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@Thaimer *****
8 years ago it was 15 days by land entry. You still see this on some websites just like you still see only 2 entries per calendar year. This all confuses ppl just like calling visa-exempt entry visa-on-arrival
Ian **********
Extension costs 10,000 baht so can't you just leave and come back?
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@Robin *******
How soon you can apply is down to your local office. I think it is Jomtien (Pattaya) that will only extend in the last week
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@Sylvia *******
Unfortunately you cannot get a certificate of residence until you have extended your non-O visa as immigration does not know where you live until then. It is a catch-22, you cannot extend without a bank account and you cannot open a bank account until you have extended your permission to stay. 😃
Ian **********
If you check your entry stamp in the passport you will see the date you must leave by or purchase an extension
Ian **********
It is very difficult to open a bank account now due to money laundering rules. You need a permanent address and proof you live there. Just because you have a non O visa is not enough. Some banks will open an account if you sign up for their insurance and some will accept a sponsor. Your best bet is to find a visa agent and pay them to open an account for you or you could just keep trying different branches.
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@Andy ***********
I flew back in May and didn't have it so he made me look up my booking. They record the flight and seat number. It's a throwback to Covid.
Ian **********
There are desks for Visa on Arrival but ignore these as you qualify for Visa-exempt so just go to passport control and hand in your passport and boarding card. You will be stamped in for a free 60 day entry