All I'm trying to say is that in Sukhothai, at least, they require 3 months "seeding" and unless you want an argument with the person who controls your future in Thailand disregard anyone who tells you 2 months is the law.

@Tod ********

I know what the police order states but I am hesitant to argue/discus with my immigration office as Non Renewal this year or next year is a real possibility.

Thais in this area believe they ARE NOT INCORRECT, especially when suggested by farang.

Unfortunately the rules are not the rule. Rules are consistent. Decisions from immigration offices are inconsistent.

Even this knowledgeable web-site is not always expert as they speak from THEIR experience and knowledge which can never cover every immigration office in Thailand.

@Robert ******

thanks.

I will try again this month but that was in force in May when I was handed the attachment I provide.

It was pushed into my hand with a cursory grunt and told "not my problem".

My concern is that under your advise someone may "seed" for 2 months when 3 is required in Sukhothai and, possibly, Mae Sot and others.

Robert Lagas, for the previous 10 years on Non-O AGE extensions Mae Sot, and now Sukhothai, immigration have required 800k baht in my account for 3 MONTHS prior to extension.

I have questioned this on occasions with the same answer. Even as recently as May this year I was given a print-out of the new rules and that STATED 3 months prior.

Never have I had the luxury of 2 months.

About 5 minutes for your paperwork if it is complete. Unknown how many people in front of you.

Bon voyage

@Terry *********

my IO demands 3 months prior and have done so for nearly 10 years, even prior to opening in my province.

Go to the embassy and ask their requirements ( even here it's up to each IO).. How much are you paying your consultant ?

That has cleared it up for me also. Thankyou. Now I just have to hope my IO knows that.