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@Mike *******
very true, excellent comment and it's not just immigration, places like Amphurs and other Government Departments can be even more frustrating.
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@Peter *********
okay...'ease up on several immigration procedures'?
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@Peter *********
genuine question, how does it help at immigration (I only got my pink id a few weeks ago).
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@Chris ******
I am not an expert, but I think their visa would have expired, so they would have to start the whole process again and probably have to leave Thailand to get a new visa or visa exempt stamp. I think it's true they would not receive a fine, but everything else makes it a very bad idea.
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@John *******
no, you can apply for it online at a Thai Embassy before coming to Thailand. That's why I advised him to get it.
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@Peter ********
non O is not a tourist visa. It is an immigrant visa. The 'O' stands for 'other', so it used for a few purposes, but it covers things like retirement and marriage. It is the best choice for you. Most people retiring to Thailand use this visa type.
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@John *******
or simply get the non O before coming to Thailand 🤷
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@John *******
to apply for the non O inside Thailand you need 800,000 in a Thai bank and it's virtually impossible to open an account on a tourist visa. The method you are suggesting used to be possible, but the banks have cracked down on this now, so it's virtually impossible. Much easier to get the non O before coming to Thailand.