How can I extend my Non 'O' ME visa based on marriage in Thailand?

1. Great job admin & mods.

2. My experience today at Jomtien Immigration Pattaya.

I have a Non 'O' ME visa based on marriage to a Thai. My last entry was 21st Feb. Border bounce due 20th May. Visa expires 30th Sep. Obviously couldn't do a border bounce so I was on amnesty. I went to Jomtien Immigration 2 weeks ago and asked if I needed to do a 60 day extension and then apply for the 1 year extension based on marriage and they said no, can do the 1 year extension now. I was dubious as to what the front desk told me but took it as gospel. I gathered my documents and headed there today with my wife.

It couldn't have gone any easier. There was minimal people inside and we only sat down for 1 minute before our number was called. The first officer checked our paperwork and then we moved to the next desk and that officer put the 'Under Consideration' stamp in my passport and I paid 1900 Baht. She said officials would come to our house next week for verification of residence. After that they will take my passport for several weeks and call me to pick it up. Bank book must be updated on the day of passport collection.

Note: This is a 1 year extension with 90 day reporting NOT a Multiple Entry visa. When the time arises that I need to travel out of the country I will return to Jomtien Immigration and apply for the Multiple Entry stamp and pay the fee.

I hope this is of help to people in the same situation. Again great job by the Admins & Mods!!!