Is a Bank of America account accepted for obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand?

I got my OA retirement visa using the funds in my American IRA (Fidelity). You can use any bank account that has the required minimum funds and seasoning.

Back when I did this (in 2019) there was no health insurance requirement so it was a bit easier than it is to do the OA now. Yeah, that lovely element arrived about two weeks after I had already settled in Thailand (whew!).

That said, the usual "retirement visa" that most long term retirees use is the O retirement visa, and that one does NOT require any health insurance, thus it is what folks like. That one needs the funds (800K baht) in a THAI bank account. Because I saw this coming down the pike, I went ahead and opened two bank accounts in Thailand prior to heading back to America to continue working and saving. I'm putting $$$ regularly into those accounts.

So you've got the option of using your B of A with the OA, of course.

Thai bank only

Make sure you have enough money in the thai bank

They wanna make sure you spend all the money 💰 at gogo bar

There is many foreign people do that

That’s my bank, but not sure exactly what you mean. So I can’t really answer the question.

Sorry drunk but you know what I’m saying

You need to Thailand bank account and then transfer your money through Wise or whatever app you are to transfer your money into the bank account. Be over 50 years old are you good to go? It’s not hard to do in Thailand. Just get a Visa company pay 10,000 baht and they do everything for you. It’s not hard really.

Just say NO

Not being rude chuck but it is hard when u first are looking into these things

Give them a break

People would not ask if they new where to go

Come on, read the requirements!

I have yet to find a bank that will let me open an account even when I have the money in cash to open. Any suggestions on how to get a bank to allow me to open an account so I can get a tourist visa?

Bank of America? Of course it won’t be accepted

If in thailand needs to be thai bank

You need another account it has to be Thai Bank.

What are you calling a retirement visa?

If you are switching from another visa or extention of stay to a retirement extention of stay it must be in a Thai bank. If you are applying for a 90 Non-O visa in the US it depends on the embassy. Some ask for proof of money, some don't

It would be accepted if you are applying for a visa from the embassy. But it will not be accepted if you're applying for a visa or extension at an immigration office in Thailand. That requires a Thai bank account in your name.