I wont' have 800k to keep in my Thai bank account, so to eventually obtain my residents visa, I intend to deposit 65,000b per month instead. I am a UK citizen. I will contact my old employer, Tate & Lyle, and ask them to pay that amount into my Thai bank account.
My question is : does my comapny issue me with some kind of certificate, and if so, who do I contact to get that certified to provide me proof of this income? Can I get it within the UK via the Thai embassy there, or from the embassy in Bangkok. I live in Chiang Mai.
Thanks.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is inquiring about how to provide proof of a monthly income in order to meet visa requirements for obtaining a resident visa in Thailand. They plan to deposit 65,000 THB monthly from their former employer's account. Responders clarified that the user is likely seeking a retirement visa (NON-O) and that for the initial visa application, showing monthly income won't suffice. The initial requirement is to have 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account for at least two months. They noted that the UK embassy can no longer issue income affidavits and the user cannot obtain certification from the Thai embassies in the UK or Bangkok for the income transfers Needed for the first year.
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