@Steven *********

can't you get a friend in Australia to help you before you leave Steven, as Jan stated it will be much easier for you.

After your first report you can do it online. The window is 15 to 7 days before your due date.

I do mine about 10 days early.

Record the details exactly as you input them and then next time you can simply copy the information to save you time.

@Colin *********

if he goes inside Krungsri bank and withdraws using his card and passport he can withdraw larger amounts and avoids having to pay the 220 Baht fee.

@Eddie *****

I think it has changed and the online window is 15 to 7 days before the due date. I do mine about 10 days before with no problems (so far).

Once you get out of Bangkok it is quite an easy drive if you are a competent driver, it is dual carriageway all the way. Watch out for the orange (roadworks) signs as they often give very little notice of roadworks.

It is a long drive to do in one day, I have done it a few times from Hua Hin, but that is 3 hours less than Bangkok.

The statistics are high for road deaths here, but I suspect that is because of the number of deaths at night time on scooters when under the influence of alcohol (Thai and Foreigners), so avoid driving past about 6pm if you can. Good luck.

@Jim **********

fair enough mate.

@Mick ******

yes I realise it's thata bit 'hit and miss', but if he does it early enough, he has time to go in to the office if rejected.

Do it online.

I did mine yesterday and it was approved today (10 days before the due date). It only takes a couple of minutes.

@Gerald *******

I think the window is 15 days before the due date to 7 days before. I usually do mine about 10 days before, just in case it's rejected.

This seems like they are advising you about applying for a marriage visa. Have you asked them for their list of requirements for the non o retirement visa.

It's usually very straightforward with no agent required.