Traveling during the consideration period could be a problem if he can’t make it back in time for the stamp in his passport.

He can ask immigration about it when he applies for the extension.

Don’t make plans until you know.

Yep, it can be a great fit.

@Tod ********

Yes, I know, but the ME visa could help him to bridge to the income qualification in the future if payments are maintained, or just use it to maintain legal status year to year.

It really is a little known bargain.

@Karl *******

Using the income method, Thai Immigration only wants to see that you have at least 40,000 baht being deposited in each calendar month from a foreign source to a Thai bank account in your name.

They don’t care how you spend it.

The Savvanahket ME Married to a Thai, is a way to bridge to that qualification, or to use without income qualifications.

@Jamie ******

You’re welcome

@Jamie ******

While you are at immigration extending, ask if the permit will expire with the extension.

@Michael *****

Yes, unfortunately that is how they respond when others use and abuse the system.

About five years ago there was a crackdown on the marriage to Thai visa because Thai women were married to foreigners without their knowledge. Someone had gained access to the civil registry.

You aren’t likely to have an extension problem.

@John *********

Yes, ED visas are rather a poison pill now and heavily scrutinized because they have been abused.

Anyone with a no-show-to-class ED visa should exit and come back visa exempt.