I am an American living near Jomtian. I have had an extension of stay based on retirement since 2011. Years gone by I always employed the affidavit method of establishing my income. I would like to use the 6,500 baht a month method. I have been transferring 70,000 baht a month since March. But as my renewal date is late December I will be two months short. I missed Jan and Feb. However in July I transferred 130,000baht. The question is will there be any leniency this year? Does the !30,000 baht transfer count for anything? Thanks.
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An expat in Jomtien who has been extending his retirement visa using the affidavit method wishes to switch to the 6,500 baht monthly income requirement but is concerned about being two months short on the required bank transfers. Despite transferring 70,000 baht monthly, the missed transfers in January and February could pose an issue. Comments from others indicate strict adherence to the 12-month deposit rule, but there is speculation about possible leniency this year.
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