i hold nz passport and have lived in phuket for 10 yrs on retirement visa .have always had 800k in ac but had to withdraw 150k dec 20 for emergency. have thai bank statements showing min 47k per month deposits since sept 20 plus average 650k balance. will this suffice to renew my visa ?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The poster, a New Zealand citizen living in Phuket for 10 years on a retirement visa, inquires if they can renew their visa after withdrawing 150,000 baht from their bank account, noting they still maintain an average balance above 650,000 baht and consistent monthly deposits. Responses from the community indicate that the visa renewal requirements include maintaining 800,000 baht for two months before renewal and not dropping below 400,000 baht afterward. Some suggest the possibility of using a combination of banked money and income, but caution that failing to meet the three-month minimum balance rule could complicate their renewal. The poster expresses frustration about the situation and a desire to handle it without agents.
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