We arrive the 2nd week of January, but don't have a ticket leaving Thailand yet, we nto stay 2-3 months. Will it be a problem uppon arrival not having a return ticket?

Hi all. Any experience kind soul can give me a step by step guide to apply for a Thai marriage visa. My Thai wife wasn’t very sure and we are trying to avoid going to an agent if possible. We are married in my country but next year, we decided to go back to Thailand to live permanently. Any help is much appreciated thanks 🙏

Hey guys!

I applied through London Thai Embassy, soft power, I put on my application my intended date of arrival 5th January 2026.

1st December: Applied

4th December: Sent proof of flights

Do you think I put my intended date of arrival too far out and that I have is why I have not heard back from them yet? Or when do you reckon I will hear something, I am hoping the upcoming week.

Thank you.

hi everyone, does anyone know how straightforward it will be to move from Elite/Privilege visa to a non-o retirement once the Elite expires? could it be done without leaving? thank you

Arrived in Thailand recently on a Non-O retirement visa and opened bank accounts (no agents). Unfortunately I have to now leave Thailand and will return next June to retire so will do new Non-O then. My question is around my bank accounts (KBank and Krungsri) - if I leave dormant with a small balance do I need to worry they’ll be closed? Also when I return I am assuming that they will be happy with the new Non-O if they haven’t closed the accounts - does that sound reasonable?

Could I obtain a 90 day retirement visa, open a bank account, then go home and app

Could I obtain a 90 day retirement visa, open a bank account, then go home and apply for a DVT visa. That way I have a bank account

Hello Everyone,

My partner will be travelling with me to BKK on 21st December and this will be his third entry this year, his last exit from BKK was in September to his home country and he’s entering after 3 months.

I hold a work permit in BKK and have rented my own condo and I will be entering to BKK with him on 21st.

Since I’m with him and I hold a valid work permit and stay, should the immigration officer be lenient in admitting him as well? Or should I be worried he might be denied entry based on new rules.

He holds exit ticket from BKK to Vietnam before hitting 60 days mark and he works remotely.

Seeking some genuine advise so we can plan better.

Thanks in advance!

Bank account and 1 year extension.

The bank account was opened by an agency. I hardly remember where the branch was (somewhere in Bangkok, China Town). I got my first 1 year extension with the agency.

My 2 questions:

1. I opened another bank account with Kashikorn Bank where I deposited 850K THB. Would that different bank account be a problem when renewing 1 year extension (26. September 2026)?

I have Yellow Book, Thai DL, Thai Pink ID, bank book.

2. My TM30 when the 1. year extension was granted, was with some address in the provinces (via an agency). The day after arrival to Thai (October 30 2025) , I submitted TM30 with my my current home address in Bangkok (Samut Prakan). That TM30 will never change.

Does that TM30 override whatever address and TM30 the agency logged in?

Trying to check if I can go on my own to Immigration for the next extension or am I locked with the agency?

Hello all?! I am on a Non-O retirement Visa.

I returned from a foreign trip on December 2nd with the re-entry permit.

My landlord filed the TM-30 for me on December 3rd.

My lease expired in October and I found a better apartment that I'd like to move into on February 1st. That new landlord will also file another TM 30

My question is when do I do my 90-day report? It's a bit confusing. Thank you.

So reading all these posts I have a question.

I am married to a Thai but I work on a ship and I am only back in Thailand in the Winter (End Dec till Mid Feb) then I am back at work so max 50 days this year will be less I usually enter on Visa Exempt don't need extension for the last 3 years I was there in Aug for 16 Holiday to see the wife. I know it's up to the IO but was just wondering if I can expect any problems.

Arrive 30 Dec Depart 11 Feb with 6 days in Vietnam in the middle.

I have ticket out already and my contract and letter of employment for next year.