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@Tod ********

got it. Thanks.

Hi Todd,

Thank you for the infornation. Just one quick question: you mention Time Deposits. Is that a type of bank account?

Thanks!!

I guess i was curious if any imm offices are issuing any type of visa where i wouldn't need to leave Thailand for ...even a short period longer, say 30 days.

I guess i know and understand that I'm going to have to exit the country in order to get an O.

No chance of a tourist visa, eh?

That was not the case in Koh Samui. Went yesterday

Hi. I'm in the same situation. Went to Samui today. Thai officer pulled together everything I needed. Here is the list:

1. Application for extension TM7 (2 copies, at immigration)

2. Copy of passport: bio page, latest entrance stamp

3. Departure card: TM6

4. Acknowkedgement of T&C: STM 2 (form at immigration)

5. Letter from my Embassy (US Citizen)

6. 2 photos

Haven't got my stamp yet. Going first thing in the morning.

@Robert ******

totally agree!