I’ve seen the problems some are having with immigration trying to return. In the last 12 months I’ve had 1 x 60 day visa + 30, 1 x 30 + 30 and 2 x 60 + 30’s in my passport.

Next time I enter I will be applying for the Non-O based on retirement but don’t want to risk entering on a 60 day again, just in case. So I looked up the requirements to apply for the 90 day Non-O.

Am I missing something because I’ve seen what is needed to apply for the same visa in Thailand and the online application didn’t ask for that much. It asked for normal stuff like passport details, proof of UK address, flight details, Thailand address, current photo and proof of funds, showing I had the equivalent of 800k baht in my UK bank. That’s it!

So when I arrive and apply for the extension, do I 100% not have to show 800k in my Thai account? If not, what happens the next year when it’s time to renew? I’m guessing I’ll need the 800k 2 months before application or 12 x 65k pm transfers right?

I have had several O-A visas and a couple 2-month tourist visas - all in the past six years. I'm now on a 2-month visa after deciding not to extend my O-A. Can I still apply for and receive an O-A visa again after my 2-month visa expires? Can I apply for it inside Thailand or would I have to apply from elsewhere? For my previous O-A visas I never had to move money into a Thai bank. IF I can apply for an O-A visa again, will I be required to transfer a whopping sum into my Thai bank account? The rationale for that money policy seems to be to ensure that Thailand is making money off the foreigner holding the visa. Are you prevented from eventually transfering most or part of the money back to your foreign accounts? I'm too lazy to look for these answers online, where information seems incomplete and sometimes out of date. I hope one of you longtime Thai visa veterans can give me the lowdown.