When the medical extension is not based on a real medical reason / problem it is a scam and illegal. Immigration scrutinizes Medical Extensions closely

@Juan *********

- When the medical extension is not based on a real medical reason it is a scam.

Allowing a Visa agent to create a Medical Extension is risking a big fine, jail and deportation

Wishful thinking for so many here

@Don *****

- You should start your own post topic

While it is good to get opinions on your situation, it is best if you go directly to Thai Immigration and ask about what to do next.

TransferWise does not transfer money OUT from Thailand.... Only INTO Thailand.

@Garrett **********

- Yes I know all about the Amity Treaty - but you did not state that provision in your declaration of what was possible. There are drawbacks to the American ability to use of the Amity Treaty provisions such as when dealing with the DBD Department of Business Development where having a Thai Partner makes any bureaucratic process run smoother. Not to mention the extra cost involved plus having an attorney to get the business Amity Treaty aspect set up. In five years I have not had one single hitch in running my business with a Thai Partner. Also getting a Work Permit is knock dead simple compared to the overall process of setting up a Thai Registered Company or getting a B Visa.

When going to a Bank to set up a Business Account any Thai Banker will be dumbfounded that you as a company owner do not gave a WP. Plus almost every transaction i.e. renting an Apartment, setting up a bank account - even a personal account is much easier when a WP can be handed over. This is true even when getting a Thai Driver License. This WP privilege even goes to when renting an apartment or condo. The bottom line advantage of an Amity Treaty based company is nil in the overall these days.

In plain language... This whole mess is a 3D Chess Game... or as is said in West Texas "You can't there from here"...

Until there is some sort of uniformity at least among the neighboring countries in Exit and Entrance policies no foreigner inside Thailand can expect to be able to process a border run or Visa run in the region in the near future. Example - Cambodia... Even if the Thai Border was open with Cambodia it would not be a practical option as they now want a $3000 Covid Security Fee (actually a partially Refundable Deposit). Plus fees for testing and possible room and board.

And of course there is the bigger 3D Chess Game on the International Scene. To analyze the number of needed Chess Moves to allow flight coordination for Exit and Entry would require a very powerful computer.

This is all total Myopic Nonsense - Mutually Assured destruction of of the International Airline Industry. Not to mention the utter confusion thrust upon hopeful travelers.

@Garrett **********

"Ownership of a Thai company has no bearing on your visa. You CAN do work for your company, not just be a silent partner, WITHOUT a needing a work permit."

Maybe True for a BOI.

I am the Managing Director of a Thai Company with about 48% Share. I prefer the One Year Multi-Entry B Visa rather than an Extension of Stay. When I go to Penang to get a new One Year Multi-Entry B Visa I have to prove that I have eight months remaining on my Work Permit or I cannot apply for the B Visa.

Several years ago when I had a B Visa One Year Extension of Stay I had to show my WP and have eight months left on the WP.

So for a regular Thai company structure I have been required every year to prove possession of a WP with 8 months left or I am denied the Visa or Extension.