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Can I switch from a monthly deposit retirement visa to an 800k bank deposit in Thailand?
Hello! My husband and I have a 1 year Retirement visa based on 65k monthly deposits. We renewed our visas in April 2026 and the next renewal will be in April 2027. We are considering to switch from the 65 k monthly deposits to the 800k money in the bank.
Hello! My husband has a 1 year Retirement visa based on 65k monthly deposits and I have one as a dependent/spouse. We renewed our visas in April 2026 and the next renewal will be in April 2027. We are considering switching from the 65 k monthly deposits to the 800k money in the bank.
If we deposit the 800k now, can we stop bringing the monthly 65k at any time now and safely be able to renew our visa in April 2027?
Thank you for your answers!
Hello! My husband has a 1 year Retirement visa based on 65k monthly deposits and I have one as a dependent/spouse. We renewed our visas in April 2026 and the next renewal will be in April 2027. We are considering switching from the 65 k monthly deposits to the 800k money in the bank.
If we deposit the 800k now, can we stop bringing the monthly 65k at any time now and safely be able to renew our visa in April 2027?
Thank you for your answers!
Answer summary
The user inquires if they can stop the 65k monthly deposits required for their retirement visa in Thailand after depositing 800k baht in the bank, and whether this would allow them to successfully renew their visa in April 2027. The conversation includes various comments discussing visa abuses and experiences with visa regulations, indicating mixed sentiments regarding visa compliance and system abuse.
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Welsh******
😂😂😂 oh that’s for them fuuuuming
Anonymous ******************
Don’t listen to the annoying clowns on here who whinge and moan like dorks, you’ll be fine. If you are worried you can get an agent to do your 90 day report for like $20, and 90 day reports have nothing to do with the IOs at the airport either.
Anonymous *************
yeah, I didn't expect bunch of crybabies to show up. Bet they spent money trying getting DTV and failed. Thank you for the relevant answer man.
Greg *********
Probably an out of shape, pc of lying garbage, I hope you get caught! Muay Thai is a religion you should be ashamed of yourself!
Ijustwan*********
@Greg ********
lol religion of what gambling? Please
Richard ******
Oh this pisses me off. Here is me, a genuine remote worker jumping through hoops to get a dtv which is what the dtv is for, and here is this idiot abusing the system...
Welsh******
@Richard *****
should of got a Thai culture course. It’s easy. And who checks to see what you’re doing online 🤷♂️ play the system and don’t get so upset 😭
Asso ******
The abuse is in the fact that you are residing 1000+ km from your gym, indicating you are clearly not worried about attending the course you signed up for...
Anonymous *************
@Richard *****
Heyo. Where do you see the abuse? DTV doesn't restrict local travel. If you are failing at your DTV application there is 0 need to go online and express your disappointment. You know what, I see you applied for DTV on Aug 20. I wish you luck and that you pass it. I hope it will make you a happier man, help you grow from a child mindset.
John **********
How do you attend the gym?
Anonymous ******************
They dont ask anything at all at 90 day reporting, dont worry.
George **********
Get yo a$$ to a muay thai gym asap and take pics and videos, or even better, book a fight at bangla. Whip them out to the customs officer while saying ‘ผมมาภูเก็ตล้อมมวยไทย’ and you’ll be stamped in with a big smile.
This sounds like a joke but it ain’t, tried and tested.
Don’t listen to the keyboard experts
This sounds like a joke but it ain’t, tried and tested.
Don’t listen to the keyboard experts
GrayWal********
That’s the best customer, paying for the course and not even attending to it, easy money for the gym and probably you are the next one questioned by Phuket Immigration at your next entry🤭. Make sure to book a new Muay Thai course if the actual one expires😉
Kurt *************
So you got a dtv based on a gym far away where your staying? With no intent of doing muay thai?
Peter ********
How can you go to a gym in chiang mai when you stay in Phuket?
Kool *******
You file your 90 day report at the immigration office in the district your current TM30 lists your location as. Your 90 day report addresses must match.
WealthyP*********
Your days are probably numbered. This is clearly the next crackdown, and I am glad. Have some respect for Thailand 🙄
Ijustwan*********
WealthyPapaya8811 lol what? What’s wrong with what he’s doing. Nothing. Weirdo
Asso ******
Sure, "DTV doesn't chain you to a certain location"... but your problem is that noone in their right mind will believe that you are diligently attending a course in Chiang Mai, and at the same time residing in Phuket. Unless you can show them plain tickets proving that you are flying from Phuket to Chiang Mai and back 2-3 times a week, that is :)
WealthyP*********
IjustwannaknowNow are you thick? He’s clearly abusing the system. I hope he gets thrown out.
Anonymous *************
WealthyPapaya8811 I made a DTV visa myself by applying legit documents. I know more about DTV than you, and DTV doesn't chain you to a certain location, there is 0 abuse in that. Also you don't know me and my situation, don't just assume I'm some sort criminal or something.
If you have nothing to do but to write trash comments on facebook, then go outside, enjoy Thailand. If you are even in Thailand.
If you have nothing to do but to write trash comments on facebook, then go outside, enjoy Thailand. If you are even in Thailand.
choose*******
Dare I ask…did you even go to the gym in CM at all or it’s just a front to get the DTV ?
Ijustwan*********
chooserich007 what does it matter either way
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