Wish I'd discovered this group sooner, as I let my non O-A expire without realizing I could have extended it another year by flying out and in before expiry. My question now is, can I qualify for a non-O retirement visa if I enter Thailand on a 60-day tourist visa and apply for the non-O with 800k in a Thai bank acc? If so, how long does the 800k need to be in there before I apply, and does it matter that it was transferred from an overseas bank a year previously, withdrawn domestically, and then re-deposited?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user inquires about qualifying for a Non-O retirement visa after entering Thailand on a 60-day tourist visa, specifically concerning the requirement of having 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account. Comments suggest that under most circumstances, the user should be able to apply for the Non-O retirement visa without issue, even with the funds transferred from an overseas account. However, Bangkok may require proof of original fund sources, and specific rules may vary by immigration office, such as needing the funds to be in the account for two months before applying for an extension.
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