How hard could it be to have all immigraiton offices apply the exact same set of rules and procedures? Will we ever witness that? How hard can it be?

@Billel *******

Yes. That works.

@Billel *******

Correct. At least not with this visa shown in the picture.

If you enter after August 18, this visa is useless / void.

Example: If you enter on August 18, you will be stamped in for 60 days (including the day of arrival) - so stamped in until October 16.

Yes. Enter until 18 August at the latest. And when you do, be stamped in for 60 days.

On the con side: Many immigration offices would require the wife to be present with you at every extension. So not only wasting your time with their inefficiencies, but disrespecting your wife’s time, too. Or imagine your marriage going south and the wife not willing to show up with you at immigration - no extension even though still married. Just some random thoughts. If over 50 or other options I would base the stay on those, rather.

Retiring in Thailand with a Non-Thai Partner Below 50 Years:

@Henrik ****

Also: Always a good idea to avoid those extensions. Those stamps in the passport make the most trouble for future entries.

@Frank *********

How do you know who I am asking for. And why would you care? Cheers.