@Brett ********

wrong. . . . . .10,000 proof is for the visa-exemption, 20,000 is for holders of tourist visa. . . a VOA must be bought for 2000 Baht and is only valid for 15 days and not extendable

@J *************

no difference from entries at airports at land borders

@David *********

whenever Immigration starts to ask for proof of cash, they already have decided to deny entry, out of whatever reason. And they will give you a form that states "lacking proof of funds" as the reason, regardless if it was the actual reason or not

@Ben *****

it still is a rule. You not knowing it or nobody mentioning it to you does not cut any ice

@Illya *******

this is when they ask for proof of funds

@Jeremy *******

there is no reset on January 1st

@Jeremy *******

that pink post is rubbish from the beginning to the end. Complete rubbish. There are no new rules. There is no "reset"

@David *********

wrong. It should say "end date of your (admitted until) stay permit" . . a visa validity can theoretically already been expired while the stay permit is still valid

depending on your citizenship (you seem to have a British passport) on the day of application to the 1-year extension, you will need a minimum of 400,000 THB sitting in a Thai bank account in your sole name, for a minimum of 2 months. And on Immigration, you need to prove this with the letter statement of the bank and your updated on the same day bankbook

@Donald *********

okay, if you believe all the rubbish you find in the internet, how about asking ChatGPT the question ? I did ask, and not surpisingly, ChatGPT confirms that I am right. . . . . . Here is the reply: . . . . . . . . . "When a Thai spouse dies, the foreign husband's marriage-based visa becomes invalid, meaning he can't renew it as a marriage visa, but he can usually stay until the current extension expires, then must report to Immigration (within 15 days) to seek a new visa (like Retirement or Parent of Thai child) or a temporary stay, as Thai Immigration is generally helpful in these difficult situations.

Immediate Steps After Death

Report to Immigration: Inform Thai Immigration within 15 days of the spouse's death, bringing the death certificate.

Get a Temporary Stay: Immigration may grant a 30-90 day special stay to handle affairs.

Don't Overstay: While the visa becomes technically invalid, you won't automatically overstay; report it promptly.

Options for Staying in Thailand

Current Visa: You can usually stay until your existing marriage-based extension expires.

Retirement Visa: If you are over 50, you can apply for a retirement (O-A/O) visa.

Thai Child: If you have a Thai child, you might qualify for a visa as a parent of a Thai national.

Work Permit: If you have a job, you can seek a work permit.

Permanent Residency: This is a long-term option but has different criteria.

Key Takeaway

The marriage visa ends, but you have time to transition. Proactive reporting and exploring alternative visa categories (like Retirement or Parent of Thai) are crucial for maintaining legal status in Thailand"