guru

My original non-immigrant visa was “O” for marriage and I am approaching the end of my latest annual extension of stay based on work. i.e my job in Bangkok terminates on June 30th so I believe my extension of stay and work permit will also expire then.
I am married to a Thai so can I get a 60 day extension just before my current extension expires?
My next job with a new employer in Bangkok commences on September 1st.
So, will I have to leave Thailand to get a new non-imm O (marriage) or B to start the whole process again or is there any way of obtaining a work extension of stay and new work permit during my 60 day spouse extension?
I don’t have 400k for a yearly marriage extension of stay.
Thanks,
Guru

Would just like to share my lovely day out at Chaeng Wattana Immigration and provide an insight to some evidence that some of you may miss.

My first application for extension based on marriage.

The reasons for the application being rejected were:

a) The rental contract for the condominium was not enough. The officer also needed copies of the owner’s ID, Tabien Baan and a letter saying we can and do stay there.
b) We had photos taken in our unit and outside with the unit number. Not enough – we needed a photo of us which also showed the outside of the condo building.
c) As I am extending via >40K / month employment option they needed a photo of me in my work place.
d) The tax forms which I had were correct but needed stamping by the tax office.
e) 2 months worth of income tax is not enough – It must be 3 months – I had read that but the visa section at work said immigration would accept 2 as I have just started work and therefore don’t have 3 months worth. At least it is now clear there is no flexibility on this point for other applicants.

I was then given the check list (in Thai).
  
But all was not lost, the officer said I had all the necessary documents to extend on the basis of employment but will have to take another queue ticket for another counter.

Another eternity of waiting, and then the new officer says I am missing a letter from my employer which is needed for the employment route. It was then closing time.

I now have the option of going back to extend for 60 days whilst I gather the above evidence for the extension based on marriage, or just go back with the letter for employment extension.

Any suggestions on which is the most beneficial route considering I intend on being here permanently?

Oh and just to put a nice ending to the day it took 3 hours to get home in the wet Friday gridlock.