It's not an extension. It is an entirely new Visa. Which if you do it right gives you 2 years. We would do the US one in June because flights are cheapest then. Still not cheap but we are totally NOT going to do the 800k thing and the 65k monthly is a major hassle.

@Жанна ***********

I already have been told income in a US bank doesn't count. It must be a Thai bank. Transferred in from a US bank is ok. We have wealthy friends who tried to prove income by withdrawals at Thai ATMs. Was told they must be interbank transfer.

@Жанна ***********

at this point in time with a May extension you should be able to do income into a Thai bank of 65k a month. But make SURE that the money comes through a bank and not airbandb or eBay or PayPal. The authorities are legit in assuming these would not be sustainable sources.

Headed out today to find out about husband's renewal. We know he doesn't qualify so will take our planned vacation in Italy. Then the decision is whether to get a 6 month METV in Rome or head stateside for both of us to renew. Mine expires in June.

Definitely get the visa before coming. Friend here has her entire income from rental real estate in Hawaii. Was told in December when she went for renewal they would not accept that as proof of income. She headed back to the States where the LA consulate immediately gave her a new "retirement" visa. At $1200 a little pricey but maybe the price we pay.

Thank you. Helps make decisions regarding when to return from Europe. Will stay out until my Visa expires and then get one in England.

Currently hold non OA. Don't qualify for extension as in country doesn't count investment income. We will leave before the current visa expires. Then try to get a new non OA and extend it in a year with border bounce.

The issue that you are reading about on this group is O visa extensions. Thai immigration seems incapable or unwilling to acknowledge any other form of income than pensions from government entities. Investment income, rental income are all not acknowledged here. Thai consulates in the west have a better grasp of the concept that westerners have a variety of sources of income. You should have no problem with the London embassy as long as your income exceeds 65,000 thai baht a month.

@Robert ******

thank you sooo much!

@Gregor *********

so if a friend from UK arrives on a 60 day VISA he doesnt need proof of onward travel?

@Tod ********

exactly. Truly that rare bird a slow travel tourist!!!