@Christopher ******

NO, it is easier to apply for both different types of visa at the same place. BUT the person with the Non Immigrant O-A (Long Stay) Visa will get maximum 1 year of stay on entry into Thailand (depending on expiry date health insurance)

The other person with the Non Immigrant O visa as dependent will get 90 days of stay on entry, but can apply after 60 days for an Extension of Stay to match the period of stay from the Non Immigrant O-A (Long Stay) visa holder.

@Christopher ******

If you apply for the Extension of Stay you will get 1 year or the same admitted until/permitted up to date stamped in the passport of the person you depend on. which ever date comes fist.

Thai Embassy in Singapore:

Thai Embassy Ho Chi Minh Vietnam:

- In the case where the accompanying spouse is not eligible to apply for the Category ‘O-A’ (Long Stay) visa, he or she will be considered for temporary stay under Category ‘O’ visa. A marriage certificate must be provided as evidence and should be notarised by notary organs or by the applicant’s diplomatic or consular mission.

But I always understand about friends.

The Non Immigrant O visa, the O stand for Other and means there are many different reasons to apply for this visa. You can apply for it at mentioned Thai Embassies but you have to meet the requirements set for the purpose of application.

I have no idea why your application is refused in 4 countries and possible in Laos?

For the Non Immigrant O-A visa (Long Stay), you need to be resident in that country, but residency is not needed for the Non Immigrant O visa based on being dependent of a foreigner with a long stay in Thailand.

To apply for a conversion to a Non Immigrant O visa based on being married with a Thai National. Immigration can ask for a witness to explain and tell that you are actually married and living together, there is no standard book with allowed questions.

Sometimes the witness is asked to join on application of the visa, sometimes asked to join at application of Extension of Stay and sometimes neighbors are asked during the house visit when your application is Under consideration.

It is part of the requirement: In the case of spouse, the relationship must be de jure and de facto.

@Adam *******

Sometimes google is very helpful, but I can do a search, Thai Consulate in Bali:

@Adam *******

Yes, you can apply at a local Thai Embassy

@Tim****

, you cancel the work permit on the last day of working, same as your current Extension of Stay. IF you and your new employer manage to apply for a NEW extension of stay before the last date there is no need to leave the country.

You apply for the Single Entry Tourist Visa at the Thai Embassy, Czech republic is not yet allowed to use the on line application system.

With this visa you get 60 days of stay on arrival and you can extend this once with another 30 days at the local Immigration Office.

Link from the Embassy