@Michael *******

Owners of this group have recently confirmed they’re still able to assist you.

@https://www.facebook.com/shar*****************************

Formally you’ll need an onward ticket within 60 days for visa exemption entries and especially your airline might ask for it. It could by a cheap ticket to a nearby destination.

If you don’t manage to get a Non O before you come, you might need to use one of the bigger companies in Bangkok -as the owners of this site- to assist you with the Non O visa process including opening a bank account.

If you get someone to take care of your dogs you can do a safe border bounce through a professional landborder transport company in one day.

Border bounce on your own could be a bit risky as some border points demand one or two nights out for foreigners doing border bounce on their own.

There’s no official limit or regulations regarding this and everything is in the discretion of the IO you’re standing in front of. If they mean that you aren’t a genuine tourist but use tourist solutions for long term stay in Thailand you risk to get pulled aside and told to get a proper visa according to your travel pattern and/or denied entry.

If you only stayed for twelve days you should be able to re-enter as a genuine tourist and get another 60 days visa exemption and do a 30 days extension after. No subtraction is (or can be) done.

@Sharron ******

which embassy/consulate serves you?

@Nongnuch *******

Yes, if he gets a affidavit letter as I understand you’ve pointed out. Some immigrations also ask to see the original dokuments used as documentation for for the affidavit letter.

….and its normally no issues if you have a Non O visa or extension of stay.

@Richard *******

But OP ask about the first year extension and income method is possible for the second year as you describe.😉 (And the formal requirements are > 65K baht.)

@THAI *****************************

This means that you still are able to assist people with opening bank accounts only on 60 days visa exemption and tourist visa as well?

Normally bank letter within 7 days and update of your bank book same day is ok.