@Bonnie ******

I still don't see how that forces people to stay? If you keep entering/leaving/entering Thailand eventually immigration will tell you to get a proper visa. The visa-exempt system is not designed for people trying to stay long term in Thailand. There is a multi-entry Tourist Visa which can give you up to nine months, although chances of getting them back to back are remote. For the over 50's the OA and OX visas give plenty of scope for continuous in and out.

@Bonnie ******

How do they "force" people to stay longer?

@Bonnie ******

I'm just going by previous reports in this group and the "other" Thai Visa group. It has been reported widely, even before covid, to avoid Poipet, due to the inconsistency of the immigration officers there. However, I will reiterate, if you're happy to advise the OP that everything will be fine, that is your prerogative

@Bonnie ******

I'm with

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

. So many bad reports from Poipet. Many are denied re-entry and told to get a visa from the consulate and then fly back to Thailand. Buy hey, if you want to advise the OP to go for it, that's your call!

Normal now, has been for about 4-5 years. No big deal

At this stage, base any plans on 30 days. The TAT is pushing for an extension until the end of the year, but some reports are saying immigration is pushing back against it. Ultimately it's a MFA decision, but as Jo has suggested, any announcement will be at the last minute.

@Graham *****

Yes but his question had nothing to do with insurance, it was about transferring/showing money in a Thai bank account. I was advising on his question. You sort of jumped in and went off at a tangent. Always best to stick to the original question.

@Graham *****

You're missing the point. Insurance has to be obtained whether doing in-country extension OR border bounce. The difference is border bounce requires ZERO money in Thai bank account

@Graham *****

Ok, that's money in the bank. Not required for border bounce if visa is still current

@Graham *****

Insurance is needed for an in-country extension too, so no difference. Border bounce means no money need be transferred. And it's 3m baht, not 12