@Garrett **********

the first sentence of my comment referred to the first application. As my Visa ran out in 2 months I was forced unessesarily to use a different route.

The rules are different everywhere. I was told I could not have the 90 day unless 0 baht was in THAI account for three months previous. Following 12 month extension 0 baht must remain in the account for 3 months and 0 baht must remain for the next 6 months and topped back up to 0 baht for the remaining 3 months to get a 12 month renewal.

Baht, us$, Aus$.€, GBP ETC ETC ETC

@Dave ********

I used my UK debit card to open the door of my flat when I locked myself out yesterday. It came in very useful but I dont think it will get through an atm again.

The only problem I have had is when I did my 90 day report away from my home province. My immigration Officer was not at all pleased and explained that I should have done ut again on my return home. If I had been away between my 90 day reports it would have been ok. The subject of TM 30 never came up and did not cause a problem nor did the fact that I obtained my retirement extension in Bangkok. When I did submit my tm30 for my main residence it was over a year late and that did not cause a problem either. I have no idea if the hotels I have stayed in have ever submitted a TM 30 on my behalf but I have only ever filed one at home because I required a residence certificate.

@Tod ********

thankyou

@Tod ********

my question is what will immigration accept as proof of funds ie. 0 baht in the bank for two months? The bank book? A printed statement? A certificate of some sort obtained from the bank? Obviously these would have to be obtained on the day the extension was applied for. Something else?

Well like all rules, laws, restrictions and regulations in Thailand it just depends on where you are.

@Paul *******

no you won't.

@Ulrik ********

does not help you get in though does it? Once here easy enough to save yourself £5000 and do things yourself. Total waste of money.