For continuity - new TM30 did the trick, I received three certificates, one for each of my needs.

Same immigration officer, he actually turned out to be quite a nice person. Although he gave me jokingly glare when I first got certificates from him, then went to extend my visa, to which I was informed that now I have to go back and re-do all three certificates because my visa changed... Oh the joy of bureaucracy 😀

@Stuart ********

done and done, she came to me with a laptop and resubmitted everything from today, it looked valid, and I have a screenshot with no doubts about validity.

@Stuart ********

Thank you, I really was thinking the officer is wrong about the screenshot, and I tried explaining it to him while I was still in the immigration office, but he didn't want to budge (and me being a foreigner is usually a losing position).

I'll try to see if I can get my landlord to refile it.

@Stuart ********

my landlord says she put in proper data while submitting it. The problem I see is that screenshot with 7 days after check-in search option is not confirming it according to the immigration officer.

I assume there is no way to generate a TM30 proof after 7 days from check-in?

@Bernd **********

this time I will be also equipped with printed lease agreement and a phone number to my landlord in case they want to talk to her. Here is hoping next attempt will be OK.

@Linz ***********

I can't give you an exact answer on your queries, but I can share my story for additional courage.

I just finished moving with my 7yo English Bulldog from Poland to Thailand. We took the land route from Poland through Berlin to Amsterdam, roughly 14h in total. One day rest, then he flew in cabin with me from Amsterdam, through Singapore to Phuket with SIA, as ESA (sadly not an option anymore since April - but he was allowed to travel without carrier and was a star for the cabin crew). Train trip was tough, he was getting too bored, but plane flight went smoothly, he mostly slept throughout it without any accidents for 17h.

Definitely tire him out to maximum before flight for whole week, mild sedatives are OK also leading up to flight (i.e. CBD oil). IMO pet carrier is the more humane way - some dogs like cramped spaces as it gives them comfort in stress. Cargo hold is unpredictable, and it's a long journey, I would not put my dog in there ever.

If your budget allows it-consider going business class (I splurged out, as my meathead takes a lot of space, zero regrets despite big cost). The amount of space there (A350, especially if you score bulkhead seats) and privacy pretty much means you would be fine letting him out for brief period if he is unhappy a lot.

Thailand wise - it's not an easy country for foreign dogs. Heat and humidity is off the charts. Ticks did not stick to mine in a week, but Bravecto/Nexgard is IMO a good defence, also against other parasites. Soi dogs can be unfriendly to new dogs on the block - we met a pack of three so far on Ko Lanta (still keeping mostly around our house), but they didn't get too close and kept their distance. There are regions where I'd be more wary of walking my dog (i.e. Ao Nang, the packs there are a little too brave). Definitely try to have a good vet near your location (with emergency on-call option), and try to secure local means of travel in advance, otherwise you will get ripped off.

Any advices or questions you may have - feel free to DM me, we are still finding our way around Thailand, but despite it being a big challenge (even finding an accomodation is way bigger pain), it's manageable.

@Hathaway ************

For Elite? It's non-returnable amount, you basically pay a fee and it's lost forever. In return you get hassle-free access to Thailand + some benefits.

@Graeme *******

It's 1M THB. Retirement is definitely cheaper and probably better.

@Rajeev *******

The extension is basically the reason why I started considering going this way. IMO the 20 year one is the best one for "per month" value, but I neither can afford 20 years yet (I mean I could, I just don't want to splurge so much), nor I even know where I'll be in my life in 5 years.

Probably the extension will be priced with the new pricing model, but since the extension will happen in 5 years, plenty of time to plan ahead.

Perfect, I'll get in touch with them. Thank you!