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@Achim ********
On march 10th you will be 90 days in Thailand. You can go to the Immigration 2 weeks before or 1 week after.
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@Ian ******
Our "guru" is very humble, but I lack a word of gratitude for his detailed infos and thoughts on your stamp mess. Nobody expects you to worship him and kiss his feet.
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The best option for coming back in november is a flight to Helsinki and going on tour with this comfortable bus to BKK.
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As far as the procedure is concerned, you have received very good information. However, I would like to emphasize that long-term stay without insurance is very negligent.
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@Tod ********
I've been to the Immigration Chonburi (Jomtien) last week for information. An officer told me, that I can come 40 days or less before my stamp expires. I suppose they change it because of Songkran holidays.
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I must add, that the officer at the Immigration was very friendly and helpfull, may-be because of my age and especially when she saw, that I was many years in Thailand with a Retirement Visa I always had before Corona.
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You can use Form TM 87 to apply for non-imm retirement. I am currently doing this and will receive it on
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/2023. Here is the letter from Immigration Division 1 Bangkok. "dear sir,

We would like to inform you about changing visa you can visit the attached link for more information
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Live in BKK please contact Bangkok immigration. Live in upcountry please contact immigration where you live." TM87 is the form for the Change of Visa Exempt to Non O-IMM and Form TM86 is for those who want to change their tourist Visa.
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@Wannikea ********
Thanks, but I stay in Pattaya. I will better take a train to Nong Khai. Cheers and a Happy New Year 2023🍾πŸ₯‚
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@Wannikea ********
How did you get there? The distance is about 100 kms