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How do I explain a family transfer of 500k baht in my cover letter for a Thai visa application?

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Jul 6, 2025

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A family member transferred me the 500k baht 3 months ago and its been in the account since to show the 3 statements.

How do i explain this in my cover letter that it came from family?

Has anyone else experienced this or had to explain this? Thanks

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A user is seeking advice on how to address a 500k baht transfer from a family member in their cover letter for a Thai visa application. Community members suggest that no explanation is generally needed unless specifically requested by the embassy, and emphasize the importance of simply meeting the financial requirements.

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Bunny *****

It's not an audit

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Anna *********

No explanation needed Best not to say anything about where it came from

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Benjamin *********

Assuming this is for DTV because of the 500k amount.

What embassy? No need to explain unless they ask. The requirement is just that you have it. Some embassies don't even require 3 months; some are fine with just having it there at the time of application.

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Ian ********

You need 800,000 in account for 3 months

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Anna *********

nope not for DTV

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Jim ********

not if he’s applying for a DTV visa he doesn’t

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Lynnette *******

friends on what visa they are applying for.

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