Can I leave Thailand with a 3-month retirement visa and return to extend it to a year?

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I've posted a couple of times on here about Immi asking me for proof my 800k funds originally sent in 2019 came from abroad. I have something to note and something to ask.  To note, I asked my bank on two occasions to supply the proof, they said they couldn't find any origin abroad deposits. So I was faced with importing another 800k. Then this week I found my old bank book, and sure enough there was the record with the FFS code for a foreign origin. So, note that the bank may not try hard enough, you may need to push them if you no longer have your old bank books. Second, is a question. I can now apply for the retirement visa here, but I'm heading back to Europe in April. As I understand it, I can get the non-immi retirement visa now, valid for three months, then extend it to a year. My question, after getting the 3 month visa, can I leave the country with a re-entry for a few months, then come back in and apply for the 1 year extension, or will my 3 month visa become invalid upon departure?

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is inquiring about the validity of a 3-month retirement (NON-O) visa after leaving Thailand with a re-entry permit. They are also discussing issues they faced in providing proof of foreign funds required by immigration and advice on dealing with banks for documentation.

Nongnuch ******** · Answer

I have kept all my old bankbooks, since 22 years

Rodney ******** · Answer

If you need a letter frombthe bank just give the manager 5 baht and they will do while you wait

A little encouragement goes a long way

Worked for me

Jim *********** · Answer

I asked paperwork showing 65k transfers twice.  Lazy woman bank didn't do.  I chanced extension yesterday refused as no letter showing transfers,  went back bank spoke supervisor  get letter 5pm today.   Told her I asked this twice and woman didn't bother her butt.    Sometimes gota push them I agree.

Willem **** · Answer

A re-entry permit does not pauze your 3 months validity of stay. It only keeps it active when leaving. To extend your stay with 1 year you have to be back within the validity period.

Brandon ************ · Answer

What you are asking doesn't really make sense. If you apply to convert to non-O visa from a tourist entry, your new stamp will be valid for 90 days. If you are leaving for a few months, you won't be back before your stamp ends, because it's only valid for 90 days. How would you apply for an extension if you're not going to be in Thailand?

Can I leave Thailand with a 3-month retirement visa and return to extend it to a year?

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