Hi guys, thanks for accepting my group invite. I had a few questions for something I haven't tried before and wanted to run it past you knowledgeable bunch first.
I've just been granted a 90 day Non-O visa by the London Embassy on the basis of being the legal father of a Thai child.
1) Am I right in saying that I can get a 60 day extension of stay with no proof of funds? And when that's up I can apply for another 12 month extension as long as I have proof of funds?
2) A couple of years ago I tried to get a 12 month extension of stay with Samui immigration, but they asked for 500,000 THB in a bank account for 3 months. It was my understanding based on the immigration website that it should have been 400,000 THB with no 3 month requirement. I will check again with Samui Immigration when I'm back in the country, but if this happens again, is it possible for me to book a hotel in my name in another province that accepts the 400,000 THB and do my extension of stay in that province?
3) If I do a visa run every 5 months, can I stay here indefinitely on 3 month Non-O visas + 60 day extensions? Or will they view this the same as people getting too many back-to-back tourist visas?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user has received a 90-day Non-O visa based on being the legal father of a Thai child and seeks confirmation on extensions and visa runs. They inquire about getting a 60-day extension without proof of funds, the requirements for a 12-month extension, and the possibility of circumventing strict banking requirements at Samui immigration. Responses clarify that a 60-day extension can be granted without proof of funds if proper documentation is provided. However, a 12-month extension requires legal parental rights. There's also a discussion about the differing requirements across immigration offices in Thailand regarding banking proofs and possible strategies for remaining in Thailand longer through extensions and visa runs.
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