Can I use a British bank account to meet the financial requirements for a marriage visa in Thailand?

When applying for an initial marriage visa (Non-O) from the UK, you can use funds from your British bank account to show the equivalent of ฿400,000. However, for a 12-month extension of stay, the funds must be transferred to a Thai bank account and held there for at least two months before applying. It's important to note that while the initial application can be supported by UK bank statements, the extension requires evidence of funds in Thailand. Previous experiences shared by others indicate that successful initial applications may not focus heavily on financial requirements, but subsequent extensions do.