Can I split my 800k THB for my retirement visa renewal in Phuket into two bank accounts?

@Ant****

then the soonest you could apply for your new extension would be about the 16th of April. (because Phuket allows you to do it up to 45 days early)

Just so you know you'll be on the new rules then :O

You're going to have to have the 800K baht in the bank at least 2 months BEFORE you apply AND keep it in there for 3 months after you apply, Plus, for the rest of the year you'd need to keep at least 400K baht in the account(s)..

Check with the immigration office soon and then move the money if you have to so that you meet the seasoning requirements.

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@Antonio **********

, you need to have the money IN the accounts for 3 months before your yearly extension of stay application. <- Meaning you can't move money into that account if you're not going to wait 3 months for it to be in there.

Go see IF they'll take two accounts BEFORE you move your money AND if you can make sure you apply for your new extension of stay BEFORE march 1st <- when the new rules about banked money method take effect.

At least in Bangkok right NOW as long as you have a total of 800K baht in the two accounts and they are both in your name only AND the money in BOTH accounts is seasoned the appropriate time you'd be fine. (now what that wild west show Phuket immigrations does is anyone's guess)

You would need bank letters from EACH bank, AND update your bank book on the date you apply for the extension.

If it were split in two, neither bank would be able to issue that letter.

Single one, and the bank will need to issue the letter confirming your money meets the seasoning requirement.

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