@Einar ****************

certainly twice wouldn't be a problem but more than that might be

@David *********

you can't apply for a dtv inside Thailand no matter your history. You can only apply at a Thai consulate and there aren't any in Thailand

It starts from the day it is issued. You can't apply more than 3 months in advance. You can't get a DTV just to come for a holiday, you apply for a purpose and if you want to apply under soft power and not work remotely from Thailand it's important that your soft power activity starts close to the dates you apply

@Phil *******

sure, but you can actually get close to 2 years out of a Non-OA visa as long as you have insurance for the period, and then return to your home country and start over

Anonymous participant every consulate sets their own rules. Just because someone was OK in Taipei doesn't mean the same applies to Manila.

Why would they ask? You have to apply for a re-entry permit

ExcitingParsnip9856 yes

@Maria ************

if you are inside Thailand on a visa (unless it's a multiple entry visa) or an extension of stay you need a re-entry permit to keep your stay alive

@Kim ********

what benefit do you perceive from the pink card. I see no benefit from it other than *maybe* not having to get a residence certificate for certain things

Apply for the 90 day Non-O visa in the UK and when you return to Thailand open a bank account and place the funds required for an extension of stay in it. The funds must be in the account for 2 months before you can apply for an extension. If you need to leave during this initial 90 days you will need to get a re-entry permit. Once you apply for the extension your application will go under consideration for around a month and immigration may want to visit you at home and talk to your neighbours to ensure you actually live together then you go back and get the remainder of the 12 months stamped in your passport. Again you will need a re-entry permit if you want to leave and return