It’s not going to happen. Well to be fair it has happened in the past for a very small handful of people, but my guess is they won’t try again.

Immigration don’t want to do the extension so will do anything to make it almost impossible to do.

If you want to make 6 or 7 trips to immigration to actually achieve an extension then go ahead and try.

Otherwise do yourself a favour and visit KL for a weekend or even fly there in the morning and return the same afternoon for a new 180 day stamp.

Alternatively drive to Ranong and get the speedboat across to Myanmar and come back in 30 minutes.

@Terry ****

Yes

The OA extension will require mandatory health insurance.

@Robbie ******

Phone the BOI and ask the procedures. They have very helpful staff.

@Robbie ******

Yes, although I believe they have some satellite offices around the country too.

BOI look after the LTR visas. The Non OA visa can only be applied for in your home country or country of residence.

The visa is valid for 90 days from issue. Whether you use it on day 1 or day 90 is irrelevant. You’ll get a stamp for 90 day on entry.

@Dylan *******

It can be for some, but often needs extra work from you to get the confirmation from the bank that it’s been an international transfer.

Swift is easier as it’s automatically coded as an overseas transfer - but usually not as good a rate as Wise.

@Tony *********

It is if they want to switch to the income method over banked money. (After the 1st year extension)

The funds need to be seasoned for 2 calendar months not 60 days.

You can apply up to 45 days prior in some offices but as you know the funds wouldn’t have seasoned for long enough. Fortunately you can apply right up until the last day of your stamp (but this is absolutely not recommended).

Apply a week or so ahead and you should be fine.