@Jo *********

I've no idea why anyone would use the 800k method. Money tied up effectively for life. You need money to live on, so bringing in 65k a month is no big deal, and it's yours to use as soon as it registers in your bank account.

@Thomas ******

Correct. An extension has to be an extension to something. By definition it's a continuation. The Visa extension I'm on is non-O (over 50). It's an extension of the original visa, but no matter how it's spun it's still a non-O (over 50) visa, and I extend it year by year, still having to comply with the original requirements. Using a different analogy, if you build an extension on your home, does your home cease to exist because you now have an extension?

@Brandon ***********

Ok now I've got it. The official Thai government website is totally wrong but you're right! Any extension goes back to the visa. So it becomes a VISA extension.

Definition of extension: a part that is added to something to enlarge or prolong it; a continuation.

Take a look at the TM7 form. It asks for type of VISA. Not type of extension. I guess that's wrong too is it? Jesus

@Brandon ***********

I'm using Thai terminology which is "extension visa", that's what I applied for last time. You're saying Thai immigration is wrong, that's your prerogative. Perhaps follow your own advice?

@Brandon ***********

Don't be a total clown. You know exactly what I mean. And what do Thai Immigration call it? An "extension visa". Jesus! Some people

@Brandon ***********

Not really what?

@Richard ********

Same thing

@Jo *********

No. 65k/month

@Brown *******

Non-O (over 50)

So the five year card is 900,000 baht. At the moment I pay 1900 baht per year for a visa, or 9500 baht for five years, which is a difference of 890,500 baht. Wow! I'm going to need a lot of freebies to entice me! 😆