Get the correct Visa not rely on free Visa Exempt entries for longer term stays

@Gary ***********

online takes minutes

@Simon ******

It doesn't matter as both are Tourist entry stamps and proof of onward travel is a requirement

@Jonathan *******

One of the qualifications for an Extension of Stay based on marriage is a history of 12 consecutive months of qualifying wages in Thailand not what will happen in subsequent months so I don't accept what you were told

@Alex *********

The OP mentions being over 60 and receiving a pension so is obviously looking at the retire,ment/over 50s Visa options and requirements

@Stephen ******

or for an initial Non-O obtained outside Thailand

@Tony *********

No need to "forget about it" as the 800k is needed for just over 5 months for the first extension of a Non-O obtained from outside Thailand then nver fall below 400k for the duration of the first 12 month extension while transferring 65k a month in international transfers for at least 12 months to apply for the second and subsequent 12 month extensions.

@Wayne ********

but your "local" consulate processes and approves the application

@Gary ***********

you paid an agent to do a TM30, really?

@Jordan ******

they don't check 90 day reporting status when you exit