Earlier this month my landlord went to CW to file a TM30 after I returned from the US. I asked her to ask CW if I (we) needed to file a TM30 for in-country travel. She did ask and reported to me that the IO told her that no I did not need to file a TM30 for in country travel. In fact I had two in country trips in August for which I did not file a TM30. When she filed my recent TM30 in October there was no mention of those August trips. It's possible they didn't check my travel record. I'm well aware that Tod and others have said the CW does want a TM30 for in-country travel.

My landlord did sign up for the app. It wasn't working for her so she went to CW in person for my TM30 and while there they supposedly helped her get her app working.

I am inclined to believe that I need to file a TM30 for in-country travel but this is an example of getting different answers depending on who does the asking and who you talk to at Immigration.

My plan is make sure I have a proper TM30 prior to any extension application. My current extension is good to November 2020. I will not file a TM30 for in-country travel and see what happens with my landlord doing the filing in person or with the app. Eventually we will probably get hit with a fine and we will have learned something new.

@Keith *******

Talk to your insurance agent. My agent at Pacific Cross said they would sync their policy and adjust the yearly premium accordingly. It is a legitimate request for any of the Thai insurance companies. Maybe it would work for a foreign insurance company as well.

I buy a multiple re-entry permit when I get my extension. Didn't use it last year but it does give a little peace of mind.

They usually hand out a printed set of instructions about the conditions of the extension. Are they doing this for insurance yet?

You really need to be careful about your monthly income if your income is that close to 65,000 baht. Make sure you don’t get in trouble with changes in exchange rates. Also familiarize yourself with the need to make sure the deposits are coded as international transfers. Good luck.

I got my extension of stay on Monday, Oct 7 at CW. I got my bank letter the Saturday before going. I updated my passbook, after withdrawing 1000 baht, at CW before the doors opened.

I guess the question for you is whether they will accept the 800,000k as being in two bank accounts. Good luck.

@Tod ********

I spoke to my Pacific Cross agent today. He assured me that my current Maxima Plus plan qualifies with Thai Immigration. That would mean you can purchase a more sensible plan not directly off the website.

Citibank Thailand?

If you are planning to be here more than a couple of months during the year then you should look into getting a proper visa.

What secondary demands? Either you meet the well known requirements or not. I got my year extension 10 days ago. They examined my bank passbook and checked whether I met the requirements. It’s your responsibility that your balance is not so close to the line that a small error is going to bring you below the line. Keep a buffer amount in your account. Of course you can always discuss your problems with your Immigration office and maybe they will use their discretion to help you out. Good luck. 🍀