Since arriving here in June for hopefully a long-term residence, since then I have changed my visa from an extended SETV to a 90 day, non imm O based on being over 50. I then extended for 12 months and bought a multiple re-entry permit at the same time. This was all completed at my 'local' office (6 hour round trip) in Kanchanaburi, which I now believe from reading the posts here, to be one of the more demanding offices regarding paperwork. The reason for this post is to thank Tod Daniels and the team here for advice which quite frankly saved me a lot of time and hassle.
I have just returned yesterday from a 2 week trip to the UK and was through immigration with nothing but a smile from the IO at Suvarnabummi Airport in 2 minutes. Today I am heading to Cambodia for a week from Don Muang and am confident my re-entry will be trouble free, so thanks for the help.
Typically I also got a home visit from the Immigration Officer while I was in the UK. Again it was all handled very amiably on a LINE video call and my g/f knowing where I keep all my copy documents helped. His English was pretty good and he seemed happy to revisit on my return as he still wants to meet me.
Now i need to get my head round a new TM30 and 90 day reporting!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post shares the author's positive experiences with immigration processes in Thailand, specifically detailing their transition from an extended SETV to a non-immigrant O visa, and the subsequent successful extension and re-entry permit acquisition. They express gratitude towards Tod Daniels for his guidance which eased their immigration journey. The author mentions a seamless return through immigration after a trip to the UK and preparation for another trip to Cambodia. Community comments discuss the complexities of Thai immigration regulations and share experiences with local immigration offices.
