Depends on the Province.

Which province are you applying your extension and have you been to get the checklist from them?

@Margie **********

where abouts in Thailand. 5k baht is a bit high. You can get storage for less depending on how much sq m you need.

@Margie **********

the Thai rules of sorts says in any 12 month period you can get a 60+30 and 60+7 day visa waiver.

Some immigration offices state its a calendar period but a guy last week was denied entry at the airport for his entry visa waiver and ask the question and got lots of experts saying it resets 1st Jan and lots of experts saying it resets on your last 2nd entry anniversary date.

Bangkok Post reports general confusion by tourists and immigration officers and requests clarity.

A tourist visa route I suggest would be a safe option until we get clarity.

Via Visa Wavier? You have time to do a e visa if you want. Entry on the day is down to the IO you hand your passport too.

I believe it resets on the calendar year but plenty of others say on the anniversary of your last visit.

@Brandon ***********

thanks, ah yes, my interpretation was out. Any examples when staying not in your home country?

Someone posted last week that they wanted to see a UK utility bill and did not accept a credit card statement when someone from the UK applied for a Non O.

@Brandon ***********

I might have to do this as a back up. The e visa Non O Thai family asks for proof of residence which I won't have if I hop over Vietnam. I would have to fly back to the UK and apply there then fly back?

Thai banks are going through a governance and due diligence phase and have a ' know your customer' pack when opening a bank account. Just meet the requirements and you will be fine. From experience, dodge Bangkok Bank and go for K Bank which has a relationship with Wise then Krungthai for day to day banking. It might all change in 3 years but just follow the checklist they give you at the time.

You normally cant send the sponsor letter/bank statements on the same attachment so they then email and open a link up on the portal. Usually 5ish working days later you get you approval email. Bear in mind Thailand has just had 2 public holidays so allow just a bit longer.

Have you checked the visa portal for your latest status?

@Carsten ***********

thanks. Ill check beforehand.