How strict are the proof of funds requirements for a marriage-based visa extension in Thailand?

Hi Nigel, I am no expert but I will say that Thai immigration are quite strict about the ฿400k and the two months period. I accidently went below the limit by ฿750 and they rejected my application for a Non-O spouse visa.

I said to the Immigration officer that the money had already been in there for three months prior, he agreed, but at the time of the actual visa stamp, you need the ฿400k to be there for two full calendar months.

I had to get some other visa extension to a wait for the funds to mature, I go back in January to await the result. Good Luck!

As was pointed out in the first couple answers, IF you are going to not make the seasoning (which again is two months before the date you APPLY for the extension not 2 months before the stamp runs out), just apply for the 60 day visit thai family extension, buy yourself another 60 days and then go when you get your documents together and the seasoning hits 2 months

Also one last thing about the seasoning it is specifically spelled out as two MONTHS and that is NOT always 60 days. It's two months date to date, SO if you put the money in the bank Jan 1 it would be seasoned March 1 (which is actually only 59 days :P)

Money needs to be in the account for 2 full months. I came out of quarantine and deposited the money. Did my extension with about 10 days before the end date. The 2 months the money is in the account is the most important. Head to the immigration office to get the list of documents you need so that hopefully you will have all the correct documents the day you apply and don’t need to come back since the deadline will be tight.

Hi, after the 15days quarantine, I had time within 15days to deposit the money a bit more than the 2 months requested (had a 3months visa). So still quite possible and you have the extension suggested above as backup indeed. Good luck!

They are strict on the time frame. Do what James said and get a “visit family” extension for 60 days and then apply for the year once funds are seasoned.

You can also apply for a 60 day family visit extension which will give you time to season the 400,000 Thai baht into YOUR sole name Thai bank account.