Hi,
I am currently coming to the end of my OA 1 year + 1 year retirement visa and instead of returning to Australia and starting the whole process again I intend applying for the "in country" Non O visa based on retirement.
Today I approached my Kasikorn bank branch here in Chiang Mai and enquired regarding the document/letter regarding confirmation of transferring funds (800,000 baht) from my Australian bank account to my Kasikorn bank account, as an international transfer.
The service staff wasn't sure that they could provide that service and so I spoke to a service officer at " head office". That lady said she could email me a "bahtnet" document but she wasn't sure whether immigration would accept it.
Anyone on here dealt with Kasikorn re this issue.
Regards!
Graham
TLDR : Answer Summary
Graham is seeking advice on transitioning from an OA retirement visa to an in-country Non O visa in Thailand. He mentions needing to transfer 800,000 baht from Australia to his Kasikorn Bank account but faces uncertainty about obtaining the necessary documentation for immigration. Community members suggest various approaches, including potential bank issues with documentation and the importance of using recognized methods for fund transfer. Some suggest alternatives like applying for an extension instead of changing the visa type. Others note that Graham must leave the country to apply for a new visa as he cannot switch from OA to Non O while in Thailand.
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