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Does the 3-month seasoning period for 800k baht start from my application date or the effective date of my extension?

Apr 21, 2025
3 days ago
Cary *****
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Non o retirement extension. Via Thai bank funds. Q. Does the required 3 months of 800k baht start from the date of my April application or the 1 June 2025 date stamped in the passport ?
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The question revolves around the 3-month seasoning period for the 800,000 baht requirement in relation to a Non-O retirement extension. There is confusion about whether the 3 months starts from the application date (April) or the effective date of the extension (June 1, 2025). It is advised to consult the immigration office to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.
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Tod *********
Now this is the engrish translation of the police order spelling out how the seasoning works for retirement extensions

You can clearly see is says

The alien can then choose to withdraw the funds 3 months after the permission ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ
Tod *********
This topic of the post extension banked money method seasoning comes up often

There is no real consensus on if it's 3 months from the date you APPLIED (get the extension inked in)

or

3 months from the date the extension takes EFFECT (which is the day your current extension runs out).

You should ask your immigration office about it because what you don't wanna do is have the balance of the 800K go below for what ever 3 month post extension seasoning your office follows. That will run you right off the rails next year ๐Ÿ™ I mean I'd certainly err on the side of caution
Tod *********
You're asking about the 3 month post extension seasoning right?

Meaning the 800k baht banked money has to be in your account for 3 months after the extension is granted, Correct?
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