@Ellie ******

when I checked in at immigration three weeks ago no tm 6 was presented nor attached to my passport.

I am fully aware of the difference.

Thank you

@Willem ***

thank you, upon recent reentry, no tm 30 was issued

There is a top notch school on the small Island of Koh Samui, called the School of Joy.

I'm sure you can find it in a search.

another option is an on line class that teaches you how to read Thai, a good program, and really helps with proper "sounds" it's called "Learn Thai from a White Guy" Don't work, just live and learn.

Good Luck.

Thanks Robert, I think I'll drive in this time, and make sure that I have it set up the right way for the next one. My landlord has been doing the TM 30 when necessary, Via Cell Phone (I send her a Photo of my PP, VISA, and TM6, and she does the rest.)

Thanks Again.

bus buddy can give you a receipt/ticket for travel by bus from Bangkok to Seam Reap for around $20, and they are 80% refundable. (Just another option, Leaving doesn't have to be by air)

and Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Well, that would really suck. (the latter). Thanks , and I will be sure to let you know, when I return.

For anyone else heading to LA, The Embassy is on Larchmont, and walking distance down the street is a "MAIL STOP" that can both make copies and Notarize any documents you need. (ask for Ted)

What ever... I'm done.

I offered this to let others know a YEARS worth was necessary, That's all.

Not to get attacked for being successful!

Yes, I was aware of the 65K< However this time, she (The IO) required a years worth of Statements.

I know because I just came form there, with a NEW VISA.

In my case (over 50 long stay Non Immigrant O-A Multiple entry)

(What many of us call a "retirement" VISA)

Monthly Qualifier is 65,000 Baht Minimum

I use a service called "Transfer Wise" to move the required amount into My Thai Bank.

I also gave them copies of the transfers as well as the Passbook Deposits (copies of my actual passbook from the Thailand Bank)

This was not about Extension of stay.