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How can I resolve an issue with my Non O visa labeled for business instead of retirement in Thailand?

Non O Visa Retirement Extension Thailand Immigration Visa Application Issues Visa Exempt Entry Bank Account Opening in Thailand

Jun 20, 2025

9 hours ago

Spencer *******

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Ok so need a bit of advice from those in the know. I arrived in Thailand on a Non O visa on the 18/06 went to the local immigration office yesterday to get proof of where I am living ( to open bank account ) To get all things sorted for retirement extension. Hit a bit of a wall when the immigration officer said you can not ask for the retirement extension because in thai in the remarks line they had written business. The application was submitted via the London Embassy. Has anyone a) been in this situation, and what solutions did you find. The Officer said you need new Non O go to Laos and apply there.

My possible solution and happy to be shot down if this is a stupid thought is go to Laos return on a visa exempt stamp and convert that in country to a Non O and then take the retirement extension. 

In a perfect world trying to get the authorities to reissue a copy of the original visa with that word removed.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The poster is facing a challenge with their Non O visa, which was mistakenly designated for business purposes instead of retirement, preventing them from applying for a retirement extension. They seek advice on how to rectify this issue, explore the option of obtaining a new Non O visa from Laos, and ensure they can open a bank account in Thailand. Community members offer insights into potential solutions and share experiences related to similar situations.

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Bob ********

I went to Siam Legal and they will assist you with getting a Bank account. They go to the Kasikorn Bank office in their building. just under 6000 baht cost for their service.

8 hours ago

Jeremy ********

@Bob *******

was this in the last 2-5 weeks

Or did this happen before the scam center debacle???

8 hours ago

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Stuart ***********

Were you able to get a residence certificate and open a bank account?

Your plan will work if you can open a bank account before going to Laos.

As Stuart Cummings said, it seems like a strange comment on your current non-O.

8 hours ago

Stuart *********

Any chance of uploading a picture (redacting personal information) of this? A non O isn’t issued for business reasons. It can be issued for various reasons but business isn’t one of them.

You’re right about getting it changed if that what it says - I doubt that would happen.

9 hours ago

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Stuart *********

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