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@Stefani *******
So the only option is to go back home? Not sure if everyone has a place to go back
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@Jason ******
I also thought on the Philippines as a plan B. They've easy visa requirements. You're absolutely right about the food there. Nothing to eat except of fast food.
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@David ****
So the 30 day extension for the visa exempt is done only in Lak Si immigration?

Chang Wattana are not handling this anymore?
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@Tod ********
So conversation from tourist visa to a non-o, within Thailand, is impossible if you don't already have that 800k in a local bank? Yet you can't open bank account based on a tourist visa...

So is it better start the process in Thai embassy in my home country? I thought I could avoid that...
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@Tod ********
Just to be sure I understand the process: so first I apply and get the 90 days non-o, and during that time I can open Thai bank account to transfer the required 800k for the 12 months extension.?
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@Brandon ***********
So just to make sure I understand the whole process:

First, I apply for the Non OA, at the local Thai embassy in my country, including multiple entry. Before that 1 year visa expires, I have to purchase another multi-entry, go out of Thailand, and return before it expires and then get my '2nd year'?
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@Brandon ***********
Thanks for the fast reply. Can I purchase this at the airport, upon returning to Thailand, or does this need to be done at the local immigration?