Fred Naancome Wijnands sorry, but Greg Alexander was completely correct. You are confusing two different things.

The Visa....(assuming single entry)

is issued by the home country's Thai embassy or Consulate and starts on the day of issue.

It ends either,

on the day you enter Thailand or,

the expiry date printed on it,

... whichever comes first.

The permission to stay....

is stamped into your passport on entry into Thailand giving you 90 days to leave again or extend.

oxleystreet I have used Wise for a number of years....never had a delay with them on purchases in Thailand with my Wise Card (paid instantly) and international transfers have gone through in minutes (during Thai bank working hours) and that's been with Bangkok Bank as the receiving bank. 😊

Probably better for him to return to the UK. His pension will jump to the current level and a care home will claim it for his care.

Rob Hua Hin that's extremely interesting. I have never seen any information about this before.

Christopher Carlier that's correct. I have one too but the house book is not proof of ownership. It only records your address. With it you don't need a residence certificate from immigration for opening a bank account or buying and registering a motor vehicle. You can also obtain the pink ID card.

To safeguard your share of the building you would be advised to consider one of the options illustrated so well by Max Zieren

@Bobby *******

I can understand why, at the moment, you feel that way about admitting to being American. I sympathize with the American people during this current term of presidential office.

It truly isn't a reflection of the American citizens 🇺🇸😞🇺🇸

Hermann Büskens I think Max was looking at a multi OA 😊

It depends on the expiry date of your multi entry OA visa.

If you are to arrive back in Thailand for each subsequent visit before the expiry date of your original multi entry OA visa then you don't need a re-entry permit before leaving Thailand.

Each time you enter using your multi entry you will receive permission to remain in Thailand up until the expiry date of your current Health Insurance (to a maximum of 1 year)

However if one of your re-entries is going to mean you arrive after the expiry date of your original OA multi entry visa then you should get a re-entry permit before leaving Thailand.

This will allow you to re-enter and remain in Thailand until the end date of your previous permission to remain.

Graham Seal not true my friend....

Requirements: You must be legally married to a Thai citizen. Financial requirements are lower than retirement: 400,000 THB in a Thai bank (seasoned for 2 months) or a 40,000 THB monthly income.

Process: You will likely need to apply for a change of status to a Non-Immigrant "O" (Marriage) extension at a local immigration office, which costs roughly 1,900 THB.

Documentation: Required documents typically include your passport, marriage certificate (Kor Ror ), spouse’s Thai ID, Tabien Baan (house registration), and photos of you together at your home.

Timing: Apply at your local immigration office, preferably at least 30-45 days before your current O-A permit to stay expires.

1. Visit An Immigration Office

Request to cancel your O-A Visa at an immigration office. Upon doing so, they will provide a 7-day extension (cost is 1,900 THB) to allow you to stay in the country, and give you time to gather your documents and come back to apply for a Non-O Visa. You may be able to apply there and then.

2. Apply for a Non-Immigrant O Visa (90-Day) Based on Marriage

Your local immigration office may not be able to do this, but a main office like the Bangkok Immigration Division 1 (in Chaeng Wattana) will.

Donald Campbell I believe Marco was intending to get married in Thailand and asking about marriage visa but there isn't a marriage visa, only an O Visa which can be extended based on marriage.

I was agreeing with Kevin Ganzevoort that initially using a retirement visa was far easier for getting "all your ducks in a row" at your leisure instead of rushing things.

That's the way I did it and it was simple to do without the use of agencies etc.

It would be unwise to travel to Thailand without some sort of health insurance anyway and obtaining a criminal record check was easily done in your home country.

Arriving with an OA visa sets you up for up to 12 months (O Visa typically allows only 90 days then you have to have your ducks lined up to apply for extension) OA gives you plenty of time to acquire bank account and arrange a marriage.