@Jo *********

not fluent Thai, but enough Thai to understand and answer basic questions

@Michael *******

no written test, but basic language you can google a list of questions they ask you, quite easy if you have a basic understanding.

Not a problem I always apply for my yearly extension with 10 days left on it, just make sure you have all your ducks in a row.

@Fasih ******

no it will not

Quite a easy process Michael, you will also have a small interview in the Thai language, but if you can speak and understand a decent bit of Thai, not a problem, nothing too in depth.

@Michael *******

the only way is to be an investor which costs a lot or be married to a Thai National

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

yes exactly which the Non O visa based on marriage to a Thai National is once you have extended it for 3 consecutive years, plus you also need to gather all the other documents plus application fee is 7,500 baht and once approved the fee is just over 95,000 baht but only if you are married to a Thai other reasons the approval fee is double.

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

you can also apply for Thai permanent residency on a marriage visa extension without the need for working at all.

@Scott ********

yes it was explained by the official from the MFA, but unfortunately it will be how the immigration officer will interpret it, as the MFA doesn't control immigration that comes under the Ministry of the Interior, besides nobody will actually know until mid January when the first applicants 180 days will expire.