@Jan *****************

I agree, with a Non O on arrival it will be easy to open a bank account and get a one year extension.

@Juanda ***

I dislike the over reliance of agents and realize that many of their activities are outside the law; however, in the current environment, using an agent to open a bank account is almost mandatory and in no way illegal.

@Pierre ********

if he is applying within Thailand, the 800k must be in a Thai bank.

From my understanding, he went to immigration to get a one year extension but since he didn't keep the 800k for two months after the visa, immigration would not extend the visa. Immigration advised him to leave Thailand and re-enter on a tourist visa do he could start over with a 3 month Non O and then a one year extension.

As long as he has the 800k in his bank, he could do this himself, no agent needed.

@Paul ******

the TM30 will not be done by the hotel until he checks in

@Alma **************

people are offering you information and trying to help. I find it disrespectful that you would be snide to a person helping you.

If you qualify a Non O based on over 50. Why not just get a retirement Visa ?

@Stephen *******

if you plan to reside in Thailand more than 180 days in 2025, you will be considered a Thai tax resident, which will freeze your UK pension and may make you liable for Thai taxes.

@Stephen *******

how many days per calendar year do you plan to stay in Thailand ?

@Martin ********

you cannot do your first one online but you can mail in your first report by post