Lots of people with TDS posting useless comments.

It's always been this way, long before Trump.

If it's a girlfriend, your chances are close to zero unless your gf has strong ties showing she'll return to Thailand (underage children still in Thailand, long term business ownership, etc..).

Also, unless she's very old (40s/50s) then there's the assumption of sex trade.

Best chances are older with ties and applying for tourist reasons with proof of reservations for stay and scheduled tourist activities NOT mentioning coming as a girlfriend.

@Brandon ***********

The money in the bank needs to have been there for the required amount of time (*aka seasoned).

Isn't that 6 months?

@Paul ******

I renewed in person at the US Embassy in Bangkok. Very easy. I didn't want any issues with the mail so I also requested it to be held for pickup when ready and to be notified. It took about 3 weeks. I went back to Bangkok for a 2nd visit to pick it up. Zero risk that way.

@William ************

If you don't want your US banks to tell you that you need to close your bank accounts (your US credit cards would be next) you need to keep a physical US home address on your bank profiles. Family/friend address would take satisfy this. Setting everything to electronic minimizes postal mail and you could sign up for a mail service for any limited physical mail. These services are cheap ($120/yr) and offer opening and scanning mail pieces for small extra fees. These services CANNOT be used for home addresses.

@Micah *******

Same with hotel prices.

Some dbl, some even triple.

The blame would be with your airline (*ie. your responsibility) therefore, Immigration is not going to ignore an overstay. You'd need to apply for an extension or contact your airline to change to a different flight on an earlier date within your 60 days. Your airline should not charge you for that change.

@Jamie ********

Actually not an lol. Paying for extra suitcases is still a better option if you really need it (*but remember it'll be extra work lugging them).

Sell everything except what fits in 2 suitcases and use the funds to buy what you need after arriving.

Save the costs and hassles of shipping and transport in 2 countries.

The only possibility for an issue is at initial check when you're departing but even that is unlikely since you have a return flight booked. They should be aware of the 30 day extension option or multiple other options available (exit/reenter Thailand to other countries as part of your trip). Almost zero chance of a problem but in the ,000 chance, the onward ticket sites offer temp tickets for $20-$25. I'd bet no problems tho.

This is true for US expats that move to Thailand (or anywhere outside the US).

To avoid it, use a residential address of family/friend and do not mention it.