@And***

, thanks. I appreciate the info.

@Ja***

, thanks for the advice. I was waiting until the final day so that I will have seasoned funds to apply for another non immi O visa based on being married to my Thai wife, once the 2nd visa exempt stamp expires.

@Ellie ******

Thank you. Your information, as always, is great news for me and my Thai family.

@Ellie ******

, As always, great advice as with Tod & James. Thanks for all your help and support 🙏

Solid advice. I used both passports to leave Thailand, but, I had to go to immigration in Mukdahan, I live in Korat, I was told they can do it at the border, but with the amount of Laotian workers queuing for their visas, the border immigration officials suggested I pay for a taxi & it'll be transferred immediately, only took an extra hour and it was free.

I was thankful that the Thai immigration officer suggested I go to immigration in Mukdahan to transfer my current visa to my new passport. A taxi fare from the border to immigration is a pittance compared to the time it takes them to do it at the border crossing. All in all, very easy to do.

@Graham *****

yes, I do. I did this when I first arrived here and it suits my current needs. Thanks for the heads up.

@Ellie ******

thanks for the info. 🙏

Less paperwork, easier and less expensive than a Non-O based on marriage. Don't let the 800k balance drop below an amount when applying for the extension & explain to your wife, it'll save you both money. I've still got 2 years to wait, but, am looking forward to the Non O based on retirement. If you're working, Non O based on retirement excludes you from employment.

As far as I know

@James *******

, if he applied in Australia, he only needs to prove he has the equivalent of 800k Thai baht in an Australian bank account. Please correct me if I'm wrong.