Yes you can definitely do this.

As per the embassy in Ottawa.

To make this work you will need to move 800k to Thailand before doing in country extensions for the OA.

The non-o dependant receive 90 days and enter, then in country 1st extension will match the OA, not a full year.

It will align correctly when the OA holder extends in country.

You must always have Thai approved health insurance.

You will have to measure the cost of health insurance and it doesn't get cheaper as we age.

The agent option is there, would be somewhat costly yearly to maintain and you get stuck in the agent loop, always need an agent.

This is an email from the embassy and has contacts to ask questions.

Dear Applicant,

Regarding the telex from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand on 9 November 2022, the Royal Thai Embassy cannot issue Non/O visa for a trailing spouse if the main visa is Non/O-Retirement or Non/O Volunteer visa. Because it is in the same category.

But we can issue Non/O visa for a trailing spouse/ dependent if the main visa is Non/O-A.

Kind regards,

Visa Section,

Royal Thai Embassy

180 Island Park Drive

Ottawa, ON K1Y 0A2

T : 613-722-4444

F : 613-722-6624

Website :

Yes an updated current TM30 is required for extension.

The 90 day report tm47 is not related to it, unless you haven't done it and may get a 2000b fine.

Best practice is to update tm30 online or at immigration before applying.

After 7 days late you are fined 2000b no matter how late you are.

If you have no interaction with immigration you maybe won't get caught.

At some point you will need something, resident certificate etc. And you will get caught at some point.

It's not a big deal 2000b maximum fine If and when you get caught.

all evisa now, print the PDF.

no longer any embassy stickers.

@Robert ******

that's good to hear.

@Julien ********

it's not immigration, it's an embassy in a foreign country.

Thai immigration has no control over Embassies.

Other services have not changed XE.com for 1, rate is good transfer is slow.

@Jesper ******

and you may never.

Doesn't change that it is being done.

@Jesper ******

all aliens, regardless of visa, can be subject to Inspection at any time.

In Phuket;

Marriage, retirement, ED, nonb are routinely inspected and sometimes it seems very randomly. OR is it?🤷‍♂️.

@Wak *******

even very well connected agents cannot get bank accounts for tourists right now.