thx.. ok good to know.. will plan accordingly.

@Tod ********

you stated ' ..renew .. inside the country".. how about external/home country ? Same applies (assuming your current passport is valid after expiry of visa, but you return back to home country and get passport renewed and return to thailand before visa expiry) ?

@James *******

Do you need a Bank Letter or is there any other way to show proof of the fund 1. non-O 90 days 2. for the 1 year extension. (Jomthein) thx

@Tod ********

Hi Tod.. you are correct on the 2 consulates now.. as the one in Toronto, closed down.. The Toronto consulate, I did a walk-in years back, and was told only issued for family situation even though I was over 50 etc.. And then, when i actually drove to Ottawa to the consulate/embassy, hand submitted my OA appl, was also informed that the non-O 90days was more for family. And so i gave up. Is all good, will do all this within Thailand. thx

@Graham *****

Canada.. went to the Consulate..the 90 days Non-0, was informed, is meant strictly for 'family' or similar type situation. Unfortunately.

Thanks all, much appreciated. Will be Jomthien office.

Agreed. But certainly plenty of helpful advises to help plan forward incase 3 months leads to 2 years.

@Peter ***************

yes that is true. The Non-Imm O will give the the 'option' to further apply for the 1 yr extension should I wish to proceed forward with it. Yes, more requirements (hopefully insurance is not one of them, though it's smart to get it regardless).

Thanks. I had done that in the past. However, this time around, perhaps only stay for 2-4 months. Fund in Thai bank will not be an issue. Will pass on the multiple -entry 6 mnts Tourist Visa...

why not apply for the covid 19 extension, if get declined, get the 30 day extension.