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Does the 500,000 requirement for a DTV visa in Thailand have to be in a checking account or can it be in savings or investments?

Michael ***********
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Hei so , I am applying for DTV visa on soft power

As a French citizen, anybody knows if the 500,000 has to be in my credits and debits account or can it be in savings or investments as well?
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A French citizen applying for a DTV visa in Thailand is inquiring whether the 500,000 THB requirement needs to be in a checking account or if savings and investments are acceptable. According to comments, having the funds in savings is acceptable, but investments do not qualify.
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Savings is fine. Not investment

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