Just to throw a bit of an idea that you would need to confirm.

The embassy in Canberra, Australia may still offer a non-o dependant visa, alongside the 90 day non-o. Based on retirement.

This was just a few months ago.

See attached:

You can apply for a Non-Immigrant "O", "O-A", "O-X"/ Retirement Visa and her husband can apply for a Non-Immigrant "O" to follow his wife to stay in Thailand. Please visit this website for further information about Thai Visas:

Kind regards

Visa and Consular Services

Royal Thai Embassy, Canberra.

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Location and Postal Address:

Royal Thai Embassy

111 Empire Circuit

Yarralumla ACT 2600

AUSTRALIA

website:

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The "MAY" IS correct.

Okay first.

If you are "opening" a business you will need to be in Thailand to apply.

You will need a trustworthy agent/lawyer and in 90% of cases a 51% Thai partnership.

There are a few exceptions but most will not qualify.

You will need to setup the business structure.

You do not need a business visa to do any of this.

You will need a nonb and a work permit if you intend to physically work in the business.

In most cases then obtaining a nonb at a embassy outside of Thailand and entering with a 90 days nonb visa.

If you are using a "agent/lawyer" it's possible they may arrange all in country, at a cost of course.

The best path:

Tourist entries to setup business, structures, location and employees. All need these things even if it is just a "shell".

@Brook *******

not false the banks are phasing them out. Some are still working for now.

"Internet" website hosted banking is being phased out.

Phone apps are now the only way to go.

You can only use the app on an authorized device, with security.

The apps are good but logging in on your laptop or desktop is a thing of the past.

@Roger ********

US citizen show up and receive 60 days.

@Roger ********

there is no visa exempt application. You just show up and get stamped in.

IF it gets discovered it is a 2k fine, that's it.

No repercussions.

Simply.

Because you used an agent to "fix" the money issue, you will not likely be able to "change reason of extension ".

You did not qualify and cannot prove you did.

This will be compounded if the agent did not arrange this visa in your current location.

Check your stamp and see if it is from your local office, if it is not your chances of success is even slighter.

You will have to leave and start again.

OR talk to your agent again and continue on the "hamster wheel".

Best advice , try BUT have plan B ready if it fails.

Maybe the office will make it possible ata cost of course.

TIT

@Giles ********

well it may be that specific office requirements, cannot say.I would speak with a local lawyer about it.

If the children are younger than 7 you require a court order.

Once older a letter from the amphur can be accepted.