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Can I spend my monthly 65k transferred for retirement visa in Thailand?

Non-O Visa Retirement Visa Financial Requirements Bank Transfer Living Expenses

Nov 11, 2025

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Hi all. Sorry if this is a dumb question. Coming on a non-O early next year and will get retirement visa on 800k. I'm thinking of transferring to 65k per month in the second year. So I'm wondering if you can spend the 65k each month, as long as it's coming in regularly, or it has to stay in the bank in totality. Thanks

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The consensus among the commenters is that once the 65k monthly transfers hit your bank account, you can spend it as you wish. There are no restrictions on using those funds for living expenses. However, you must maintain the initial 800k in your account for the first year to meet visa qualifications.

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Thanks guys!

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Stan ******

The 800k must stay in the account for the first year with qualifications but the 65k monthly deposits every month is your living expenses and free to do what you want with that.

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Kevin ***********

Of course you can it's your living expenses

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Stuart *********

Once the funds hit your account you are free to spend at will. There is no requirement to keep any balance in the account.

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