How do I cancel my student visa extension in Thailand and apply for a Non-O retirement visa without leaving the country?

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Cancelling student visa extension whilst in Thailand and applying for Non O retirement...

Hi all, sorry for the question but I'm finding the process a little complicated. 
I put 800,000 in thai bank account 17th April which will be 2 months seasoned 17th June. My student visa extension of stay expires 1st July. 
I was hoping to get termination letter from school and take this to Bangkok immigration on 18th June with appropriate forms/letter from bank etc and apply for Non O without leaving Thailand but I've read that you need at least 15-21 days of current stamp left to do this and I would only have 13 days left.
Am I correct saying that I now need to apply in a neighbouring country at Thai embassy and still get a letter from school confirming cancellation of current education extension, taking this to immigration before I leave the country 🤔.
Also, if i do apply from a neighbouring country, how long does it take to process there or can I just leave Thailand, go to say Ho Chi Minh Thai embassy, apply there and come back within a day or 2?
I have been doing research on this but I just want to be sure I'm understanding it correctly.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is seeking guidance on cancelling a student visa extension while in Thailand and applying for a Non-O retirement visa. They have a bank deposit that will meet the seasoning requirement before their student visa expires, but they are unsure if they need to leave the country to apply for the new visa. They have read that a certain number of days is needed on their current visa, which complicates their plans. The comments offer differing advice, with one suggesting that the user can apply for the retirement visa immediately after cancelling the student visa without leaving Thailand, and emphasizing the importance of proper documentation. Another comment reiterates the need for the bank deposit to be seasoned for two months prior to applying.

Martyn ********* · Answer

It needs to be seasoned  for 2 months  not 60 days  before applying  once you apply you will be fine do not forget  letter from bank and passbook updated  on day of applying  withdraw a minimal amount  from atm just before having passbook  updated so it shows everything  to date

John ********** · Answer

You're over thinking it. You shouldn't need to apply for a 90 day Non-O visa at all. Go visit your immigration office and ensure that you meet all of the requirements they list for a 12 month extension of stay based on retirement. The day you cancel your extension of stay based on studying you immediately apply for an extension of stay based on retirement. The only difficulty might be if you need to use 2 different immigration offices, in which case you should be able to cancel the extension based on studying in advance with paperwork from your school stating the last day you will study

How do I cancel my student visa extension in Thailand and apply for a Non-O retirement visa without leaving the country?

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