Better safe than sorry, naturally. Great advice already given.

Just wanted to add that in 25+ years of going in and out of Thailand (and 30+ other countries) with prescription medication I have never even been approached about any, even when I was inspected.

I got one at AIS in central festival Pattaya. It took less than 5 minutes and works perfectly.

I have been using onlinetaxman.com for many years. They specialize in US expat taxes. Highly recommended.

I arrived 12th this month. Definitely not using those any longer.

I did this at CW but it was 2 years ago. They said by mail it will be 2 weeks for 200 baht. Or one hour for 1000 baht.

@Ch***

this is what I have first hand experience with

Notarize

I have used online notary for several different reasons and they are universally accepted now.

You do a Skype or FaceTime call to verify identity. You scan and email docs and they do the same in reverse with the stamp and letter of certification. Really easy.

FYI to one of your points:

“Permanent or conditional residents should apply for a re-entry permit if they will be outside the United States for one year or more. While it is valid, a re-entry permit allows you to apply for admission to the U.S. without having to obtain a returning resident visa from a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.”

Direct from USCIS.

I was told directly from an agent when we were entering America that she must return every 364 days or get a re-entry permit.

No one ever asked where the money came from for me. I used the Ubon office for my initial extension and BKK for my second neither cared.

I did the maximum. I can’t remember exactly the amount but it was 3-4 transfers to get to the million baht to buy a truck. I think in the $10,000 range. It took a couple of days.

Info note: this was 3 years ago.