Can this work? Fly to Bangkok, entering Visa Exempt on US passport (with Thai Pass), then at the right time requesting 30 day extension. Then before visa exempt extension expires, applying in country for Non O Immigration visa. Thank you.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user inquires about the feasibility of entering Thailand on a Visa Exempt status using a US passport, requesting a 30-day extension, then applying for a Non-O Immigration visa within Thailand. Comments suggest that applying for an in-country Non-O visa based on monthly income transfers may not be viable unless certain conditions (like having prior international income documentation) are met. It's recommended to secure the Non-O visa from home beforehand, and questions about cash transfers versus wired funds for the 800,000 baht requirement for the O visa are also raised.
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