Do I need to keep 800,000 THB in my bank for my visa extension in Thailand, or can I use 400,000 THB?

Immigration in Jomtien do not take this paper from Bangkok Bank! From any other bank is okay. That was the answer I was given in Jomtien!!

Bangkok Bank is the WORST bank in Thailand for expats IMO. Change banks to begin with. Then move on from there in the normal fighting of Thai bureaucracy

Local BBK banks cannot give you statements more than a few months. All of that paperwork goes through Bangkok (request from your local branch).

After three month u can withdraw 0 and put it back three months before visa expire.

First is avoid bangkok bank if at all possible. For many years it was the go to bank. It is terrible now in most locations. Immigration laws are different then their current policies. My 2 cents

read the immigration documentation for different visas, determine which one suits your needs and follow the instructions. If you're still confused, come back here for more folly.

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Is a Permanant Fixed deposit with Any Thai bank works for long term like 3-5 Years. Can it be an option.

Kasikorn

No problem with Bkk bank for 20+ years.

If honest, no problem.

Scammers setting up fake acc. caused them to keep an eye on acc's,

but if genuine no problem.

I moved from a condo to an apartment bangkok bank head office wanted proof but not from immigration residence certificate or tm 30 letter from UK embassy but they do not produce them so i had to change to scb bank..not sure how this year retirement renewal will go for the 12 months statements..

Bangkok bank are not good I use kasikorn they are very good

Why would any foreigner still be a customer of Bangkok Bank? They made it abundantly clear, they don’t want our money.

The banks, with the blessings from the government, would love to have 800K from each bloke wanting a retirement visa. This rakes in hundreds of billions of baht for the Thai economy

The interest you get is 0.5% and the banks charge 4-5% if you borrow.

In essence, banks prefer you keep the 800K with them.

Keep the 800k in the bank and dont worry about it. My first year extension it showed 2 of my 65k transfers as local transfers. Wise takes your money and puts it in different banks. They transfered 2 of my 65k from kasikorn , showed up local. Went for extension and was denied, I had to do a lot of running around trying to get the (letter) . I ended up getting an agent to get it fixed.

No you can use for emergency

Krungsri no problem for 23y.

Lots of confusing and bad info here. I did it. You first have to comply with getting the 2nd year extension approved. Your 800k has to be in the bank 2 months before applying and stay for 3 months after.

You should start depositing your 65k monthly before you renew for the 2nd extension that way you have your full 12 monthly international deposits. Keep in mind the deposit only has to be made monthly but then you can spend every penny on living expenses.

Check with your local imm office and get guidance as every office may want something different. I would also use a different bank for the 65k deposits

Try an another branch. Me and a friend had the same issue with Bangkok bank this year and we both went to another branch to get the letter.

I opened an account with Kasikorn a few days ago.

I would be curious, what reason they gave for not providing you with the documentation you needed for immigration?! That might be very helpful for other group members too.

They gave me no problem with that, but far too many problems with everything else.

I switched to K Bank and what a pleasant change that had been.

Bangkok Bank man, I’m telling ya!!

I don’t know a) Who the hell they think they are! And b) why ANY expat would bank with them! They create rules of their own that are not consistent with Thai immigration or KYC regulations that so drastically complicate an already complicated process.

Change banks, K bank is best 👍

Kasikorn is preferred but I had no problem getting the documents from Bangkok bank 🤔

U can take some money out at a given time and have to put back at a given time , but ask immigration for fine details , for me I leave it in there been here 4 years no problem where I am but they very good but my wife helps me , and she normally give them a treat 1000 baht or brings some cake etc keeps them sweet

It is a two step process to get your monthly documents at Bangkok Bank. First you get the last 13 months of statements, then you get the relevant deposit detail printouts for the last 13 months, then there is no question about counting right. Then you take all that to immigration. I've been doing it with Bangkok Bank main branch for the last 10 years.

First, if you have the Bangkok Bank app, you can download the last 12 month's statements from the app. After you open the app, click on the 3 little circles in the lower right corner labeled more services. Then request it under the Banking/Request account statement. Next, if you have been using Wise to make your tansfers, and I just went through this with my immigration office, provide the following and see if they will accept the paper trail of the transfer. 1. Updated bank book + copy of every page

2. Bank statement for each month – highlight transfers 3. For each transfer that shows DEP TRF FR E-CH instead of a FOREIGN T/T code provide the following: Transfer Confirmation from Wise showing that you sent the transfer to Bangkok Bank but it was paid through Kasikorn Bank; Credit Advice from your Bangkok Bank showing that funds went from Kasikorn Bank to Bangkok Bank; FEP from Kasikorn International Service Dept. Not every Kasikorn Bank has such a desk and this must be done in person as you have to pay 200 thb for the letter.

From Bangkok Bank you need to request 12 months of detailed deposits. You'll get 12 pieces of paper with each monthly deposit; assuming you do it in one lump and not a bunch of small deposits.

I have done this consistently for nearly 10 years. You need to allow the bank a few days if local, or at least a week if remote be located from your home

branch.

400,000 (or 45,000 per mo) is usually for marriage visa. Double that for retirement visa.

Also, you may need to provide the source; SSA Benefit Letter, VA benefit letter. Have those interpreted and signed by a legal entity (usually attorney) and submit that ad proof of sustainable income.

Wow. ANOTHER Bangkok Bank problem post. Why is anyone using them... 🙄🙄🙄 it's been a mass exodus from them for over a year.

I'm with Bangkok Bank 5 years no issue. Is this your 1st year? What exactly would they not give you..All I need from them is the letter of account. I print my own statements.

Change banks while you can. After the 800K has seasoned 3 months after this extension, then move 400k to another bank and a couple of days after that move the remaining 400k over if you wish, but be sure to top up to a 800k 2 months before your next extension. You'll need the statements from both banks. You didn't definitively mention it, but, had you been depositing 65k+ into Bangkok Bank over the last year?

To my understanding the current rules are that it has to stay at or above 800,000 for the first 3 months of the extension then it can drop to 400,000 for 6 months but must be back to 800,000 for 3 months before you renew. Best check these details with Immigration if you want to drop below 800,000 and they do change the rules from time to time. I understand that you can use multiple Thai bank accounts for the 800,000 but it might add complication so moving banks and having statments of the old and new accounts to verify the money as allways in a Thai bank should be possible. I use Kasikorn bank and have never had any problems.

My opinion is put and keep the 800,000 in the bank if serious about living here.

Great if in sudden need for money like hospitalisation.

Done so for 25 years.

When you have done your EOS you need to fulfill the requirement for the next 10 months.

3 months you need to keep 800k, than not drop under 400k.

At the same time you need to show 65k each months for 12 months before submitting the next EOS based on monthly transfers. To be safe, maintain the 800k up after 10 months, so in case of an issue, you can apply for 800k deposit next EOS.

I heard about this

I heard that some bank locations want the ฿800k in there

Up to 3 months prior to your renewal date

Up to 4 months after your renewal date

So in essence you get 7 months to do whatever you want with your money

Now im sure some locations will say it can’t go below a certain threshold and others just want to see it in there for the expected amount of time

Good luck trying to understand it…me personally I just gave up and just leave it in there

400,000 is marriage vise 800,000 retirement visa

Pinned to my passport…

Never had a problem in 16 years with Bangkok bank giving me documentation. Just have to pay for it.

You can change banks

Throughout parts of the year , yes your balance must not fall below 400K - but - importantly for BKK bank - it must be no lower than 800K than 3 months either side of when your 12 month extension is due

Change banks to do 65k a month

You need to maintain the 800k baht for 3 months after obtaining the extension and it can never drop below 400k at any point before coming back up to 800k 2 or 3 months (depending on your immigration office) before applying for your next extension