You can get a 90 day non- O based on Retirement in the UK. Dont know about US. Check the Thai embassy website.

Just follow the stampede to immigration.

Have u tried Kasikorn in Udon. They, like Udon,s immigration office, are more user friendly and speak English. Lots more Brits living there. I'd try the one in Central first. Good Luck.

I have used Kasikorn bank for 16 years with no problems. Usually instant Wise transfers and no charge to receive them.

Email embassy: to confirm this.

I flew out 16.30, and the only queue was the normal queue for the airline check-in. Anticipating congestion, I went through passport control and security earlier than I normally would but sailed through as normal. In fact, quicker than normal.

Landed 2pm from Mars or where? By tickets do u mean Emirates boarding passes?

I have deliberately done this 3 or 4 times over the years to get an extra day's nooky...555. They have never made an issue out of it and never fine for 1 day. In 17 yrs no repercussions. Cant think how there could be. One time the IO made a joke of it calling me a naughty boy with a big smile on his face as he pointed to the desk to pay the fine but they only put a small blue stamp (not red).

Not required if you pay for and use an (illegal but tolerated) agent for extension.

@Dana ******

yes I had forgotten given it was 3 or 4 years ago when I applied, that it was pension proof or money in the Bank. Even easier if you have a pension. All sorted. Now you can relax.