There are many places that can do this for you Neil. I used a place on Phetkassem Road before Bluport (towards Takiab) on the same side of road as Bluport. Sorry I can't remember the name. You then need to take it to Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their stamp, but you can use the one inside Bluport.

@Ronnie ******

yes i realise it can take longer especially in places like Bangkok and Pattaya. Hopefully they have more staff to get through the applicants. I usually go at a day/time that is less busy, but there's no guarantees. Having said that I always find the immigration officers to be very efficient and helpful. Good luck with whatever you decide.

You seem to be trying to resolve your problem by making it much more difficult for yourself. If you have had 800,000 baht in your Thai bank account for a year, just go to your immigration office, get their list of requirements to extend, supply the documents and pay 1,900 baht. I extended mine last week and it took me about 30 minutes at the immigration office.

@Mark ********

1,900 Baht a year is a rip off?!! If you think so that's okay.

@Mark ********

very strange negative post, as if the whole of Thailand is Pattaya. If you are happy in Vietnam stay there. I am certain the person asking the questions is capable of evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of each country themselves. They are asking about the retirement visa and it's very easy to get in Thailand.

@Tracey ***********

if you are over 50 apply for a retirement visa online via the Thai Embassy. If you get the non-OA you need a criminal check and mandatory insurance from a restricted list of companies, so most people choose the non-O visa. For the non-O you need to show evidence of 800,000 baht each (about £19,000) in your account and be willing to transfer it to Thailand soon after arrival in Thailand. Whatever you do, don't come to Thailand without a visa as it's impossible to open a bank account in Thailand without paying an agent about 60,000 baht these days (it used to be possible). Good luck.

@Dexx ****

that's good as long as you've got a way forward. I wasn't thinking 1 baht, more like 2,000 baht. I hope you get it sorted soon as it's a horrible situation.

Not had this problem with the bank (yet) but had a nightmare getting the yellow book at the amphur, so I feel your pain (some people seem to wander in with a couple of old photocopies and walk out in 10 minutes with it, but TiT!).

If you are not married, and the property is in your girlfriend's name, can't you draw up a simple lease contract for her house, pay her a nominal monthly fee and use that? You will need to include her house book and Thai id card in the lease contract.

I had a very similar experience today at Hua Hin IO. I arrived at about 11:40 and by the time I had completed the form and had everything checked it was 11:58, I thought there was no chance of me being seen before lunch, but decided I would get a number to try and be first after lunch. I was amazed to be called over immediately and I filled out my re-entry application whilst the IO checked and processed my extension. 20 minutes later I walked out with a years extension and re-entry permit. All the staff were super friendly and the officer even answered some questions I had, as I was moving from the 800,000 to the monthly 65,000 baht method. Brilliant service as always 👏👏👏

@Timea ********

you can either get it from your immigration office or at the airport before you depart. I think it's 1,000 baht for single or 3,000 baht for multiple re-entry.