The emergency passport they will give you is at best a “Laissez passer” document, “Let him pass” (… on his way back home). I’m afraid you’re out of luck.

@Andy ******

Don’t lower yourself to his level. Wish him well and maybe some day he might start to carry good wishes forward.

@Graham *****

400k, not 800k

Depends on the age you arrive and where you want to be. If you arrive at 50 in the poor areas then don’t worry about 60+. By then you’ll be all worn out by the local women… 🤣🤣🤣

@Albert ******

I am not the OP. ;)

@Tom ********

I’d love to see you talk like that to a police officer when they stop you… 🤣🤣🤣

@Tom ********

I guess the part where it says “but possibly many newcomers think something like ‘official government information’ exists in Thailand so it is good that they are educated by people like Stuart even though people like Tom Reubens can respond really rude”???

Does that properly explain the situation?

@Albert ******

Not really. You can get a non-O visa in your own country and even when you are already in Thailand. If based on retirement then banks can open an account and you have time to transfer money well before you ask a one year extension. If for purpose of ‘marriage visa’ you can even extend for two months before requesting the one year extension. In both cases banks open accounts for holders of non-O visa.

@Albert ******

Simple: For Visa purposes. 😉

@Paul *******

Yes. I am from The Netherlands.