What is the best visa option for a foreigner married to a Thai citizen who travels frequently between the UK and Thailand?

@Ian *******

There is no more multi entry 365 days Non-Imm-O marriage (family) visa since October 30th, 2023. Savannakhet was the last consulate to issue it and they have discontinued when they went to the e-visa system in January. You need to apply in the e-visa system of the Thai embassy London, for the 90-days single entry Non-Imm-O family visa first, with a minimum of 400,000 THB or equivalent in GBP on any bank account that is in your sole name. After entering Thailand, immediately open a Thai bank account and transfer the money to it. Visit Immigration and ask for the handout list of requirements, so you can get your ducks in a row for the application to the "1-year extended stay permit". As soon as the money has "seasoned" for two months, you can apply for the "1-year Extension of the Stay Permit based on being married to a Thai wife" on Immigration. The "extension" will first be issued for 4 weeks "under consideration". Within this period, Immigration will visit your at home. After the 4 weeks period, you visit Immigration and pick up the stamp. Watch your wording: An "Extension of Stay" is NOT a visa, it just is an "extended stay permit". There is NOTHING SUCH as a "1-year marriage visa"

Do you have Thai bank account?

Yes a married visa is best 400,000 buats for three months to be on saveside before you apply for the visa (o-visa first, thai bank account,bangkok bank is easier some immigration control centre ask for 3months and some ask for 2months money in account before you apply, all depends on how much money you have as to which visa to get ,"so as the "saying gos do not spend money you can't afford to lose "regard it as a gift, if you get it back it's a bonus, hope you understand the meaning pal

From what I understand they have stopped multi entry visa

Marrage visa with multi entry I'm just lookjng at same