Do you still need to deposit 65,000 baht a month for a retirement visa in Thailand?

To qualify for a retirement visa in Thailand, particularly the NON-O visa, you do not necessarily need to deposit 65,000 baht every month. You can provide proof of a minimum income (such as embassy-verified income) or maintain 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account for at least two months prior to your first extension. For subsequent extensions, you need to show consistent monthly transfers from abroad, although some users suggest that income from pensions may not be taxed in Thailand due to DTA agreements with various countries. Recent banking policy changes at certain banks may also affect how long funds need to be held.