1. A good start is here

2. Language doesn’t qualify for soft power (usually). Thai cooking, Muay Thai, or medical or dental appointments do.

3. See point 2, but you can still learn Thai on a DTV once you have it.

4. Yes the visa is valid for 5 years.

5. Start by checking out the Thai embassy/consulate that you’d use to apply. Their website will list their specific requirements. All differ in processing times. Some are a matter of days, some weeks.

Your passport. A print of the DTV and ensure you have filled out a TDAC. You almost certainly won’t need a print of the TDAC but won’t hurt to have it.

What was the reason for the Non O? If it was marriage to a Thai national then the first extension has to be for the same reason. 400k in a Thai bank.

Actually it’s the same amount if you want to change the next year for having a Thai child.

Visit your local immigration to ask about the requirements to do so.

@Hardev ******

You can apply at the airport when you fly out. Or spend a few hours at CW and apply there.

@Mark ******

It’s an arrival card. What’s the issue?

Yes. Every entry needs a new TDAC.

Yes, but unless you’re planning to leave 4 times during the 3 months it may be worth just getting single entry when needed.

@Josh *******

The office is closed tomorrow.

@Josh *******

You’ve picked up old information from somewhere. Bangkok used to have that rule where you needed to have done a 90 day report before they’d issue a COR. They stopped that quite a while ago now.

Anyone can get a COR on any visa type.

You’ll need a copy of your passport data page, a copy of your latest entry stamp, a print of your DTV Visa, a passport photo and a printed TM30.

If you’ve been in Thailand for 90 days then you will have needed to file a 90 day report.

You’ll apply in the old 101 office which is the entrance to the left of the main staircase.

[edit] Forgot to mention they’ll charge 500 baht if you want it same day. Free if you wait 7 days.

@Heinz **********

I can’t say for sure but I believe it may be inter government departments having issues with each other.