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@Clint ********
do you have a marriage certificate, such as Kor Ror 2 or Kor Ror 22? Then, you don't need your wife to get a marriage visa. Have her send you a copy of her Thai ID card, blue ink signed, and a copy of her tabian baan, also blue ink signed; then fly to Vientiane or Ho Chi Minh, take a few thousands baht along if you go Vientiane, USD if you go to HCMC. You will get a 90 days marriage Visa in
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Thai banking system is safe. Just be careful not to fall into some online phishing, but that can happen everywhere.
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Working fine from here

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AKA TM8. Pay 1000 baht for single re-entry or 3800 for multi (be informed that some immigration offices would also require TM30). If you don't apply for a TM8 then your visa and extension will be void as soon as you cross the border
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Vientiane takes 48 hours to get your passport back, don't forget to take an appointment as walkins are not allowed.
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Get it in home country. You may be required to produce financial proof as well
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@Alastair *******************
if you have a Thai driving license you can get IDP in Thailand.
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@Will ***********
usually under consideration is got for marriage extension. OP has a retirement Visa which should be processed the same day it is applied
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Photocopies of old passport picture and visa pages, photocopies of new passport picture page. Letter from embassy. Some immigration offices might require a copy of TM30 as well.