@Frank *******

it's not the same. Marriage visa is one thing, permanent residence is another

@Tod ********

yep I know. Thailand is based on jus sanguinis, afaik jus soli comes with a lot of restrictions

May be worth a reading.

"Thai nationality law - Wikipedia"

@Justin ****

yes, if he's reporting online. He can download the receipt slip or a screen capture when it gets approved

They can do it online. Some IO allow you to self report as well, as long as you have a signed copy of your landlord's ID card and tabian baan

@Charles *******

I assume it's O-A. Criminal background check is required anywhere for this kind of visa, it's not just US related

@Michael *******

if you go through the fast lane there's nothing before. You get a re entry after you have been stamped out

The 400k in a Thai bank is required to extend an existing Visa while in Thailand. Last time I got a Visa in my country they required me to produce a bank statement with a minimum balance of 6000 Euro (single entry non O). The last time I applied for a Visa it was in Ho Chi Minh. I payed 200 USD and no fund proof required (multiple entry non O). All pre covid, things might have been changed meantime

You don't need to pay a visit to Embassy. Only those who don't have a license written in English do. Because they need to have an English translation out of their license and so they need a stamp on the translation by their embassies

@Michael ******

can be done with UOB (at least Central Bangna branch). Passport and a rental contract are enough. The only drawback is that they require an initial 50k baht top up. In short, you go there with 50k in cash and 1 hour later you walk out with a brand new account having an initial balance of baht.