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Can I deposit the 800,000 baht for a Thai retirement visa in a foreign currency account or an interest-bearing baht account?
Jul 3, 2025
11 days ago
Mehmet *******
ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
The 800,000 baht required for the retirement visa must be deposited in a specific account type and cannot be held in a foreign currency account or an interest-bearing baht account. The general consensus from the community is that you need to have the funds in a designated Thai bank account to meet the visa requirements.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
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