@Μαργαρίτα ********

. It doesn't really matter. If you'd planned on five days in Phuket it's virtually the same as T&G. If it's any help, there has been substantially less people testing positive in Phuket.

What age is your daughter? Is she also vaccinated?

It would be more informative if you were to say how long you wish to stay as there are longer options available.

@MarGuyvin **

. Looks like an improvement on the car park at MTT! 😆

Karen Weaver. If you're using public transport, go to Wat Phra Sri Mahathat BTS station and get a cab from the roundabout.

Keep in mind immigration offices will be closed on April 6, 13, 14, 15, which will cause other days in the next two weeks to be very busy, possibly chaotic, at the Bangkok offices. Get in early to do the extension and make an appointment if you can

Chrisandra Proofreads. Golden rule of visiting immigration for any reason. Always take cash with you!

Tod Daniels. I agree, which is why I think it will depend on the immigration officer at time, which is why I believe the OP is better to start a whole new process, rather than trying to link an extension to the previous extension (as you've suggested). By not meeting the conditions for the full year of the extension, it has effectively become invalid and the OP might face overstay charges for not having the valid extension. However, the OP might get away with it, as he was out of the country and has now broken the chain, and applying for a new visa/extension might just save him from any fines. He's not going to know until he's making that application. Lots of "thinks" and "mights" but I think your suggestion is the preferred option

You have to stop using the term "renewal" as you do not renew anything. Every year you have to apply for a NEW stand-alone extension, and must meet the conditions of that extension for the entire year. If the balance dropped below 400k whilst you were out of the country, you might get away with it, as theoretically if you're not in the country there's no reason to meet the requirements, but immigration has long memories and it may depend on the interpretation of an Immigration Officer when you attend the office. If you have the 800k in the bank now, do not touch it, come back in on a 90-day visa, and fingers crossed this will insulate you from your previous extension. This is a "suck it and see" situation - you really won't know until you're sitting in front of the immigration officer. Good luck!