Do I need to maintain a minimum balance in my Thai bank account for retirement or marriage visa in Thailand?

Jun 7, 2022
2 years ago
Ron ******
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A couple of questions for the Mods…we are looking to move to Thailand when I retire in a couple of years. My wife is Thai with dual Thai/NZ citizenship. I will meet the $65k monthly pension requirement, do I still need to keep $400k minimum in my Thai bank account if I go the retirement way (the first year will be minimum $800k as I won’t have a year’s bank statements). If I choose the marriage option do I have to keep a minimum $400k bank balance throughout the year?
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The user inquires about the bank balance requirements for retirement and marriage visas in Thailand. They plan to retire in Thailand and meet the monthly pension requirement but seek clarification on whether they need to maintain a $400k minimum balance in a Thai bank account, particularly in the context of the first year and their wife's dual citizenship. Based on comments, it is suggested that the $400k does not have to remain in the account but should only be available two months before the extension renewal.
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Wannikea *********
No the 400k doesn't need to stay in the bank. Just 2 months before extension renewal.
Francis *******
Do you mean baht?
Ron ******
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Lloyd ********
I would say post this question much nearer the time, so many things can change in a couple of years
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