Is it okay to dip below 400,000 THB in my bank account until 2 months before applying for an extension based on marriage in Thailand?

May 10, 2022
3 years ago
Bobby *********
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I am currently on retirement extension, due to expire in September!

Traveling back to USA next week!

Do not plan to renew retirement extensionin September.

Will apply for 90 day non o visit family visa to return to Thailand in September.

So next step will be applying for extension based on married to Thai national!

Question is at present my bank balance above the 400,000 required!

Since I'm not planning to renew current extension.

Is it ok to go below the 400,000 until 2 months before applying for extension based on marriage!

Thanks for any feedback on this question!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The individual is currently holding a retirement extension, expiring in September, and does not plan to renew it. They intend to apply for a 90-day Non-O visa to return to Thailand and later an extension based on marriage. The main question is whether it is acceptable to reduce their bank account balance below the 400,000 THB requirement until two months before applying for the marriage extension. Responses confirm that this is acceptable, advising to ensure the balance is restored before the extension application.
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Robert *******
What could go wrong, 3 moderators telling the same. Good luck
Tod *********
๐—œ๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ด๐—ผ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ,๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—น ๐Ÿฎ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ต๐˜€ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐˜†๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ!

TOTALLY okay and you should have no issues as long as you get it to 400K baht 2 months before you apply for the extension ๐Ÿ™‚
James ********
When you return you will need a Thailand Pass. Watch for any changes to its entry requirements in coming months as you plan to return in September.
Bobby *********
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@James *******
I'm hoping Thailand pass is retired by Sept

I won't bet on it though, thanks
James ********
Robert *******
The way to stop your currect Extension of Stay is to leave Thailand without a Re-Entry Permit. If you do that there is no problem to take your money out of your account.

After you entered with a new visa based on being married you need at least 2 months before application date 400.000 Thb on a Thai Bank account on your name.
Bobby *********
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@Robert ******
appreciate your assistance
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