And you can only do it if your embasy doesn't issue the income letter. If your embassy issues the income letter you must use that. Immigration will not accept baht deposits in this case.

Great info. I entered as remote worker, so the same documents I used to apply seem to be what they're asking to see, should be easy enough.

@Tod ********

thank you.

@Tod ********

I was in Jomtien Immigration about 2018. These tourists didn't have a TM30 and were in line to get one. The Immigration Officer had them get their landlord on the phone. It was a long conversation in Thai. After the phone call the Immigration Officer said it was the landlord's responsibility to file it and pay the fine. The tourists were given the option to pay it if they wanted. I don't know what happened after that.

@Lloyd *******

this is the distinction I was looking for clarity on.

Maybe the DTV is an option for you based upon your description of travel intent.

Nope, you're looking at it correctly. There is no option to stay in Thailand for 6 months without leaving. The maximum you can swindle is 90 days at a time unless you start looking at the year long options. A huge frustration for many.

The date of your next report is on the receipt they send you.

@Tod ********

here's a silly question. Could one apply for a Non-O in home country showing funds and indicate retirement as the reason, then enter Thailand and apply for an extension based on trailing spouse with the correct trailing spouse documentation?

@James *******

not true, Vancouver issues them as well.