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Can I transfer my 800k to a new bank account after using it for my Non-O visa?

Apr 9, 2025
4 days ago
Chris ********
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Hi All, Renewed my Non O yesterday but had problems at the bank again with them not understanding what's required. Eventually got there but I'm wondering if anyone has swapped their bank recently while using the 800k method for the visa? Would I need to duplicate the 800k in the new account or can I transfer it from old to new, after the 3 months is up? Thanks
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A user recently renewed their Non-O visa but faced difficulties at the bank regarding documentation. They inquired about transferring the required 800k Baht from one bank account to another after three months, prompting discussions on best practices. Recommendations included being cautious when transferring funds, with suggestions to split the transfer into two amounts for safety. Furthermore, others advised keeping copies of banking letters for reference and clarifying terminology for better communication with bank staff. It's emphasized that the Non-O visa is invalid upon entry into Thailand, and they are actually renewing a one-year extension for residence.
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Nongnuch ********
Maybe you should use the Thai phrase for the “bank letter of guarantee” to be understood better

It is “rab roong thanakan”, and “for 2 months” is “fai song duean”.

The immigration is the “Tor Mor”. And as Stuart mentioned, and I am doing the same: I keep a colour copy of the "bank letter", so a year later the bank employee can refer to it, they even copy the complete text as was, and they see that the letter must be printed onto an original A4 sheet containing the bank letterhead in colour.

And by the way, you did not “renew my Non-O” . . . you do not have a Non-O visa any more since you used a 90-days Non-Imm-O visa to enter Thailand. The visa itself became invalid upon entry.

You applied for the renewal of your “1-year extended stay permit based on retirement”
Stuart ***********
I would be wary about transferring the funds personally as if anything goes wrong you are starting from the beginning, but that's not to say it can't be done.

If you wait 3 months and transfer 400k first to your new account wait until it shows in your new account then transfer the other 400k, I think that is the safest method.

I keep a copy of the information my bank issued to me, so that if they don't know what I require, I get the photocopy out and show them. This has worked so far (that could change, I realise).
Sean *******
BETTER ASK TOR MOR DIRECTLY FOR THIS
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