I am from the USA, and I entered Thailand on January 23. My visa exempt expires on March 8. I understand that I am eligible for a 60-day covid extension which I intend to take care of on my own. After that I need to stay on in Thailand as I've accepted a job at an international school that begins in August. That means that I will need an alternative visa for the period between May and August. I am married to a Thai national (11y years) and have had the marriage visa in the past. I have the required funds in bkk bank account to be eligible for the marriage visa, however my Thai wife is still in the USA on business for another 6 months or so. We own a condo in Bangkok, and a farm in Chaiyaphum; both in her name.
I understand that her not being present effects my ability to receive a marriage Visa and extension based on marriage......does anyone have advice? Please let me know, thank you
Nationality: USA
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user, an American expat in Thailand, is seeking advice on visa options after their visa exempt expires on March 8. They intend to apply for a 60-day COVID extension but need to figure out what to do between May and August, as they have accepted a job at an international school. The user's wife is a Thai national but is currently in the U.S., which complicates their eligibility for a marriage visa. They own property in Thailand, which also plays a role in their situation.
