I read all the replies on this post and was surprised to Not see the Grand Adaman Pier crossing option mentioned. Did this border crossing over a douzaine times at the Fisherman Dock with hundreds of people lines up to stamp in and out, but found out that there is another option with Grand Adaman Ranong pier... At that Pier there is no big line up, lots of spots to sit and even have a coffee on the Pier which is absolutely super and needless to say, the stress level is way less than standing in a long line up at a fishing dock and all the nice smells that come with it. The environment being much more tamed and relaxed makes the border crossing experience much more enjoyable and the Immigration Officers there, although still blessed with Thai mentality, are way more pleasant. %E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%

@Paul ******

Great points! If the OP does not want to carry the cash which is totally understandable, he can get a Stamp and Signed letter from the bank showing 20,000 Bahts either on the day of departure or Border Patrol Officers will also accept the day before with an updated Bank book with signed and bank stamped Passport photocopy. Best of luck!

Depending on where you are located, there use to be a one day back and forth to Bangkok border run to Kanchanaburi border to Myanmar... The best is to check with the Border Run companies to get an idea on what Border Runs are available and the cost. If you are in Hua Hin, there is a one day border run to Ranong. Hope this helps and safe travels

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@Chan *****

For a simple opening of bank account you need to bring your Passport and form TM30 (Proof of Residence) signed by the owner of the place you rent... Plus, before giving you the Residence Certificate letter (300 to 500 Bahts), Immigration might also ask for Lease Agreement with the Owner's name as the Landlord OR if you own a condo, bring the house registration book. For the Retirement Visa application, Immigration will definitely ask for the LEase Agreement and House Registration Book with the Owner's name that is on the Lease Agreement. Hope this helps and I added the link below tha explains about the TM30 form. You can get the BLANK TM30 online and just print 3 copies to get signed.

We had a similar dimwit with a hot temper in school, so we decided to tell him that pissing in the wind is really good for cooling down and it worked... 555

@Todd ********

Ain't that the truth... 555

@Bob *********

Another thoughtless and unfounded fear mongering comment... The first option is to REinstate your Status at the Immigration office... They will ask you to pay 500 Bahts per day Overstay fine and ask for the 7 day Extension (costs 1900 Bahts) which will take you until your departure flight, but since you only have a few days left, you can also consider going straight to the airport, BUT keep in mind that having any dealings with the Police during those few days could get you in tonnes of trouble, so try to be good for a few more day. Also as mention previously, if you are considering going to the Immigration Office and same goes for the day of your Flight, make sure to dress professional similar to going on an interview. Let me know if you need more info.

@Brian *******

Well said Brian and I might add a few other details that might help... First dress formal or clean business casual at the very least and be on your best POLITE and CALM behavior when in the Immigration Office. I would also recommend bringing someone you trust who has been in Thailand a few years, so to be prepared for any unforseen things that might arise when you are at the Immigration. There are a few other details that might be of assistance, so you are welcome to PM me if you think you could use more info. Shoke dee na khrap = Best of luck