@Duncanc *********

same could be said for the civil servants in the U.S.. I work for the Govt. here and you would think that asking them to do their job, by their reactions is just so over the top. I hope everything works out for you

@Sonja ******

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@Todd ********

a U.S thrift savings program, similar to 401k for govt. workers will work as well?

@Brandon ***********

I see, so after the first year, you are no longer on the Visa only on the extension, which opens up all the possibilities you mentioned before. Thank you for your patience and understanding once again.

@Roberto ********

@Brandon ***********

I understand what you both are saying and you both have very valid points.

@Brandon ***********

I was just speaking from the logical side of it as in " I just extended my Non-O" leading one to believe that their Non-O was extended and exists in it's original sate.. But, as you said, so many different scenarios can be created from extending your visa in a myriad of different ways is headache inducing. But,

@Roberto ********

extending his Non-O for 1 year at a time with no changes means he is still on his original Non-O visa?

@Roberto ********

You have a Non-O visa and you extended it? So in essence, it's an extended Non-O visa. You are still there on your original Non-O visa with an extension of the original on Non-O. Am I missing something here? Is the extension considered something other than Non-O? I see exactly what you are saying by the way.

@Brandon ***********

thank you, tried that. They wanted proof of residency. I appreciate your response though. My main goal is getting my money in place before my move. As I have said before, I appreciate all the time and effort you put into helping make everyone's transition to Thailand as painless as possible. 👍 I will add as an after thought, that my gf is a Lao lady that lives in Tha Bo on a visa. Her son ( thai born) is her guarantor.

@Brandon ***********

in Tha Bo it was a hard No from every bank, not a lot of choices. Any suggestions? Won't be there permanently until Dec 2024, just wanted to get finances set, if I can.

@Steve ******

agreed, as a driver in the U.S, what one officer might ticket you for another officer might not even care about.

@Frank *********

agree, took 20 minutes. Will also note that you don't have to be a AAA member.

@Brandon ***********

does he also need the motorcycle endorsement on his U.S. drivers license as well? I was told my IDP only covers what I am licensed for in the U.S.