Do UK citizens only need to show 500k THB for one month when applying for a DTV in Thailand and can they apply from abroad?

Agree with Darren Johnson and

@John *********

. Additionally, the paperwork/documentation you need to renew the marriage visa (in duplicate) annually is a pure headache. I do it myself every year, and my most recent extension was wrought with new headaches brought on by recent changes at my local office.

I’d rather Xfer the ฿65k per month as I use the money in Thailand anyway. The real catch is just ensuring the money is transferred reliably every calendar month. That’s not really an issue for me as I’m pretty punctual with matters like this.

There are some drawbacks (mentioned by Darren Johnson above). Still, less paperwork, transferring that amount in monthly anyway and less headaches make it a better/ easier option for me personally. (Hopefully 🤞)

@Jeff ********

less financial requirements but much more of a hassle

Jeff sort of. But from the immigration offices point if view not really. It doesn't get approved locally so all their work gets second guessed and looked at.

Takes more of their time and opens them up to more oversight. Plus it has been gamed in the past. From a nationalistic standpoint it is a step on the road to getting pr or even citizenship for some so that might also make some people not like it.

Holders like the lower bank requirements and well pretty much everything listed above. Lol

Will definitely double check. Thanks.

Thanks,

@Brandon ***********

Bob D'Andrea there's a new (?) form for that STM2 (change of reason for extension). It is mentioned in first requirement on handout at Bluport HH immigration for marriage extension

Good suggestion. Thanks.