@Martyn **********

I agree. I'm not bothering myself either after looking into it.

But it's her husband's choice, not ours. If they're adamant about it, spouse visa is the best path.

@Gena *****

. Length of marriage is irrelevant. I obtained a spouse visa one month after marriage with no issues at all. If he wants citizenship eventually it's his only option. Spouse visa allows him to work (with permit) and also less financial burden to open a business which is another way to pay tax to qualify for citizenship.

On top of that if you're on a retirement extension, you won't be able to get a re entry permit or be able to do a 90 day report until you do . Especially if you have a new passport number .

Just go to CW and do it, doesn't take long at all. It's a requirement of immigration and you may invite headaches in the future by not doing it. A visa in an expired passport is worthless because they only last as long as the passports expiry date legally.

@Brook *******

you won't get a yearly extension at Changwatanna Imm office without a current 90 day report or a passport stamp showing youve been in country less than 90 days.

@Katy *******

. Go to the official website or go to immigration and ask for a list. Everything is identical except for the money.

As Michael said , foreign women married to a Thai man don't need money in a Thai bank to get a spouse visa/extension. Only foreign men married to thai women do. So if this is the only reason you want to open an account here, you don't need it.

She's taking the piss.. you don't need a witness..

@Samantha ****************

. I can confirm above to be true. I was 86 days late once due to the online application falsely approving it late. Was fined 2000b . Has no effect on any future visa extensions provided you pay the fine. If you want to avoid the fine, call them or call in and check that it was approved online to make 100% sure. Also print the approval and keep it to show them if they try to fine you In future.