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Can I upgrade my 60-day tourist visa to a retirement visa using funds in a Thai bank?

60-day Tourist Visa Retirement Visa Visa Upgrades Thai Bank Requirements Expat Visa Rules

Mar 19, 2019

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Derek Keith Lamb posted in another thread

A question for you guys with the knowledge i will visit thailand with a 60 day tourist visa .

i am only interested in information on this visa can i upgrade or acquire a retirement visa with the money in a thai bank .thank -you guys

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Derek Keith Lamb inquires whether it is possible to upgrade his 60-day tourist visa to a retirement visa by showing sufficient funds in a Thai bank account.

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