Requirement for trailing spouse visa IF the embassy that serves your area agrees to issue it as piggyback on a Non O-A visa.

@Jeremy *******

I generally agree, there’s always someone willing to "help you" for 25-35K baht with something at an actual cost of 1900 baht. I would never use agent myself either.

But, a border bounce cost between 3-4K baht including everything and it guarantees you an additional visa exemption. I think that’s a reasonable price for something you in fact sometimes can’t do on your own.

@Jeremy *******

I disagree, but you sometimes just need someone to grease the wheels a bit, and for several border bounces that’s just a fact.

I would have used Malaysian or Laotian landborders right now because of the current situation, or just gone through an airport.

@Jeremy *******

Border run company is recommended instead of trying to do several border runs on your own to get visa exemptions. With a valid visa it’s no issues.

@Thomas *******

Thomas Reilly

Its just basic information and you fill out this form between 72 - 0 hours prior to arrival.

If you hold a passport from GB or Ireland you don’t need a visa for 90 days as Stepehen explains. Just get a cheap ticket out within the initial 60 days if you’re airline ask for it.

@Rick ********

It’s possible to apply for a Non O in country as well, but it’s almost impossible to open a bank account unless you enter on a long stay visum.

So the best option is definitely to apply for a visa online before you go.

Only two months counted in days, so 62 days is fine. You don’t necessarily need two full calendar months. The 19th one month until 18th next month gives one month.

You could apply for a 90 days Non O based on marriage through the Thai embassy in London before you go, put 400K baht in a Thai bank account two months before you apply for yearly extensions of stays. If you also purchase a multiple re-entry permit you’ll be able to come and go more or less as you like.

Alternatively a Non O based on retirement and bank 800K baht for the first year extension of stay and switch to monthly income for the second year by showing proof of twelve months consecutive transfers of min 65K baht.