Try messaging them on Facebook. Might sound weird but they actually reply there for many of the embassies. Just send a single message and include everything they need. Your name, passport number, visa application number, and then concisely describe your concern about your departure date and that your application is still pending.

@Stan *****

Yes, you can apply for the non-O from the Thai embassy in the US. Or you can apply for the non-OA which does have the background check. But most people want the 90 day non-O anyways. You would choose non-immigrant visa in the dropdown, and then choose the pensioner no longer than 90 days option.

@Simon ******

Thais do not need an IDP to drive in the US as their license is in English

@Patrick ***********

That is not the AAA. That is a website registered in the UK. I would not trust it, and it's probably a scam.

To apply for an IDP remotely, you fill out the application and mail it into the AAA. The instructions are on this website for filing my mail.

If you don't upload your entry stamp to Vietnam from your passport, they will e-mail you to ask for it after you submit your application. Then if they become suspicious they will call you for an interview. During that interview, they will examine your passport and if they see you left Vietnam after you submitted your application and returned for the interview, they will cancel your application for having left.

I'm not sure about the age thing, but you would not be granted a guardian visa. Those are only for children attending regular school. Informal school does not confer any additional visa benefits.

The non-O visa based on being over 50 does not have any criminal records check.

You don't have to have a bank account to buy a condo, you can transfer the money directly from your home bank account. In fact it can make it easier in some cases, because you're only allowed to buy a condo with money transferred internationally, and that's obvious if you transfer it directly from overseas.

As long as you already have a bank account in Thailand, it's still possible. That's because for #2 you must have the 800,000 in a Thai bank account to apply for the visa. You won't be able to open a bank account as a tourist, so you will either need to arrive with the visa from a Thai embassy, or already have a Thai bank account to deposit the money.

@Matthew ********

I have not done it but I do have recommendations. One is Thai Visa Centre, who own this facebook group. The other is Thai Friendly.

This first link is for TVC. You will fill out the first page, then add the safe entry fast track on the 2nd page as one of the paid options. Then they will get your passport information from you to get your price quote.



And this is the information on the other one:

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