Is Savannakhet the only option for a Non-O visa based on marriage without proof of funds?

First visit 8 years ago. Then we went for the spousal visa 4 years ago. We stayed 3 years and had no hassle with extending her visa and finally last year she got permanent right to reside. We've moved back to Thailand now and it seems harder to get the spousal visa for me now. I got a 1 year multi entry from KL about 6 years ago no problem. Apparently Savvanakhet is about the only place that does them now. Guess I'll get heading there when I get onshore...

@George ******

I guess that was many moons ago. You'd have serious hassles getting your wife back to the UK now.

George Milne Why do you not apply than for the Permanent residency or citizenship, after all you live in Thailand for over 20 years, you could have a Thai Passport 17 years ago.

I have always found investing here and later living to be very easy and straight forward...30+ years and counting.

I'm not a newbie, I've been in Thailand for over 20 years. I just think people like myself who are married to a Thai, have a good income and no interest in working and can prove all of the above should be granted visas more readily. Seem to have to jump through hoops just to come and spend my money here and my life with my family. Its bollocks. When I took my wife to the UK to live for a while we met the criteria, and had absolutely no hassles at all getting 6 month visit visas, then subsequently on other visits spousal visas and eventually permit to reside permanently.

@George ******

The Visa system in Thailand is very easy, compared with Europe, the US and other countries.

@George ******

they used to "make it easy" but the Embassys' have pulled many consulates into line, the UK being a prime example. Plus making it easy also gives undesirables a much greater chance of entering the country, no one wants that, Im sure you wouldnt want that in your country.

Seems pathetic for a country with such a large population of expats who don't work, don't want to work and do nothing but pour money into the economy. You'd think they'd make it easy.

Many consulates seem to be run on a franchise basis, many dont have any thai staff and even the consular general isnt thai

Welcome in Thailand. Some Embassies follow Government guide lines others don't and to make it worse: Immigration Offices do the same, some enforce more rules than others. Is this only for Visa, no This Is Thailand. Today you drive without helmet and the Police smiles at you and tomorrow his colleague fines you 500 Thb. Welcome and enjoy.

@Bobby ***

Is easy. Just make sure you have a letter written by your wife saying you are married. Past that no proof of funds needed. Embassy is quiet and fast.

I would almost bet you got the wrong answer :O Unfortunately it's gonna take someone going there to really find out if they do or don't issue them.