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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
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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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For holders of a NON-O visa based on marriage to a Thai national, it is acceptable for the bank account to drop below the required 400,000 THB for a short period. The main requirement is to maintain the 400,000 THB balance for at least 2 months prior to the extension application. Once the extension is granted, there are no requirements for maintaining this balance until 2 months before the next extension.
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Robert *******
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Thanks it is now clear to me
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Adam *********
Hope this helps
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Graham ******
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What Immigration Office is that from, if any?
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Adam *********
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no specific which office its from. General requirement. Some offices maybe asking additional documents. I think I got this copy from this group saved in my phone ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป
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Robert ********
2 months before extension and 3 months after.
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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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