@John *********

ok. Good to know.

@Willem ***

Nakhon Phanom

@John *********

my bank book also shows each monthly transfer. Is that not acceptable? I have printed the statement after each 4 month period so it shows the full 12 months.

I went to my immigration office last week and it had gone! I discovered that it had moved up the road into a new building at least 5x the size. Things should be easier now.

@John *********

i assume you can start the monthly transfers the month before you get your first extension based on 800k deposit so you don't have to wait 2 years.

@Wayne *******

did you have to get the statement from the bank or did you order one via the app and print it out yourself?

@Ash *****

this is just fir Bangkok. People should be aware that you can make an appointment at any office on line.

I am not aware there has ever been 6 month or 8 month tourist visa. Those entitled to 60 days visa exempt can extend fir 30 more days at immigration which was introduced in July. For those not entitled to 60 days visa exempt they can apply fir 60 day tourist visa which starts when they enter Thailand at any time up to 90 days after being granted. That can also be extended by 30 days. You can not apply for a visa based on being over 50 on any kind if tourist visa. Fir that you apply for 90 day non O get the money in the bank for the right amount of time and then apply for 12 month extension.

There is a lot of confusion in this thread. There is also the option of the non IA visa that dies not require cash in thai bank but has other stipulations.

@David *******

the visa exempt is better if you are entitled to it. I believe that you have to apply for an extension to that in the province that your tm 30 is registered in. If you need an extension outside your home province then stay one night in a hotel which will do a tm30 for you there. I have never heard of anyone having a police interview for an extension. Do you mean immigration Officer?

The insurance you have might not meet the criteria for a non OA however good it might be. I would opt for the 90 day non o based on being over 50 but get it before you come to Thailand. With this visa it will be easier to open a Thai bank account and deposit the required funds for 2 months + before applying for a 12 month extension. You may wish to then get your next 12 month extension based on monthly income of + baht every month for 12 months showing as coming from overseas. Don't forget that you have to meet the requirements if your first extension and keep 800k baht in your account for 3 months after application granted. Them it must not fall below 400k baht for the rest of the year. Whether you make it back up to 800k baht 3 months prior to needing a new extension (in case monthly payments go tits up) is up to you. That is what I am going to do. Always have a plan b and c.

I use Wise to transfer monthly payments from uk to Bangkok bank using funds for long term stay in Thailand. This has proved the most reliable way if getting transfers to show as international or FTT.

Good luck.