If for any reason you did not receive the visa (unlikely if you prepared properly), you can apply for a 7 day extension denied stamp to leave Thailand.

If only people realized this.... See so many comments like that. Well I never had an issue, i've been doing it for years......Everyone's time will come if they try to stay in Thailand long term as a 'Tourist'.

@David **********

Why would you do a border run? What is your thinking on this? Transfer the 800k into a Thai bank and get the extension.

If you arrive in Thailand tomorrow, you will have to apply for a 1 year extension of stay before the 10th of December. Good luck.

If you get a NON O based on being over 50, it is usually required to get a one year extension of stay based on the same reason first. After that, you can usually change the reason for your extension of stay based on being over 50. Visit your local office well beforehand and tell them your intention to make sure you prepare everything they require ahead of time.

You need a new passport. Although it seems not to be an official rule, you will have issues while trying to return to Thailand with less than 6 months on your passport. I experienced this myself in the past.

@Tod ********

Educated guess. The most difficult one to use.

@Lloyd *******

It is far easier to apply in Thailand. Far easier.

@Ellie ******

Nice. Thanks :)

@Ellie ******

How does that work?