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@Hathaway ************

800k in 2 months before the date you apply for the 1 yr extension. Leave it there for 3 months after, then it CANNOT drop below 400k for the full year. You can switch to the 65k income route BUT in the first year the above rules apply. So you must have 65k transferred into your Thai bank account every month for 12 consecutive months in order to apply for second yr extension. Bank statements must be provided to show your account did not drop below 400k and all deposits were at least 65k to get the second year. Miss a payment or go under 65k or delays due to month ends/ holidays means your second extension will not go ahead

Has he checked his emails and spam folder, they may have requested extra information. I did a first child’s passport a it took only a touch under 3weeks

If you need a OTP it will be linked to your Thai phone number

Your hotel fills in a TM30 for immigration (at least they are meant to ), ask for a screenshot of your entry, You will need a copy of this for your renewal

@Henrik ***

in which case he is already legally married under Thai law. Just get his marriage cert notarised and translated. Should be valid for 3 months

If he has been married before he will need his divorce cert and if his former wife passed away he will need a copy of the death cert.

At present you will be in for a very big shock with the actual requirements and paperwork required to get your visa and job. Plus the fact your pay will just about cover your living costs.

Must be able to access the cash at a moments notice

You transfer to 90day non o based on retirement, you need 800k in your bank account then around 30 days before expiry you apply for the 1 year extension