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@Pete ******
yes you cannot change here, come back on visa exempt and then you can apply.
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Unfortunately the IO was correct you cannot change from a OA visa to a Non O visa in county. So you must leave Thailand, and either apply for the Non O visa in an embassy/ consulate or you can come back into Thailand on a visa exempt stamp the apply here for the Non O visa.
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@Brandon ***********
correct Brandon, I should have said if you qualify it isn’t a hard process. I have 15 friends that have achieved it , and I will be doing it myself next year, after 46 years traveling and living here, and being married to my Thai wife for the last 37 years and having had a work permit for the last 6 years.
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@David *****
I know at least 15 people who have achieved it and of that 8 have gone onto get citizenship.
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@David *****
yes you can qualify for Thai permanent residency, it is not as hard as many people think.
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Yes every year you do an extension it is all required again.
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You will need a valid TM30 from the owners of the Condo where you are staying.
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It is widely known and has always been that way.
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Nobody can give you a yes or no answer, except the immigration office who will be standing in front of you, entry will be entirely at their discretion. But be prepared for some questions.