@Harriet **********

... VFS are very efficient, I've used them in Chiang Mai, Bangkok and Saigon for 7 PP applications and 3 visa applications and I've had no issues at all ... Covid aside, when it took 3 months for my kids PP's to arrive, although that was expected.

@Harriet **********

... yes probably. Apply through VFS Global, you keep your old PP and the new one is back in 2 weeks. I've done it several times over the years for me and my kids. That said, a same day turnaround at the passport office in UK should be ok.

@Lon ****

... yes and after the first one in person, you can register and do it online.

Visa exempt stamps and extensions are void as soon as you exit the country so you would simply get another 60 day free visa exempt stamp when you re-enter, which of course can be extended by a further 30 days at the IO for 1900 baht.

It's the same as returning from overseas, you have to do a personal visit to the IO for your first 90 day report.

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

... AFAIK, there is no rule on this and it really is in the hands of the individual IO who stamps you in. In fact I have seen many posts regarding the opposite, where the IO stamped the person in for 30 days on visa exempt when they had the visa but the IO didn't see it. In those cases the visa holder had to exit and re-enter on their 90 day non O. My guess if you ask the IO will say cannot but if you don't ask the IO may not see the visa and give a 30 day stamp. Unfortunately TiT where rules are very often made up to suit the mood of the official you're dealing with. 🤷‍♂️

Just make it clear you want a 30 visa exempt stamp when you enter and use the 90 day visa when you come back. I know of no rule that says you must use a visa just because you have it. Just be sure to enter within the validity period of the non O.

@Ian ******

... the bank book and the letter are the same on the date the letter and statement were issued and it doesn't matter if the balance goes up or down on the day of application provided it doesn't fall below the required amount for the extension application.

@Paul ********

... not required the full map from house to IO. All they require is a map with your house inc. all the roads and known landmarks so they can identify where your house is. My map goes 5km out from my house and the IO is 10 km away.

It really doesn't make logical sense not to use Google maps but hey ... TiT where logic and sense doesn't come into the equation! 😬🤷‍♂️

@Neil *************

... it takes a couple of minutes doing it online in the comfort of your favourite armchair so I suggest you do just that.