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Is it permitted for a bank account to drop below 400,000 THB for 5 months before renewing a non-O visa based on marriage to a Thai woman?

Aug 4, 2025
9 hours ago
Robert *******
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When on a non-o based on marriage to a Thai woman Is it allowed that a bank account drops under the 400k for a short period about 5 months prior to a new extension?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
For those on a non-O visa based on marriage to a Thai woman, the requirement to maintain a bank account balance of 400,000 THB applies only during the 2 months leading up to the visa extension application. After receiving the extension, there is no requirement for the account to maintain that balance until 2 months before the next extension is due.
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Robert ********
2 months before extension and 3 months after.
Brandon ************
For a non-O you're only required to have the account at 400,000 for the 2 months before you apply for the extension. Once you receive the extension there's no requirement for there to be any money in your bank account until 2 months before next year's extension.
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