responses highlight requirements like having 400,000 baht in the bank for two months prior to applying for an extension, the importance of timing for applying for an extension, and potential immigration visits during the extension consideration period.

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