Do I need to have 800,000 Baht in my bank account for a year before applying for my visa extension in Thailand?

November 2, 2021
3 years ago
Frederick *********
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Because of the current problems many expats are experiencing when transferring their monthly 65k Baht to their Bangkok Bank account via wise not being designated as international, I’m seriously thinking of changing to banked money. Has anyone done this already. If so, do I need to have the banked 800.000 Baht in my account for just two months prior to applying for my next extension, or does it have to be in my bank (my name only), for a whole year. Also, do I need proof of the money coming from abroad.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is considering changing to a banked money system due to issues with transferring funds via Wise to Bangkok Bank. They are seeking clarification on whether they need to maintain 800,000 Baht in their account for just two months or for a year before applying for a visa extension, and whether they require proof of the funds coming from abroad.
Tod *********
and just like that this topic devolved into another pissing match about whether Wise always flags transfers under the "long term stay in thialand" as international or not AND while it's interesting for some people it is about as far from a valid VISA topic as you could throw a stick.

We are done.
Chas *********
Not one year, 2 or 3 months
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