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

the embassy letter/certificate is good for 6 months.

@Jim *******

nope deposit and leave it.

@David ********

yes easiest route.

No mistakes.

@Stuart ********

spot on.

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

your are correct the 60 day is a "change of reason" and starts the day of application.

@Tony ******

a non-o starts as a 90 day visa and 1 yr extensions, you require 800k in Thailand bank for the extension (or the original 90 day if obtained in country.)

Can be obtained from home or in country.

An OA is a 1 yr visa obtained from your home country only.

Using proof of funds only from home.

It requires health insurance

Police check

Medical

It allows multiple entry and can be be stretched to almost 2 years as you get 1yr on each entry. *as long as you have proof of insurance.

No money needed In Thailand.

Okay Jomtien wants the 800k for 2 months prior to application for the original visa.

Most offices require:

Bank letter

Bank statement

Updated Bank book - last line must show date of application

Currently I don't know of any domestic airlines that will allow pets on board.

Bangkok Airways owns the airport in Koh Samui.

@Mazen *******

what visa do you currently have?

You can apply for a "60 day visit Thai family" extension one time at your local office.

No need to leave.

This will give you 6o days to fix your new home information.

Then you apply for your Thai wife visa/extension.

@Mazen *******

you should apply for 60 day visit Thai family.

Get your affairs in order, tm30, contracts etc. For your new home and then apply for the visa/extension.

Make sure your local office will allow.