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@Will ***********
That’s questionable as to whether that was a bullshit post.
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Loads of posts like this. The answer is no you can’t, but some have done so.

Some embassies may require you to attend an interview at short notice, some may ask for a copy of all your passport pages and will see your latest entry stamp.

Whether you want to risk your application being denied is your call.
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Departure details are irrelevant. They don’t care what dates you may have entered.
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@Andrew ******
Look at the Thai Embassy in London website.
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@Andrew ******
You do need insurance for a Non OA and for subsequent extensions from it. You don’t for a Non O. Any websites that you see that requirement are probably going back to the Covid era when it was mandatory. It isn’t now.
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@Andrew ******
It’s better to get the Non O from the UK initially as that will make opening a bank account to fund the extension way easier.

You can convert to a non O in country though but it’s tough opening the account.
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@Andrew ******
You’re missing the point that if you apply for a Non O visa based on being over 50 from the UK you don’t need insurance - nor the medical certificate and police check.
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I have seen comments that there are agents out there that can help legalise the marriage certificate without the need to travel back to the US.

Otherwise yes you can leave and return visa exempt and (at most offices) convert to a in-country Non O based on being over 50.
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@Andrew ******
There is no insurance requirement if you apply for a Non O visa from the UK. There is if you apply for the Non OA/OX.