@Brandon ***********

could he return using his current extension and when it is due for renewal apply for a new non o retirement visa having deposited the 800,000 baht Brandon?

Use a card that doesn't charge a fee like Starling, Monsa and Chase, then go inside the Krungsi bank with your passport to withdraw instead of using the ATM.

You will get the overseas bank rate not the Thai bank rate and not have to pay the ATM fee.

@John *******

I have seen people like you crying and complaining about the immigration officer because their visa was cancelled and they were deported. It's always someone else's fault!

@John *******

I bet you cried like a baby when you got smacked for doing something wrong too 🤣🤣🤣

It is illegal to avoid using the 800,000 method, if the Immigration Officer is investigated (yes this does happen), all of their visas issued are cancelled and you will be forced to leave Thailand. Is it really worth the risk to save a net amount of 5 to 10,000 baht (after agent fees). Up to you.

@Andy *********

it was the other way round for me. My wife told me afterwards that the interpreter asked her if I could speak Thai and then said 'are you sure!'. My wife is beautiful and ...I am older and not beautiful 🤣

@Andy *********

great explanation/advice. I stupidly didn't use an agent, but on reflection I definitely should have, it would have definitely been worth it. Not saying it's complicated, but involves a lot of running around Bangkok that would have been reduced. They also arrange the interpreter that is mandatory at Bang Rak. I have never used an agent for visas, to give some context.

@Aake *********

apologies, 790,400 baht per month is what they stated. It should be even easier then.

@Dave ********

relax Dave, if you are exhausted, take a couple of days and just ask your landlord if they have filed the tm30. If not you can rectify the situation.

If you go to immigration ask for a list of their requirements for the 12 month extension and the application form as it will save you another journey later.

@Gary *******

non o a requires insurance and criminal check, but you don't need to deposit 800k in Thailand. I think you need to leave every 12 months too.

Most people use the non o.