What is the best immigration office in Bangkok for a 1-year Non-O retirement visa extension and can I make an online appointment?

@Marty ********

this is the first, coming from the 90-day visa. I also have an injury. Traveling (even by Grab/Bolt) is very difficult. I really hope I don’t need to return. Thx.

@Ruth ******

Yes there is a Kasikorn branch downstairs. If it is not working then just wait for the bank to open. If you encounter problems and possibly have to return another day then it is not the end of the world. Take notes and the next year extension will go more smoothly. You can extend 45 days early in Bangkok. Go as early as you can.

@Marty ********

Is there an actual Kasikorn bank branch there? I have everything but the bank book update. I'm nervous about relying on one passbook machine at the office and having it possibly not work (like the one outside my local branch today, where I had hoped to do a trial run). If I can do the passbook at the machine if it functions, but know I have a backup plan to go into the branch when they open, I'll feel much better. I'm planning to go tomorrow.

Thanks.

@Ruth ******

I believe they complete whatever needs to be done for people already in the office when they close but I have never experienced that myself.

@Ruth ******

My experience is with the Chaengwattana Immigration office in Bangkok to get a 1 year extension. I would obtain bank documents before going. They are valid for 7 days. I updated my bank book downstairs using the machine that is available even when the bank a not open. I would arrive around 8am. The office opens at 8:30am. I usually got my queue number 15 minutes later. I typically got my extension completed within 2 hours. I didn’t use and agent or make an appointment.

If you are also getting a re-entry permit then you are going to have to get in line again.

Avoid going the day after immigration has shut down for holidays. Note there are a lot of holidays in April.

Just get there early when the office opens at 8:30am.

@Graham *****

when I went on earlier today, there was one appointment available for April 17 at 8:30 AM. Yesterday, there was nothing.