My local Amphor retained all the paperwork during the Yellow Book and ID card application, but only for the duration of the application process which took around 1-½ weeks.

@Alan ************

If you’re spending so much repeat time in Thailand annually, clearly the authorities are getting suspicious and don’t regard you as a tourist. You’d be better looking into a different visa option rather than tourist or visa exempt.

@Eddie ***

Possibly a few more requirements for the SCB. They wanted a Yellow Book from me which I didn’t have at the time. Now I’ve got it I’ll try them again, but I was able to open an account with K-Bank with little problem and no requirement for the Yellow Book.

@Graham *****

as I said I’m no expert but I believe there was in the past and the lady had to attend by herself.

I’m no expert but proof of a reason to return to Thailand? Owning property? Decent job? Children? Money in the bank? A letter from you stating that you will support her financially during her visit? Proof of your relationship with photos of you together and communication between you? I also think that an interview at the British Embassy in Bangkok might be required for her?

@Mark ********

and most of those farangs rarely see Thailand outwith the confines of Pattaya, Bangkok, Patong or the party Koh’s. Have a superior attitude, treat the Thais as inferior beings and live on a diet of fry ups and cheap Chang.

@Mark ********

watch you don’t fall off your bar stool 🤡

@Kamran ********

There are other requirements too for non-oa, like Thai health insurance from specific providers. Make a list of requirements for all the visas (non-o, non-oa and DTV) and choose the best option for you. Oh and you can study Muay Thai on the non-o and non-oa too, Grasshopper!

@Alison *********

To open a bank account with K-Bank you only likely require a Thai phone number, your Non-O visa copy, your passport including the Non-O entry stamp and a Certificate of Residence from your local immigration office. (Need to have your TM30 filled out or if living in a hotel etc. they’ll likely submit the information to immigration on your behalf.)

@Robin ******

I got a Non-O visa in Kazakhstan in 2 working days. Obviously using the official Thai e-visa website, stating and proving I was in Kazakhstan throughout the process. Got back one query about having a work permit for Kazakhstan, which I have and submitted a scan, or I may have received it even quicker.