Getting conflicting information, so asking here.
I’m traveling to Thailand on a Non-O. I intend to get a 1-year extension based on marriage, and do plan on renewing every year. I’m using the seasoned money method (400K baht in Thai bank account for 2-3 months).
1. Do I need to prove that the funds came from an overseas source?
2. Is there a minimum balance required in my Thai bank account throughout the year? As in, what if I temporarily go below 400k baht at some point during the year, so long as it isn’t within the 3 months before renewal; is this a problem?
TLDR : Answer Summary
When applying for a 1-year extension of a Non-O visa based on marriage in Thailand, the funds in your Thai bank account do not need to be proven as originating from overseas. You only need to ensure a balance of 400,000 baht for a minimum of 2 months prior to your extension application; there are no requirements for maintaining this balance throughout the entire year. Thus, temporarily dipping below this amount is acceptable as long as it is not during the 2 months before your renewal. It's advisable to keep some buffer above 400k to account for any potential bank charges.
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