I started the process to extend my non-resident O visa today and had a disagreeable surprise at the bank. When they issued me my bank letter, they said that I would have to go to Immigration TODAY to do the extension, otherwise the letter would be invalid.

Used to be it would be accepted even if it was several days old. Luckily, my Immigration office is not terribly busy; I can't imagine what it would be like to do everything in one day if I were in Bangkok or Chiangmai. Is this common throughout the kingdom now?

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 😊

Non O 90 days visa is it possible to get one once a year?

I am now on non O 1 year extension until September 26 2026.

After 3 months in Thai, on that extension, I do not really see why would I be in Thai for longer than that.

While on that Non O extension, I got my Yellow Book, Thai Pink ID (for foreigners), Thai Driving licence and Kasikorn bank account.

I own our condo in Bangkok, no rent. Never change my address, no new TM30.

The scenario would be: stay in Thai July-August-September (on the current Non O extension), return to Japan (where we own our condo) and come again (after that Non O exipres) for 60 days visa exempt (January-February).

Then, apply for another Non O to stay in Thai 90 days (July-August-September).

My wife, (local marriage in Thai) is Thai national.

Can I get a new Non -O every year, once per year , and then return after several months absence from Thai, on a 60 days exemption?

That way, I think, my 850K THB in my Kasikorn account could be used for daily expenses, might last for years. Not frozen with the bank and Immigration, while I do not want to be in Thai for the whole year.

We live in Japan, the place is as central as the Lumpini park in Bangkok, a desirable place to live at.

Hi probably a silly question but are the immigration offices open on Christmas Day and the 26th of Dec please? Thanks

Hi

Stuffed up calculation when I booked my return ticket, my flight is in February but visa expires on 19th January

I assume can’t extend a dtv at all ? Is only option to jump to another country and return ? Or they got strict on that in new visa reforms ?

Cheers

Am I correct to assume when applying for an extension on a non o (marriage based) I need to bring the map and family photos at that time?

Hi Everyone does anyone now how mene three months visa you can have in one year and if you can have more if you are married and the prices of each visa. Thanks Dave

Went to k bank this month and they gave me this info,said a non o will be fine

Went from visa exemption stamp into Non-O 90 days thai child dependent visa in Thailand. Submitted the whole paperwork in 2 sets that is needed for the 1 year extension (hoping I could get one year straight away). Am I right to assume that for the 1 year extension I will have to resubmit everything even if it's the same immigration office? Couldn't ask the IO as he wasn't bothered. He also stamped me a 3 days earlier date. I didn't see it straight away, just thought it was a weird date for the visa expiry. But didn't want to test my luck by complaining. Also, if a new rental contract is needed does it have to start 3 months prior to extension date or on the date of extension for a year (like 30 days before expiration of Non O 90 days)? TIA

Hi guys ,I'm looking to move to Thailand to live with my Thai wife in January 2028 when Ill be retired I live in the UK at the moment,my pension will cover the 40,000 Thai baht.im just a bit confused about the banking requirements,I popped in to a Thai bank last month and they gave me a list of visa types that I can use to open an account with them but as I'll be paid from the UK state pension into my UK bank in pounds how can I transfer this money in to a Thai bank if I first need need a marriage visa to be able to open a Thai bank ? I need proof of the 40,000 before I can get a visa . Can I transfer the 40,000 from my UK bank to my wise account to show as proof for the visa requirement . Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks