Nobody has reported any issues doing as you plan.

Anonymous participant 738 Applied outside Thailand. Before it was approved travelled to Thailand and entered on a Visa Exempt.

I am same as you. Have local accounts but use cash for almost everything at shops, cafes, restaurants, bars etc etc. The staff probably prefer cash - more likely to get a tip :-)

You can travel.

@Ryan *******

Yup. Agent can advise on what documents are required. Can QA check them. Can also submit for you too if you need all of that. They do similar for O and other visas. Costs around 7k THB

@Biff ******

I think even before DTV those doing a same day bounce to the likes of Malaysia were pulled. They are a bit funny there. In April I was going to Vietnam at 6am. The IO looked through my passport which is pretty full and lots of visas and stamps for many countries. She smiled and said you have re-entry. Just checking so you do not lose visa

@Biff ******

It is not just DTV holders get pulled at the airport though at CNX. Visa Exempt and Ed get it too. It is just a sample of entrants though - not everyone is getting questions.

@Biff ******

I have dealt with Bangkok, Jomtien, Chimchurri Square One-Stop-Shop and now Chiang Mai over the years. CM definitely the easiest to deal with - it may just be the volume at the others but CM seem better prepared up front. The requirements list they give you are spot on - they even explain it to you and underline what they see as most important. Having a drive through for 90 Day is very convenient. All you need is passport and TM47 as what else is really needed - everything else is on the system. As you say service levels vary widely and they are run like little fiefdoms. Some are very profitable :-)

Good advice - it is these QA checks that are vital. The system is not robust and mistakes are costly.

@AllSabaai *****

Yes - bank book from same bank but branch in Bangkok. Retirement "O" Visa. Previous time I asked wanted Residence Cert etc but this more senor lady said no need. She had just completed all of my bank requirements for visa renewal