Is there a lower financial requirement for retirees with consecutive type "O" visas?

The inquiry discusses the potential grandfathering of individuals who have held 20 or more consecutive type "O" visas, which allegedly allows them to meet a lower financial requirement of 400,000 baht instead of the standard 800,000 baht. Responses indicate uncertainty and varying opinions, with some suggesting that the grandfathering rules primarily apply to those who first entered Thailand before October 21, 1998, and not based on the number of years continuously held. Other comments mention different grandfathered financial requirements for specific retiree groups, emphasizing that maintaining annual extensions without breaks is crucial for eligibility.