"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.

@Steven *******

you have to have your own account. Also some offices don't allow a switch between marriage and retirement extensions. You would have to ask your local office. You may have to start the process all over anyway.

@Donald *****

the only way for the 1st extension in Thailand, to use income is if the home countries embassy will give an income letter, the US, Canada, Australia, UK and others do not. Your only choice then is 800k for the first year AND deposit 65k per month to switch to income the 2nd year.

Sorry to hear you wife is sick.

If your wife's health is poor a non-o 90 day based on being over 50 is the smartest.

Obtained from the evisa system before entering.

You would then open a bank account and deposit 800k for the 1 year extension.

Then start deposits 65k per month for the coming year to switch to income method and free up the banked 800k.

By not having a marriage visa you control your extension.