I get codes via email. My US bank verifies me with a security USB on my computer.

@Colin ********

Calm down everybody. Do whatever the heck you want to do.

If the question is - can I do a border run the same day then I would advise that maybe/maybe not but you will be pretty darn safe if you come back the next day.

I'm happy to hear the results of anyone with a DTV who tests the system and reports on it.

@William *****

If you make less than $25,000/yr you don't pay tax on Social Security. I do have other income and I believe that I am paying the top tax rate on my SS of 85%. I don't know if there is a sliding tax rate in between.

One of the solutions to "fixing" Social Security in 1983 was to begin taxing SS.

In 2022 I bought a car and built a house in Thailand. I can't imagine doing that without having my Thai bank. I'm happy with my Thai bank.

I believe they are planning to reduce the insurance coverage requirement back to 400,000 baht. Possibly in September . . . if that helps.

@Michael ******

No you are not wrong. The OP is in the first year of his OA. The OA is multiple entry the first year. After the first year you need a re-entry permit.

@William *****

I for one am not going to live here full time on ATM withdrawals. I pay taxes in the US each year including tax on 85% of my Social Security benefits. I now have an LTR so money I bring into Thailand is not taxable.

@Michael ******

I got my OA in Feb 2017 before the insurance requirement. I went to Cambodia in Nov 2017 (no re-entry permit required) and when I returned I got a permission to stay stamp until Nov 2018. Between Feb 2018 and Nov 2018 I needed a re-entry permit if I wanted to leave/return in that time period. I did all my 1 year extensions from Nov 2018 and needed re-entry permits to travel and not kill the OA extension. In 2020 I was required to have health insurance. I synced my insurance policy dates to my OA extension dates.

@Michael ******

I had an OA for 6 years too. The first year it is a multiple entry visa. After that first year you are on a permission to stay stamp or an extension and you do need to get a re-entry permit.

The OP says he is in the first year of his OA visa.

@Michael ******

An OA is a 1 year multiple entering visa.

@Michael ******

An OA is a one year multiple entry visa. When you leave and return during the first year you get stamped in for another year or up to the expiration date of your health insurance.