I got a DTV on 27th Dec and the passport in my application it will expire on 15 Dec 2026. I just arrived today in thailand and i was stamped 6 months.

It is clear that i need to get a new passport before june and before leaving thailand.

- once i have the new passport do i need to go to the immigration office and ask to put a transfer or special stamp in my new passport?

- will i need to carry always both passports with me?

Thanks

Affidavit of a Family Member Form

Immigration gave me this form for my visa extension. Support of a Thai child

Its a new form to me, but I want to get it right. As I understand it it's a family member confirming your family.

The first part looks like its filled in by the family member, can this be anyone? Wife? Mother in law?

Second part my details?

Third part

Signature 1. Family member

Signature 2. Competent officer? Imm officer?

Signature 3. Witness? Who can sign?

KR

Who is a real tourist in Thai?

Been to Thai 110 times since year 2000.

Never stayed longer than what then was 30 days visa exemption. Never extensions.

Never even knew that Thai Immigration even existed. Now, on Non O 1 year extension, I know.

We traveled around Thai, maybe 35,000 km rentacar. Travel, tourism

The hotels (maybe 50 of them) we had stayed at are still sending me (spamming) emails "Thank you for staying with us, we want to see you again". Their promotions and discounts.

That is is what a tourist is. Several times a year, some years 7-8 times.

I didn’t report after 90 days. Genuinely forgot…

Will this caused me trouble leaving the country or coming back in? Has anybody reported late after the 90 days? What should I do?

Admission for extended stay at Kalasin office. This is the first year I have had to use the monthly deposits in my Thai Bank Account method. Previous years the Canadian Embassy issued proof of income letters. I applied for an extension based on retirement so was meticulous at least ฿65,000 was deposited each month. I was a little worried that Wise transferred the money to their Kasikornbank account, and then Kasikornbank transferred the money to my SCB account and it didn't show as an international transfer, but that didn't seem to be a problem. I went to the SCB branch in Kalasin and told them what I wanted and they produced the letter almost right away. I then went to Kalasin Immigration, I got there just before 1 and was done before 2:30. I gave them the TM7 form with a picture, the TM8 (reentry form) with a picture, copies of the used pages in my passport, a copy of my yellow book and pink ID card, the bank letter, and what they seemed most interested in proof of my funds from Canada. I had my 2024 Government tax slips T4A NR4 and a letter from my former company showing what my monthly pension was, and proof from CPP and OAS what my monthly pensions from them were. The officer then converted the pensions from Canadian $ to Thai ฿. I also included 12 monthly bank statements from SCB showing the deposits from Wise into my SCB account. The officer seemed to be satisfied and issued the extension of stay. Just a note to the Canadian Government, you turned what used to be an easy process by issuing the letter of income into a rather complicated process. Thanks a lot.

For anyone who was concerned — I’ve just cleared immigration at Suvarnabhumi Airport for the sixth time this year. The officer greeted me with a big smile and stamped my passport without a single question. That brings my total stay this year to around 100 days, never exceeding 25 days and always returns to my home town.

Conclusion- if you are a legitimate tourist, there is no need to worry about the new immigration rules .

Has anyone had experience with a Chiang Mai visa run for a border bounce?

Getting tiresome. USA citizen in bkk on a 90

Day non-O visa. Arrived Dec 4, still haven’t been able to open a bank account. Been to immigration twice, about 10 different banks, some of them multiple times. The rules change in the same bank from one day to the next. Bangkok bank told me today I have to file for retirement in my country lol. Another said I must marry a Thai citizen. Another wanted that elusive retirement visa stamp in my passport. K Bank now wants a signed copy of the condo owners ID on top of the lease agreement. Didn’t want that yesterday. Another bank wanted me to pay insurance at 30k baht per year, every year 😂 another wanted proof of residency supplied by my embassy 😏

I’ve supplied passport, non-o visa stamp in passport and paper non-o visa, my Thai phone number tied to my passport, certificate of residency and signed lease agreement. So far no luck anywhere. Any suggestions for a sure fire bank in Bangkok that will accept just these documents? Because so far no bank wants my money.

I will not use an agent, please don’t suggest it. Thanks!

Airport thai only enter queue

Do they except the new TDAC for foreigners with thai wife.

Asking because Thais don't need TDAC to enter.

Use to be not a problem.

or do they reject you & send you to the tourist queue.

Hi all been seeing pics on Internet about big ques at immigration .. if you enter thiland on a pre arranged visa is there a special lane to get in or is there a fast track lane you can use even if you have to pay tia 😊