Can I use the 65k THB option for a Non-OA visa application in Australia instead of the 800k bank account requirement?

@Ken *******

Agree big time

Non O is so much simpler. No health insurance and no background check

@Stuart ********

the issue with the OX isn't the cost but the financial requirements, really didn't feel like bringing that much money in

@Jeremy *******

he wants to do it in Australia, as such he can choose the 65 thb equivalent per month in the first year. Depends on his source of income and paperwork.

He can do it in advance, eg Canberra Thai Embassy accepts his income and issues 12 month OA in advance.

It must be understood that in Australia (and other countries) it is the Thai Embassy making these decisions. In Thailand it is the Thai Immigration Police!

As it is an AO he will need health insurance for this period - by a Thai approved insurance company!

Now I know about this pathway - because I did it.

He comes to Thailand, sets up phone, accommodation and bank account. From this point he deposits the required monthly amount - 65 thb into his Thai bank.

Does his 90 Day Reporting.

Twelve months later he has satisfied the Thai Immigration requirements and can apply for a non O in Thailand.

Or, with careful timing, get 12 more months.

This is dependent on the IO in this gentleman’s chosen office applying proper guidelines and not their own flights of fantasy. You all know this can be a gamble.

I managed it - polite, correct paperwork and a smile.

I had to do one run to Laos to get the twelve months of banked income. No problem.

Please don’t go down the eventual rabbit hole of using an agent!

Take care!

@Stuart ********

You use neither. You equivalent in Australian dollars in an Australian bank