@John *******

I know thats why I said unofficial but the immigration office was awesome when I had a problem and they fixed it. I'm not going to complain about 500 baht when I paid 10 000 baht for my visa and multi reentry . At least I did it myself

Buy a bus ot train ticket to Laos. No problems

Bye Bye

Try and get your new passport in Thailand and get new stamps at immigration. I had a new passport in 3 weeks. Same time as back home. Canadian passport. They charge me an unofficial 500 baht for transfer

@Jim *******

I'm didn't think that was possible. That would be a good option if I can do it. Thanks

I just saw a good you tube video with a Thailand lawyer explaining this. Yes 3 months after is the law but many places are flexible on this he said. Best to contact the Area I want to renew in first.Hua Hin was 60 days when I got mine Dec 6 I went under about 80 days after.

@Jim *******

I'm only 55 and not collecting any pension so that's impossible in my situation

In Hua Hin they say has to be 800 000 for 60 days before and after. Can go down to 400 000. Is every office different or is there lot of incorrect answers as usual. Seem to get too many people answering that don't know anything

I just moved here from Canada. Just come on a 30 day and apply for your visa in Thailand. Much easier. I had mine 28 days after arriving

@Dave *********

I'm 55 so haven't started collecting pensions so I had no choice. I flew in one way. I've been asked by airlines about a return ticket. I always make a refundable hotel reservation in Laos and tell them I'm leaving by land. Never an issue.I did everything in Hua Hin. I just left Thailand on the 12. I'm on my way back to Canada to sell my house. Have a week stop in Kenya. South Africa and United Arab Emirates on my way home. I don't like flying east. Jet lag kills me now. The Immigration department in Hua Hin is very helpful. I had an excellent experience. I tried doing it from Canada and decided it would be easier to do here.