Tell your landlord that you don’t understand why they won’t do it and that you will go to the police for assistance complying with the law.

First, did you get the list of required documents from your Amphur?

Some like Mae Rim don’t require it.

Second, do the requirements specifically ask for your passport to be authenticated by the Thai embassy/consulate?

Either the embassy in Bangkok or the Consulate in Chiang Mai. It’s a 3 minute walk in $50 USD service.

The real hassle is getting the certified copy translated and then authenticated by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Pro Tip: make sure you are happy with the translation of your name into Thai because it’s very difficult to correct the translation later after it’s on 50 other documents and ID’s.

@Pete ******

this was true in the past. I believe it was an exception made during Covid. I don’t think it’s available any more.

Best to arrive on a 90 day Non O (NOT OA) from your home country.

Then, with 45 days remaining, extend one year based on retirement.

You should probably hire a competent, reputable agent for your first attempt.

Copy or photograph all the forms so you can renew it yourself next time.

It should cost no more than ฿15,000 THB all in, including a multiple re-entry permit and all other fees. it will be initially valid for 90 days. Then, you renew it annually.

Working in, Thailand is defined as expanding any effort.

ALWAYS enter Thailand on the Thai passport.

@Yo***

yes. Your mistake

@Yo***

yes. Illegal under 30 days.

@Yo***

Airbnb is absolutely not legal.