Can I apply for a Non-O visa in Thailand before having 800,000 baht in my Thai bank account?

@Pam ********

no, it's "not all dribble" on YT, but some of the type of stuff we're talking about here, is based purely on rumours and YouTubers grabs for views and likes. Some of them are no better than regular Media outlets that often sensationalise things to get viewers or readers.

As I am looking to live in Thailand, hopefully in the near future, I am following and taking in information on requirements. I'm very wary about taking information on YouTube as fact in these matters, because they're often basing what they say on 'rumours', some of which may come from Thai Government officials, but as many would know, those things either never happen, or take sometimes years before it goes through the proper Government processes and get approved.

Then there's Expats that have had bad experiences and 'make a bit of' noise' because they're not happy, but often fail to tell the whole story, because they don't want to embarrass themselves, but would rather blame others.

You're obviously, based on what you've said, with respect, not in a position to consider retiring in Thailand, so I'm assuming that you've not been looking into the requirements in detail and finding out the facts. I'm in two or three Facebook groups related to Thai Visas, and I would much rather get my information from Moderators and group members that have a proven record of providing accurate information, rather than YT or other Media outlets.

I would be interested to hear from you what those laws are that you refer to, that are changing 🤔 please enlighten me