@David ******

Yangon, but like Laos you need an appointment. Taipei and Jakarta are also in person, no appointment required.

@Eric *****

it depends on nationality. Canadians still can but I don't believe US, UK or Australia still offer them.

@David ******

@Elías *******

has given you great advice, look into the DTV soft power. Get a letter from the dentist for a treatment plan and meet the rest of the qualifications. It's 5 years, multi entry, 180 days per entry. Will you get it? With your history, hard to say so your best best is to apply at an embassy that still does in person so they won't take your $$ right away.

@Eric *****

you are very confused. You didn't get 87 days, if you entered on a Non O you would have been stamped in for 90 days from the date of entry. The day you arrive is counted as day 1, even if it's at 11:50pm so really 89 days. The stamp in your passport is the one that counts.

Correct, you can't extend the 90 days Non O for another 90 days. You can either apply for the yearly extension based on retirement or an extension for family which is 60 days.

@Eric *****

you are very wrong with your interpretation of the dates. The visa is valid for entry for 90 days from the date of issue. As long as the OP enters Thailand prior to the expiry date on their visa they will get stamped in for 90 days from their date of entry.

@Dorothy ***********

Eric is confused. Your visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issue and you must enter Thailand before the expiry date. However when you use it to actually enter Thailand you will get stamped in for 90 days from the date you arrive. Technically it's 89 days since the day you arrive is counted as day 1, even if it's 11:50pm. In your case as long as you enter prior to December 21st, you will get stamped in for 90 days. It's the stamp in your passport that counts.

@Dorothy ***********

lots of options for you then, no visa runs or banking the 800,000THB required. I'm sorry to hear they took advantage of you like that. Just out of curiosity , what made you decide to contact a lawyer/agent? Dealing with the Vancouver consulate is always easy, they are pleasant, helpful and usually quite quick to issue visas. Hope your house sells quickly... probably will with the current housing market!

Contact an agent and ask about fast track... they usually let you know if they can help or not. Then look into getting the appropriate visa for your stay.

@Dorothy ***********

you have a few options if your house isn't sold by the expiry date of the visa and none of them involve an agent or a visa run. Assuming you are 50+ and a Canadian citizen?

You can enter visa exempt and get 60 days which can be extended once for 30 days in country, so you get the 90 days. Once you have the 90 days non O, you can open a bank account with the bank of your choice. When you have 45(ish), depends on where you are located, go to the Canadian embassy in BKK or consulate in Chiang Mai and get the affidavit of income, then head over to immigration and apply for the Non O. You'll get another 90 days. When that's close to expiring you go back to immigration and apply for the yearly extension. You may need a new affidavit of income, not sure how long they are valid.

OR

Once the visa expires, apply using the e-visa system. If you aren't comfortable on the computer or don't have someone to assist you, most local libraries have someone that can help you. You enter on the Non 0, you can open a bank account with this visa. Once you have a month left, go through the process of the affidavit of income and apply for the yearly extension.

Not sure why an agent is telling you that a visa run is required as a Non O can be applied for and extended in country. If you are not 50+ or aren't sure how long you want to stay, look at the METV or the DTV if you qualify.

Look into the DTV.